Payment Methods and Options
Once you register, you have a financial obligation to pay tution, fees and other related charges. Trident Technical College makes paying your bill as simple as possible! The college accepts multiple forms of payment such as cash, checks and credit/debit cards. Plus, if you cannot afford to pay your bill all at one time, TTC offers a payment plan option through Nelnet. Click here to enroll today.
Credit Cards
You can use VISA, MasterCard, Discover or American Express in TTC Business offices and Bookstores and through Student Self Service in the TTC student portal. When paying by credit card in person, you must present a valid picture ID and your name must be on the credit card.
Checks
When paying by check, be sure to include the following on the back of the check: your full name, student ID number and driver’s license number. You must present a picture ID when paying by check. Please allow a five business day hold for all personal checks to clear any Business office or Finance department holds on your student account.
Returned Check Policy
If your check to the college is returned, you have 10 days to make full restitution including a service charge or non-sufficient funds (NSF) fee in accordance with current law. You must pay by certified funds: money order, cashier check, cash or credit card in the Business office. You may be liable for court costs and fees, as well as the amount of the original check. Your classes may be canceled for nonpayment.
Financial Aid
- You will receive an award letter in your student email account for any financial aid that you are eligible to receive. The award is based on full-time enrollment and will be adjusted if you enroll in fewer than 12 hours. Your awards may cover all or a portion of your tuition costs. You will be issued a refund approximately four to six weeks after Drop/Add for any excess amount.
- If your financial aid does not cover all of your tuition, you must pay the difference by the registration payment deadline.
- If you are receiving veterans’ benefits:
For more information on financial aid, click here.
For more information on VA benefits, click here.
Voucher or Sponsor Payment
Third party vouchers are applicable only when the college is authorized to directly bill the company and is not contingent upon completion of the course or receipt of a particular grade. Students may send the completed approved voucher to the Business office before registering for courses, or at the time of bill payment.
Senior Citizen Waiver
Senior citizens who are at least 60 years old and legal residents of South Carolina can attend classes for credit or noncredit purposes on a space available basis without paying tuition. Click here for more details on the TTC Senior Citizen program and to get the waiver to enroll.
Payment Options
There are several ways you can pay your tuition and fees.
In person:
Pay in person at one of TTC’s Business offices at Thornley, Palmer, Mount Pleasant or Dorchester campuses.
NOTE: The Berkeley Campus Business office is closed for renovations until 2026.
Online:
Use Student Self-Service to make your payment.
Tuition payment plan:
Click here to learn about the tuition payment plan.
By mail:
Mail all checks, scholarships, 529 payments or money orders to:
Trident Technical College
Attn: Business Office (BO-M)
P.O. Box 118067
Charleston, SC 29423-8067
Allow five days prior to the payment deadline date for mailing. Your check must be in the Business office by or before the payment deadline date.
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