Communication with Students
Trident Technical College furnishes an email account to all students. It is extremely important that you maintain your TTC email account. It is your responsibility as a student to check your student email account frequently to retrieve official TTC communication. Emails are sent pertaining to students’ "missing or incomplete financial documents," and "information concerning financial aid award packages." In the email, you will be instructed to log into TTC Express to review your current financial aid status. In some circumstances, there may be additional information needed to complete the financial aid file.
Financial Aid and Withdrawing from ALL Classes or School
If you have financial aid, and withdraw from ALL your classes OR stop attending ALL classes before the 60% completion period (Fall 2012 - October 23, 2012 / Spring 2013 - March 17, 2013 / Summer 2013 - July 12, 2013), you may have to pay a portion of your financial aid funds back to the federal government. You may owe funds back to Trident Technical College (TTC). The US Department of Education requires students to attend classes for at least 60% of the semester in order to qualify for their full amount of aid. If you withdraw from all classes prior to the 60% completion period you will have to pay back the "unearned" funds to the federal government:
- Spring 2012 - March 19, 2012
- Summer 2012 - July 13, 2012
- Fall 2012 - October 23, 2012
- Spring 2013 - March 17, 2013
- Summer 2013 - July 12, 2013
You will also have to repay "unearned" funds to TTC. You will be ineligible to receive any future financial aid at any college or university until you repay the debt. You will not be able to continue to attend TTC until you satisfy the debt owed to the College either by paying all of the funds or making arrangements to carry your balance forward into another term. As you can see, it is very important for you to consider the financial implications of withdrawing from all of your classes or not attending all of your classes prior to March 19, 2012 for Spring 2012, July 13, 2012 for Summer 2012 or October 23, 2012 for Fall, 2012, which is the 60% completion date.
Financial Aid/Veterans Assistance/ S.C. State Free Tuition Standards of Satisfactory Academic Progress (SAP)
These Standards of Satisfactory Academic Progress (SAP) are based on federal and state guidelines. Once you receive Financial Aid, Veteran Educational Benefits Assistance, and/or S.C. State Free Tuition; we use SAP to determine if you can continue to receive these kinds of student aid.
New SAP statuses
Effective July 1, 2011 there are only three statuses - Satisfactory, Warning and Probation Ineligible. Your status is determined at the end of each grading period. You must earn both the term course completion rate and at least a 2.0 GPA in order to maintain the minimum requirements. Course completion rates are:
- If you attempt 12 or more hours - you must earn a minimum of 9 hours
- If you attempt 6 - 11 hours - you must earn a minimum of 6 hours
- If you attempt less than 6 hours - you must earn the hours you attempt
How Do You Know Your Status?
As long as you meet SAP, you are in “satisfactory standing.” If your status changes we will let you know by sending you an email through your student email account. This email will be sent to you after grades are posted for any given semester. However, it is ultimately YOUR responsibility to know your FA eligibility status. If you do not understand the SAP, you should contact the FA/VA office immediately.
Other Important Information
1. You may not use FA/VA educational benefits to pay for:
- Audited courses
- Credit hours earned through advanced placement or challenge testing
- Non-credit coursework
2. You may use FA/awards to pay for developmental studies courses that begin with a zero, but only when they are taken within the first 30 hours of courses attempted.
3. FA students may not use their aid (grants, loans, etc.) to pay for more than two attempts on ANY course.
4. VA students receiving educational benefit payments will not be certified for a remedial course on a third attempt when the grade of “U” has been earned. Students receiving the S.C. State Tuition program will not have tuition waived for a remedial course on a third attempt when the grade of “U” has been earned.
PELL GRANTS
Grade Point Average
Current term GPA is at least 2.0
AND
You were not on Probation Ineligible for your most recent prior semester
AND
Course Completion Rate
During your current term you earned a “D” or better in:
At least 9 credit hours if you attempted 12 or more
At least 6 hours if you attempted 6 to 11 hours
All hours if you attempted less than 6
AND
You were not on Probation Ineligible for your most recent prior semester
PELL GRANTS
Grade Point Average
The first semester your current term GPA is below 2.0 after being in Satisfactory Standing
AND
You were not on Probation Ineligible for your most recent prior semester
OR
Course Completion Rate
The first semester you do not complete the required number of hours
AND
You were not on Probation Ineligible for your most recent prior semester.
