Dual Credit Program

To participate in TTC’s Dual Credit program, students must:

• Live in Berkeley, Charleston, or Dorchester counties*
• Be a legal resident of South Carolina**
• Be a junior or senior in high school***
• Have the permission of their high school or home school association
• Have the permission of a parent or guardian
• Demonstrate academic readiness for college-level courses as required by the college

*Out-of-county high school students must have permission from the SC technical college that serves their county of residence to enroll with TTC.

**Students who are not U.S. citizens must provide proof of legal presence in the U.S. in order to be considered for dual enrollment. The S.C. Illegal Immigration Reform Act of 2008 prohibits those unlawfully in the United States from attending a public institution of higher education.

***For the most part, dual credit opportunities are limited to junior and senior students. Exceptions may be made for freshman or sophomore students at the request of the high school or the governing home school association. When exceptions are made for younger students, documentation of the student’s exceptional ability to undertake college-level coursework must be provided by the school and retained in the student’s college file.

English Placement

SAT/PSAT	ACT/Pre-ACT	ACCUPLACER	HS Transcript
530+ Evidence-Based Reading & Writing	19+ English	237+ Writing or Reading Comprehension	3.0 unweighted HS GPA and qualifying grades in English 1 and English 2

Math Placement

SAT/PSAT	ACT/Pre-ACT	ACCUPLACER	D2L Math Placement	HS Transcript
511+ Math	17+ Math	277+ Arithmetic AND 200+ Quantitative Reasoning, Algebra, Statistics (QAS)	75+	3.0 unweighted HS GPA and qualifying grades in Algebra 1 and Geometry

Placement for MAT 110, MAT 112 or MAT 115

SAT/PSAT	ACT/Pre-ACT	ACCUPLACER	D2L Math Placement	HS Transcript
521+ Math	24+ Math	277+ Arithmetic AND 241+ QAS AND 277+ Advanced Algebra Functions (AAF)	100+	3.0 unweighted HS GPA and qualifying grades in Algebra 1, Algebra 2, and Geometry

For direct placement into upper-level college-math courses (i.e., college-level Calculus), please contact the Dual Enrollment Office to discuss your options.

Qualified students who wish to participate in the Dual Credit program must:

• Have permission from the high school or governing home school association for any desired course.
• Complete and submit a Dual Credit application (apply online). There is no application fee.
• Upload Dual Credit Permission Form and proof of academic readiness as required by the college.
• • The Dual Credit Signature Page must be signed by the high school principal or school counselor indicating permission to enroll in specified TTC courses.
  • In the case of an applicant from a home school, the Signature Page must be signed by an administrator from the governing home school association.

Incomplete applications will not be processed and students will not be able to register for classes and obtain a TTC student account until the application is fully processed and entered into TTC’s database.

Dual Credit high school students are responsible for the cost of their tuition, textbooks, and associated fees unless otherwise directed by their high school or school district.

If you participate in a specialized DE program (i.e.; early college, middle college, etc.), please speak with your school counselor or administrator if you have any questions about potential financial responsibility.

Tuition payment for high school students is due before the end of each semester. Check the tuition payment deadlines posted on this website for more information about semester payment dates. Payment can be made online through the student’s my.tridenttech.edu portal account or at the Business Office at any TTC campus.

Students and their parents are responsible for reviewing the student’s account and ensuring payment.

DUAL ENROLLMENT TUITION PAYMENT DEADLINES 2025-2026

Semester	Tuition Payment Deadline
Fall 2025	Nov. 21, 2025
Wintermester/Spring 2026	April 17, 2026
Maymester/Summer 2026	July 28, 2026

NOTE: Students who fail to make payment by the end of the semester will not be permitted to register for future semesters until outstanding balances have been paid.

Questions about your tuition bill? Contact the DE Finance and Scholarship Coordinator, Ms. Mason, at Katheryn.Mason@tridenttech.edu.

TTC charges tuition by the credit hour. Most college-level classes are 3-4 credit hours each.

