Why Trident Tech?

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There are many great reasons to choose Trident Technical College. Here are just a few!

  1. Trident Technical College offers a high-quality education with affordable tuition.

  2. Low- or no-cost tuition programs are available. Completing the FAFSA may qualify you for no-cost tuition programs and other financial assistance.

    Create your Federal Student Aid ID, and then complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid. Complete the 2026-2027 FAFSA to start in Fall 2026, Spring 2027 or Summer 2027. Trident Tech’s school code is 004920. The Educational Opportunity Center can help you with completing the FAFSA. Email eoc@tridenttech.edu or call 843-722-5512 or 843-574-6430.

    Your financial aid target date is July 20. For in-person FAFSA help, come to FAFSA Frenzy on June 23!

  3. Students in hallwayChoose your program from 11+ areas of interest. 

  4. Transfer programs let you start at Trident Tech and transfer to a four-year college or university.

  5. Multiple campuses and sites offer convenient locations. 

  6. TTC Online College has many years of experience offering virtual programs and courses.

  7. Student organizations offer opportunities to get involved and form friendships.

  8. Academic programs are in line with local, regional and global demand.

  9. Trident Tech’s newest building, the S.C. Aeronautical Training Center, houses academic courses including high-tech manufacturing programs and Aeronautical Studies programs.

  10. Even though the college serves approximately 20,000 students annually, expert instructors teach small classes.

Act Now to Start this Fall

To start at TTC this fall, you need to take some important steps now.

  1. Apply to the college and submit any required admission items. Do this now!
  2. Submit the Free Application for Federal Student Aid for financial assistance. Your target date to complete and submit the FAFSA is July 20. Many S.C. residents are eligible for low and no-cost tuition for eligible programs.
  3. Attend mandatory new-student orientation, either in person or online. You will be invited by email once you have submitted all required admission items. This session will prepare you for success at TTC! Once you complete mandatory orientation, you can register for classes and buy your books.
  4. Pay tuition and fees by Aug. 10. If you have tuition and fees not covered by financial aid, you can sign up for a payment plan to help spread out payments.
  5. Attend class! Classes start Aug. 17.

Get to Know Trident Tech

Take a tour! College tours are offered on Thornley Campus, and other campuses and programs offer tours as well.

Chat with a Recruiter during virtual drop-in hours to ask your questions about admission, programs, student life, online learning and the enrollment process. Register for your 30-minute slot.

Request More Information

Complete this form to learn more about specific programs of study at TTC.

Fall Term Begins Aug. 17. We’re Ready for You!

Contact Us

InfoCenter@tridenttech.edu
843-574-6111