{"id":4540,"date":"2024-02-22T15:26:34","date_gmt":"2024-02-22T20:26:34","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.citadel.edu\/financial-aid\/?page_id=4540"},"modified":"2026-08-26T11:24:12","modified_gmt":"2026-08-26T15:24:12","slug":"consumer-information","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.citadel.edu\/financial-aid\/consumer-information\/","title":{"rendered":"Consumer Information"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<h2 id=\"h-consumer-information\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Consumer Information<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">In accordance with the federal regulations set forth by The Higher Education Act of 1965 (amended in 1998), the following is a summary of the consumer information subject areas and references to additional details and reports. If you need assistance or paper copies, please contact the Office of Financial Aid and Scholarships by writing to us at:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center wp-block-paragraph\">The Citadel: The Military College of South Carolina<br>Office of Financial Aid and Scholarships<br>171 Moultrie Street<br>Charleston, SC 29409 <br>843-965-5187<br>financial_aid@citadel.edu<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-coblocks-accordion\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-coblocks-accordion-item\"><details><summary class=\"wp-block-coblocks-accordion-item__title\"><strong>GENERAL INFORMATION<\/strong><\/summary><div class=\"wp-block-coblocks-accordion-item__content\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.citadel.edu\/financial-aid\/general-financial-aid-information\/?catid=167&amp;id=2549%3Aapplication-and-award-timetable\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Application and Award Timetable<span class=\"screen-reader-text\"> (opens in a new tab)<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/studentaid.gov\/entrance-counseling\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Borrower Rights and Responsibilities<span class=\"screen-reader-text\"> (opens in a new tab)<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.citadel.edu\/financial-aid\/contact-financial-aid-scholarships\/\">Citadel Financial Aid Personnel&nbsp;<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.citadel.edu\/financial-aid\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/55\/Educational-Loan-Code-of-Conduct-.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Code of Conduct for Educational Loans<span class=\"screen-reader-text\"> (opens in a new tab)<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/nces.ed.gov\/collegenavigator\/?s=SC&amp;pg=2&amp;id=217864\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">College Navigator<span class=\"screen-reader-text\"> (opens in a new tab)<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.citadel.edu\/institutional-research\/common-data-sets\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Common Data Set&nbsp;<span class=\"screen-reader-text\"> (opens in a new tab)<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.schwab.com\/saving-for-college\/college-savings-calculator\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">College Saving Calculator&nbsp;<span class=\"screen-reader-text\"> (opens in a new tab)<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/studentaid.gov\/loan-consolidation\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Consolidating Loans&nbsp;<span class=\"screen-reader-text\"> (opens in a new tab)<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.citadel.edu\/financial-aid\/cost-of-attendance\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Cost of Attendance<span class=\"screen-reader-text\"> (opens in a new tab)<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Debt Management Tools<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.citadel.edu\/financial-aid\/financial-literacy-for-college-students\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Financial Literacy<span class=\"screen-reader-text\"> (opens in a new tab)<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.youcandealwithit.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">You Can Deal With it&nbsp;<span class=\"screen-reader-text\"> (opens in a new tab)<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/studentaid.gov\/entrance-counseling\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Entrance Counseling&nbsp;<span class=\"screen-reader-text\"> (opens in a new tab)<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/studentaid.gov\/exit-counseling\/?counselingType=exit\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Exit Counseling&nbsp;<span class=\"screen-reader-text\"> (opens in a new tab)<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Federal Perkins Loan Repayment&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/studentaid.gov\/understand-aid\/types\/loans\/perkins\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Student Borrowers<span class=\"screen-reader-text\"> (opens in a new tab)<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Federal Student Aid Tools and Resources&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/studentaid.gov\/loan-simulator\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Loan Repayment Calculator&nbsp;<span class=\"screen-reader-text\"> (opens in a new tab)<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/studentaid.gov\/manage-loans\/lower-payments\/get-temporary-relief\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Loan Postponing Repayment Options&nbsp;<span class=\"screen-reader-text\"> (opens in a new tab)<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/studentaid.gov\/pslf\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Public Service Loan Forgiveness&nbsp;<span class=\"screen-reader-text\"> (opens in a new tab)<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/studentaid.gov\/help-center\/answers\/topic\/glossary\/articles\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Student Aid Glossary&nbsp;<span class=\"screen-reader-text\"> (opens in a new tab)<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/fsapartners.ed.gov\/help-center\/fsa-customer-service-center\/service-centers-for-students\/office-of-the-ombudsman-fsa\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">FSA Student Loan Ombudsman<span class=\"screen-reader-text\"> (opens in a new tab)<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.citadel.edu\/financial-aid\/net-price-calculator\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Net Price Calculator<span class=\"screen-reader-text\"> (opens in a new tab)<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/choice.fastproducts.org\/FastChoice\/home\/342300\/1\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Preferred Lenders<span class=\"screen-reader-text\"> (opens in a new tab)<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.citadel.edu\/cisp\/study-abroad\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Study Abroad&nbsp;<span class=\"screen-reader-text\"> (opens in a new tab)<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n<\/div><\/details><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-coblocks-accordion-item\"><details><summary class=\"wp-block-coblocks-accordion-item__title\"><strong>AID PROGRAMS<\/strong><\/summary><div