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.
The college has also been designated Military Friendly for the 2021-2022 academic year by GI Jobs.
Trident Technical College was ranked 7th for public career and technical colleges in the Southeast for 2021 by Military Times.
COVID-19 Military Resources
Veterans have multiple resources available for the latest COVID-19, or coronavirus, information.
Veterans and family members affected by COVID-19 who have a VBA (Veterans Benefit Administration) debt and need temporary financial relief from that debt may contact the Debt Management office at 1-800-827-0648.
Find resources regarding unemployment compensation at https://www.dol.gov/agencies/vets.
Workforce Military Recruiter
TTC’s Workforce Military Recruiter helps military, veterans and family members with the application and enrollment process.
Jean Brooks
Recruitment
Please call or email for assistance.
843-574-6379
jean.brooks@tridenttech.edu
Steps for Enrollment
- Active duty members need to contact their ESO prior to enrolling.
- Military Checklist
- Spouse MYCAA Flyer
Request Military Transcripts
GI Bill Benefits
- Education Programs
- Apply for Benefits/Application Process
- GI Bill Comparison Tool .
- 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 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:
Chartara Richardson
843-574-6367
Trident Technical College Resources
- Apprenticeships
- Counseling and Disability Services
- Tutoring (Writing Center and 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.
AFCEA Educational Fund
Air Force Association
American Veterans Scholarships
Army Aviation Association of America
Army Nurse Corps Foundation
Army Scholarship Foundation
Army Women’s Foundation
Benjamin A. Gilman-McCain International Scholarship
Chief Petty Officer Scholarship Fund
Coast Guard Exchange (CGX) Scholarship Program
Coast Guard-Supplemental Education Grants
Dolphin Scholarship Foundation
FINRA Foundation Military Spouse Fellowship
Fisher House Foundation
Google SVA Scholarship
Homefront America
Imagine America Foundation
Marine Corps Scholarship Foundation
Marine Corps League
Military.com Scholarship Search Department of Veterans
Military Order of The Purple Heart Scholarship Program
Navy League of The United States Scholarships
National Military Family Association
Nursing Scholarships for Veterans
Patriot Legacy Fund
Project Working Moms
Scholarships For Military Children
Scholarships for Military Families
South Carolina State Office of Veterans Affairs
Study.com CLEP Scholarship for Military Members
Study.com Scholarship for Military Spouses
Thanks USA
The American Legion Scholarships
The Folded Flag Foundation
Tillman Military Scholars
US Department of Education (ED) Grants
VFW Auxiliary
Wings Over America
Women’s Army Corps Veterans’ Association
Local Resources
- 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
Contact Info
Financial Aid/Veterans Assistance office
TTC’s Veterans Assistance office helps veterans and their dependents with educational benefits forms, tuition assistance, transcripts, standards of academic progress and related information. Click here for more information on financial aid for veterans.
Email veteransassistance
@tridenttech.edu for help.
Monday-Thursday,
8 a.m.-5 p.m.
Friday,
8 a.m.-noon
843-574-6105
Bldg. 410/Rm. 102
Students: Click here to upload documents for Veterans Assistance.
TTC VETS Center
The TTC VETS Center is open 8 a.m.-5 p.m. Monday-Wednesday. The center is in Bldg. 700/Rm. 201 on Thornley Campus. Stop by or call 843-574-6882.
Workforce Training Programs at TTC
Please note: Workforce Training Programs (noncredit courses) are not eligible for VA benefits.
GI Bill Student Newsletter - July 2022
Click here to view the newsletter.
Subscribe to updates from U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs
Click here to subscribe to updates.
VA Mental Health Resources
Experiencing stress related to financial challenges, substance use disorder and mental health issues can impact your physical and mental health. VA has resources to address the unique stressors and experiences that Veterans may face. Learn more: mentalhealth.va.gov
Veterans License Plate Updates
Changes are coming for South Carolina veterans seeking military license plates. Changes will impact the SCDMV application process starting April 18. Also, on May 6, the SCDMV will expand and update its Military License Plate Program in accordance with legislation that takes effect the same day. Click here for more information.
IHL Students: Prepare for monthly enrollment verification
The date is almost here! New this school year, Post-9/11 GI Bill students need to verify their attendance each month. Starting with terms after Dec. 17, 2021, students attending an Institution of Higher Learning (IHL) facility will be required to verify their enrollment on a monthly basis to continue receiving Monthly Housing Allowance and/or kicker payments. This requirement has been in effect for Non-College Degree students since Aug. 1, 2021.
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.
Passage of REMOTE Act extends protections for GI Bill students
On December 21, 2021, President Biden signed the “Responsible Education Mitigating Options and Technical Extensions Act” or the “REMOTE Act” into law.
This law extends the various COVID-19 protections for GI Bill students from December 21, 2021, to June 1, 2022. In part, this means that students who were attending a course that was converted to online training because of COVID-19, and were getting paid the resident rate, may continue to train online, and will continue to receive the resident housing rate until June 1, 2022.