Lowcountry Center for Academic Equity

Every dollar makes a difference.

Your support helps fund tutoring, mentorship, and resources that directly impact students in our community.

If you’ve ever thought about giving—this is your sign 💚

Ever wondered what LCAE is all about?

We’re dedicated to expanding access to academic opportunity and supporting students in reaching their full potential. From mentorship to advocacy, everything we do is rooted in equity and empowerment.

Follow along to learn more about our mission and how you can get involved 📚

Access to education isn’t equal—and that has real consequences.

At LCAE, we’re working to close those gaps by supporting students with the resources and guidance they deserve.

Education can change everything. Equity makes it possible.

Got questions? We’ve got answers 📖

Here are some of the most common questions about LCAE and how we serve our community.

Still curious? Drop your questions in the comments, send us a DM, or check out our wedsite!

The application for SC ESTF is now open for first time applicants! Get your application completed today! Scholarship funds can be applied to a variety of services, particularly academic tutoring!

SC ESTF Program The Education Scholarship Trust Fund Program allows qualifying South Carolina families to apply for a scholarship of $7,500 per student, per year.

Make sure you apply for the SC ESTF for the upcoming school year! Application opens on January 15, 2026 for new families!

SC ESTF Program The Education Scholarship Trust Fund Program allows qualifying South Carolina families to apply for a scholarship of $7,500 per student, per year.

LCAE will be presenting at 1 Million Cups tomorrow from 9-10 am at Frothy Beard Brewing Company in West Ashley! Come and learn about how LCAE supports the tricounty lowcountry!

Literacy is one of the strongest predictors of lifelong opportunity, and yet so many students in our community lack access to the support they need to succeed.

At the Lowcountry Center for Academic Equity, we work to close the literacy and academic achievement gap.

As we expand programs and prepare for a permanent home for LCAE, we’re asking the community to stand with us. Whether you share our mission, spread the word, or contribute to our GoFundMe, your support directly impacts a child’s future.

Every child deserves the chance to thrive. Let’s make that a reality—together.

Link to apply:
https://www.classwallet.com/programs/southcarolinaestf/

Thank you to everyone who applied and showed interest in the Education Scholarship Trust Fund (ESTF)! At this time, the program has reached capacity and is no longer accepting new applications.

BUT DON’T GIVE UP!
There may be opportunities to apply in the future, so we strongly encourage families to stay informed and be ready when the application window reopens.

Our founder was recently featured in SC Voyager magazine! Take a look here to learn more!

Exploring Life & Business with Melissa Barrett of Lowcountry Center for Academic Equity Today we’d like to introduce you to Melissa Barrett. Hi Melissa, we’re thrilled to have a chance to learn your story today. So, before we get into specifics, maybe you can briefly walk us through how you got to where you are today?I’m a South Carolina native, born and raised in York. After ear...