Information from S.C. LIFE Scholarship Info Session April 2025
Thank you for participating in Trident Tech’s Learn about LIFE!
Attached you will find Trident Tech’s S.C. LIFE Scholarship Info Session resource guide, which provides links to many Student Services offices, other resources, Trident Tech’s 11 areas of interest, and contact information for Recruiting staff.
The areas of interest are the following:
Business
Education
Health, Human and Personal Services
Law and Criminal Justice
Media and Visual Arts
University Transfer
Culinary and Hospitality
Engineering and Manufacturing
Information Technology
Maintenance and Technical Trades
Transportation and Logistics
View our 2025-2026 Catalog for program requirements and course descriptions.
View the current Enrollment Guide:
• Spring/Summer 2025
• Fall 2025
Trident Tech tuition is a high-quality, affordable choice
Prospective students, please click the following links for essential information regarding:
Admissions Office
Orientation and Navigate
Registrar's Office
State Financial Aid
Federal Financial Aid Assistance
Apply for Financial Aid
Scholarships
Payment Methods and Options
Student Services
Disability Services
Charleston Regional Youth
Apprenticeships
Active-duty Members and Veterans, here are links to programs and services specifically designed to assist your needs:
How you register for classes changes depending on your status, classification or situation. Instructions for each can be found at the links below.
• New Students
• Returning Students
• Undecided Students
• High School Students
• Audit Students
• Senior Citizen Students
Options for sending the documents to the Admissions office:
1. Upload via your Apply Now account, which you created when you applied to the college.
2. Scan and email to: admissionsdocs@tridenttech.edu
3. Fax to admissions at 843-574-6483.
4. Mail to: Trident Technical College Admissions Office AM-M P.O. Box 118067 Charleston, SC 29423-8067
If you have additional inquiries that we did not address, please email us.
Mark Yearty
High School Recruiter
Mark.Yearty@tridenttech.edu
Allan Barboza
High School Recruiter
Allan.Barboza@tridenttech.edu
Jean Brooks
Workforce Military Recruiter
Jean.Brooks@tridenttech.edu
For specific questions about your S.C. LIFE Scholarship eligibility, email SCLIFE@tridenttech.edu
S.C. LIFE Scholarship
The S.C. LIFE Scholarship covers up to $5,000 per year (Fall and Spring Semesters) in tuition costs for eligible students.
Current LIFE Scholarship eligibility criteria:
• Be a S.C. resident
• Graduate from a S.C. high school with a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0 based on the S.C. Uniform Grading Policy
• Submit final official S.C. high school transcripts – GPA calculated on or before June 15
Here’s what to do if you are S.C. LIFE-eligible.
Now
Apply to TTC online at www.tridenttech.edu/start/apply.
A few business days after you apply to TTC, we will send you an acknowledgment letter with information about how to access your new my.tridenttech.edu (student portal) account. From that time, almost all of our communications with you will be through my.tridenttech.edu. Check your email often!
Submit final official high school transcripts to TTC’s Admissions office.
• Final GPA must be a minimum of 3.0 on the S.C. Uniform Grading Scale, calculated on or before June 15.
• Official transcript must include ALL final grades. Courses cannot include work in progress.
Submit the LIFE Scholarship Affidavit to TTC’s Financial Aid office. Get the affidavit:
• At any TTC campus
• Online at bit.ly/SCLIFEaffidavit
Enroll in at least 12 college-level credit hours of non-remedial/bridge coursework.
Remediation
• Students who do not enroll in 12 college-level credit hours due to remedial/bridge coursework can delay their S.C. LIFE Scholarship for two semesters of enrollment.
• Students enrolled in remedial/bridge coursework can receive S.C. Lottery-funded Tuition Assistance (if applicable). To receive SCLTA, you must complete the FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid) at fafsa.gov. For Spring 2025 or Summer 2025, complete the 2024-25 FAFSA. For Fall 2025, Spring 2026 or Summer 2026, complete the 2025-26 FAFSA.
Later
For each year of college, you must have:
• Cumulative minimum LIFE GPA of 3.0
• Earn 30 college-level credit hours prior to Fall Semester. You can enroll in summer classes to meet fall renewal requirements.
For information about other types of financial aid call 843.574.6110 or visit bit.ly/AvailableFA For more information on S.C. LIFE Scholarship, visit bit.ly/StateFA.
