Information from S.C. LIFE Scholarship Info Session 2026

VIRTUAL INFORMATION SESSION

S.C. LIFE

SCHOLARSHIP www.tridenttech.edu

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Thank you for participating in Trident Tech’s Learn about S.C. LIFE! Attached you will find Trident Tech’s S.C. LIFE Scholarship Info Session resource guide, which provides links to many resources, Trident Tech’s 11 areas of interest, and contact information for Recruiting staff.

The areas of interest are the following: Business

Culinary and Hospitality

Education

Engineering and Manufacturing

Health, Human and Personal Services Information Technology Law and Criminal Justice

Maintenance and Technical Trades

Media and Visual Arts

Transportation and Logistics

University Transfer View our 2025-2026 Catalog for program requirements and course descriptions.

View the current Enrollment Guide: • Spring/Summer 2026 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: Military Programs and Services Financial Aid for Veterans and Dependents

To ensure data security, please remember to never send personal information such as a date of birth, SSN, or attach tax data via unsecured email.

How you register for classes changes depending on your status, classification or situation.

Instructions for each can be found at the links below.

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New Students Returning Students Undecided Students High School Students Audit Students Senior Citizen Students

Options for sending the documents to the Admissions office: 1.

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Upload via your Apply Now account, which you created when you applied to the college.

Scan and email to: admissionsdocs@tridenttech.edu Fax to admissions at 843-574-6483.

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 2026 or Summer 2026, complete the 2025-26 FAFSA. For Fall 2026, Spring 2027 or Summer 2027, complete the 2026-27 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, IB 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.

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 Tech. 2/26 RC26-013

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:

HOW MUCH DOES IT COST? All EOC services are FREE!

7000 Rivers Ave., North Charleston, SC 29406 Thornley Campus, Building 300 843.574.6430 66 Columbus St., Charleston, SC 29403 Palmer Campus, Room 112 843.722.5509 1001 S. Live Oak Dr., Moncks Corner, SC 29461 Berkeley Campus, Room 111-G 843.899.8020

For more information scan the code.

Educational Opportunity Center is a federal TRiO program fully funded by the U.S. Department of Education (2021-2026 funding level – $654,815/year).

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 Tech.

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Admission Requirements Checklist 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 from within the last five years. Minimum GPA requirements needed for placement into courses are English 3.0 and Math 3.25.

• High school transcript or diploma showing graduation (English placement only) • Qualifying SAT (480 Critical Reading, 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.)

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).

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 2026, Spring 2027 and Summer 2027, submit the 2026-2027 FAFSA.

4. Complete mandatory new-student orientation in person or online. For dates, visit bit.ly/StudentSuccessTTC. 5. Make an appointment to see your assigned success coach/advisor for advising and registration.

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 bit.ly/BooksTTC. 6. Pay tuition and fees by the published deadline. See bit.ly/CalendarsTTC.

Important Contact Information: Admissions

843.574.6558

admissions@tridenttech.edu

Help Line

843.574.6111

infocenter@tridenttech.edu

Financial Aid

843.574.6110

financial.aid@tridenttech.edu

Transfer Credit

843.574.6129

records@tridenttech.edu

Student Success Center 843.574.6436

studentsuccess@tridenttech.edu

Financial Aid • Complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) at studentaid.gov.

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).

• 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.

Low and no-cost tuition programs are available! Visit bit.ly/SCWINSatTTC for more information.

For help accessing online classes, email StudentD2Lhelp@tridenttech.edu or call 843.574.6801.

• IMPORTANT: Include TTC’s school code 004920 on your FAFSA so Trident Tech will receive your FAFSA.

7. Attend class.

• Complete and submit your 2026-2027 FAFSA now to start Fall 2026, Spring 2027 or Summer 2027. Complete and submit the FAFSA by the target date: July 20, 2026 if starting in Fall 2026.

NEED ASSISTANCE WITH THE FAFSA? Contact the Educational Opportunity Center at eoc@tridenttech.edu or 843.574.6430.

• 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.

