First-Time Freshman

You have not attended any other approved , regionally accredited postsecondary institution and have completed the necessary coursework to receive a high school diploma.

Enrollment Steps

Apply by completing an online application.

Click here for a How-To Video.

  • Proof of Legal Presence
  • Graduation Documents
    • High School Graduation Documents (Diploma or Official High School Transcript) or General Educational Diploma (GED)
  • Qualifying Test Scores
    • Students may be required to submit proof of English and/or Math Proficiency based on information on these documents:
      • TTC’s Placement Test, SAT (520 Evidence-based Reading & Writing, 600 Math), or ACT (English 19, Math 22).
      • If you have taken English or Math courses at another U.S. College, you may be exempt from all or part of the placement test. To qualify, you will need to submit official transcripts.
      • GPA Requirement?

Complete a Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). Prior to starting a FAFSA, you will first create your FSA ID at www.studentaid.gov. Once you have your FSA ID, you will complete your FAFSA and have the results sent to Trident Technical College by entering our college code: 004920.

Trident’s Educational Opportunity Center can be contacted for assistance with completing the application.

Trident’s Financial Aid Office can be contacted for additional assistance with the Financial Aid process.

Your mandatory orientation session will guide you through everything you need to know to be successful at TTC.

After you have submitted your application to the college and completed the rest of the admission process, Trident Tech will invite you to attend mandatory orientation. The email will contain a link to sign up for this engaging and important session. You can choose to attend in person or online. 

Your success coach or academic advisor can answer questions about orientation and help you register for classes. If you do not know the name of your success coach, please contact the Student Success Center for more information.

Once you have received your student portal login information via email and/or US Postal Service, you can complete this step.

Refer to your application acknowledgement email to verify the initial residency status under which you have been determined. If you have trouble with locating this information, you may contact the Admissions office at 843-574-6558 or by email at admissions@tridenttech.edu.

Information on completing and submitting a SC Residency Application can be found here.

Your tuition is determined by your residency status. Be sure you have completed Step 6.

Books can be purchased online or in-person at the bookstore.