PELL GRANTS
Grade Point Average
The second consecutive semester your current term GPA is below 2.0
AND
Your cumulative GPA is below 2.0
OR
Course Completion Rate
The second consecutive semester you do not complete the required number of hours
Once you are on Probation Ineligible there are only two ways to get back to Satisfactory.
Option A – While you are on Probation Iineligible , you may enroll in at least six (6) credit hours during any semester and pay your tuition and fees out-of-pocket. The six (6) credit hours must be taken within the same semester.
Option B - If special circumstances (death in the immediate family, illness, etc.) caused you to be Probation Ineligible , you may appeal to TTC’s Academic and Financial Aid Appeals Committee. Your appeal must be submitted with any supporting documentation regarding special circumstances, by 5 p.m. on the day of open registration. If the committee denies your appeal then you may still attempt to regain your FA eligibility through using Option A.
Notes:
- If your Financial Aid standing is "Probation Ineligible" due to either GPA or CCR you are not eligible to receive funds from any of these programs.
- For GPA – both "D's" and "F's" hurt you. A "W" does not.
- For CCR – both "F's" and "W's" hurt you. Both mean that you attempted, but did not complete the course.
- For an undergraduate program, the time frame to complete your program must be no longer than 150% of the published length of the educational program.
DIRECT STUDENT LOAN
Grade Point Average
Current GPA is at least 2.0
AND
You were not on Probation Ineligible for your most recent prior semester
OR
Course Completion Rate
During your current term you earned a "D" or better in:
At least 9 credit hours if you attempted 12 or more hours
At least 6 hours if attempted 6 to 11 hours
All hours if you attempted less than 6 hours
AND
You were not on Probation Ineligible for your most recent prior semester
STAFFORD LOAN
Grade Point Average
The first semester your current term GPA is below 2.0 after being in Satisfactory Standing
AND
You were not on Probation Ineligible for your most recent prior semester
OR
Course Completion Rate
The first semester you do not complete the required number of hours
AND
You were not on Probation Ineligible for your most recent prior semester
STAFFORD LOAN
Grade Point Average
The second consecutive semester your current term GPA is below 2.0
AND
Your cumulative GPA is below 2.0
OR
Course Completion Rate
The second consecutive semester you do not complete the required number of hours
Once you are on Probation Ineligible there are only two ways to get back to Satisfactory.
Option A – While you are on Probation Ineligible , you may enroll in at least six (6) credit hours during any semester and pay your tuition and fees out-of-pocket. The six (6) credit hours must be taken within the same semester.
Option B - If special circumstances (death in the immediate family, illness, etc.) caused you to be Probation Ineligible , you may appeal to TTC’s Academic and Financial Aid Appeals Committee. Your appeal must be submitted with any supporting documentation regarding special circumstances, by 5 p.m. on the day of open registration. If the committee denies your appeal then you may still attempt to regain your FA eligibility through using Option A.
Notes:
- If your Financial Aid standing is "Probation Ineligible" due to either GPA or CCR you are not eligible to receive funds from any of these programs.
- For GPA – both "D's" and "F's" hurt you. A "W" does not.
- For CCR – both "F's" and "W's" hurt you. Both mean that you attempted, but did not complete the course.
- For an undergraduate program, the time frame to complete your program must be no longer than 150% of the published length of the educational program.
