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        .
• 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 (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

• 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