International Student Admissions Guide
This admissions guide has been developed to provide information to non-immigrants who desire to enroll in Trident Technical College under Foreign Student Status (F-1). Applicants desiring to enroll under Foreign Student Status must complete all of the requirements listed inside this brochure before an I-20 can be considered. Non-immigrants who are presently under a status other F-1, who do not desire to change to F-1, will not need to complete the requirements listed. Applicants in this category will be admitted under regular admissions requirements after approval is received from the local immigration office. Immigrants who have received temporary or permanent residency will be admitted provided they have met the regular admissions requirements. All applicants who are not United States citizens must provide official paperwork showing their present immigration status prior to beginning the admissions process. Interested applicants should request an appointment with the International Admissions Coordinator at (843) 574-6325. Applicants desiring to be admitted under F-1 status must submit all completed F-1 admissions requirements listed two months prior to the application deadline for the semester in which they wish to enroll.
Questions? Contact Clara Martin (843) 574-6326 for more information (or at clara.martin@tridenttech.edu)
Admissions Guide for F-1 Students
1. Complete the Admissions Application and return it to TTC's Admissions Records office
2. Provide an affidavit of support. You can download the form at http://www.uscis.gov. The letter of support should include provisions for housing, clothing, meals, and any items needed to meet the student's educational goals while attending Trident Technical College.
3. Provide an official English translation of secondary and post-secondary (college) records and transcripts. The transcript must then be evaluated by one of the organizations dedicated to providing accurate and reliable evaluations of academic credentials earned outside the United States.
4. Provide a qualifying score report from the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL). Trident Technical College requires a minimum of 500 on the TOEFL paper-based, 173 on the computer-based test, or 61 internet-based.
5. Provide a qualifying score from the Scholastic Assessment Test (SAT), American College Testing Program (ACT), or Trident Technical College's Placement Test.
Testing Requirements for Associate Degree programs:
SAT - taken before April 1, 1995 400 Verbal 400 Math
taken on or after April 1, 1995 480 Verbal 440 Math
SAT - Take on or after March 1, 2005: Critical Reading 480, Math 440
ACT - 19 English 18 Math
6. Provide a notarized bank statement indicating the sources and amounts (in US dollars) to cover the foreign student's annual expenses for one academic year. These costs equal $18,000 USD.
7. Provide a tuition deposit equal to the required tuition fees for two semesters by a certified check or international money order in the amount of $6,100 USD. This deposit may be refunded after two semesters of attendance or upon withdrawal from the college. DO NOT PROVIDE THE DEPOSIT UNTIL ALL OTHER ADMISSIONS REQUIREMENTS ARE MET.
General Information
Trident Technical College is a two-year commuter college. Dormitory facilities are not available since the College primarily serves local students who commute from their residences. In addition, the College will not assume responsibilities or otherwise become involved in the affairs of a foreign student beyond those directly associated with academics. Trident Technical College is not able to offer financial aid to foreign students; thus tuition and expenses must be paid directly by the student.
Students on F-1 visas must enroll in at least 12 credit hours in Fall and Spring semesters and may enroll in Summer term if they wish.