SUPPLEMENTAL EDUCATIONAL OPPORTUNITY GRANT
Grade Point Average
Current GPA is at least 2.0
AND
You were not on Probation Ineligible for your most recent prior semester
OR
Course Completion Rate
During your current term you earned a "D" or better in:
At least 9 credit hours if you attempted 12 or more hours
At least 6 hours if you attempted 6 to 11 hours
All hours if you attempted less than 6 hours
AND
You were not on Probation Ineligible for your most recent prior semester
SUPPLEMENTAL EDUCATIONAL OPPORTUNITY GRANT
Grade Point Average
The first semester your current term GPA is below 2.0 after being in Satisfactory Standing
AND
You were not on Probation Ineligible for your most recent prior semester
OR
Course Completion Rate
The first semester you do not complete the required number of hours
AND
You were not on Probation Ineligible for your most recent prior semester
SUPPLEMENTAL EDUCATIONAL OPPORTUNITY GRANT
Grade Point Average
The second consecutive semester your current term GPA is below 2.0
AND
Your cumulative GPA is below 2.0
OR
Course Completion Rate
The second consecutive semester you do not complete the required number of hours
Once you are on Probation Ineligible there are only two ways to get back to Satisfactory.
Option A – While you are on Probation Ineligible , you may enroll in at least six (6) credit hours during any semester and pay your tuition and fees out-of-pocket. The six (6) credit hours must be taken within the same semester.
Option B - If special circumstances (death in the immediate family, illness, etc.) caused you to be Probation Ineligible , you may appeal to TTC’s Academic and Financial Aid Appeals Committee. Your appeal must be submitted with any supporting documentation regarding special circumstances, by 5 p.m. on the day of open registration. If the committee denies your appeal then you may still attempt to regain your FA eligibility through using Option A.
Notes:
- If your Financial Aid standing is "Probation Ineligible" due to either GPA or CCR you are not eligible to receive funds from any of these programs.
- For GPA – both "D's" and "F's" hurt you. A "W" does not.
- For CCR – both "F's" and "W's" hurt you. Both mean that you attempted, but did not complete the course.
- For an undergraduate program, the time frame to complete your program must be no longer than 150% of the published length of the educational program.
ACADEMIC COMPETITIVENESS GRANT
Grade Point Average
Current GPA is at least 2.0
AND
You were not on Probation Ineligible for your most recent prior semester
OR
Course Completion Rate
During your current term you earned a "D" of better in:
At least 9 credit hours if you attempted 12 or more hours
At least 6 credit hours if you attempted 6 to 11 hours
All hours if you attempted less than 6 hours
AND
You were not on Probation Ineligible for your most recent prior semester
ACADEMIC COMPETITIVENESS GRANT
Grade Point Average
The first semester your current term GPA is below 2.0 after being in Satisfactory Standing
AND
You were not on Probation Ineligible for your most recent prior semester
OR
Course Completion Rate
The first semester you do not complete the required number of hours
AND
You were not on Probation Ineligible for your most recent prior semester
ACADEMIC COMPETITIVENESS GRANT
Grade Point Average
The second consecutive semester your current term GPA is below 2.0
AND
Your cumulative GPA is below 2.0
OR
Course Completion Rate
The second consecutive semester you do not complete the required number of hours
Once you are on Probation Ineligible there are only two ways to get back to Satisfactory.
Option A – While you are on Probation Ineligible , you may enroll in at least six (6) credit hours during any semester and pay your tuition and fees out-of-pocket. The six (6) credit hours must be taken within the same semester
Option B - If special circumstances (death in the immediate family, illness, etc.) caused you to be Probation Ineligible , you may appeal to TTC’s Academic and Financial Aid Appeals Committee. Your appeal must be submitted with any supporting documentation regarding special circumstances, by 5 p.m. on the day of open registration. If the committee denies your appeal then you may still attempt to regain your FA eligibility through using Option A.
Notes:
- If your Financial Aid standing is "Probation Ineligible" due to either GPA or CCR you are not eligible to receive funds from any of these programs.
- For GPA – both "D's" and "F's" hurt you. A "W" does not.
- For CCR – both "F's" and "W's" hurt you. Both mean that you attempted, but did not complete the course.
- For an undergraduate program, the time frame to complete your program must be no longer than 150% of the published length of the educational program.
