Trident Technical College offers a high-quality education with affordable tuition. Our Financial Aid staff can help you navigate the financial aid process and find the best way to pay for your college education. South Carolina students can attend at no cost for more than 100 in-demand programs during the 2024-2025 academic year.
TIP: Completing the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) may qualify you for no-cost tuition programs and other financial assistance.
Applying for Financial Aid
Visit www.studentaid.gov to create a Federal Student Aid ID (FSA ID). You’ll need your Social Security number (if applicable) and your own email address to create an FSA ID.
Completing the FAFSA at studentaid.gov is the key to finding out your eligibility for federal and state financial aid as well as some scholarships. The FAFSA determines your Student Aid Index (SAI). The SAI is a number between -1500 and 999999, calculated using a specific formula. This number helps your school decide how much financial support you might need. Click here to learn more about the SAI.
To continue receiving financial aid, reapply each academic year (preferably in October). Complete the new FAFSA early for the best financial aid package.
TIP: TTC processes financial aid on a rolling basis. It’s best to complete your FAFSA and submit any required verification as early as you can.
IMPORTANT:Include TTC's school code004920on your FAFSA application so Trident Technical College will receive your FAFSA. Your completed FAFSA must show TTC's school code and codes for any other colleges you want to receive your FAFSA.
After you submit your FAFSA, you will receive a Financial Submission Summary (FSS) that summarizes the information you provided. Be sure to check it carefully to make sure it is accurate and complete.
Many students are randomly selected for verification. That means that the federal government has asked for additional information about your FAFSA, like federal tax forms, W2s and other information. If you are selected for verification, you will be notified on your Student Aid Report (SAR). You need to complete a verification worksheet found on the my.tridenttech.edu student portal and submit it, along with any requested documentation, to a Financial Aid office on any campus. For more verification information, click here.
To apply, click here. Once admitted, you will receive a student email account in the my.tridenttech.edu student portal. This email account is how TTC’s Financial Aid office will communicate with you.
Trident Technical College should receive your FAFSA within 7-10 business days after you complete it online. The Financial Aid office may need additional information from you, so check your email regularly and respond to requests for information promptly. Check out Important Steps for info on when you should complete the FAFSA and submit all other required documents.
TIP:Once admitted, review your financial aid information in the Self Service module in the my.tridenttech.edu portal.
Types of Financial Aid
Federal financial assistance includes the Pell Grant and Federal Supplemental Opportunity Grant (FSEOG). Students must submit a Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) to be eligible. Click here for more information on federal financial assistance.
State financial aid options include SC Lottery-funded Tuition Assistance, SC LIFE Scholarship, SCWINS, SC Need-Based Grant, Palmetto Fellows Scholarship and the SC Tax Credit. Click here for more information on state financial assistance.
TTC’s Veterans Assistance office helps veterans and their dependents with educational benefits forms, tuition assistance, transcripts, standards of academic progress and related information. Click here for more information on financial aid for veterans.
Direct subsidized and unsubsidized loans are available. Click here for more information on federal student loans.
Trident Technical College and the TTC Foundation offer 120+ scholarships with more than $300,000 in scholarship money awarded every year. Scholarships are also available from external groups. Click here for more information on scholarships.
The Federal Work-Study (FWS) program is a unique, part-time employment program aiding college students with financial need. FWS allows eligible students to work on or off campus while attending school. Click here for more information on work-study opportunities.
Financial assistance and loans are available for Continuing Education courses. Click here for more information.
Tuition and Fees
Tuition at Trident Technical College is less than half of most other colleges and universities, making it a wise and affordable choice.
Important Links
Financial Aid Resources
Don't let the financial aid process overwhelm you! Check out some helpful resources to help you navigate all things student aid.
Eligible Programs
See if your program of study is eligible for the Pell Grant, veterans benefits, SC Lottery-funded tuition assistance and SCWINS.
Keeping Your Financial Aid
Trident Technical College wants you to succeed as a student. Learn about the financial aid satisfactory academic progresss policy.
Verification
The Department of Education selects some FAFSAs for verification. Learn more about what to do if you are selected.
