First-Time Transfer Student

You have taken courses from another approved, regionally accredited postsecondary institution.

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)

Complete a Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). Prior to starting a FAFSA, you will first create your FSA ID at www.studentaid.gov. Once you have your FSA ID, you will complete your FAFSA and have the results sent to Trident Technical College by entering our college code: 004920.

TTC's Educational Opportunity Center can be contacted for assistance with completing the application. The Financial Aid Office can be contacted for additional assistance with the financial aid process.

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 U.S. Postal Service, you can complete this step.

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.

Your tuition is determined by your residency status. Be sure you have completed Step 6.

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