Dual Credit Program

To participate in TTC’s Dual Credit program, students must:

• Live in Berkeley, Charleston, or Dorchester counties*
• Be a junior or senior in high school**
• Have the permission of their high school or home school association
• Have the permission of a parent or guardian
• Demonstrate academic readiness for college-level courses as required by the college

*Out-of-county high school students must have permission from the SC technical college that serves their county of residence to enroll with TTC.

**For the most part, dual credit opportunities are limited to junior and senior students. Exceptions may be made for freshman or sophomore students at the request of the high school or the governing home school association. When exceptions are made for younger students, documentation of the student’s exceptional ability to undertake college-level coursework must be provided by the school and retained in the student’s college file.

• Student performance in dual credit courses will directly affect the student’s high school records and graduation requirements.
• Students will earn one unit toward their high school diploma for each 3-credit hour college course they successfully complete.
• TTC will report the earned numeric grade for each student to the respective high school or home school association.
• South Carolina school districts are required to calculate the earned numeric grade into the student’s GPR.
• In calculating the high school GPA, college-level dual credit courses are weighted the same as high school AP- and IB-level courses and receive an additional one point weighting.

Please note: It is possible for students to receive two different letter grades for the same course. For example, in accordance with the appropriate grading scales, a grade of 90 will be reflected on the student’s TTC transcript as a B and on the high school transcript as a 90/A.

Dual Credit high school students are responsible for the cost of their tuition, textbooks, and associated fees unless otherwise directed by their high school or school district.

If you participate in a specialized DE program (i.e.; early college, middle college, etc.), please speak with your school counselor or administrator if you have any questions about potential financial responsibility.

Tuition payment for high school students is due before the end of each semester. Payment can be made online through the student’s my.tridenttech.edu portal account or at the Business Office at any TTC campus.

Students and their parents are responsible for reviewing the student’s account and ensuring payment.

NOTE: Students who fail to make payment by the end of the semester will not be permitted to register for future semesters until outstanding balances have been paid.

Questions about your tuition bill? Contact the DE Finance and Scholarship Coordinator, Ms. Mason, at Katheryn.Mason@tridenttech.edu.

TTC charges tuition by the credit hour. Most college-level classes are 3-4 credit hours each.

• If the course is taught by TTC faculty, tuition is assessed at the regular per-credit-hour rate applicable during the semester in which the student is enrolled. See tuition and fees chart below for details.
• If the course is taught by qualified high school faculty as a part of their regular teaching responsibilities at the high school, tuition is significantly reduced.

DUAL CREDIT TUITION AND FEES

Academic Year: 2024-25
For high school students residing in Berkeley/Charleston/Dorchester counties
PLEASE NOTE: Some classes have additional course fees. For more information, visit our Tuition and Payment webpage.

Below are the tuition assistance opportunities that are available for dual enrollment high school students. Students do not need to submit a Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) while still in high school.

SC WORKFORCE INDUSTRY NEEDS SCHOLARSHIP (SCWINS)

Beginning Spring 2025, dual enrollment (DE) students who are SC residents enrolled in any program leading to an industry-recognized credential (IRC), certificate, diploma or degree are eligible for South Carolina Workforce and Industry Needs Scholarship (SCWINS). This means that eligible DE students enrolled in Associate in Arts and Associate in Science degree programs may receive SCWINS for the following 2025 semesters/terms:

• Spring Full
• Spring 1
• Spring 2
• Maymester
• Summer Full
• Summer 1

The SC Board for Technical and Comprehensive Education (SBTCE) announced this amendment to the 2024-2025 SCWINS eligibility list at the end of the Fall 2024 semester.

To be eligible to receive SCWINS, DE high school students MUST:

• be an eligible South Carolina resident.
• complete the SCWINS affidavit, which can be accessed from the TTC Student Portal and on the D2L Homepage.

SCWINS covers the cost of tuition, fees and specified course-related expenses after all other aid has been awarded (up to $5,000 per year) and may be applied for the previously designated 2025 semesters/terms.

Students enrolled in associate degree programs are limited to nine (9) semesters of receipt of SCWINS funds. Students enrolled in IRC, diploma or certificate programs are limited to six (6) semesters of receipt of SCWINS funds.

A student may not be eligible to receive the SCWINS scholarship for more than one certificate, IRC, diploma or degree within any five-year period following the student's last scholarship disbursement unless the additional certificate, diploma or degree constitutes progress in the same field of study, or, for an IRC, a related or complementary program.

To maintain eligibility for SCWINS, students must maintain a college grade point average of 2.0 or better on a 4.0 grading scale by the end of each academic year.

For questions regarding SCWINS eligibility for DE high school students, please contact Katheryn Mason.

SC LOTTERY TUITION ASSISTANCE (SCLTA)

Eligibility Requirements

• Must be a U.S. citizen or permanent resident cardholder.
• Must have lived in SC for 12 consecutive months prior to enrollment.
• Must enroll in at least 6 credit hours within a semester.
• Maintain Lottery Satisfactory Academic Progress (SAP) - After attempting 24 credit hours, earn a minimum 2.0 cumulative GPA on a 4.0 scale by the end of each academic year (fall, spring, and summer terms).

The amount of SCLTA is set by the state prior to the beginning of each semester. The award amount for the 2024-25 academic year (Fall 2024, Spring 2025, Summer 2025) is $75.00 per credit hour.

Awards are based on the student’s enrollment status and eligibility criteria listed above.

