Trident Technical College determines residency based on South Carolina law and Commission on Higher Education regulations.

There is a difference in tuition and fees for residents of South Carolina and also for residents of Berkeley, Charleston, and Dorchester counties and non-residents of these areas for tuition purposes.

Residency factors may include length of time domiciled in state or county, employment, type of visa, dependency, and military status.

The resident status of a dependent person is based on the resident status of the person who claims him or her as a dependent on federal tax returns and provides more than half of his or her support. 

Military personnel may present orders for local active duty and may need to provide additional documentation for dependents who are not listed on orders.

The initial residency classification is made at the time of admission and prevails each semester until the determination can be successfully challenged in Admissions.  Enrolled students may appeal residency until midterm of the semester in question.

Residency Forms:
Residency Appeal Form | Affidavit of Financial Independence | Notarized Statement for Future Documentation