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Freedom of Information Act (FOIA)

The SC Technical College System and Spartanburg Community College comply with the South Carolina Freedom of Information Act (FOIA), which was amended on Friday, May 19, 2017.
 SCC will strive to provide comprehensive and expedient public access to records in accordance with state law. Pursuant to section 30-4-30 (c), a response to a written FOIA request must be made within 10 working days (Saturdays, Sundays, and holidays are excluded) of receipt of the written request, and the documents will be produced no later than 30 calendar days after the response date. If the requested documents are more than 2 years old, the response time must be made within 20 days, and the documents must be produced no later than 35 calendar days from the response date.

Freedom of Information Act Requests

Spartanburg Community College is committed to transparency and compliance with the South Carolina Freedom of Information Act.

To submit a Freedom of Information Act request, please complete the online FOIA Request Form below. All requests should clearly describe the public records being requested and include current contact information so the College may respond appropriately.

Submit a FOIA Request

Click here to submit a FOIA Request

Information Needed to Submit a Request

Please be prepared to provide the following information:

  • Name
  • Organization, if applicable
  • Email address
  • Phone number
  • Mailing address
  • Detailed description of the records requested
  • Date range of the requested records, if applicable
  • Department or area related to the request, if known
  • Preferred delivery method
  • Whether the request is for personal, commercial, media, or public interest purposes
  • Any supporting documentation, if applicable

Response Timeline

The College will review and respond to FOIA requests in accordance with the South Carolina Freedom of Information Act. Additional time may be required depending on the nature, scope, and availability of the requested records.

Fees

If applicable, SCC may charge fees for searching, retrieving, reviewing, redacting, copying, or producing requested records. If fees are required, the requester will be notified before the request is processed and may be required to pay a good faith deposit for the services.

Questions About a FOIA Request?

All FOIA requests should be submitted through the online FOIA Request Form. For questions regarding the FOIA process, fees, or the status of a submitted request, please contact:

Tameka Whittenburg | Public Information Officer
Spartanburg Community College
131 Community College Drive
Spartanburg, SC 29303
FOIA@sccsc.edu

For more information and for state documentation, visit SC Technical College System website.