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Q: A large part of lottery proceeds go to support scholarships for
S.C. residents. How do I apply for these scholarships?
A: The S.C. General Assembly is responsible for the
criteria set forth for scholarship eligibility. The financial aid office
at your school (either the one you currently attend or the one you are applying
to) will be able to help you apply for lottery-funded
scholarships.
Click here for scholarship eligibility requirements.
Q: How much money from lottery sales actually goes to support education?
A: In FY 2006-07, 28.7% of every dollar earned was
transferred to the Education Lottery Account for the General Assembly to
appropriate.
Q: Who makes the decisions on how lottery net proceeds are
appropriated?
A: The S.C. General Assembly makes all decisions
on how the lottery net proceeds are appropriated. Check the Budget and Control Board's
website for information on appropriations of lottery funds.
Q: If the Lottery is doing so well, why are school property taxes
increasing and schoolchildren not provided with basic classroom supplies?
A: Lottery proceeds are to supplement
public education and not to replace revenues raised by local governments for educational
purposes.
Q: How much lottery money has my county received?
A: All public schools and county libraries
receive appropriations from lottery funding. The distribution formula is
set by the General Assembly. Click here for
county by county distribution.
This information is updated by the Commission on Higher Education in March of each year.
Q: How much is spent on advertising?
A: State law permits SCEL to spend up to 1% of
gross lottery sales for the purpose of advertising. We have a conservative management philosophy and work to create marketing campaigns that respect the viewpoints
of all our citizens. The Lottery should be viewed as a vehicle to provide
entertainment options to adults. Advertising content then generally falls
into three distinct categories: product specific, jackpot awareness, and
educational program funding. The end result is SCEL’s marketing message
to potential players invites possible play if: the individual is of age
(at least 18 years old), is looking to be entertained, and uses discretionary
income to play.
Q: What programs at my child’s school are supported using the lottery funds?
A: The S.C. Lottery Act states that lottery funds must be used as new funds to create new programs and opportunities and may not be used to replace funding that already exists. For a listing of programs that are funded by lottery dollars, please visit the "Education Wins" section of our website.
Q: Are there websites available for additional information?
A: For more information on scholarship assistance or
“Where the Money Goes,” please visit:
South Carolina Commission on Higher Education (scholarships) at
www.che.sc.gov.
South Carolina Department of Education (K-12) at www.ed.sc.gov.
South Carolina Technical College System (technical and 2-year colleges) at
www.sctechsystem.com.
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