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. 03/26 RC26-027

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 offers high-tech manufacturing programs, aeronautical studies programs, advanced manufacturing training, engineering technology and engineering transfer courses, and houses readySC’s Boeing training.

Offerings 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 aircraft hangars with high bays and a ramp for aircraft 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 of a career in aerospace, automotive and other advanced manufacturing opportunities can get a an insider's perspective into those areas by touring the S.C. Aeronautical Training Center. Tours of the facility are available for individuals and groups of all ages, and participants get a firsthand view of advanced manufacturing training and equipment.

Programs and Training Credit Program Offerings • Advanced CNC Operations • Aircraft Assembly Technology • Aircraft 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 Offerings • 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

For more information, contact Gregory Cushing S.C. Aeronautical Training Center Building Coordinator 843.323.3502 | gregory.cushing@tridenttech.edu 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 Tech. Printed 11/24 AT24-002

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 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. 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 from within the last five years. Minimum GPA requirements needed for placement into courses are English 3.0 and Math 3.25.

• High school transcript or diploma showing graduation (English placement only) • Qualifying SAT (480 Critical Reading, 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 2026-2027 FAFSA to start Fall 2026, Spring 2027 or Summer 2027.

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.

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• 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 Certification 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.

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 Certification 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.

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 mandatory new-student orientation in person or online. For dates, visit bit.ly/StudentSuccessTTC.

If you have a remaining balance, pay or sign up for a payment plan. See bit.ly/PaymentPlanTTC.

7. Attend class.

5. Make an appointment to see your assigned success coach/advisor for advising and registration.

Find contact information in the "Resources" section of Navigate. For more information and help using Navigate for registration, visit bit.ly/NavigateRegister.

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.

Purchase books online at bit.ly/BooksTTC. Verify/submit per ESO/MYCAA guidelines. Have the Registrar’s office complete ETP or personalized formal plan

Admissions Financial Aid Transfer Credit TTC VA Office

843.574.6558 843.574.6110 843.574.6129 843.574.6105

Need more information?

For more information about being a military-connected student at Trident Tech, scan the code

admissions@tridenttech.edu financial.aid@tridenttech.edu records@tridenttech.edu veteransassistance@tridenttech.edu

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. Low or no-cost tuition programs are available! Visit bit.ly/SCWINSatTTC for more information.

• After you submit your FAFSA, you will receive a FAFSA Submission Summary (FSS) that summarizes the information you provided.

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 2026-2027 FAFSA now to start Fall 2026, Spring 2027 or Summer 2027. Complete and submit the FAFSA by the target date of July 20, 2026, if starting in Fall 2026.

Need assistance with the FAFSA? Contact the Educational Opportunity Center at eoc@tridenttech.edu or 843.574.6430.

MILITARY SPOUSES AND DEPENDENTS

Get help paying for college.

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  No-cost tuition for more than 100 programs through

SCWINS (see bit.ly/SCWINSatTTC for more information and eligibility requirements)  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

GET STARTED TODAY For more military resources at Trident Tech, scan the code or visit bit.ly/TTCmilitary.

CONTACTS Student Success Center 843.574.6380 studentsuccess@tridenttech.edu Jean Brooks Workforce Military Recruiter 843.574.6379 jean.brooks@tridenttech.edu VETS Center: Thornley Campus, Bldg. 700/Rm. 201 843.574.6882

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. 3/26 RC26-031

MYCAA SCHOLARSHIP

About the scholarship: The My Career Advancement Account Scholarship (MyCAA) is a workforce development program that provides up to $4,000 in financial assistance to eligible military spouses. The scholarship assists military spouses in pursuing licenses, certifications or associate degrees necessary to gain employment.

Spouses may use their MyCAA scholarship funds at any academic institution approved for participation in the scholarship.

Who qualifies:  Spouses of active-duty service members and spouses of National Guard and reserve service members on Title 10 orders in pay grades E-1 through E-9, W-1 through W-3 and O-1 through O-3.  Spouses who have completed high school or

obtained a GED.

NOTE: You can continue your approved education and training plan if your sponsor is promoted.

