Financial Aid, Tuition and Fees
Trident Tech focuses on providing a high-quality education with affordable tuition and fees, financial assistance, and payment plans. Find the best way to pay for your college education with the information below.
Cost and Aid Information and Steps (Including Types of Financial Aid Available, Eligible Programs and Military and Veteran’s Tuition Assistance)
Financial Aid Information and Steps (Including Enrollment and Eligibility Requirements and Financial Aid Disbursement and Refunds)
Keeping your Financial Aid and Satisfactory Academic Progress Policy
Tuition Rates and Payment Deadlines
Residency Requirements (Tuition is based on residency)
Additional Fees
The fees listed are not necessarily all-encompassing and are subject to change without notice.
Credit by Exam Fee: $45
Student ID Card Fee: $5 for replacement ID; first card no charge
Student Official Transcript Fee: $10 per transcript
Returned Checks and Credit Card Payments: A service fee is assessed in accordance with current law on all chargebacks of checks received in payment of books, fees, etc., that are returned by the bank for insufficient funds or closed accounts.
FAFSA
To apply for financial aid, fill out the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). The FAFSA is available online at www.studentaid.gov. A student’s FAFSA results can be submitted directly to TTC by placing TTC’s school code (004920) on the FAFSA. Learn more about the FAFSA, the step-by-step instructions and important submission dates here.
Meeting deadlines and submitting information in a timely manner will ensure your financial aid is in place when it is time to pay tuition and fees and purchase books. Visit the Academic Calendar for semester dates.
Student Status for Financial Aid
Students are classified by the number of credit hours taken per semester. It is important to be aware of how your student status affects your financial aid. If you are eligible for financial aid, the number of credit hours taken in each term will affect when your financial aid is issued and how much can be applied to your student account each term.
Full Time: A student enrolled for a minimum of 12 semester credit hours.
Part Time: A student enrolled for 11.5 or fewer credit hours.
The maximum credit load is 18 credit hours per semester. The minimum is 6 credit hours per semester. Enrollment is limited to 11 credit hours in terms one and two and six credit hours for each mini-term. You must receive approval from your program dean to enroll in courses totaling the maximum load per term/semester.
Award Information: Financial Aid is processed for one academic year (Fall, Spring and Summer) per application. All Financial Aid programs are subject to change. Visit Cost and Aid for details on available financial aid.
Enrollment for Financial Aid: TTC awards financial aid based on credit hours per term of enrollment at the end of the drop period of the term. No adjustments to the student’s awards will occur based on changes after the drop period unless a class is canceled by the college or the student withdraws.
Payments and Repayments
Reviewing Balances: TTC does not mail bills to students. Students should review outstanding balances in Self-Service (under Student Finance) in the TTC Portal and pay any balance due. TTC semester balances are due by the posted due dates.
Tuition Refund: Students must officially drop courses by the published deadline for a 100 percent tuition refund. If a course is canceled and a student cannot find a replacement course, TTC will refund the tuition paid.
Repayment of Federal Financial Aid: Financial aid funds are transferred to student accounts after the Drop/Add dates. Visit Refunds and Withdraw Policies to view any restrictions and refund distribution options.
If you withdraw completely or stop attending without officially withdrawing before attending 60 percent of the term or semester, TTC will determine if you must repay Title IV funds based on Title IV regulations, which may result in a balance owed. To learn more, visit Return of Title IV Funds Policy.
The U.S. Department of Education instituted this repayment policy in the 2000-01 academic year for students receiving Title IV assistance (financial aid).
Veterans Tuition Payments and Overpayments: For tuition information, contact the Financial Aid/Veterans Assistance Office located on Thornley Campus, Bldg. 410/Rm. 102 - 843.574.6105.
Students receiving VA benefits processed through TTC’s Veterans Assistance office must keep the TTC VA office informed about initial registration in classes each semester and immediately report any changes in enrollment status during the semester to avoid underpayment or overpayment situations. It is the student’s responsibility to contact TTC’s VA office about any registration changes.
For additional information on the Military programs, services and resources, visit Veterans, Veteran Dependents and Service Personnel and the Military Programs and Services page.
Debts Owed to the College: You will not be permitted to receive your graduation diploma, transcripts, or current semester grades or to register for the upcoming semester until all debts incurred at the college have been paid in full.
TTC will begin immediate collection efforts at the end of the semester, which may include placing your account with the South Carolina Department of Revenue Debt Set-Off program and/or an outside collection agency.
Returned Checks: If your check is returned, you have 10 days to make full restitution, including a service charge or non-sufficient fee, in accordance with current law. You must pay certified funds to the Business Office. You may become liable for court costs, fees, and the original check amount. Your classes may be canceled for non-payment.
NOTICE:
Tuition and Fees: As a state-supported institution, TTC bases its tuition and fees on appropriations granted by the South Carolina General Assembly. The tuition and fees charged by the college are directly affected by the action of the legislature and are, therefore, subject to change without notice. Fees are subject to change without notice by the TTC Area Commission.
South Carolina Tuition Tax Credit: South Carolina Code Section 12-6-3385 provides a refundable individual income tax credit for tuition paid to an institution of higher learning. To learn more, visit Financial Aid Resources. Refer to form I-319 under forms and instructions on the South Carolina Department of Revenue website.
Cost of Attendance: The Cost of Attendance (COA) is constructed following federal student aid regulations and helps determine the student’s financial need. The COA sets a limit on the amount of aid students may receive and is an estimate of a student’s total educational expenses. The COA is updated each academic year.
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