The term SCAD is an acronym for the Savannah College of Art and Design, a private, nonprofit university located in Savannah, Georgia. It was founded in 1978 and offers more than 40 majors and 60 minors in the areas of art and design. HEAP is an acronym for Higher Education Assistance Program, which provides financial assistance to students attending SCAD. The program helps students pay for tuition, fees, books, and other educational expenses.