Federal
Based on need
Must be a U.S. citizen or a permanent resident
Must be enrolled in an eligible program of study
Must complete the FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid)
- On Need
Yes
- Resident
US
- FAFSA Form
Yes
- Pay Back
No
Federal
Based on need
Given to the neediest students as defined by Title IV Federal Student Aid Programs for determining eligibility for federal student financial aid
Limited funds available
Must be enrolled in an eligible program of study
Must complete the FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid)
- On Need
Yes
- Resident
US
- FAFSA Form
Yes
- Pay Back
No
Federal
Based on need
Money is earned
Must have an available position
Must be enrolled in an eligible program of study
Must complete the FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid)
- On Need
Yes
- Resident
US
- FAFSA Form
Yes
- Pay Back
No
Federal
Based on need
Must be a U.S. citizen
Be a Federal Pell Grant recipient
Be enrolled full-time in a degree program
Have completed a rigorous secondary school program of study (after January 1, 2006, if a first-year student, and after January 1, 2005, if a second-year student);
If a first-year student, not have been previously enrolled in an undergraduate program; and
If a second-year student, have at least a cumulative 3.0 grade point average on a 4.0 scale for the first academic year.
Must complete the FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid)
- On Need
Yes
- Resident
US
- FAFSA Form
Yes
- Pay Back
No
Federal
Chapter 30 - The Montgomery G.I. Bill. This program provides educational benefits to individuals that served on active duty. A certified copy of your DD214 is required.
Chapter 31 - Vocational Rehabilitation for Service-Disabled Veterans. This program is for individuals who have a compensable service connected disability, and the U.S. Department of Veteran Affairs determines that training and rehabilitation services are needed to overcome an employment handicap.
Chapter 32 - Veterans Educational Assistance (VEAP). This is a voluntary contribution matching program for individuals entering service after December 31, 1976.
Chapter 33 - Post-9/11 GI Bill. This is for individuals with at least 90 days of aggregate service on or after September 11, 2001, or individuals discharged with a service-connected disability after 30 days. You must have received an honorable discharge to be eligible for the Post-9/11 GI Bill. The Post-9/11 GI Bill will become effective for training on or after August 1, 2009.
Chapter 35 – Dependents Education Assistance Program. This program is for dependents (spouse or children) of individuals who die or are permanently disabled from service connected causes.
Chapter 1606 – Montgomery G.I. Bill-Selected Reserve. This program is available to members of the Selected Reserve, including the National Guard. A form DD2384 (NOBE) is required.
Chapter 1607 - A Department of Defense education benefit developed to provide benefits for Reservists called to active duty after September 11, 2001 in response to a war or national emergency, as determined by the President or Congress. A member of a reserve component must have served at least 90 consecutive days of more regardless of duty status.
South Carolina Free Tuition for Children of Certain War Veterans , Police Officers, Firemen or Rescue Workers
Children of deceased or 100% disabled Veterans, who were killed or disabled during military service, can attend any SC State supported institution up until their 26th birthday and pay no tuition/fees. Children of deceased or 100% disabled police officers, firemen or rescue workers, who were killed or disabled while on duty, can go to any SC State supported institution for a total of 4 years and pay no tuition/fees.
- On Need
No
- Resident
US
- FAFSA Form
No
- Pay Back
No
State
Based on need
Must be a South Carolina resident
Do not have an Associate or Bachelor’s Degree
Given to the neediest students as defined by Title IV Federal Student Aid Programs for determining eligibility for federal student financial aid
Limited funds available
Must be enrolled in an eligible program of study
Must complete the FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid)
Note: Students who are in or have been in the Foster Care System can qualify to receive an additional funding from the SCNBG program. Students must self identify their Foster Care status with the Financial Aid Office.
- On Need
Yes
- Resident
SC
- FAFSA Form
Yes
- Pay Back
No
State
Be in good standing with the active National Guard at the beginning of each academic year and remain a member in good standing with the active National guard throughout the entire academic year for which benefits are payable
Have valid tuition and fee expenses from an eligible institution
Maintain a cumulative grade point average that the institution requires to remain as a student
Satisfy any additional eligibility requirements as may be promulgated by the Commission on Higher Education
- On Need
No
- Resident
SC
- FAFSA Form
Yes
- Pay Back
No
State
Must have a 3.0 grade point average on a 4.0 grading scale
Must be a South Carolina resident
Must complete the LIFE Scholarship affidavit
Must be enrolled in 12 credit hours per semester
Must complete 30 credit hours per academic year
May only be considered for the LIFE Scholarship for two years from the date of initial college enrollment
- On Need
No
- Resident
SC
- FAFSA Form
No
- Pay Back
No
State
Must complete the FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid)
Not based on need
Must be a U.S. citizen or a permanent resident that meets the definition of an eligible non-citizen under State residency statutes
Must be a South Carolina resident
Must be enrolled in an eligible program of study
Must be enrolled in at least 6 credit hours
Must be making satisfactory academic progress
Must not be in default on a student loan
Must not owe a refund/repayment on a state or federal grant
Must not be a recipient of the HOPE, LIFE or Palmetto Fellows Scholarships
Lottery Tuition Assistance amount subject to change each semester
- On Need
No
- Resident
US/SC
- FAFSA Form
Yes
- Pay Back
No
Private
Trident Technical College scholarships are available to all eligible students
Provided by area civic organizations, and non-profit groups
Based upon stated criteria
Amounts are based on availability of funds
Non-TCC sponsored scholarships are posted in the Announcement section of Student Email
Scholarship Search
Please utilize the tools we have provided below to assist in your search. Be sure to check the TTC scholarship page at here to see a complete list of our scholarships. Additional scholarships are posted in the Annoucment section of your Student E-mail.
College Board
FastWeb Scholarship Search Engine
Scholarships.com
- On Need
No
- Resident
No
- FAFSA Form
Yes
- Pay Back
No
Federal
Subsidized
- Based on need
- Must be enrolled in at least 6 credit hours
- Student not responsible for interest while enrolled in college
Unsubsidized
- Based on need
- Must be enrolled in at least 6 credit hours
- Student is responsible for interest while enrolled in college
PLUS Loan
- Parent loan
- Must be repaid
- Must be enrolled in at least 6 credit hours
- First repayment is due 60 days after disbursement
- On Need
Yes
- Resident
US
- FAFSA Form
Yes
- Pay Back
Yes
