Welcome to TCL Admissions!                                                     

Need Assistance? Please call us at 843.525.8207 or 843.525.8208 

 

How to complete an Admissions Application:

• Complete an online Admissions Application.  A non-refundable $25 application fee must be paid online with submitted application. Click here or
• Print the Admissions application, click here.
• Mail the completed application and the $25 application fee to:

          Technical College of the Lowcountry

          Attention: Admissions Department

          P. O. Box 1288

          Beaufort, SC 29901-1288

• Visit or apply at any of TCL’s 3 campuses, click here. 
• Counselors are available to provide information about the programs and services TCL offers.
• Official transcripts from high school, (college and or university if applicable) may be required depending on the program of study that you want to pursue. 
• Orientation packets and tours are available upon request.  Please call 843.525.8207. 
• For a Campus Tour request form, click here.

 

Students are encouraged to apply for admissions at least 60 days prior to the first day of the semester.

 

Enrollment Checklist:

1. Submit a completed Admissions Application
2. Apply for Financial Aid . Complete the FAFSA form at www.fafsa.ed.gov the TCL school code is 009910.

1. Schedule placement assessment testing (ASSET/COMPASS) if applicable
2. Schedule appointment with Academic Advisor
3. Register for classes 
4. Fee assessment Tuition payment – Students receiving financial aid, veterans' benefits or scholarships must present the registration form directly to the Financial Aid office.    For TCL Tuition student payment plan, click here.
5. Obtain student identification card and vehicle registration decal from the Learning Resource Centers at the Beaufort and New River campuses.
6. Students may purchase text books from the TCL Bookstore.  For Bookstore information, click here.
7. For Specific Student Classification (pages 15-18 of catalog), click here.  

 

Residency Policy:

The residency  policy governing tuition at the Technical College of the Lowcountry complies with the South Carolina Code of Laws 59-112 in determining tuition fees to be paid by students attending the College.  Students who are not legal residents of the State of South Carolina, or who do not qualify for residency exceptions are required to pay out-of-state tuition rates.

South Carolina Residency: 

Applicants applying to TCL who wish to claim South Carolina residency for tuition and fee purposes must complete the Residency Certification section of the Technical College of the Lowcounty Application for Admission and present all requested documents to the Admissions Office at any TCL campus. 

Permanent South Carolina Residents:

For permanent residents of South Carolina, confirmation of legal South Carolina residency on the Technical College of the Lowcountry Application for Admission, along with the requested documents, is acknowledgement that the student meets all requirements of Section 59-112, South Carolina Code of Laws that determine eligibility for in-state tuition rates. 

Other South Carolina Residents:

Applicants must prove that they have resided in South Carolina for the preceding continuous twelve months and must have abandoned all prior domiciles immediately preceding the first day of classes.  The burden of proof for dependent students rests with the parent or guardian.  This provision does not apply to persons or their spouses if they are in South Carolina primarily as students.

Note:

Students who falsify information regarding their state of permanent residence will be charged the appropriate tuition rate for each term attended and may incur additional financial penalties. 

 

Residency Appeals:

Applicants who wish to appeal their residency status must submit a completed Residency Reclassification Form, and the supporting documents, to the Admissions Office for consideration.  Applicants will be notified of their residency reclassification status by the Director of Enrollment Services within ten (10) days after submitting the form.  For more information, call the Director of Enrollment Services/Records at 843.525.8210 or mgallion@tcl.edu

New and Re-admitted Students:

New and re-admit students must complete the application process prior to registering for classes.  For some new and returning students, placement testing may be necessary. Please check with the Admissions Office for more information.

 

Registration:

Register early before your classes are filled. New students must meet with their academic advisor to register. Continuing students may register on line, click here.

 

Important Non-Payment Policy Information:

Students must pay all registration fees and tuition prior to each new semester in order to prevent the student being automatically dropped from class rolls.  (This also includes students receiving financial assistance.  Students removed from class rolls must meet with their academic advisor to re-register. Class vacancies resulting from non-payment will be filled on a first come, first serve basis.

 

On the Spot Registration:

Students who are unable to register with their academic advisor may attend the On The Spot Registration.  Faculty and staff are in one location for your convenience. 

 

Important Dates, click here.