class=\"wp-block-coblocks-accordion-item__content\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/studentaid.gov\/understand-aid\/types\/loans\/subsidized-unsubsidized\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Federal Direct Loans<span class=\"screen-reader-text\"> (opens in a new tab)<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/studentaid.gov\/understand-aid\/types\/loans\/plus\/grad\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Federal Direct Graduate PLUS Loans<span class=\"screen-reader-text\"> (opens in a new tab)<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/studentaid.gov\/understand-aid\/types\/loans\/plus\/parent\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Federal Direct Parent PLUS Loans <span class=\"screen-reader-text\"> (opens in a new tab)<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/studentaid.gov\/understand-aid\/types\/grants\/pell\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Federal Grants<span class=\"screen-reader-text\"> (opens in a new tab)<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.che.sc.gov\/students-families-and-military\/scholarships-and-grants-sc-residents\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">State Grant Assistance<span class=\"screen-reader-text\"> (opens in a new tab)<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www2.ed.gov\/programs\/fws\/index.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Federal Work Study<span class=\"screen-reader-text\"> (opens in a new tab)<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Student\/Temporary Employment<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.citadel.edu\/financial-aid\/work-programs\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Institutional Work Study<span class=\"screen-reader-text\"> (opens in a new tab)<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.citadel.edu\/financial-aid\/graduate-assistantships\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Graduate Assistantships<span class=\"screen-reader-text\"> (opens in a new tab)<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.citadel.edu\/veterans\/va-educational-benefits\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Veterans Benefits<span class=\"screen-reader-text\"> (opens in a new tab)<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/details><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-coblocks-accordion-item\"><details><summary class=\"wp-block-coblocks-accordion-item__title\"><strong>INSTITUTIONAL INFORMATION<\/strong><\/summary><div class=\"wp-block-coblocks-accordion-item__content\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.citadel.edu\/about-the-citadel\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">About the Citadel<span class=\"screen-reader-text\"> (opens in a new tab)<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Academic Programs<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.citadel.edu\/academic-resources\/cadet-majors-minors\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Cadet Majors and Minors<span class=\"screen-reader-text\"> (opens in a new tab)<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.citadel.edu\/graduatecollege\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Graduate Program<span class=\"screen-reader-text\"> (opens in a new tab)<\/span><\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/www.citadel.edu\/graduatecollege\/graduate-programs\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">s<span class=\"screen-reader-text\"> (opens in a new tab)<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.citadel.edu\/college-transfer-program\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">College Transfer Programs<span class=\"screen-reader-text\"> (opens in a new tab)<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.citadel.edu\/assessment\/accreditation\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Accreditation Information<span class=\"screen-reader-text\"> (opens in a new tab)<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.citadel.edu\/counseling-center\/alcohol-tobacco-substance-abuse-services\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Alcohol\/Drug Policies\/Prevention<span class=\"screen-reader-text\"> (opens in a new tab)<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.citadel.edu\/auxiliary-services\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Auxiliary Services<span class=\"screen-reader-text\"> (opens in a new tab)<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.citadel.edu\/visit-the-citadel\/campus-guide\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Campus Guide<span class=\"screen-reader-text\"> (opens in a new tab)<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/web.citadel.edu\/root\/images\/public_safety\/asfsr.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Campus Safety Report<span class=\"screen-reader-text\"> (opens in a new tab)<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.citadel.edu\/provost-notes\/2023\/09\/celebrating-constitution-day\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Constitution Day<span class=\"screen-reader-text\"> (opens in a new tab)<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.citadel.edu\/ssc\/disability-services\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Disability Services and Facilities<span class=\"screen-reader-text\"> (opens in a new tab)<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.citadel.edu\/publicsafety\/public-safety-contact-information\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Emergency Numbers (H.E.L.P.)<span class=\"screen-reader-text\"> (opens in a new tab)<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.citadel.edu\/generalcounsel\/ferpa\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">FERPA\u2014Privacy Student Education Record&nbsp;<span class=\"screen-reader-text\"> (opens in a new tab)<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.citadel.edu\/financial-aid\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/55\/Student-Right-to-Know_IPEDS-2019-Graduation-Cohort.pdf\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/www.citadel.edu\/financial-aid\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/55\/Student-Right-to-Know_IPEDS-2019-Graduation-Cohort.pdf\">Graduation Rates<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.citadel.edu\/counseling-advising\/ombudsperson\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Ombudsperson<span class=\"screen-reader-text\"> (opens in a new tab)<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.citadel.edu\/publicsafety\/onecard\/frequently-asked-questions\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">One Card Refund Policy<span class=\"screen-reader-text\"> (opens in a new tab)<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.citadel.edu\/cadetactivities\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Student Activities<span class=\"screen-reader-text\"> (opens in a new tab)<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.citadel.edu\/registrar\/transfer-credit-information\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Transfer Credits<span class=\"screen-reader-text\"> (opens in a new tab)<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.citadel.edu\/sbs\/tuition-fees\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Tuition and Fees<span class=\"screen-reader-text\"> (opens in a new