DUAL CREDIT TUITION AND FEES

Academic Year: 2025-26
For high school students residing in Berkeley/Charleston/Dorchester counties
PLEASE NOTE: Some classes have additional course fees. For more information, visit our Tuition and Payment webpage.

Hours	Tuition	Lottery Tuition Assistance (LTA)	Total Tuition after LTA
1	$200	$0	$200
2	$400	$0	$400
3	$600	$0	$600
4	$800	$0	$800
5	$1,000	$0	$1,000
6	$1,200	$450	$750
7	$1,400	$525	$875
8	$1,600	$600	$1,000
9	$1,800	$675	$1,125
10	$2,000	$750	$1,250
11	$2,200	$825	$1,375
12	$2,400	$900	$1,500
13	$2,600	$975	$1,625
14	$2,800	$1,050	$1,750
15	$3,000	$1,125	$1,875
16	$3,200	$1,125	$2,075
17	$3,400	$1,125	$2,275
18	$3,600	$1,125	$2,475

Below are the tuition assistance opportunities that are available for dual enrollment high school students. Students do not need to submit a Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) while still in high school.

SC WORKFORCE INDUSTRY NEEDS SCHOLARSHIP (SCWINS)

For the 2025-26 academic year, TTC intends to award SCWINS to eligible DE students in three categories:

1. Those enrolled in and pursuing state-identified priority programs*. NOTE: Students must notify TTC to request and be admitted to a program of study.
2. Those who are designated as Pupils in Poverty (PIP) regardless of program of study in which they are enrolled
3. Those in a TTC course taught by a high school teacher (but only for these courses)

To be eligible, students in these categories must be U.S. citizens, SC residents and have submitted a signed SCWINS Affidavit form.

Students (and their parent/legal guardian) who are not in one of these categories will be responsible for the cost of tuition, fees and instructional materials (books or digital) after any other assistance (scholarships, grants, third-party sponsor payments) for which they are eligible has been applied.

SC Lottery Tuition Assistance is still available for students who qualify. 

For questions regarding SCWINS eligibility for DE high school students, please contact Katheryn Mason.

*Programs eligible for SCWINS funds are flagged with a $0 tuition tag.

SC LOTTERY TUITION ASSISTANCE (SCLTA)

Eligibility Requirements

• Must be a U.S. citizen or permanent resident cardholder.
• Must have lived in SC for 12 consecutive months prior to enrollment.
• Must enroll in at least 6 credit hours within a semester.
• Maintain Lottery Satisfactory Academic Progress (SAP) - After attempting 24 credit hours, earn a minimum 2.0 cumulative GPA on a 4.0 scale by the end of each academic year (fall, spring, and summer terms).

The amount of SCLTA is set by the state prior to the beginning of each semester. The award amount for the 2025-26 academic year (Fall 2025, Spring 2026, Summer 2026) is $75.00 per credit hour.

Awards are based on the student’s enrollment status and eligibility criteria listed above.

SCLTA can only be used towards the cost of course tuition. It does not cover textbooks or digital materials fees. Students are responsible for paying any remaining portion of the tuition and other fees not covered by lottery assistance.

NEED-BASED SCHOLARSHIPS

Need-based scholarships may be available for high school students who meet the eligibility requirements below.

Eligibility Requirements

• Must be a U.S. citizen or permanent resident cardholder.
• Must be a SC resident (must have lived in SC for at least 1 year prior to enrollment)
• Must be identified by high school or school district as eligible based on the Pupils-in Poverty Indicator in official school Student Information System.
• Must enroll in at least 6 credit hours within a semester.
• Must maintain a college GPA of 2.0 or higher (to continue receiving scholarships).

*HOMESCHOOLING FAMILIES: Homeschooled students can apply for need-based scholarships through TTC’s Financial Aid office. Please contact Financial Aid at 843-574-6557 to find out how to apply.

Tuition costs and tuition assistance are both based on residency.

