South Carolina

Welcome to another year of LifeSmarts where we say, “Learn it, Live it!”. Coaching this year? Be sure to register (or log in if you registered previously) to receive more information.

Welcome to South Carolina LifeSmarts! Here you’ll learn about consumer issues that impact your everyday life – everything from managing your finances, making smart consumer choices, understanding technology, staying healthy, and helping the environment – all with the goal of putting you in charge.

Coaches are invited to register and create teams, and students may register and compete online. We hope that you’ll check out the resources you find here, test your knowledge with practice quizzes, use TeamSmarts and LifeSmarts U, and compete online. Contact your state LifeSmarts Coordinator with any questions.

VARSITY / High School Dates:
Online practice and qualifying competition opens November 1st through February 6, 2026. At least four students and up to five must complete all five category quizzes and the capstone post-test by February 6. The top six teams will be invited to the state competition. Qualifying teams will receive additional information.

The Varsity State LifeSmarts Championship will be held on February 20th, 2026; Location: TBD.

The State Champion team will represent South Carolina in the 32nd National LifeSmarts Championship in Orlando, FL April 15-18th, 2026.

Junior Varsity (Grades 6-8) Dates:
Online practice and qualifying competition will open Novemeber 1st through March 15, 2026. At least four students and up to five must complete all five category quizzes and the capstone post-test by February 20th. The top six teams will be invited to the state competition. Qualifying teams will receive additional information.

The State Champion Junior Varsity Team will represent South Carolina in the 3rd Annual Virtual Junior Varsity National LifeSmarts Championship, May 6-7, 2026.

Questions? Contact your South Carolina State LifeSmarts Coordinator:
Ayah Favors
SC Department of Consumer Affairs – Outreach Coordinator 
AFavors@scconsumer.gov
803-734-0043