Military Programs and Services

All students using accepted VA benefits are eligible to enroll in free programs of study. Contact 843-574-6105/6882 for details.

Trident Technical College is honored to provide a quality education to active duty personnel, veterans and their spouses and children. TTC has earned the 2022-23 Military Friendly School and 2022-23 Military Spouse Friendly School designations.

Trident Technical College is also recognized as a 2022 Best for Vets College by the Military Times. 

Steps for Enrollment

• Active duty members need to contact their ESO prior to enrolling.
• Military Checklist
• Spouse MYCAA Flyer

Request Military Transcripts

• Joint Services Transcript (JST)   
• Community College of the Air Force Transcripts

GI Bill Benefits

• Education Programs
• Apply for Benefits/Application Process
• GI Bill Comparison Tool   
• Transient Student Instructions for GI Bill Students  
• Chapter 30 Montgomery GI Bill
• Chapter 31 Veteran Readiness and Employment Program (VR&E)
• Chapter 33 Post-9/11 GI Bill
              Post 9/11 Students: Are you aware that some courses have a digital book fee?
              Be aware that VA will not cover the cost for this book fee because you will
              receive a book stipend from the VA for this credit course. Please read information
              about the book program and decide if it works best for you. Know your options
              now to prevent unexpected costs at the end of the semester. Click here for more information
• Chapter 33 Transfer of Entitlement
• Chapter 35 Survivors and Dependents Assistance (DEA)
• Chapter 35 VA Benefit Rate
• Chapter 1606 Selected Reserve
• State Free Waiver of Tuition - SC Department of Veterans Affairs
• New Guide Series on GI Bill Benefits
• GI Bill Student Newsletter - August 2021

In-State Residency for Covered Veterans and Dependents

A covered veteran or military dependent must produce a copy of their COE (Certificate of Eligibility) to the Veterans Assistance office. The Veterans Assistance office will communicate to the Admissions office verifying your eligibility for in-state tuition.

Tuition Assistance

For Billing questions: 
Business Operations
843-574-6367

• Air Force
• Army
• Coast Guard   
• Marines
• Navy

Trident Technical College Resources

• Apprenticeships
• Counseling and Disability Services
• Tutoring (Math)
• Air Force ROTC while attending TTC for the first two years and transfer to CSU to complete four-year degree. Students interested in Air Force ROTC must contact CSU's Air Force ROTC Department for further information.
• Student Resource Center
• Employment Center

Scholarships

TTC provides these sites for informational purposes only. Application requirements and time lines for application vary, so we encourage you to check them out thoroughly.

Local Resources

• South Carolina Veterans Coalition
• Charleston Vet Center
• Goose Creek VA Clinic
• Palmetto Warrior Connection
• SC Works
• Trident 1 VA Clinic
• Tri-County Veterans Support Network
• Vantage Point Foundation
• vetstarts
• Vocational Rehabilitation

Helpful Links

• Air Force COOL Program
• ArmyIgnitED
• Career Assistance Program (CAP)
• Coast Guard Credentialing
• Coast Guard ETQC Voluntary Education Customer Service Line is 757-756-5300
• ESO Portal Page, Base Charleston
• Make The Connection (Department of Veterans Affairs)
• MyCGEducation Portal (Input TA Requests)
• Paralyzed Veterans of America
• Quick TA Facts  
• Request Military Service Records
• Student Veterans of America (SVA)
• Supplement TA with GI Bill
• Veterans of Foreign Wars

Student Activity Periods

Active duty and veterans are invited to use the VETS Center for student activity meetings (Bldg. 700/Rm. 201). Call 843-574-6882 or 843-574-6105 to reserve.

Workforce Training Programs

Please note: Workforce Training Programs (noncredit courses) are not eligible for VA benefits.

If you have a US mobile phone number on file with VA, and you’re actively enrolled at an IHL, you should receive a text after Dec. 17 inviting you to opt-in to text verification. This is the simplest and most efficient way to verify monthly enrollment. To learn more, visit the monthly enrollment verification webpage.

National Veterans Small Business Engagement (NVSBE) Nov. 7-9

NVSBE presents a unique and valuable opportunity as one of the largest business networking events in the industry. This engagement is designed for veteran-owned and other small businesses to connect with government program managers, procurement decision makers (PDM) and industry supply diversity managers. Attending the 2023 NVSBE is a strategic investment in your business. VA will deliver opportunities surrounding this year’s theme: Building Access. Dismantling Barriers. Click here to register.