Technical College of the Lowcountry (TCL) is committed to serving active
duty and family members stationed at military installations located in
our area. Whether it is help with counseling, admissions, registration,
tuition assistance or financial aid, we have a dedicated staff available
to help meet your needs. Technical College of the Lowcountry is a member
of the Servicemembers Opportunity Colleges (SOC). As a member of this
consortium we guarantee that a student can continue toward a degree even
though the service may transfer a student several times. The SOCMAR and
SOCNAV system solves the problem of starting one's studies at one place
and finishing at another.
TCL accepts Non-Traditional
Credit
TCL accepts up to 30 semester credit hours of the following:
- College credit earned at regionally accredited post-secondary educational
institutions (grade of C or above)
- Military courses recognized in the Guide to the Evaluation of Educational
Experiences in the Armed Forces (ACE - American Council on Education
Guide)
- Experiential learning - knowledge/skills gained through specific
MOS or NEC responsibilities or military schools that equate to competencies
developed in TCL courses. Credit for non-traditional learning depends
on academic major and program of study.
SMART - Sailor/Marine American Council on Education Registry Transcript
To have military experience evaluated for college credit:
- Obtain a SMART portfolio by visiting either of the websites smart.cnet.navy.mil,
www.navycollege.navy.mil
or visit your base education office.
- See your Military Coordinator for an evaluation. The evaluated SMART
form will be routed to the TCL academic advisor, department head and
registrar for inclusion in student record.
Financial Aid Process
for Active Duty Military
To obtain a tuition assistance form, visit your base education officer,
TCL military coordinator or drop by the TCL campus. To download a Tuition
Assistance form from the web, go to www.navycollege.navy.mil,
click on Tuition Assistance, Go to the bottom of the screen and click
on Adobe Acrobat or MS Word format.
- Meet with your Academic Advisor to register for classes
- Complete the tuition assistance form
- List requested classes on TA form
- TCL military coordinator will assess fees
- Route TA form to officer for signature (commanding officer, executive
officer, officer in charge, or division officer)
- Obtain education officer's authorization
- Students take authorized TA form to military coordinator with payment
of fees
Residency Requirements:
Active Duty must provide copy of military ID card
to receive the in-state tuition rate. Family members must provide copy
of ID card and copy of service member's orders to receive the in-state
tuition rate.
Helpful Links for Military
Students
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