S.C. LIFE Scholarship
Additional criteria and information for S.C. LIFE qualifications include:
Current Requirements
•Enrollment in at least 12 college-level (non-developmental/bridge) credits each semester to meet the full-time enrollment requirement. A student must complete a 30 annual credit hour requirement to qualify for renewal.
•Students may only be considered for the S.C. LIFE Scholarship for two years from the date of initial college enrollment when working toward a two-year degree.
•Students who are S.C. LIFE Scholarship recipients are not eligible to receive S.C. Lottery-funded Tuition Assistance, except during the remediation period.
•Students with disabilities may be approved to take a reduced course load (instead of 12 credit hours) to meet the full-time enrollment requirement and the 30 annual credit hour requirement. Please contact TTC's Counseling Services office for more information at 843.574.6131.
Renewal Requirements
•Minimum cumulative S.C. LIFE GPA of 3.0 on a the S.C. Uniform Grading Scale. The S.C. LIFE GPA policy calculates all college-level grades from every college you attended in the grade point average.
•Students whose initial college enrollment begins Spring Semester (i.e., January) have renewal requirements of 15 credit hours and a 3.0 S.C. LIFE GPA prior to the beginning of Fall Semester, and must earn 30 credit hours per year thereafter.
•If the student fails to earn the 3.0 S.C. LIFE GPA or complete the required number of credit hours during the fall and/or spring semesters, the student may attend Summer Semester to compensate for the deficit. The S.C. LIFE Scholarship will not cover expenses for Summer Semester, and the student cannot receive S.C. Lottery-funded Tuition Assistance.
•Dual credit coursework, AP coursework and CLEP tests can assist students in meeting renewal requirements.
Students may view additional eligibility and renewal requirements on the South Carolina Commission on Higher Education website at bit.ly/ScholarshipsGrantsSC.
For more information, contact Mark Yearty at mark.yearty@tridenttech.edu or 843.574.6346
Are you an adult interested in going to college?
Educational Opportunity Centers can help make that dream possible for YOU!
The Educational Opportunity Center (EOC) is a federally funded educational outreach TRIO program sponsored by the U.S. Department of Education to promote postsecondary education to underrepresented populations. All EOC services are free. The EOC motivates and assists low-income, first-generation adults who want to begin, resume or continue their education beyond the secondary level.
WHO IS ELIGIBLE?
U.S. citizens and permanent resident aliens who live in Berkeley, Charleston or Dorchester counties who are 19 years old or older, not enrolled in high school, and who are enrolled or want to enroll in college or attain a GED are eligible.
WHAT SERVICES ARE AVAILABLE?
• Assistance with college admission, financial aid and scholarship information
• Assistance choosing the path or career best suited for YOU
• Workshops on job readiness skills, postsecondary education, career information and exploration
• Referral to GED classes and other agencies for services not provided by EOC
WHERE YOU CAN FIND US:
Trident Technical College:
7000 Rivers Ave., North Charleston, SC 29406 Thornley Campus, Building 300
1001 S. Live Oak Dr., Moncks Corner, SC 29461 Berkeley Campus, Room 111-G 843.899.8020
1. Apply for free.
Go to tridenttech.edu and click on the Get Started tab for general information about the application process.
When you are ready, select Apply Now (or visit bit.ly/TTCapplynow) to access the TTC application.
If this is your first visit to the Apply Now site, you will need to create an account before applying. Use your email and password to return to Apply Now to check the status of your application and upload supplemental documentation.
Placement in classes is based on demonstrated math and English ability. Submit one of the following to the Admissions office:
• Final, official high school transcript with a weighted GPA of 3.0 from within the last five years
• High school transcript or diploma showing graduation (English placement only)
• Qualifying SAT (530 Evidence-Based Reading and Writing; 600 Math)
• Qualifying ACT (19 English; 22 Math)
• Official transcripts from another college showing college-level math and/or English completion
• TTC placement test scores (Call 843.574.6410 for an appointment.)
• Other options (Contact your success coach or academic advisor to arrange alternative placement methods if you do not have any of these.)
Admission Requirements Checklist
Review and submit any remaining admission items listed on your Apply Now account.
Examples include proof of legal presence in the United States (copy of driver’s license, stateissued ID, etc.), high school diploma, GED or final high school transcript (recommended).
2. Visit Trident Tech’s student portal at my.tridenttech.edu.
• Information will be sent to your personal email about accessing my.tridenttech.edu and your college-issued email account. Trident Tech contacts you using this official college-provided student email to ensure your identity and protect the confidentiality of communication. Check your Trident Tech email account frequently, as college departments will email you important information while you are a student.
