Military Students

Trident Technical College is a Military Friendly school and welcomes both active duty members and veterans as well as their dependents.

Active Duty

You are active-duty personnel or the dependent of active-duty personnel stationed in South Carolina. If applying as a dependent, dependents must provide qualifying proof of dependency pending approval by Trident Tech.

Apply by completing an online application.

Click here for a How-To Video.

  • Proof of Legal Presence
  • Graduation Documents
    • High School Graduation Documents (Diploma or Official High School Transcript) or General Educational Diploma (GED)
  • Qualifying Test Scores
    • Students may be required to submit proof of English and/or Math Proficiency based on information on these documents:
      • TTC’s Placement Test, SAT (480 Critical Reading; 530 Revised SAT Evidenced-Based Reading and Writing), or ACT (English 19, Math 22).
      • If you have taken English or Math courses at another U.S. College, you may be exempt from all or part of the placement test. To qualify, you will need to submit official transcripts.
      • A final high school transcript with a weighted GPA from the last five years. Minimum Requirements needed for placement into courses (English 3.00 GPA & Math – 3.250 GPA

Active-duty members can be admitted to TTC but must receive approval from their Educational Services Officer (ESO) or counselor within the Military Service prior to signing up for classes. For questions, please contact Business Operations at 843-574-6367 or by email at businessoperations@tridenttech.edu.

Active-duty orders can be emailed to: admissionsdocs@tridenttech.edu. Be sure to indicate if you are a member of the military or a dependent. If a dependent, please include your name in the email.

You will receive an acknowledgement email with your Student Portal login information at which point this step can be completed. Click here if you have trouble.

Your residency status will be determined after receiving your Proof of Legal Presence and other qualifying documentation. It will be included in your acknowledgement email. For verification, you may contact the Admissions office at 843-574-6558 or by email at admissions@tridenttech.edu.

Your success coach or academic advisor can assist you with Orientation and registering for classes. If you do not know the name of your success coach, please contact the Student Success Center for more information.

For any questions regarding this process, please contact Business Operations at 843-574-6367 or by email at businessoperations@tridenttech.edu.

Books can be purchased online or in-person at the bookstore.

 

Veterans

You have been discharged or retired from active duty and you or your dependent wish to utilize educational benefits afforded to you by the U.S. Military. If applying as a dependent, dependents must provide qualifying proof of dependency pending approval by Trident Tech.

Apply by completing an online application.

Click here for a How-To Video.

  • Proof of Legal Presence
  • Graduation Documents
    • High School Graduation Documents (Diploma or Official High School Transcript) or General Educational Diploma (GED)
  • Qualifying Test Scores
    • Students may be required to submit proof of English and/or Math Proficiency based on information on these documents:
      • TTC’s Placement Test, SAT (520 Evidence-based Reading & Writing, 600 Math), or ACT (English 19, Math 22).
      • If you have taken English or Math courses at another U.S. College, you may be exempt from all or part of the placement test. To qualify, you will need to submit official transcripts.
      • GPA Requirement?

A covered veteran or dependent must produce a copy of their COE (Certificate of Eligibility) to the Veterans Assistance Office if they wish to use Tuition benefits. Click here for more information.

Your success coach or academic advisor can assist you with Orientation and registering for classes. If you do not know the name of your success coach, please contact the Student Success Center for more information.

Once you have received your Student Portal login information via email and/or US Postal Service, you can complete this step. Click here if you have trouble.

Refer to your application acknowledgement email to verify the initial residency status under which you have been determined. If you have trouble with locating this information, you may contact the Admissions Office at 843-574-6558 or by email at admissions@tridenttech.edu. Information on completing and submitting A SC Residency Application can be found here.

If there is a balance left on your account after applying your tuition benefits, submit payment. Your tuition is determined by your residency status. Be sure you have completed Step 6.

Books can be purchased online or in-person at the bookstore.