WORK-STUDY
Grade Point Average Current GPA os at least 2.0
AND
You were not on Probation Ineligible for your most recent prior semester
OR
Course Completion Rate
The first semester you do not complete the required number of hours
AND
You were not on Probation Ineligible for your most recent prior semester
WORK-STUDY
Grade Point Average
The first semester your current term GPA is below 2.0 after being in Satisfactory Standing
AND
You were not on Probation Ineligible for your most recent prior semester
OR
Course Completion Rate
The first semester you do not complete the required number of hours
AND
You were not on Probation Ineligible for your most recent prior semester
WORK-STUDY
Grade Point Average
The second consecutive semester your current term GPA is below 2.0
AND
Your cumulative GPA is below 2.0
OR
Course Completion Rate
The second consecutive semester you do not complete the required number of hours
Once you are on Probation Ineligible there are only two ways to get back to Satisfactory.
Option A – While you are on Probation Ineligible , you may enroll in at least six (6) credit hours during any semester and pay your tuition and fees out-of-pocket. The six (6) credit hours must be taken within the same semester.
Option B - If special circumstances (death in the immediate family, illness, etc.) caused you to be Probation Ineligible , you may appeal to TTC’s Academic and Financial Aid Appeals Committee. Your appeal must be submitted with any supporting documentation regarding special circumstances, by 5 p.m. on the day of open registration. If the committee denies your appeal then you may still attempt to regain your FA eligibility through using Option A.
Notes:
- If your Financial Aid standing is "Probation Ineligible" due to either GPA or CCR you are not eligible to receive funds from any of these programs.
- For GPA – both "D's" and "F's" hurt you. A "W" does not.
- For CCR – both "F's" and "W's" hurt you. Both mean that you attempted, but did not complete the course.
- For an undergraduate program, the time frame to complete your program must be no longer than 150% of the published length of the educational program.
NATIONAL GUARD COLLEGE ASSISTANCE PROGRAM
Grade Point Average
Current GPA is at least 2.0
AND
You were not on Probation Ineligible for your most recent prior semester
OR
Course Completion Rate
The first semester you do not complete the required number of hours
AND
You were not on Probation Ineligible for your most recent prior semester
NATIONAL GUARD COLLEGE ASSISTANCE PROGRAM
Grade Point Average
The first semester your current term GPA is below 2.0 after being in Satisfactory Standing
AND
You were not on Probation Ineligible for your most recent prior semester
OR
Course Completion Rate
The first semester you do not complete the required number of hours
AND
You were not on Probation Ineligible for your most recent prior semester
NATIONAL GUARD COLLEGE ASSISTANCE PROGRAM
Grade Point Average
The second consecutive semester your current term GPA is below 2.0
AND
Your cumulative GPA is below 2.0
Course Completion Rate
OR
The second consecutive semester you do not complete the required number of hours
Once you are on Probation Ineligible there are only two ways to get back to Satisfactory.
Option A – While you are on Probation Ineligible , you may enroll in at least six (6) credit hours during any semester and pay your tuition and fees out-of-pocket. The six (6) credit hours must be taken within the same semester.
Option B - If special circumstances (death in the immediate family, illness, etc.) caused you to be Probation Ineligible , you may appeal to TTC’s Academic and Financial Aid Appeals Committee. Your appeal must be submitted with any supporting documentation regarding special circumstances, by 5 p.m. on the day of open registration. If the committee denies your appeal then you may still attempt to regain your FA eligibility through using Option A.
Notes:
- If your Financial Aid standing is "Probation Ineligible" due to either GPA or CCR you are not eligible to receive funds from any of these programs.
- For GPA – both "D's" and "F's" hurt you. A "W" does not.
- For CCR – both "F's" and "W's" hurt you. Both mean that you attempted, but did not complete the course.
- For an undergraduate program, the time frame to complete your program must be no longer than 150% of the published length of the educational program.
FREE TUITION FOR CHILDREN OF POLICEMEN, FIREMEN, OR OTHER EMERGENCY SERVICE PERSONNEL
Grade Point Average
Current GPA is at least 2.0
FREE TUITION FOR CHILDREN OF POLICEMEN, FIREMEN, OR OTHER EMERGENCY SERVICE PERSONNEL
Grade Point Average
The first semester your current term GPA is below 2.0 after being in Satisfactory Standing.