• You can also use my.tridenttech.edu to see your student records. Go to the Student Self-Service link to see your grades, financial aid and any balance due.
3. Apply for financial aid. See second page of this flier for instructions about submitting a Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) at studentaid.gov.
• For Fall 2025, Spring 2026 and Summer 2026, submit the 2025-2026 FAFSA.
4. Complete orientation in person or online at bit.ly/StudentSuccessTTC. Contact the Student Success Center at 843.574.6436 or studentsuccess@tridenttech.edu.
5. Register.
Contact your success coach/advisor to register for classes. Find contact information in the “Resources” section of Navigate. For more information and help using Navigate for registration, visit bit.ly/NavigateRegister.
Purchase books online at bookstore.tridenttech.edu.
6. Pay tuition and fees by the published deadline. See bit.ly/CalendarsTTC.
7. Attend class.
If you don’t attend class by participating online or in person before the last day to drop for the term, you will be reported as never attended and removed from your course(s).
For help accessing online classes, email StudentD2Lhelp@tridenttech.edu or call 843.574.6801.
Important Contact Information:
Financial Aid
• Complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) at studentaid.gov
• Completing the FAFSA is the key to finding out your eligibility for federal and state financial aid as well as some scholarships. Check www.tridenttech.edu to see if you are eligible for additional tuition funding.
• IMPORTANT: Include TTC’s school code 004920 on your FAFSA so Trident Technical College will receive your FAFSA.
• Remember that you MUST complete the FAFSA every year. Complete and submit your 2025-2025 FAFSA now for Fall 2025, Spring 2026 and Summer 2026.
• After you submit your FAFSA, you will receive a FAFSA Submission Summary (FSS) that summarizes the information you provided. Be sure to check it carefully to make sure it is accurate and complete.
• The Financial Aid office may need additional information from you, so check your TTC student email and Financial Aid Self-Service in the student portal (my.tridenttech.edu) and respond promptly to requests for information. We will sometimes text you a reminder for missing information. Please add your phone number to your TTC profile.
The S.C. Aeronautical Training Center at Trident Technical College provides an educated and trained pipeline of workers with the skills needed now and in the future. High-tech equipment, valuable instructional opportunities, and innovative business and educational partnerships make it a critical asset to the state, the region and beyond.
Supporting the Economy
In the S.C. Aeronautical Training Center, the college o ers high-tech manufacturing programs, aeronautical studies programs, advanced manufacturing training, engineering technology and engineering transfer courses, and houses readySC’s Boeing training.
O erings include programs leading to associate degrees and noncredit certificates as well as specialized training, apprenticeships and seminars for major manufacturers in the region and state.
The three-story facility provides:
• Two aircra t hangars with high bays and a ramp for aircra t training aids, including a flight simulator, airplanes and helicopters
• Advanced manufacturing lab with CNC machines, 3D printers and more
• Mechatronics lab
• Robotics trainers
• Specialty and flex-space labs
• Classrooms and meeting spaces
Global Magnet for Partnerships
The S.C. Aeronautical Training Center serves as a foundation for Trident Technical College to build partnerships with local, regional, national and global significance.
Trident Tech’s vital business partnerships allow the college to make gains on emerging technologies to develop the space economy in South Carolina, such as advanced air mobility, AI, lower-earth orbit and unmanned vehicle technologies.
Faculty collaboration between Trident Tech, other technical colleges and four-year universities enables important research opportunities to address future industry needs.
The South Carolina Aeronautical Training Center is proud to partner with:
• American Technical Education Association (ATEA)
• Berkeley-Charleston-Dorchester Council of Governments (BCDCOG)
• Boeing South Carolina
• Bosch
• CORESC
• Dassault Systèmes
• Joint Base Charleston
• Mercedes Benz Vans
• S.C. Aerospace Council
• S.C. Council on Competitiveness
• S.C. NASA Space Grant Consortium
• S.C. Research Authority
• The Zucker Family and The InterTech Group, Inc.
• Volvo Car USA LLC
Inspiring the Future
Anyone dreaming
participants get a firsthand view of advanced manufacturing training and equipment.
