Active-duty members need to contact their ESO
prior to enrolling.
For additional enrollment information, visit
http://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 ocial copies of all college/military transcripts
to the Admissions oce, if applicable. Students can
email documents to admissionsdocs@tridenttech.
edu, but please have ocial college transcript(s) sent
to Trident Technical College, AM-M, P.O. Box 118067,
Charleston, SC 29423. Request military transcripts at
jst.doded.mil/ocial.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 oce:
• Final, ocial 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)
• Ocial 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 navigator 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).
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 ocial 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 fafsa.gov. Follow instructions
on the second page of this flyer.
Be sure to complete the 2022-2023 FAFSA for Spring
Semester and Summer Semester 2023.
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
click on “Education and Training.” Email a copy of
your COE (Certificate of Eligibility) and a copy of your
confirmation receipt to the TTC VA oce at
veteransassistance@tridenttech.edu.
Fill out TTC VA paperwork 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 2-5 according to your VA Education Benefit. At
the end of each semester, resubmit the Certification
Request form in step 2.
Active-Duty, Dependents & Veterans
Enrollment Requirements Checklist
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. 02/23 RC23-017
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 oce 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 evaluation-
evaluated degree plan for TA.
Print from the my.tridenttech.edu student portal ater
you register for classes.
4. Complete orientation online at bit.ly/StartatHub (or by
contacting The Hub at 843.574.6436 or
TheHub@tridenttech.edu).
5. Register.
Contact your navigator/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 oce 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.
Submit MYCAA and Tuition Assistance (TA) documents
to TTC’s Business oce, 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 my.tridenttech.edu > Financial Life > My
Veterans Assistance.
If you have a remaining balance, pay or sign up for a
payment plan. See www.tridenttech.edu/pay/cost/
index.htm for more information.
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 stop attending classes for two or more weeks,
then TTC’s VA oce must report you to the Department
of VA for non-attendance. This will stop or reduce any
monthly benefits you are receiving. Military students
using TA must have approval from their supervisor.
Admissions 843.574.6558 admissions@tridenttech.edu
Financial Aid 843.574.6110 financial.aid@tridenttech.edu
Transfer Credit 843.574.6129 records@tridenttech.edu
TTC VA Oce 843.574.6105
FINANCIAL AID
Complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) at fafsa.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 every October, a new FAFSA is available and must be completed for the next academic year (fall, spring,
summer). Complete the new FAFSA early for the best financial aid package.
• Ater you submit your FAFSA, you will receive a Student Aid Report (SAR) that summarizes the information you provided. Be
sure to check it carefully to make sure it is accurate and complete.
• The Financial Aid oce may need additional information from you, so check the financial aid self-service in the student
portal and respond promptly to requests for information.
• For Spring 2023 and Summer 2023, submit the 2022-2023 FAFSA.
Need assistance with the FAFSA? Contact the Educational Opportunity Center at eoc@tridenttech.edu or 843.574.6430.
