USC UPSTATE

Submitting Non-University Scholarship Funds

All scholarship checks and authorizations should be mailed to the address listed below. If you need to contact this office by telephone, you can reach us at 864-503-5340.

Office of Financial Aid and Scholarships
USC Upstate
800 University Way
Spartanburg, SC 29303

Once the check is received, it will be recorded and made available for you to use towards your fees. Please keep in mind that any checks received after the following receipt dates will be made available as soon as possible, but may not be available before fee payment. You may check the University's VIP system for the most up-to-date information.

Checks Made Payable to USC Upstate
Scholarship checks that are made payable to USC Upstate should be sent to the above address. Make sure that you include your name, social security number and any award notification correspondence with the check. We need to know any disbursement instructions and often need the donor's name and address.

Checks Made Payable to You and USC Upstate
Scholarship checks that are made payable to you and USC must first be endorsed by you and then mailed to the above address. Failure to endorse the check prior to mailing can cause delays in its availability. Make sure that you also include your social security number and any award notification correspondence with the check. We need to know any disbursement instructions and often need the donor's name and address.

Written Authorizations to Bill or Invoice
If the donor has given you a form that authorizes a scholarship, the form must be sent to the above address. Make sure that you include your name, social security number and any award notification correspondence with the authorization. We need to know any disbursement instructions and often need the donor's name and address.

Receipt Dates and Fee Payment
If the Office of Financial Aid Scholarships receives your scholarship check or authorization by the dates outlined below, the credit will appear on your University bill. You can visit the University's VIP system to commit your award towards your University charges. In cases where your available financial aid exceeds your charges, you may elect to have your financial aid overage direct deposited into your bank account or mailed to you. To avoid class schedule cancellation, you must pay your fees prior to the semester fee payment deadline. Details regarding fee payment and direct deposit may be obtained by calling the Office of Financial Services at 864-503-5326.

Checks and authorizations received after the following dates will be made available as soon as possible, but may not be available before fee payment.