Programs and Training
Credit Program O erings
• Advanced CNC Operations
• Aircra t Assembly Technology
• Aircra t Maintenance Technology
• Avionics Maintenance Technology
• Automation and Controls
• Basic CNC Operations
• Civil Engineering Technology
• Electronics Engineering Technology
• Engineering Design Graphics
• Engineering Transfer Degree Program to The Citadel or Clemson University
• Machining and CNC Fundamentals
• Mechanical Engineering Technology
• Mechatronics
Noncredit O erings
• Additive Manufacturing
• Aeronautical Skills
• Automated Manufacturing
• CAD/CAM
• Certified Production Technician (MSSC)
• CNC Machining
• Engineering Seminars (various topics)
• Enhanced Composites
• Mechatronics
• Metrology
• Nondestructive Inspection (NDI)
• Quality Control
• Robotics
readySC Training for Boeing South Carolina
• New Hire Training
• Factory Skill Enhancement
Active-Duty, Dependents & Veterans
Enrollment Requirements Checklist
Active-duty members must receive approval from an Educational Services Officer (ESO) or counselor within the Military Service prior to enrolling. For additional enrollment information, visit bit.ly/TTCmilitary.
1. Apply for free.
Go to www.tridenttech.edu and click on the Get Started tab for general information about the application process. When you are ready, select Apply Now (or visit bit.ly/TTCapplynow) to access the TTC application. If this is your fir st visit to the Apply Now site, you will need to create an account before applying. Use your email and password to return to Apply Now to check the status of your application and upload supplemental documentation. Your application must be submitted before providing any additional admission items.
Submit official copies of all college/military transcripts to the Admissions office, if applicable. Students can email documents to admissionsdocs@tridenttech.edu, but please have official college transcript(s) sent to Trident Technical College, AM-M, P.O. Box 118067, Charleston, SC 29423. Request military transcripts at jst.doded.mil/official.html. Request Air Force Transcripts from the Community College of the Air Force at bit.ly/AirForceTranscripts. To prevent a delay in educational benefits, please allow time for transcripts to be received and evaluated.
Placement in classes is based on demonstrated math and English ability. Submit one of the following to the Admissions office:
• Final, official high school transcript with a weighted GPA of 3.0 from within the last five years
• High school transcript or diploma showing graduation (English placement only)
• Qualifying SAT (530 Evidence-Based Reading and Writing; 600 Math)
• Qualifying ACT (19 English; 22 Math)
• Official transcripts from another college showing college-level math and/or English completion
• TTC placement test scores (Call 843.574.6410 for an appointment.)
• Other options (Contact your success coach to arrange alternative placement methods if you do not have any of these.)
Review and submit any remaining admission items listed on your Apply Now account. Examples include proof of legal presence in the United States (copy of driver’s license, state-issued ID, etc.), high school diploma, GED or final high school transcript (recommended).
For active-duty members, submit a copy of your military orders to be considered for in-state tuition.
2. Visit Trident Tech’s student portal at my.tridenttech.edu.
Information will be sent to your personal email about accessing my.tridenttech.edu and your college-issued email account. Trident Tech contacts you using this official college-provided student email to ensure your identity and protect the confidentiality of communication. Check your Trident Tech email account frequently, as college departments will email you important information while you are a student.
You can also use my.tridenttech.edu to see your student records. Go to the Student Self-Service link to see your grades, financial aid and any balance due.
3. Apply for financial aid, veterans benefits and active military assistance.
Apply for financial aid at studentaid.gov. Follow instructions on the second page of this flyer. Be sure to complete the 2025-2026 FAFSA for Fall 2025, Spring 2026 and Summer 2026.
Apply for VA Education Benefits. For help applying for benefits, contact the VETS Center at 843.574.6882, or go to www.va.gov and search for “Education and Training.”
If you are a visiting/transient student using VA Education Benefits to pay for classes, please have your home school VA rep send a transient letter to TTC Veterans Assistance at veteransassistance@tridenttech.edu.
Fill out TTC VA form online.
• Log into the My Veterans Assistance page on the student portal: bit.ly/ttc_va_portal.
• Under the tab that says “Initial Benefits,” complete steps 2 and 4 according to your VA Education Benefit. At the end of each semester, resubmit the Certific ation Request form in step 2.
If applicable, apply for MYCAA. Apply online or contact your Family Readiness Center for assistance. You will need to request your ETP from the Registrar’s office at records@tridenttech.edu. Allow at least three business days for the ETP to be completed once you have registered for classes.
Obtain your personalized formal plan for evaluationevaluated degree plan for TA. Print from the my.tridenttech.edu student portal after you register for classes.
4. Complete orientation in person or online at bit.ly/StudentSuccessTTC. Contact the Student Success Center at 843.574.6436 or studentsuccess@tridenttech.edu.