Students who have lived in South Carolina for less than 12 consecutive months at the time of their admission are identified as out-of-state residents and are charged an out-of-state tuition rate.

Additionally, tuition assistance, such as SC Lottery Tuition Assistance and SCWINS, cannot be awarded to students with out-of-state residency.

Students (and their parents/legal guardians) with out-of-state residency may submit an Application for Classification as a SC Resident to the Admissions Office and provide supporting documentation that demonstrates SC residency. For more information, visit the Residency webpage or contact the Dual Enrollment Admissions Coordinator at 843-574-6424.

Tuition costs and tuition assistance are both based on residency.

Students who have lived in South Carolina for less than 12 consecutive months at the time of their admission are identified as out-of-state residents and are charged an out-of-state tuition rate.

Additionally, tuition assistance, such as SC Lottery Tuition Assistance and SCWINS, cannot be awarded to students with out-of-state residency.

Students (and their parents/legal guardians) with out-of-state residency may submit an Application for Classification as a SC Resident to the Admissions Office and provide supporting documentation that demonstrates SC residency. For more information, visit the Residency webpage or contact the Dual Enrollment Admissions Coordinator at 843-574-6424.

Students who are not U.S. citizens must provide proof of legal presence in the U.S. in order to be considered for dual credit enrollment.

The S.C. Illegal Immigration Reform Act of 2008 prohibits those unlawfully in the United States from attending a public institution of higher education.

In addition to the Dual Credit application and required documents, international students must provide proof of legal presence in the U.S. You may be asked to provide any or all of the following documents:

• Copy of passport
• Copy of visa
• Copy of I-94 form
• Copy of Employment Authorization Card (if applicable)
• Any documentation or notice from Immigration regarding your visa status
• If permanent resident, submit a copy of permanent resident card (front and back)

Other documentation may be required.

PLEASE NOTE:

• International students may be charged out-of-state tuition costs, which can be higher than the normal rate for in-state, tri-county residents.
• Additionally, these students may not qualify for the eligible forms of financial assistance (SC Lottery, need-based scholarship) provided to qualified high school students.

For more information, please visit the International Students webpage or contact the International Admissions Coordinator in the Admissions office at 843-574-6325.

• Student performance in dual credit courses will directly affect the student’s high school records and graduation requirements.
• In accordance with S.C. state policy, students will earn one unit toward their high school diploma for each 3-credit hour college course they successfully complete.
• TTC will report the earned numeric grade for each student to the respective high school or home school association.
• South Carolina public school districts are required to calculate the earned numeric grade into the student’s GPA.
• In calculating the high school GPA, college-level dual credit courses are weighted the same as high school AP- and IB-level courses and receive an additional one-point weighting.

TTC Grading Scale	SC Uniform Grading Scale
A 91-100	A 90-100
B 81-90	B 80-89
C 71-80	C 70-79
D 65-70	D 60-69
F Below 65	F Below 60

Please note: It is possible for students to receive two different letter grades for the same course. For example, in accordance with the appropriate grading scales, a grade of 90 will be reflected on the student’s TTC transcript as a B and on the high school transcript as a 90/A.

• High school students with a documented disability must request separate accommodations for their Dual Enrollment courses through TTC’s Services for Students with Disabilities Office.
• To qualify for appropriate accommodations, students must identify themselves to the college and provide documentation of a disability from a professional qualified to assess the presence of that disability.
• A student may register with the Services for Students with Disabilities Office on a voluntary, confidential basis at any time. The college is not responsible for providing accommodations for students who have not registered and requested accommodation.
• To request accommodations due to a disability, please contact the Services for Students with Disabilities Office at 843-574-6131 or Counseling.Services@tridenttech.edu.

Students interested in dual enrollment programs are allowed to take any college-level course offered at TTC as long as:

1. The student meets the prerequisite requirements for the desired course(s).
2. The student receives approval from their high school/home school association to take the desired course(s).

