TTC SCHOLARSHIPS
The TTC Foundation offers and awards scholarships to eligible students.
Click here for a listing: http://www.tridenttech.edu/ttcscholarships.htm
LIFE SCHOLARSHIP
The Legislative Incentive for Future Excellence (LIFE) Scholarship is a merit-based scholarship program, which was approved by the General Assembly and signed into law by the Governor in 1998. Students that are LIFE recipients and attend two-year institution receive an award that pays for the entire tuition and $150 in books per semester. Click on the links below for more information.
General Requirements
Eligibility Requirements
First Year Students
Second Year students
Transfer Students
Early Admit Students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many terms can I receive LIFE?
Which degrees, diplomas and certificates count for LIFE?
Which courses do not count for LIFE?
What is the LIFE enhancement?
How do I apply?
Am I eligible?
OUTSIDE SCHOLARSHIPS
Scholarships that do not come from TTC are outside scholarships and may have different requirements than TTC scholarships. Examples of outside scholarships come from your church, social organization, employer, etc.
For more information, check out the links below:
Outside Scholarship Sites
How do I use my outside scholarships?
General Requirements
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You must be a U.S. citizen or a permanent resident. |
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You must be a South Carolina resident at the time of high school graduation and during the period of award. |
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You must have graduated from a South Carolina high school or graduated from a high school outside of South Carolina while a dependent of a parent or legal guardian who is a legal resident. If you graduated from a high school outside of South Carolina, you are expected to self-identify to the Financial Aid Office in order to be assured that you are not overlooked during the College’s review of LIFE eligible students. |
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You must be admitted, classified as a degree-seeking and a full-time student. |
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You must not be receiving the Lottery Tuition Assistance, Hope or Palmetto Fellows Scholarship.
You must be working toward your first undergraduate degree.
You must submit official transcripts from all colleges attended |
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You must not have been judged delinquent, nor have been convicted or pled guilty or nolo contendere to any felony in any state. |
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You must not have been convicted of any second or subsequent alcohol or drug-related misdemeanor in any state within the past academic year. |
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You must not be in default or owe a refund or repayment on any Federal or State financial aid. |
First-Year Students
You must meet all of the general requirements
You must have at least a 3.0 high school Grade Point Average
You must enroll in at least 12 regular credits to be a full-time student.
*See the frequently ask question; what courses do not count for LIFE? These courses are not regular courses.
Second-Year Students
You must meet all of the general requirements
You must have at least a 3.0 LIFE Grade Point Average
You must earn at least 30 credit hours after your initial college enrollment
If your initial college enrollment was mid-year, you must earn 15 credit hours by the beginning of the next academic year (fall semester).
Transfer Students
You must meet all of the general requirements
You must submit transcripts for all colleges attended.
Your eligibility for the LIFE Scholarship during your first year at TTC is based on your initial college enrollment.
You must give TTC permission to request a South Carolina Scholarship Transcript from your transferring school. If we are unable to receive this transcript, we will not be able to complete the LIFE process. You must submit this form at least one month prior to the first payment deadline to insure that your classes are not dropped.
Early Admit Student
You must submit an application with the Commission on Higher Education. Please visit their website for more information. http://www.che.sc.gov/StudentServices/LIFE/HS_EarlyGradHm.htm
How many terms can I receive LIFE?
You may receive the LIFE Scholarship up to four semesters at a two-year institution following initial college enrollment.
Your four semesters includes semesters you receive the award and it includes any breaks in enrollment after your initial college enrollment (excluding summer).
Your initial college enrollment is when you begin attending college with the exception of your remediation period. You will be given up to one year (two semesters) for your remediation period. After that period your initial college enrollment will begin and you may receive LIFE for up to four semesters.
Remediation period- a period in which a student enrolls in non-regular courses and in less than 12 regular credits
Example: If in Fall 2009 you enroll in ACC 100, BIO 101, MAT 120 and ENG 101, this is a semester of remediation because you have 3 credits of non-regular coursework and 9 regular credits. ACC100 is a non-regular course. This semester will not count against you for LIFE and it is waived and a period of remediation.
If you continue and enroll into 12 regular credits in Spring 2010, this will become your initial college enrollment and you may begin receiving LIFE.
If you continue in Spring 2010, enroll in non-regular courses and in less than 12 regular credits, this semester will also be waived and is a period of remediation. Your initial college enrollment will begin Fall 2010.
If you decide to have a break in enrollment and do not attend any college in Spring 2010, this semester will become your initial college enrollment.
Summer does not count as a term for eligibility and does not count against you as a break in enrollment.
What Degrees, Diplomas and Certificates count for LIFE?
All associate degree programs are eligible for the LIFE scholarship
Diplomas and Certificates are eligible for LIFE scholarship for the first year only. In your second year, you must choose an associate degree program to continue receiving LIFE.
Click here to view all Eligible Majors
http://www.tridenttech.edu/financial_aid_4492.htm
What courses do not count for LIFE?
The following courses do not count towards full-time enrollment and in renewal hours for Life
ACC 100
BIO 100
COL 104, 105*, 106 & 107
CHM 100
ENG 032 & 100
ESL 011-019
HSS 101 & 102
IDS 101 &104
MAT 013, 032, 101*, 102*, 152 & 153
PHY 100
RDG 013, 032 &100
SPA 100
(*) These courses are considered developmental/bridge courses at Trident Technical College and are not included in your LIFE GPA
LIFE Scholarship Enhancement
LIFE Enhancement Scholarship provides additional funds ($2500) for students who are majoring in certain math and science fields. Second-year students at four-year colleges may receive the LIFE Enhancement Scholarship if they have successfully met the LIFE eligibility and they have earned 14 hours of math and science during their first year in college. Contact your advisor for further information or questions regarding the LIFE Enhancement Scholarship should be addressed to the SC Commission on Higher Education. www.che.sc.gov
How do I apply?
There is not an application for the LIFE scholarship; however, you must complete and sign an affidavit certifying that you are eligible for the LIFE scholarship. Please click on the link below and read the affidavit. If you meet the certification requirements, please sign the form and submit it to our office.
Life Affidavit Form
Am I eligible?