5. Register.
Contact your success coach/advisor to register for classes. Find contact information in the “Resources” section of Navigate. For more information and help using Navigate for registration, visit bit.ly/NavigateRegister.
Purchase books online at bookstore.tridenttech.edu.
Verify/submit per ESO/MYCAA guidelines. Have the Registrar’s office complete ETP or personalized formal plan
for evaluation in enough time to meet deadlines prior to the start date of classes.
6. Pay tuition and fees by the published deadline. See bit.ly/CalendarsTTC.
Email MYCAA and Tuition Assistance (TA) documents to TTC's Business office at BusinessOperations@tridenttech.edu.
Submit VA Certific ation Request Form to initiate payment process. This must be done for every semester you are registered for classes. Complete and submit the form at bit.ly/MyVetsAssistance.
If you have a remaining balance, pay or sign up for a payment plan. See bit.ly/PaymentPlanTTC.
7. Attend class.
If you don’t attend class by participating online or in person before the last day to drop for the term, you will be reported as never-attended and removed from your course(s).
For help accessing online classes, email StudentD2Lhelp@tridenttech.edu or call
843.574.6558
admissions@tridenttech.edu
843.574.6110 financial.aid@tridenttech.edu
843.574.6129
records@tridenttech.edu TTC VA Office
843.574.6105 veteransassistance@tridenttech.edu
FINANCIAL AID
• Completing the FAFSA is the key to finding out your eligibility for federal and state financial aid as well as some scholarships. Check www.tridenttech.edu to see if you are eligible for additional tuition funding.
• IMPORTANT: Include TTC’s school code 004920 on your FAFSA so Trident Technical College will receive your FAFSA.
• After you submit your FAFSA, you will receive a FAFSA Submission Summary (FSS) that summarizes the information you provided. Be sure to check it carefully to make sure it is accurate and complete.
• The Financial Aid office may need additional information from you, so check your TTC student email and Financial Aid Self-Service in the student portal and respond promptly to requests for information. We will sometimes text you a reminder for missing information. Please add your phone number to your TTC profile.
• You must complete the FAFSA every year. Complete and submit your 2025-2026 FAFSA now for Fall 2025, Spring 2026 and Summer 2026. Need assistance with the FAFSA? Contact the Educational Opportunity Center at eoc@tridenttech.edu or 843.574.6430.
MILITARY SPOUSES AND DEPENDENTS
I wish I had known more about the resources available to spouses to help find scholarships and job training for flexible career paths. The Family Readiness Center on base has lots of valuable information for Active Duty and spouses alike, as well as the Education and Training Office. To any spouse, I say definitely look into the MyCAA scholarship because they offer many resources to help get you started and keep you on the right path.
Trident Tech is a great place to start your college career. Trident Tech helped me save money and build a flexible schedule around my needs. The professors genuinely care about your success, as well as your advisors! Make sure you make time to talk to them any time you have any questions. Definitely try to get involved with clubs as much as you can, or any other extracurricular activities. Thanks to Trident, I am transferring to Charleston Southern in the fall and ready to continue my educational goals!
Trident Technical College is an affordable education option for military spouses and their college-age children. If you are stationed in Charleston, TTC can offer you:
• Tri-county resident tuition rate discount
• S.C. Lottery-funded Tuition Assistance, which can pay $75 per credit hour; at least six credit hours required
• Veterans services including the Post-9/11 GI Bill®, Chapter 35 and a veterans benefits counselor to assist you
• S.C. Veterans Affairs Tuition Waiver for dependent children under the age of 26. An application is available through the my.tridenttech.edu portal or in Trident Tech’s Financial Aid/VA office.
TTC helps you complete your degree by providing:
• Varied class modes and times to accommodate your scheduling needs
• Online degree and certificate programs (see www.tridenttech.edu for list of online programs.)
• University transfer programs
• Associate degrees, diplomas and certificates
• Veterans assistance programs
Contacts:
Military Enrollment Specialist
843.574.6380
studentsuccess@tridenttech.edu
Jean Brooks Workforce Military Recruiter
843.574.6379
jean.brooks@tridenttech.edu
Daysi Gonzalez, military spouse and TTC student
MYCAA SCHOLARSHIP
About the scholarship:
The My Career Advancement Account Scholarship (MyCAA) is a workforce development program that provides up to $4,000 of tuition assistance to eligible military spouses. The scholarship assists military spouses in pursuing licenses, certificates, certifications or associate degrees necessary to gain employment in high-demand, high-growth portable career fields and occupations. Spouses may use their MyCAA scholarship funds at any academic institution approved for participation in the scholarship.
