• Qualify for in-state tuition rates and be a legal South Carolina resident for a minimum of one year.  (Tri-County's residency policy and procedures.)
• Complete a Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA), which you can do one of two ways: 

  1. Use the free paper application, which you may pick up at the College Information Center or the Financial Aid Office (both are in Miller Hall), or at the Tri-County Technical College Anderson Campus located on Michelin Boulevard.  Use Tri-County's Federal school code: 004926.  About 3-4 weeks after submitting your completed application to the Federal Processor, you should expect to receive by mail a Student Aid Report (SAR).  The College's Financial Aid Office can then advise you about any necessary steps to complete the application process.  All additional forms and processes must be complete before your eligibility can be determined for any of the federal or state programs, including the Lottery Tuition Assistance Program.  You should allow at least 6 weeks to complete the process, from the time you submit your FAFSA. 
  2. Complete the FAFSA online - use Tri-County's Federal school code: 004926. 

• Be admitted to the College in a curriculum certificate, diploma or associate degree program, and enroll in and maintain at least six credit hours each term
• Not be the recipient of a LIFE scholarship.  (If you receive a LIFE scholarship, it will pay for your full tuition costs and provide an annual book allowance of $300.) It will not cover the technology fee.

Here are 2 things you can do NOW: 

1. Apply to Tri-County Technical College and complete the admissions process.
2. Complete your Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA)

Continuing Eligibility:

If you received Lottery Tuition Assistance during previous semesters, your eligibility is reviewed once per year at the end of the Summer term for the upcoming academic year (Fall, Spring, and Summer terms). You must meet the following criteria in order to continue receiving lottery assistance:

1. Students who have attempted less than 24 semester hours do not have to meet a minimum GPA requirement.
2. Students who have attempted 24 or more semester hours must have a cumulative GPA of 2.0.
3. If you have earned a certificate, diploma, or Associate Degree while receiving Lottery Tuition Assistance, you must stay in the same career path to continue to receive Lottery Tuition Assistance.

Want MORE information?

• Check this page frequently for updated information from Tri-County Technical College.  If you have questions, call our Financial Aid Office: (864) 646-1650, or toll-free within the 864 area code: 1-866-269-5677, ext. 1650.
• Check the South Carolina Technical College System website for updated general information and answers to "Frequently Asked Questions."