FREE TUITION FOR CHILDREN OF POLICEMEN, FIREMEN, OR OTHER EMERGENCY SERVICE PERSONNEL
Grade Point Average
The second consecutive semester your current term GPA is below 2.0.
AND
Your cumulative GPA is below 2.0
Once you are on Probation Ineligible there are only two ways to get back to Satisfactory.
Option A – You are required to sit out one semester and you must meet with a counselor in Counseling and Career Development Services prior to returning to TTC.
Option B - If special circumstances (death in the immediate family, illness, etc.) caused you to be Probation Ineligible , you may appeal to TTC’s Academic and Financial Aid Appeals Committee. Your appeal must be submitted with any supporting documentation regarding special circumstances, by 5 p.m. on the day of open registration. If the committee denies your appeal then you may still attempt to regain your FA eligibility through using Option A.
Notes:
- For GPA – both “D’s” and “F’s” hurt you. A “W” does not, BUT
- VA Educational Benefits programs, a “W” – even in a single course – can cause a reduction in your funding and/or cause you to lose eligibility.
INSTITUTIONAL WORK STUDY
Grade Point Average
Current GPA is at least 2.0
INSTITUTIONAL WORK STUDY
Grade Point Average
The first semester your current term GPA is below 2.0 after being in Satisfactory Standing.
INSTITUTIONAL WORK STUDY
Grade Point Average
The second consecutive semester your current term GPA is below 2.0.
AND
Your cumulative GPA is below 2.0
Once you are on Probation Ineligible there are only two ways to get back to Satisfactory.
Option A – You are required to sit out one semester and you must meet with a counselor in Counseling and Career Development Services prior to returning to TTC.
Option B - If special circumstances (death in the immediate family, illness, etc.) caused you to be Probation Ineligible , you may appeal to TTC’s Academic and Financial Aid Appeals Committee. Your appeal must be submitted with any supporting documentation regarding special circumstances, by 5 p.m. on the day of open registration. If the committee denies your appeal then you may still attempt to regain your FA eligibility through using Option A.
Notes:
- For GPA – both “D’s” and “F’s” hurt you. A “W” does not.
VA EDUCATIONAL BENEFITS
Grade Point Average
Current GPA is at least 2.0
VA EDUCATIONAL BENEFITS
Grade Point Average
The first semester your current term GPA is below 2.0 after being in Satisfactory Standing.
VA EDUCATIONAL BENEFITS
Grade Point Average
The second consecutive semester your current term GPA is below 2.0.
AND
Your cumulative GPA is below 2.0
Once you are on Probation Ineligible there are only two ways to get back to Satisfactory.
Option A – You are required to sit out one semester and you must meet with a counselor in Counseling and Career Development Services prior to returning to TTC.
Option B - If special circumstances (death in the immediate family, illness, etc.) caused you to be Probation Ineligible , you may appeal to TTC’s Academic and Financial Aid Appeals Committee. Your appeal must be submitted with any supporting documentation regarding special circumstances, by 5 p.m. on the day of open registration. If the committee denies your appeal then you may still attempt to regain your VA eligibility through using Option A.
Notes:
- For GPA – both “D’s” and “F’s” hurt you. A “W” does not, BUT
- VA Educational Benefits programs, a “W” – even in a single course – can cause a reduction in your funding and/or cause you to lose eligibility.
VA FREE TUITION FOR CHILDREN OF CERTAIN WAR VETERANS
Grade Point Average
Current GPA is at least 2.0
VA FREE TUITION FOR CHILDREN OF CERTAIN WAR VETERANS
Grade Point Average
The first semester your current term GPA is below 2.0 after being in Satisfactory Standing.
VA FREE TUITION FOR CHILDREN OF CERTAIN WAR VETERANS
Grade Point Average
The second consecutive semester your current term GPA is below 2.0.
AND
Your cumulative GPA is below 2.0
Once you are on Probation Ineligible there are only two ways to get back to Satisfactory.