Who qualifies:
• Spouses of service members on active duty in pay grades E-1 to E-5, W-1 to W-2, and O-1 to O-2 who have successfully completed high school and have the ability to request tuition assistance while their military sponsor is on Title 10 military orders
• Spouses married to members of the National Guard and reserves in these same pay grades
Those who are not eligible include the following:
· Spouses who are married but legally separated (or under court order or statute of any state or U.S. territory) from a member of the armed forces on Title 10 orders
· Spouses whose National Guard or reserve military sponsor is in a warning orders or alert, post-deployment, demobilization or transition status
· Spouses married to a member of the Coast Guard
What the scholarship will pay for:
• The MyCAA scholarship pays tuition costs for education and training courses and examinations leading to an associate degree (excluding associate degrees in general studies, liberal arts and interdisciplinary studies that do not have a concentration).
• The scholarship also covers the costs for obtaining a license, certificate or certification at an accredited college, university or technical school in the United States or approved testing organization that expands employment or portable career opportunities for military spouses.
For more information: mycaa.militaryonesource.mil/mycaa
All MyCAA scholarship vouchers should be submitted each semester to sponsorbilling@tridenttech.edu and processed by Trident Technical College’s Business office. Call the TTC Business Office at 843.574.6124 or 843.574.6025 with questions.
S.C. LOTTERY AND TUITION INFORMATION
To receive S.C. Lottery-funded Tuition Assistance:
1. Active-duty military/spouse permanently stationed in South Carolina must submit copy of orders to the Admissions office.
2. Complete and submit a Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) at studentaid.gov.
For Spring 2025 and Summer 2025, submit the 2024-2025 FAFSA.
3. Have a declared major.
For current tuition and fee amounts, visit www.tridenttech.edu. S.C. Lottery-funded Tuition Assistance is available to eligible students. For questions, contact the Financial Aid office at 843.574.6110.
If you are using MyCAA, apply online, or you may contact your Family Readiness Center for assistance. You will need to request your ETP from the TTC Registrar's office at records@tridenttech.edu. (Allow at least three business days for the ETP to be completed once you have registered for classes.)
For more information, contact one of the representatives listed on the front of this flyer.
It is the policy of Trident Technical College that no discrimination on the grounds of sex, race, color, disability, religion, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, age, marital or family status, services in the uniformed services (as defined in state and federal law), veteran status, political opinions, genetic information, pregnancy, childbirth or related medical conditions, national origin or any other factor protected under applicable federal, state and local civil rights laws, rules and regulations (collectively referred to as “Protected Status”) will exist in any area of the college. Produced and printed by Trident Technical college. 12/24 RC24-124
Dual Credit Students
Dual Credit students who graduate from high school will have their Dual Credit program status closed at TTC. Students are responsible for ensuring that their educational opportunities continue by taking the actions listed below.
If you are continuing your education at Trident Technical College:
1. Apply Now - Log in at bit.ly/TTCapplynow using your existing Apply Now username and password, or create an account to submit a new application as a first-time freshman.
2. Submit the following to the Admissions office:
a. Proof of legal presence in the United States (copy of driver’s license, state-issued ID, etc.)
b. English and math placement, which will be based on one of the following:
• A final, official high school transcript with a weighted GPA of 3.0 or higher;
• Completion of English and/or math classes at Trident Tech as a dual credit student;
• Qualifying scores on the SAT (530 Reading and Writing, 600 Math), ACT (19 English; 22 Math);
• Completion of the Next-Generation ACCUPLACER Placement Test at TTC; or
• Other options (Contact your success coach to arrange alternative placement methods if you do not have any of these.
3. Apply for financial aid, including grants and S.C. Lottery-funded Tuition Assistance, by completing the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) at studentaid.gov. TTC’s school code is 004920. For information about additional scholarships at TTC and how to apply, please visit bit.ly/ScholarshipsTTC To start Fall 2025, Spring 2026 or Summer 2026, submit the 2025-26 FAFSA.
4. Complete orientation in person or online at bit.ly/StudentSuccessTTC. Contact the Student Success Center at 843.574.6436 or studentsuccess@tridenttech.edu You will be assigned a success coach or an academic advisor depending on your declared major.
5. Make an appointment to see your assigned success coach or academic advisor for advising and registration.
6. Pay tuition and fees by the published deadline. See bit.ly/CalendarsTTC
7. Attend class. If you don't attend class by participating online or in person before the last day to drop for the term, you will be reported as never-attended and removed from your course(s). For help accessing online classes, email StudentD2Lhelp@tridenttech.edu or call 843.574.6801.