tab)<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.citadel.edu\/infirmary\/immunization-requirements\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Vaccinations Policy<span class=\"screen-reader-text\"> (opens in a new tab)<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.charlestoncounty.org\/departments\/BEVR\/voting.php\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Voter Registration<span class=\"screen-reader-text\"> (opens in a new tab)<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.citadel.edu\/sbs\/refunds\/early-withdrawal-discharge\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Withdrawal\/Dropping credits\/aid adjustment&nbsp;<span class=\"screen-reader-text\"> (opens in a new tab)<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n<\/div><\/details><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery has-nested-images columns-default is-cropped wp-block-gallery-1 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" data-id=\"4562\" src=\"https:\/\/www.citadel.edu\/financial-aid\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/55\/20221028_MorningFormation_050612-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"Cadets walking to class\" class=\"wp-image-4562\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.citadel.edu\/financial-aid\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/55\/20221028_MorningFormation_050612-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.citadel.edu\/financial-aid\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/55\/20221028_MorningFormation_050612-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.citadel.edu\/financial-aid\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/55\/20221028_MorningFormation_050612-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.citadel.edu\/financial-aid\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/55\/20221028_MorningFormation_050612.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"682\" data-id=\"4563\" src=\"https:\/\/www.citadel.edu\/financial-aid\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/55\/20230901_Awards-Parade_0663-2-1024x682.jpg\" alt=\"Cadets in Formation\" class=\"wp-image-4563\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.citadel.edu\/financial-aid\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/55\/20230901_Awards-Parade_0663-2-1024x682.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.citadel.edu\/financial-aid\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/55\/20230901_Awards-Parade_0663-2-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.citadel.edu\/financial-aid\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/55\/20230901_Awards-Parade_0663-2-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.citadel.edu\/financial-aid\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/55\/20230901_Awards-Parade_0663-2.jpg 1400w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" data-id=\"4565\" src=\"https:\/\/www.citadel.edu\/financial-aid\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/55\/20230208_Veteran-Students_Portraits_0524-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"Graduate Students Talking\" class=\"wp-image-4565\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.citadel.edu\/financial-aid\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/55\/20230208_Veteran-Students_Portraits_0524-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.citadel.edu\/financial-aid\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/55\/20230208_Veteran-Students_Portraits_0524-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.citadel.edu\/financial-aid\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/55\/20230208_Veteran-Students_Portraits_0524-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.citadel.edu\/financial-aid\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/55\/20230208_Veteran-Students_Portraits_0524-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.citadel.edu\/financial-aid\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/55\/20230208_Veteran-Students_Portraits_0524-2048x1365.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" data-id=\"4566\" src=\"https:\/\/www.citadel.edu\/financial-aid\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/55\/sa8-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"Playing Sports\" class=\"wp-image-4566\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.citadel.edu\/financial-aid\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/55\/sa8-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.citadel.edu\/financial-aid\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/55\/sa8-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.citadel.edu\/financial-aid\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/55\/sa8-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.citadel.edu\/financial-aid\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/55\/sa8-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.citadel.edu\/financial-aid\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/55\/sa8.jpg 1600w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" data-id=\"4567\" src=\"https:\/\/www.citadel.edu\/financial-aid\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/55\/sa7-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"Prospective Cadets Tour Campus\" class=\"wp-image-4567\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.citadel.edu\/financial-aid\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/55\/sa7-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.citadel.edu\/financial-aid\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/55\/sa7-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.citadel.edu\/financial-aid\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/55\/sa7-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.citadel.edu\/financial-aid\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/55\/sa7-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.citadel.edu\/financial-aid\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/55\/sa7.jpg 1600w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"524\" data-id=\"4568\" src=\"https:\/\/www.citadel.edu\/financial-aid\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/55\/ad5-1024x524.jpg\" alt=\"A Bulldog at The Citadel\" class=\"wp-image-4568\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.citadel.edu\/financial-aid\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/55\/ad5-1024x524.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.citadel.edu\/financial-aid\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/55\/ad5-300x154.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.citadel.edu\/financial-aid\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/55\/ad5-768x393.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.citadel.edu\/financial-aid\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/55\/ad5.jpg 1400w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"533\" data-id=\"4569\" src=\"https:\/\/www.citadel.edu\/financial-aid\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/55\/ad4-1024x533.jpg\" alt=\"Cadets with a bulldog in a jeep in front of the Barracks.\" class=\"wp-image-4569\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.citadel.edu\/financial-aid\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/55\/ad4-1024x533.jpg 1024w, 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