Trident Technical College

    Charleston, SC, United States

    Data verified Nov 2026 · CollegesRef 2026–27 edition

    • Public
    • Midsize city
    • Community college

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    Trident Technical College Cost & Financial Aid

    Students at Trident Technical College paid an average net price of $2,514 a year after grants and scholarships.

    Trident Technical College average annual cost

    Source: U.S. College Scorecard, 2025

    Average annual cost after grants

    $2,514

    $13,889 below the median for all colleges ($16,403).

    Average yearly cost of attendance minus grants and scholarships for full-time, first-time undergraduates who received federal aid. Loans are not subtracted.

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    Cost & financial aid

    Verified data· U.S. College Scorecard · 2025

    Published price vs. what students paid

    In-state tuition & fees
    $4,836
    Out-of-state tuition & fees
    $9,108
    Average net price
    $2,514
    Tuition is the published yearly price. Average net price is the yearly cost of attendance (tuition, housing, food, books) minus grants and scholarships.

    Students receiving Pell Grants

    Pell Grant recipients
    30.5%
    Share of undergraduates who receive a federal Pell Grant, a common signal of how many students come from lower-income families.

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    Trident Technical College cost of attendance breakdown

    Source: U.S. College Scorecard, 2025

    Tuition and fees
    40%
    Books and supplies
    11%
    Other costs
    49%
    Share of the published yearly cost of attendance (in-state tuition where the two differ).
    In-state tuition and fees
    $4,836
    Out-of-state tuition and fees
    $9,108
    Books and supplies
    $1,301
    Total cost of attendance (published)
    $12,130

    The published cost of attendance also covers transport and personal expenses. Out-of-state students at public colleges pay the out-of-state tuition.

    Student loans and debt at Trident Technical College

    Source: U.S. College Scorecard, 2025

    Undergraduates with a federal loan
    13.9%
    Median federal debt at graduation
    $10,808
    Monthly payment, 10-year plan
    $123

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    Scholarships you may be eligible for

    Awards you could use at Trident Technical College: the college's own scholarships, programs from SC and federal grants. Each is checked against its official page; open one to see the full rules.

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    • Federal grant · Most students can apply

    • Federal grant · Most students can apply

    • Federal grant · Most students can apply

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      Federal

      Boren Fellowships

      Defense Language and National Security Education Office (DLNSEO)

      Award
      $12,500 to $25,000
      Closes
      Varies by college
      • Merit-based
      • Essay required
      • One-time
    • Federal grant · Most students can apply

    • Federal grant · GPA 3.0+

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      Federal

      Goldwater Scholarship

      Barry Goldwater Scholarship & Excellence in Education Foundation

      Award
      Up to $7,500
      Closes
      Varies by college
      • Merit-based
      • Essay required
      • Renewable
    • Federal grant · Need-based

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      Federal

      Federal Pell Grant

      U.S. Department of Education

      Award
      Up to $7,395
      Closes
      Rolling
      • Need-based
      • Renewable

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