If you plan to attend another college or university:
Need to send your TTC transcript to the college you plan to attend in the fall? TTC has partnered with Parchment to provide quick and easy access to your transcript. You can send your TTC transcript electronically to the college(s) of your choice. There is a processing fee for each transcript. Visit bit.ly/TTCtranscript
Scholars Network…
A TRiO Student Support Services Program
What Students Are Up To This Semester:
“Passed Math!”
Found a Major I IOVE”
“Made Toys for the Animal shelter”
“Made New Friends” “PreparedtoTransfer”
“Got accepted into NURSING”
“Kept my LIFE Scholarship” “Graduated!” JOIN US! To Apply Today - complete the: Information Form
You will be prompted to log into your portal.
Fill out the information and submit.
2025-2026 SC LIFE Scholarship Affidavit
Certification – I am applying for the SC LIFE Scholarship for the 2025-26 academic year at TTC, and I certify that I:
• Am a legal resident of South Carolina and a US citizen or legal permanent resident.
• Graduated from high school in South Carolina, completed a home school program as prescribed by law, or graduated from a preparatory high school outside South Carolina while a dependent of a parent or legal guardian who is a legal resident of South Carolina and has custody of me.
• Have not defaulted and do not owe a refund or repayment on any federal or state financial aid.
• Have not been adjudicated delinquent, convicted, or pled guilty or nolo contendere to any felonies or any second or subsequent alcohol/other drug-related offenses under the laws of this, any other state, or the United States within the past academic year.
• Am admitted and classified as a degree-seeking student, enrolled full-time (minimum 12 credit hours)
***The following remedial courses do not count toward registered hours:
ACC 100; BIO 100; CHM 100; EMS 101; ENG 032 & ENG 100; MAT 031, MAT 032, MAT 033, MAT 101 & MAT 102; NUR 100 & NUR 216; RDG 032 & RDG 100; RWR 032 & RWR 100; SPA 100
• Students with disabilities may be approved to take a reduced course load (instead of 12 credit hours) to meet the full-time enrollment requirement and the 30 annual credit hour requirement. Approval must come from TTC’s Counseling and Career Development Services before the last day of the Drop/Add period. Please contact TTC's Counseling and Career Development Office for information.
Cumulative
GPA Type – please check only one:
First-time college student – I am aware that I must submit a final official high school transcript from my high school to TTC’s Admissions Office. The transcript must show my final cumulative high school GPA based on the SC Uniform Grading Policy. My final GPA must be a minimum of 3.0 on a 4.0 scale. (dual-credit high school students should submit all official college transcripts, too) Continuing Student – I have previously attended TTC Transfer Student – I know that I must submit official transcripts from all colleges I have attended and that a SC LIFE GPA will be calculated from all institutions to determine my eligibility and continued eligibility for the SC LIFE Scholarship.
• I must have my prior college(s) complete an SC Scholarship Transcript form: https://bit.ly/TTC_Schol_Trans
High School and Colleges Attended - I certify that I have attended the following high school(s) and college(s), and less than four semesters have passed since my initial college enrollment.
High School:
Year Graduated
College(s) or University(s): Years Attended
By signing this document, I understand my rights and responsibilities as described above. In addition, I understand that I must be enrolled in a minimum of twelve non-remedial college-level credit hours for the Fall and/or Spring semesters to receive the SC LIFE Scholarship.
To renew the scholarship, I must maintain a minimum SC LIFE GPA of 3.0 and earn the required credit hours (15 or 30 based on enrollment semesters) by the end of the summer semester. SC Lottery Tuition Assistance may not be awarded during the Summer Semester of an aid year when SC LIFE was received during the Fall and/or Spring semester(s).
The most current eligibility and renewal requirements are posted on the SC Commission on Higher Education website at https://che.sc.gov/students-families-and-military/scholarships-and-grants-sc-residents
PRINT NAME TTC STUDENT ID#
SIGNATURE DATE __________________
SC LIFE Scholarship Information
SC LIFE Scholarship provides up to $5,000 per year in tuition and/or book costs for eligible students. (Fall and Spring semesters only)
Current SC LIFE Scholarship eligibility criteria:
• Be an SC resident or a dependent of an SC Resident
• Graduate from an SC high school with a minimum cumulative SC-weighted GPA of 3.0.
