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The University of South Carolina Sumter is a public, coeducational, research university offering associate and baccalaureate degrees in various fields. Located in Sumter, S.C., the university offers academic programs in business administration, arts and interdisciplinary studies. It also offers distance education courses through DVDs in combination with textbooks and supplemental instructional material. Its J. C. Anderson Library has a wide collection of books, magazines and journals, and offers an online database that enables students to search books based on title, author, subject, ISBN and other numbers. The university has athletic teams for various sports, including baseball, softball and soccer. The University of South Carolina Sumter also provides financial aid to eligible students in form of scholarships, grants and loans.

Central Carolina Technical College is an institution of higher education, and is located in Sumter, S.C. It offers associate degrees, diploma and certificate courses. Its programs of study include agriculture, arts and science, business, engineering, computer technology, health sciences, public services, occupational and industrial technology. Its diploma courses include automotive mechanics, machine tool, early childhood development, engineering graphics, nursing and medical assisting. Its certificate courses include industrial maintenance, machine tool operator, welding, welding work force initiative, health science prep, phlebotomy, pre-dental hygiene, preoccupational and pre-physical therapy assistant. The college s bookstore provides textbooks, instructional materials, school supplies, gift items and imprinted apparel. Its student services include career planning, cooperative education, developmental courses and job placement services. The college additionally provides financial aid and library services.

Founded in 1974, Sumter Christian School provides educational programs to students in kindergarten through grade 12. The school maintains a staff of more than 14 full-time teachers that offers educational classes in English, geography, history, bible study, economics, geometry, algebra and science. Its curriculum also includes mathematics, physical education, foreign language and computer science. Sumter Christian School organizes various sports activities, such as basketball, volleyball, football, soccer, softball and baseball. The school also conducts classes in band for students in grades 5 through 12. It is accredited by the South Carolina Association of Christian Schools (SCACS). Sumter Christian School is located in Sumter, S.C.