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Jeremy Smith
" I am an athlete here at USC Aiken. The professors work well with me, and understand that I am going to miss class occasionally. They take time to explain to me the things I missed. USC Aiken is the place for me. "

- Jeremy Smith , Business Administration major

Students in Class
Did You Know?
USC Aiken has some of the best professional schools in South Carolina. All three - business, nursing, and education - have received the highest level of accreditation possible. This means more opportunities for you to learn from the best and brightest the University has to offer.

Dalisha Williams
"USC Aiken has the best faculty around! Professors and advisors really have your best interest in mind and will always work with you."

- Dalisha Williams, Middle School Education major

Aaron Doctor
"USC Aiken has so much to offer. Whether it’s Greek life, student activities, athletics, honor societies, or residential life, our campus is full of opportunities and ways to become involved."

- Aaron Doctor, Exercise and Sports Science major

John Ellis
"USCA has many different students from many different backgrounds, but one thing that ties us all together is the campus atmosphere. When I left high school I was scared that I was not going to meet anyone that would be as good as my friends back home. Within my first couple of days at USCA, I had more friends than I have ever had before."

- John Ellis, Communications major

TJ Langford
"During the course of my freshman and sophomore years, I was a resident in the Pacer Downs. When I first met my roommate my freshman year, we became the best of friends from the get-go. We found out that we were so much alike in many ways. We connected like brothers, and we are still roommates today during our junior year. "

- Anthony (T.J.) Langford, Communications major

TJ Johnston
"Getting involved in Greek Life and participating in intramural sports is a great way to meet new people. I have participated in every intramural sport offered, and it has helped me stay active. "

- TJ Johnston, Business Marketing major

Chris Brown
"Working on campus is a great opportunity for students at USC Aiken. You have the chance to meet so many faculty and staff members and see what happens behind the scenes here at school. Your job will also work around your class schedule because they always put academics first. "

- Chris Brown, Fine Arts major

Kelsey LopezdeVictoria
"I love living in the Honors housing here at USCA. Just living on campus makes participating in university events and activities that much easier. Living in the honors wing is an added bonus because it keeps me in close proximity with like-minded students who are committed to succeeding and in turn inspire me to reach my fullest potential. The atmosphere is great for learning."

- Kelsey LopezdeVictoria, Biology and Psychology double major

Jessica Walters
"Through the wide variety of classes and clubs, USCA offers a little something for everyone. Its small class sizes, charm, and personal professors make it the perfect choice."

- Jessica Walters, Nursing major

Thomas Mcleod
"As a sophomore at USCA, I have really enjoyed the college classroom setting. Since the class sizes aren’t too big, I can always get help from professors anytime I’m in need."

- Thomas Mcleod, Exercise and Sports Science major

Alyssa Gadsden
"Attending USC Aiken has been a great experience for me. From the campus events to classes and to housing, we are a like a family – a home away from home."

- Alyssa Gadsden, Chemistry major

Alesha Jones
"I love attending USC Aiken because I feel as if am in a family oriented environment. What I love most about is its location, the independence you gain from attending, and our Pacer spirit!"

- Alesha Jones, Communications major

Dana Hallat
"I never thought I would meet people from all around the world on such a small campus. You can find the best of both worlds: the advantages of a big campus in a small, friendlier environment."

- Dana Hallat, Biology (pre-dental) major

Benefits


Benefit Questions?

Call Carla Hayes at (803) 641-3645 or e-mail carlah@usca.edu 

To view a comparison chart of Health Plans for 2009click here.  (This chart includes monthly premium amounts as well as a comparison of coverage levels.) 

If you need benefit forms, please go to click here  or call or e-mail Carla.

For information about MoneyPlu$, please click here.

SUMMARY OF BENEFITS

To view a summary of the benefits offered at the University, please click the following link: 2009 SUMMARY OF BENEFITS   

 

ANNOUNCEMENTS

Announcements of interest from the USC Division of Human Resources

 

QUICK GUIDE FOR MAKING INSURANCE CHANGES

You need to change your insurance coverage within 31 days of one of the following events:

 For health, dental, optional life, or dependent life:

  •  Marriage
  •  New dependent (birth, adoption, guardianship, foster care, legal guardian)
  •  Divorce or legal separation
  •  Spouse becomes a state employee
  •  Spouse loss/gain employment
  •  Spouse retirement
  •  Student age 25 (not incapacitated)
  •  Child/student incapacitated prior to age 19 or 25
  •  Child 19-24 ceases to be full-time student
  •  Child 19-24 becomes a full-time student
  •  Death of a covered dependent
  •  Child marries or begins full-time employment

   DENTAL PLAN


If you are going to have any extensive, expensive dental work done, pre-certification is strongly recommended. Although it is not mandatory that you do so, it will let you know what your cost will be, based on the prescribed course of treatment. Also, it would give you the opportunity to possibly negotiate the dentist's charges BEFORE services are performed.

RELATED LINKS:

APS Healthcare, Inc.
www.apshealthcare.com
Blue Cross Blue Shield of SC
www.southcarolinablues.com
Carolina Collegiate Credit Union
www.carolina.org
BlueChoice Health Plan HMO
www.bluechoicesc.com
SC Retirement System
http://www.retirement.sc.gov
FBMC - Money Plu$
www.fbmc-benefits.com
SC Deferred Compensation Program
https://scrs.csplans.com
SC Employee Insurance Program
http://www.eip.sc.gov
USC Human Resources
http://hr.sc.edu
  USC Human Resources FORMS
http://hr.sc.edu/forms.html
 

OPTIONAL RETIREMENT PROGRAMS:

MetLife 
www.metlife.csplans.com
Hartford
http://www.retire.hartfordlife.com
TIAA-CREF
www.tiaa-cref.org
AIG Retirement
http://www.aigretirement.com