Technical College Of The Lowcountry-SSS-2025 Application Form
  • TRIO Student Support Services Application Form

  • Introduction Page
     Course-specific tutoring
     Academic and transfer advising
     Career exploration
     College campus tours
     Student success workshops
     Financial literacy and aid counseling

    Who is Eligible?
    Per federal regulations, students must be U.S. citizens or permanent residents and meet at least one of the following:
     First-generation college student (neither parent/guardian has earned a bachelor’s degree)
     Low-income status (family income is below 150% of the federal poverty level)
     Documented disability registered with TCL’s Office of Disability Services

    Additional Notes:
    Applicants must be enrolled in a TCL degree, diploma, or certificate program.
    Preference is given to students planning to transfer to a four-year institution.
    Students already hold an associate's or bachelor’s degree are not eligible.

    TRIO:
    TRIO Student Support Services
    Technical College of the Lowcountry
    921 Ribaut Rd. | PO Box 1288 | Beaufort, SC 29901
    843.470.8391 | www.tcl.edu/sss | sss@tcl.edu

    • SECTION 1: Student Information 
    • Date of Birth: *
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    • Gender*
    • Are you a U.S. Citizen or Permanent Resident?*
    • SECTION 2: Eligibility Information 
    • First-Generation College Student- Did either of your parents or guardians complete a 4-year college degree?*
    • Income Information- Are you currently receiving a Pell Grant?*
    • What is your total household income if you are not receiving a Pell Grant?*
    • Disability Status - The U.S. Department of Education defines a person with a disability as someone who has a physical or mental impairment that substantially limits one or more major life activities. Do you have a documented disability on file with the Office of Disability Services at the Technical College of the Lowcountry?*
    • SECTION 3: Student Consent and Signature 
    • I understand that TRIO SSS is a federally funded program. I permit TRIO SSS staff to access my academic, financial aid, and disability records to help me succeed. I certify that all information I provided is accurate and complete.

    • Clear
    • Date*
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    • Thank you for applying to the TRIO Student Support Services program. We appreciate
      your interest in becoming part of our community.

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