SCLTA can only be used towards the cost of course tuition. It does not cover textbooks or digital materials fees. Students are responsible for paying any remaining portion of the tuition and other fees not covered by lottery assistance.

NEED-BASED SCHOLARSHIPS

Eligibility Requirements

• Must be a U.S. citizen or permanent resident cardholder.
• Must be a SC resident (must have lived in SC for at least 1 year prior to enrollment)
• Must enroll in at least 6 credit hours within a semester.
• Must be identified by high school or school district as eligible based on the Pupils-inPoverty Indicator in official school Student Information System.

*HOMESCHOOLING FAMILIES: Homeschooled students can apply for need-based scholarships through TTC’s Financial Aid office. Please contact Financial Aid at 843-574-6557 to find out how to apply.

International high school students may be able to participate in dual enrollment programs, depending on their legal status in the U.S.

In addition to the Dual Credit application and required documents, international students must provide proof of legal presence in the U.S. You may be asked to provide any or all of the following documents:

• Copy of passport
• Copy of visa
• Copy of I-94 form
• Copy of Employment Authorization Card (if applicable)
• Any documentation or notice from Immigration regarding your visa status
• If permanent resident, submit a copy of permanent resident card (front and back)

Other documentation may be required.

PLEASE NOTE:

• International students may be charged out-of-state tuition costs, which can be higher than the normal rate for in-state, tri-county residents.
• Additionally, these students may not qualify for the eligible forms of financial assistance (SC Lottery, need-based scholarship) provided to qualified high school students.

For more information, please visit the International Students webpage or contact the International Admissions Coordinator in the Admissions office at 843-574-6325.

Qualified students who wish to participate in the Dual Credit program must:

• Have permission from the high school or governing home school association for any desired course.
• Complete and submit a Dual Credit application (apply online). There is no application fee.
• Upload Dual Credit Permission Form and proof of academic readiness as required by the college.
• • The Dual Credit Signature Page must be signed by the high school principal or school counselor indicating permission to enroll in specified TTC courses.
  • In the case of an applicant from a home school, the Signature Page must be signed by an administrator from the governing home school association.

Applications are processed within 48 business hours. The next step is registration.

Incomplete applications will not be processed and students will not be able to register for classes and obtain a TTC student account until the application is fully processed and entered into TTC’s database.

Students interested in dual enrollment programs are allowed to take any college-level course offered at TTC as long as:

1. The student meets the prerequisite requirements for the desired course(s).
2. The student receives approval from their high school/home school association to take the desired course(s).

Most college-level courses are available to dual credit students. The following courses are not permitted for dual enrollment:

• Courses that cannot be applied to an associate or baccalaureate degree (non-degree)
• Courses in programs with special admission and/or age-specific requirements
• Developmental studies (031, 032) and bridge courses (100 and some 101 courses)

Qualified students may enroll in courses that are offered at any of the five TTC campuses, at their participating high school, or through TTC’s Online College. With the permission of the high school or governing home school association, these courses may be taken before, during or after school, or during the summer.

Common Course Options for High School Students

The list below includes examples of common course options for high school students to choose from. This is not a complete list. Other options may be available depending on student’s eligibility and future academic goals.

For assistance with choosing appropriate courses, please contact the TTC Dual Enrollment Office.

High school students are not permitted to register themselves for classes.

Registration for students taking courses on their high school campus will be handled by the student’s high school. Students with questions about dual credit courses offered at their high school should speak with their high school counselor.

Registration for students taking courses online or at a TTC campus or site must be requested by the student, following the steps below.

• STEP 1: View available course options through the Course Search webpage for each semester.
• STEP 2: Students can submit an online Dual Enrollment Add/Drop Request form to request registration for classes for their desired term/semester. This form is connected to the student’s my.tridenttech.edu portal account – only the student can complete and submit this form.
• • Students are responsible for ensuring that all requested courses have been approved their high school or home school association BEFORE requesting registration.
  • Notification will be sent to the student’s TTC email account and the high school/home school association once their request forms have been reviewed and processed by the TTC Dual Enrollment Office.
  • Please allow 24-48 hours for registration requests to be reviewed and processed. If you have questions about the status of your request, please contact the TTC Dual Enrollment office at 843-574-6533 or DualEnrollment@tridenttech.edu.

Drop/Add

At the beginning of each term or semester, students have a short window to drop or add a course through their high school counselor or the TTC Dual Enrollment Office.

Students are responsible for adhering to the drop/add policies set by the college. Visit our Academic Calendars webpage to review the drop/add schedule for each semester/term.

Dual Enrollment Add/Drop Request Form

Course Withdrawal Policy

After the Drop/Add period, students may withdraw from a course through the TTC Dual Enrollment Office.

Before withdrawing from a course, students should check with their high school guidance counselor to determine the impact this will have on their high school records and graduation requirements.

If a student withdraws from a course, the grade of “W” will be entered on the TTC permanent academic record. This grade will not affect the student’s college GPA.

However, in accordance with the S.C. Uniform Grading Policy, a grade of “W” in a dual credit course may be entered as a numeric grade of 50 on the student’s high school transcript and included in the high school GPA/rank at the school or school district’s discretion. Students may be responsible for the cost of a portion or full amount of tuition associated with the withdrawn course.

The last day to withdraw from a course and receive a grade of “W” is published in the TTC academic calendar. It is the student’s responsibility to initiate the proper process to withdraw from a course. Failure to do so will result in the grade of “F” on the student’s permanent academic record.

Dual Enrollment Withdrawal Request Form