More information: The MyCAA Scholarship provides a maximum tuition benefit of $4,000 with an annual fiscal year cap of $2,000 to assist eligible military spouses who need professional credentials to meet their career goals.  MyCAA will pay for tuition and testing fees.  Recipients have a three-year time limit to use

the MyCAA funding, which begins on the start date of the first course taken.

NOTE: Programs only leading to a certificate are not eligible for MyCAA. Recipients must be in pursuit of a recognized postsecondary credential.

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.

SCWINS South Carolina residents enrolled in critical workforce programs that lead to an industry-recognized credential, certificate, diploma or degree may be eligible for the South Carolina Workforce Industry Needs Scholarship (SCWINS).

Learn more about SCWINS, including eligibility requirements, visit bit.ly/SCWINSatTTC.

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 Fall 2026, Spring 2027 or Summer 2026, submit the 2026-2027 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. Once you have registered for courses for the upcoming semester, please use your Trident Tech email address 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.) For more information, contact one of the representatives listed on the front of this flyer.

Dual Credit Students

Next Steps after High School Graduation 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.

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 from within the last five years. Minimum GPA requirements needed for placement into courses are English 3.0 and Math 3.25.

• High school transcript or diploma showing graduation (English placement only) • Qualifying SAT (480 Critical Reading, 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

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).

Visit Trident Tech’s student portal at my.tridenttech.edu.

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 page 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 2026, Spring 2027 and Summer 2027, submit the 2026-2027 FAFSA.

4. Complete mandatory new-student orientation in person or online. For dates, visit bit.ly/StudentSuccessTTC.

• 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.)

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5. Make an appointment to see your assigned success coach/advisor for advising and registration.

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 bit.ly/BooksTTC.

Important Contact Information: Admissions Help Line Financial Aid

843.574.6558

admissions@tridenttech.edu

843.574.6111

infocenter@tridenttech.edu

843.574.6110

financial.aid@tridenttech.edu

Transfer Credit 843.574.6129

records@tridenttech.edu

Student Success Center 843.574.6436

studentsuccess@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.

NOTE: 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.

NEED ASSISTANCE WITH THE FAFSA? Contact the Educational Opportunity Center at eoc@tridenttech.edu or 843.574.6430.

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.

Low and no-cost tuition programs are available! Visit bit.ly/SCWINSatTTC for more information.

• IMPORTANT: Include TTC’s school code 004920 on your FAFSA so Trident Tech will receive your FAFSA. • Complete and submit your 2026-2027 FAFSA now to start Fall 2026, Spring 2027 or Summer 2027. Complete and submit the FAFSA by the target date: July 20, 2026 if starting in Fall 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.

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SC LIFE Scholarship Affidavit Certification – I am applying for the SC LIFE Scholarship for the 2026-27 academic year at TTC, and I certify that I: •

Am a legal resident of South Carolina and a US citizen or legal permanent resident.

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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.

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Have not defaulted and do not owe a refund or repayment of any federal or state financial aid.

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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.

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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 011, MAT 012, MAT 019, MAT 020, MAT 031, MAT 032, MAT 033, MAT 101 & MAT 102; NUR 100 & NUR 216; RDG 032 & RDG 100; RWR 032 & RWR 100; SPA 100

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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#

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DATE __________________ Trident Technical College • Financial Aid Office •7000 Rivers Ave • North Charleston • SC • 29406 Phone: 843.574.6110 • Fax 843.574.6661 • financial.aid@tridenttech.edu

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 SCUGP 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/admissions/index.html Within a few days, the Admissions Office will send an acknowledgment letter with your access information for my.tridenttech.edu and 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 at www.fafsa.gov.

These classes do not count toward full-time enrollment or annual credit hour renewal requirements.

ACC 100

BIO 100

CHM 100

EMS 101

ENG 032 & 100

MAT 011, 012 & 019, MAT 020

MAT 031, 032 & 033

MAT 101 & 102

NUR 100 & 216

RDG 032 & 100

RWR 032 & 100

SPA 100

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/financial-aid/index.html or call 843.574.6110 • For more information on the SC LIFE Scholarship, visit https://www.tridenttech.edu/cost/financial-aid/life.html

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/