Option A – You are required to sit out one semester and you must meet with a counselor in Counseling and Career Development Services prior to returning to TTC.
Option B - If special circumstances (death in the immediate family, illness, etc.) caused you to be Probation Ineligible , you may appeal to TTC’s Academic and Financial Aid Appeals Committee. Your appeal must be submitted with any supporting documentation regarding special circumstances, by 5 p.m. on the day of open registration. If the committee denies your appeal then you may still attempt to regain your VA eligibility through using Option A.
Notes:
- For GPA – both “D’s” and “F’s” hurt you. A “W” does not, BUT
- VA Educational Benefits programs, a “W” – even in a single course – can cause a reduction in your funding and/or cause you to lose eligibility.
LIFE SCHOLARSHIP
You are subject to the College's Academic Standing requirements
AND
Your cumulative GPA is 3.0
AND
You complete 30 credit hours per academic year
LIFE SCHOLARSHIP
Not applicable
LIFE SCHOLARSHIP
You are on Academic Suspension
OR
Your cumulative GPA is lower than 3.0
AND / OR
You have failed to complete 30 credit hours in the academic year.
Notes:
- For GPA – both “D’s” and “F’s” hurt you. A “W” does not, BUT
- A course in which you earn a “W” does NOT count towards your 30 credit hour completion requirement.
- Renewal for LIFE Scholarships is determined at the end of each summer semester. You have fall, spring and summer to earn the required 30 hours and 3.0 GPA (cumulative from all colleges attended.)
LOTTERY TUITION ASSISTANCE PROGRAM
Until you have attempted 24 credit hours, you are subject only to the College’s Academic Standing requirements. You are in FA Good Standing for LTA unless you are on Probation Ineligible .
LOTTERY TUITION ASSISTANCE PROGRAM
Not applicable
LOTTERY TUITION ASSISTANCE PROGRAM
You are on Academic Suspension
OR
You have attempted 24 credit hours and your GPA is less than 2.0
Once you are on “Unsatisfactory,” there is only one way to get back to Satisfactory.
If at the end of the summer term, you have attempted 24 or more credit hours and your cumulative GPA is less than 2.0, then you will not receive the Lottery Tuition Assistance until the beginning of the next academic year. For example, if at the end of Summer 2008 your cumulative GPA is 1.9 with 25 hours attempted, you will not be considered for LTAP eligibility until Fall 2009.
Notes:
- These requirements do not begin until after you have attempted 24 credit hours of course work.
- For GPA – both “D’s” and “F’s” hurt you. A “W” does not.
- GPA is checked at the end of the summer term.
TTC AND OTHER SCHOLARSHIPS
You are subject to the College’s Academic Standing requirements. You are in Financial Aid Good Standing unless you are on Probation Ineligible
AND
You are meeting the GPA requirements established by your particular scholarship or branch of service.
TTC AND OTHER SCHOLARSHIPS
Not Applicable
TTC AND OTHER SCHOLARSHIPS
You are on Probation Ineligible
OR
You have failed to meet one or more of the GPA requirements called for by your scholarship or branch of service.
Notes:
- For GPA – both “D’s” and “F’s” hurt you. A “W” does not.
- TTC and other scholarships as well as the various branches’ tuition assistant programs usually have other conditions and requirements in addition to GPA.
TUITION ASSISTANCE PROGRAM ACTIVE DUTY MILITARY
You are subject to the College’s Academic Standing requirements. You are in Financial Aid Good Standing unless you are on Probation Ineligible
AND
You are meeting the GPA requirements established by your particular scholarship or branch of service.
TUITION ASSISTANCE PROGRAM ACTIVE DUTY MILITARY
Not Applicable
TUITION ASSISTANCE PROGRAM ACTIVE DUTY MILITARY
You are on Probation Ineligible
OR
You have failed to meet one or more of the GPA requirements called for by your scholarship or branch of service.
Notes:
- For GPA – both “D’s” and “F’s” hurt you. A “W” does not.
- TTC and other scholarships as well as the various branches’ tuition assistant programs usually have other conditions and requirements in addition to GPA.
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