Trident Technical College

7000 Rivers Avenue
Charleston, SC 29423
(843) 574-6111

Quick Facts

Enrollment: 21852

Type: Public 2-Year

Main Website: www.tridenttech.edu

Financial Aid: financial aid link

Annual Costs

Tuition and fees: $4,370.00

Total Cost In-State On-Campus: $6,416.00

Total Cost Out-State On-Campus: $9,480.00

Financial Aid

Percentage of students receiving any financial aid	95%
Percentage of students receiving Federal Grants	65%
Average Federal Grant	$4,690.00

State Aid
Percentage of students receiving state aid	69%
Average state aid	$2,777.00

Institutional Aid
Percentage of students receiving institutional aid	1%
Average institutional aid	$497.00

Student Loans
Percentage of students receiving a student loan	39%
Average student loan	$6,034.00

Degrees: POSTSECONDARY AWARD, CERTIFICATE, OR DIPLOMA (LESS THAN 1 ACADEMIC YEAR); POSTSECONDARY AWARD, CERTIFICATE, OR DIPLOMA (AT LEAST 1 BUT LESS THAN 2 ACADEMIC YEARS); ASSOCIATE'S DEGREE

Majors: Accounting; Administrative Assistant and Secretarial Science; Aeronautics/Aviation/Aerospace Science and Technology; Aircraft Powerplant Technology/Technician; Airframe Mechanics and Aircraft Maintenance Technology/Technician; Applied Horticulture/Horticulture Operations; Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician; Baking and Pastry Arts/Baker/Pastry Chef; Business Administration and Management; Business/Commerce; Business/Office Automation/Technology/Data Entry; Child Care and Support Services Management; Child Care Provider/Assistant; Cinematography and Film/Video Production; Civil Engineering Technology/Technician; Clinical/Medical Laboratory Technician; Commercial and Advertising Art; Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services; Computer Programming/Programmer; Construction Engineering Technology/Technician; Cosmetology/Cosmetologist; Criminal Justice/Safety Studies; Culinary Arts/Chef Training; Data Processing and Data Processing Technology/Technician; Dental Assisting/Assistant; Dental Hygiene/Hygienist; Drawing; Electrical and Electronic Engineering Technologies/Technicians; Electrical, Electronic and Communications Engineering Technology/Technician; Emergency Medical Technology/Technician (EMT Paramedic); English Language and Literature; Entrepreneurship/Entrepreneurial Studies; Environmental Control Technologies/Technicians; Health Information/Medical Records Technology/Technician; Health/Medical Preparatory Programs; Heating, air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology/Technician; Homeland Security; Hotel/Motel Administration/Management; Human Services; Industrial Electronics Technology/Technician; Industrial Mechanics and Maintenance Technology; Institutional Food Workers; Landscaping and Groundskeeping; Legal Assistant/Paralegal; Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies; Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training; Lineworker; Machine Tool Technology/Machinist; Manufacturing Engineering Technology/Technician; Mechanic and Repair Technologies/Technicians; Mechanical Drafting and Mechanical Drafting CAD/CADD; Mechanical Engineering/Mechanical Technology/Technician; Medical Radiologic Technology/Science - Radiation Therapist; Medical/Clinical Assistant; Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies; Nursing Assistant/Aide and Patient Care Assistant/Aide; Occupational Therapist Assistant; Pharmacy Technician/Assistant; Physical Fitness Technician; Physical Therapy Technician/Assistant; Pre-engineering; Pre-nursing Studies; Public Administration and Social Service Professions; Radio and Television Broadcasting Technology/Technician; Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse; Respiratory Care Therapy/Therapist; Sales, Distribution, and Marketing Operations; Social Work; Surveying Technology/Surveying; Technical Teacher Education; Transportation and Materials Moving; Turf and Turfgrass Management; Veterinary/Animal Health Technology/Technician and Veterinary Assistant; Welding Technology/Welder

Trident Technical College Scholarships

McConnell Dupris-Greater Charleston Hotel & Motel Association Scholarship

Scholarship for undergraduate students enrolled full-time at Trident Technical College majoring in Culinary Arts Technology or Hospitality and Toursim Management. Students must have a minimum 3.0 CGPA. Preference given to Tri-County residents and students working in the hospitality industry and remain in the tri-state area after graduation. Number of awards may vary. Nonrenewable. more...

Andrea Harrison Memorial Alumni Endowed Scholarship Fund

Scholarship for undergraduate students enrolled at Trident Technical College. Students must have a minimum 3.5 CGPA, completed a minimum of 12 credit hours at Trident Technical College, and be pursuing an Associate of Arts degree. Preference given to Tri-State county area residents. Number of awards may vary. Nonrenewable. more...

Carraway-Green Memorial Scholarship

Scholarship for South Carolina residents who are undergraduate students enrolled full-time at Trident Technical College. Students must have a minimum 2.5 CGPA and financial need. Number of awards may vary. Renewable. more...

Nathalie Dupree Culinary Scholarship

Scholarship for undergraduate students enrolled at Trident Technical College majoring in Culinary Arts. Students must have a minimum 3.0 CGPA and completed a minimum of 24 credit hours. Number of awards and award amount may vary. more...