• Submit your final official SC high school transcript to TTC’s Admissions Office Your GPA calculated date must be on or before June 15 of your graduation year.
Here’s what to do if you are SC LIFE
Scholarship eligible:
Apply to TTC online at https://www.tridenttech.edu/start/apply/
Within a few days, the Admissions Office will send an acknowledgment letter with your access information for my.tridenttech.edu, TTC’s student portal. Check your email often! TTC’s Financial Aid Office will communicate with you through your my.tridenttech.edu email
Submit official final high school transcripts to TTC’s Admissions Office.
• Final GPA must be a minimum of 3.0 on the SC Uniform Grading Policy.
• Official transcripts must include ALL final grades, with no work in progress, and a calculation date on or before June 15 of your graduation year.
Complete and submit the SC LIFE Scholarship affidavit.
• At any TTC campus
• Online via email
• Etrieve
Enroll in 12 college-level credit hours of non-remedial coursework.
• Students enrolled in less than 12 college-level credit hours due to remedial coursework may postpone the SC LIFE Scholarship for up to two consecutive semesters.
• Students enrolled in remedial coursework may be eligible to receive SC Lottery-funded Tuition Assistance SC Lottery Tuition Assistance requires FAFSA completion Complete the FAFSA a t www.fafsa.gov
These classes do not count toward full-time enrollment or annual credit hour renewal requirements.
Here’s what you can do to renew your SC LIFE Scholarship
For each year of college, you must:
• Maintain at least a minimum cumulative 3.0 SC LIFE GPA
• Earn 30 college-level credit hours. You can enroll in the summer semester to try to meet the annual renewal requirements. AP, IB, CLEP, and Dual Credit coursework may be used for renewal requirements.
• For information about other types of financial aid, visit https://www.tridenttech.edu/Cost/CostAid.htm or call 843.574.6110
• For more information on the SC LIFE Scholarship, visit https://www.tridenttech.edu/Cost/State.htm
Additional criteria and information for the SC LIFE Scholarship
Current Requirements
• Enrollment in at least 12 college-level (non-remedial) credits each semester to meet the full-time enrollment requirement. A student must complete 30 credit hours annually to qualify for renewal.
• If you withdraw from classes after the final add/drop date, you will still receive the SC LIFE Scholarship. However, you will not earn hours for those classes and may not meet the renewal requirements. Hours earned during the summer semester can be applied to the renewal requirement (SC Lottery Tuition Assistance cannot be received after SC LIFE has begun).
• Students enrolled at TTC may only receive the SC LIFE Scholarship within two years of their date of initial college enrollment. This is equivalent to 4 eligible consecutive semesters (excluding the Summer semester)
• Students who receive the SC LIFE Scholarship are not eligible to receive SC Lottery Tuition Assistance during the same academic year. Students in a remediation period may qualify for both; please contact us for details regarding this exception.
• Students with disabilities may be approved to take a reduced course load to meet the full-time enrollment and renewal requirements The minimum GPA requirement remains at 3.0 for all students. Contact TTC's Counseling and Career Development Office (843.574.6131 or Counseling.Services@tridenttech.edu) for more information
Renewal Requirements
• Minimum SC LIFE GPA of 3.0 on a 4.0 scale. The SC LIFE GPA policy calculates all college-level grades from every college you have attended. AP, IB, CLEP, and Dual Credit coursework will be considered for renewal. Please note: your TTC GPA may differ from your SC LIFE GPA.
• Students whose initial college enrollment begins in the Spring semester must earn 15 credit hours and a 3.0 SC LIFE GPA before the beginning of the following Fall semester.
• If the student fails to earn the 3.0 SC LIFE GPA and/or earns the required number of credit hours during the Fall and/or Spring semesters, the student may earn hours during the Summer semester to try and meet renewal requirements The SC LIFE Scholarship will not cover expenses for the Summer semester, and the student cannot receive SC Lottery Tuition Assistance.
• Students must submit a new SC LIFE Scholarship affidavit annually to be considered for the award.
Eligibility Appeal
• The SC Commission on Higher Education is the sole authority for SC LIFE Scholarship appeals. If an extenuating circumstance caused you to fall short of the renewal requirements, you may be eligible to file an appeal Extenuating Circumstance is defined as a situation that involves a serious health condition of the student, the death or a serious health condition of an immediate family member, or a traumatic/extraordinary event.
• Information about appeals can be accessed at: https://che.sc.gov/student-scholarship-appeals
The SC Commission on Higher Education provides additional information on its website. https://www.che.sc.gov/