Most college-level courses are available to dual credit students. The following courses are not permitted for dual enrollment:

• Courses that cannot be applied to an associate or baccalaureate degree (non-degree)
• Courses in programs with special admission and/or age-specific requirements
• Developmental studies (031, 032) and bridge courses (100 and some 101 courses)

Qualified students may enroll in courses that are offered at any of the five TTC campuses, at their participating high school, or through TTC’s Online College. With the permission of the high school or governing home school association, these courses may be taken before, during or after school, or during the summer.

Common Course Options for High School Students

The list below includes examples of common course options for high school students to choose from. This is not a complete list. Other options may be available depending on student’s eligibility and future academic goals.

For assistance with choosing appropriate courses, please contact the TTC Dual Enrollment Office.

ART 101 Art History and Appreciation	HIS 104 World History I
AST 101 Solar System Astronomy	HIS 105 World History II
AST 102 Stellar Astronomy	IDS 109 First Year Experience Seminar
BIO 101 Biological Science I	MAT 110 College Algebra
BIO 102 Biological Science II	MAT 111 College Trigonometry
BIO 210 Anatomy and Physiology I	MAT 120 Probability and Statistics
BIO 211 Anatomy and Physiology II	MUS 105 Music Appreciation
BAF 101 Personal Finance	PSC 201 American Government
ECO 210 Macroeconomics	PSY 201 General Psychology
ENG 101 English Composition I	PSY 203 Human Growth and Development
ENG 102 English Composition II	SOC 101 Introduction to Sociology
ENG 203 American Literature Survey	SPA 101 Elementary Spanish I
ENG 205 British Literature I	SPA 102 Elementary Spanish II
HIS 101 Western Civilization to 1689	SPC 205 Public Speaking
HIS 102 Western Civilization Post 1689	SPC 209 Interpersonal Communication

High school students are not permitted to register themselves for classes.

Registration for students taking courses on their high school campus will be handled by the student’s high school. Students with questions about dual credit courses offered at their high school should speak with their high school counselor.

Registration for students taking courses online or at a TTC campus or site must be requested by the student, following the steps below.

• STEP 1: View available course options through the Course Search webpage for each semester.
• STEP 2: Students can submit an online Dual Enrollment Add/Drop Request form to request registration for classes for their desired term/semester. This form is connected to the student’s my.tridenttech.edu portal account – only the student can complete and submit this form.
• • Students are responsible for ensuring that all requested courses have been approved their high school or home school association BEFORE requesting registration.
  • Notification will be sent to the student’s TTC email account and the high school/home school association once their request forms have been reviewed and processed by the TTC Dual Enrollment Office.
  • Please allow 24-48 hours for registration requests to be reviewed and processed. If you have questions about the status of your request, please contact the TTC Dual Enrollment office at 843-574-6533 or DualEnrollment@tridenttech.edu.

Drop/Add

At the beginning of each term or semester, students have a short window to drop or add a course through their high school counselor or the TTC Dual Enrollment Office.

Students are responsible for adhering to the drop/add policies set by the college. Visit our Academic Calendars webpage to review the drop/add schedule for each semester/term.

Dual Enrollment Add/Drop Request Form

Course Withdrawal Policy

After the Drop/Add period, students may withdraw from a course through the TTC Dual Enrollment Office.

Before withdrawing from a course, students should check with their high school guidance counselor to determine the impact this will have on their high school records and graduation requirements.

If a student withdraws from a course, the grade of “W” will be entered on the TTC permanent academic record. This grade will not affect the student’s college GPA.

However, in accordance with the S.C. Uniform Grading Policy, a grade of “W” in a dual credit course may be entered as a numeric grade of 50 on the student’s high school transcript and included in the high school GPA/rank at the school or school district’s discretion. Students may be responsible for the cost of a portion or full amount of tuition associated with the withdrawn course.

The last day to withdraw from a course and receive a grade of “W” is published in the TTC academic calendar. It is the student’s responsibility to initiate the proper process to withdraw from a course. Failure to do so will result in the grade of “F” on the student’s permanent academic record.

Dual Enrollment Withdrawal Request Form