Latarsha Mexwell Memorial Scholarship

Scholarship for undergraduate students enrolled at Trident Technical College in the Pharmacy Technician Program. Students must have a minimum 2.0 CGPA, financial need, and have completed the first semester of the Pharmacy Technician program. Number of awards may vary. Nonrenewable. more...

South Carolina Scholarships

Dr. & Mrs. Lawrence F. McManus Scholarship (Transplant)

Scholarship for South Carolina residents who are the spouse or child of an organ donor or organ transplant recipient, or have received or donated an organ and are undergraduate or graduate students attending or planning to attend a college or university in South Carolina. Students must have a minimum 3.0 CGPA, be U.S. citizens, and have a professional interest in the field of organ and tissue donation and transplantation. Selection is based on academic performance, financial need, letters of reference, letters of interest, volunteer/employment experience and academic and civil awards/honors. Number of awards and award amount may vary. Proof of citizenship, proof of residency and a copy of most recent income tax return must be included with application packet. Nonrenewable. more...

Louise Salley Hartwell Scholarship

Scholarship for South Carolina residents who are female undergraduate students admitted to Converse College. Selection based on academic achievement, minimum 2.5 GPA, financial need, leadership and potential. Due date, number of awards and award amounts may vary. more...

Curtis E. Torrey Scholarship Fund

Scholarship for Cumberland County, North Carolina residents who are full-time undergraduate students attending Fayetteville State University, North Carolina A & T, or South Carolina State University. Applicants must have a minimum 3.0 GPA, demonstrated financial need, and strong character and beliefs. A personal essay must be included with application packet. Renewable. more...

Region IV Benny Bootle Scholarship

Scholarship for full-time undergraduate students enrolled in an ABET accredited Engineering degree program at a college located within the geographic boundaries of ASHRAE's Region IV (North Carolina, South Carolina, and Georgia). Applicants must be preparing for a career in HVAC&R.; Selection is based on GPA (minimum 3.0), potential service to the HVAC and/or refrigeration profession, financial need, instructor recommendations and character. Nonrenewable. Contact ASHRAE or the Dean of Engineering at the college for more information and/or application. more...

John Wiley & Rowena Eaddy Williams Scholarship

Scholarship for female residents of South Carolina who are undergraduate students admitted to Converse College and are majoring in Music. Selection based on academic achievement, financial need, leadership and potential. Due date, number of awards and award amounts may vary. more...

Mary A. Kelly Scholarship

Scholarship for graduate students who are members of the International Reading Association and the South Carolina State Council of the International Reading Association. Students must enroll in a South Carolina college or university Education degree program. Applicants must have a minimum of two years classroom teaching experience and participate in local council activities. Nonrenewable; recipients may reapply for a second year. more...

Close Scholarship

Scholarship for South Carolina residents who are freshmen or sophomores attending Winthrop University. Applicants must demonstrate financial need, high academic achievement and a commitment to community service and involvement. Due date and number of awards may vary. Renewable. more...

Agricultural Society of South Carolina Fund Scholarship

Scholarship for South Carolina residents who are undergraduate students enrolled at Trident Technical College majoring in Horticulture. Students must have a minimum 3.0 CGPA and financial need. Number of awards may vary. An essay must be included with application packet. more...

Clifton-Converse Foundation Scholarship

Scholarship for female residents of Spartanburg County, South Carolina who are entering or returning students admitted to Converse College. Selection based on academic achievement, minimum 2.5 GPA, financial need leadership and potential. Due date, number of awards and award amounts may vary. more...

Susie Mathews Abney Scholarship

Scholarship for female undergraduate students admitted to Converse College. Selection based on academic achievement, financial need and potential. Preference given to South Carolina residents. Due date, number of awards and award amounts may vary. more...

South Carolina Teacher Fellows

Scholarship for undergraduate students attending Furman University who are enrolled in the South Carolina Center for Teacher Recruitment program. Selection based on academic achievement and potential. Recipients agree to teach in South Carolina for every year of fellowships received. Due date and number of awards may vary. Renewable. more...

Children of Certain War Veterans Tuition Program Scholarship

Scholarship for children of veterans killed in action, died or disabled resulting from service, Prisoner of War, awarded the Congressional Medal of Honor and/or the Purple Heart, or missing in action. Students must be undergraduate students enrolled at a state supported postsecondary institution in South Carolina and be 26 years of age or younger. Veterans must have been South Carolina residents for a minimum of one year. Deadlines and award amounts may vary. more...

Jenny Ballard Opportunity Scholarship

Scholarship for female residents of South Carolina who are members/customers of a South Carolina electric cooperative and have been away from postsecondary studies a minimum of ten years and will be enrolling/returning to pursue a degree at a South Carolina college/university. Applicants must have financial need. Nonrenewable. more...

Carraway-Green Memorial Scholarship

Exchange Club of Charleston Scholarship

Scholarship for Berkeley, Charleston, or Dorchester County, South Carolina undergraduate students enrolled at Trident Technical College. Students must have a minimum 3.0 CGPA, financial need, completed the freshmen year, and demonstrate cummunity service. Number of awards may vary. Nonrenewable. more...

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