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The Smart Choice.THE COLLEGE EDUCATION YOU NEED AT A PRICE YOU CAN AFFORD.Career confidence. Technical College of the Lowcountry’s 90 accredited programsof study provide hands-on education for high-skilled, in-demand jobs of today andtomorrow. In fact, 94 percent of our graduates go on to work in their field of study orcontinue their education.Easy to transfer. TCL’s two-year Associate of Arts and Science degrees aretransferable in full to many four-year institutions in and out of the state – includingClemson, University of South Carolina and South Carolina State University. TCL alsooffers more than 80 individual courses that will transfer to other institutions.College you can afford. TCL is the perfect place to pursue college at a fraction ofthe cost. With S.C. Lottery Tuition Assistance, full-time tuition is around 1,100 asemester. In addition, many students qualify for other financial aid and scholarshipassistance. In fact, many attend TCL for free.Students matter here. You are more than just another number at TCL: studentsuccess is why we do what we do. Small classes and dedicated faculty ensure allstudents get the personal attention they deserve.www.tcl.edu843.525.8207admissions@tcl.edu
GRADUATEPLACEMENT 1,11890 2314STUDENTSFALL 2017PROGRAMSOF STUDYTUITION & FEESWITH ONTo elevate each student and every communitywe serve through transformative technologyand exceptional teaching.
CONVENIENT AND FLEXIBLE.TCL OFFERS THE FLEXIBILITY YOU NEED WITH EVENING CLASSES,ONLINE LEARNING, AND THREE LOWCOUNTRY CAMPUSES.CAMPUSESBeaufort CampusNew River CampusHampton Campus921 Ribaut Road100 Community College DriveH. Mungin Center, 54 Tech CircleBeaufort, SC 29901Bluffton, SC 29909Varnville, SC 29944Phone: 843-525-8211Phone: 843-470-6000Phone: 803-943-4262Close to Home:Close to Home:Close to Home:1 Mile from Port Royal, SC9 Miles from Hardeeville, SC1 Mile from Hampton, SC7 Miles from Lady’s Island, SC15 Miles from Hilton Head Island, SC20 Miles from Yemassee, SC7 Miles from Laurel Bay, SC19 Miles from Ridgeland, SC28 Miles from Walterboro, SC8 Miles from Parris Island, SC23 Miles from Beaufort, SC14 Miles from St. Helena Island, SC24 Miles from Savannah, GAGO ONLINEYour busy life demands college that is flexibleand convenient. TCL College Online is thesolution. TCL offers nine career and transferprograms that can be completed 100% online: Administrative Office TechnologyDegree Associate in Arts Degree Liberal Arts Core CertificateOr you can choose from 100 individual General Education Certificateonline courses to help you complete other Business Administration DegreeTCL programs. Bonus: we’re only a phone call Hospitality Management Certificate Cor short drive away if you need one-on-one Computer Technology Degreesupport. Criminal Justice Technology Degree Criminal Justice & Law Certificate9FULLY ONLINEPROGRAMS100 ONLINECLASSESwww.tcl.edu/campuses
CAREERS THAT PAYFrom pursuing a career in healthcare to honing a specificskill, TCL has the programs of study that can take you fromgraduation day to pay day. Our more than 90 degrees, diplomasand certificate programs are all pathways to professions thatare in demand today and in the future.Take a look at these average S.C. salaries: Nursing: 63,470 Physical Therapist Assistant: 60,080 Computer Network Support Specialist: 54,370 Radiologic Technologist: 51,210 Computer User Support Specialist: 46,160 Surveyor: 45,470 Paralegal: 43,860 Electrician: 43,560 Police and Sheriff’s Patrol Officers: 42,180 HVAC Technician: 42,110Scan these QRcodes for extracontent. Surgical Technologist: 39,000 Massage Therapist: 38,950 Administrative Office Assistant: 33,530*South Carolina annual mean wages, according to 2016 reportsfrom U.S. Department of Labor Bureau of Labor Statistics.*South Carolina annual mean wages, according to 2016 reports from U.S. Department of LaborBureau of Labor Statistics.Online Collegewww.tcl.edu/pay
E L E VAT EYourCareerArts & SciencesBuilding & IndustrialBusinessCertificate and degree options cover avariety of general education courses,allowing you to pursue further studieshere or at other institutions. Associate in Arts Transfer Block Arts, Humanities, Social ScienceTransfer Block AD Early Childhood, Elementary,Special Ed Transfer Block AD General Education & BusinessTransfer Block AD Basic Art C General Education C General Education: Math & EnglishCore C Liberal Arts Core C Associate in Science Transfer Block Science & Math Transfer Block AD Engineering Transfer Block AD Agriscience C Intro to Biotechnology CGet the hands-on training you needfor a great career in construction,HVAC, engineering and more.We offer a wide-range of accreditedbusiness programs, includingaccounting, administrative officetechnology, entrepreneurshipand more.BUILDING CONSTRUCTION Building Construction Technician C Construction Management C Home Performance Technician C Plumbing C Residential Electrician C Solar Photovoltaic Technician C Solar Thermal Technician CCIVIL ENGINEERING TECH Engineering Surveying C Civil Engineering Management C Highway Engineering CCOMPUTER ASSISTED DESIGN (CAD) Architectural Design Technician C Civil Design Technician C Intro to Engineering Design C Mechanical Design TechnicianINDUSTRIAL MAINTENANCE Basic Industrial SystemsTechnology CAviationLand an impressive and well-payingcareer in the aerospace industry. Aviation Maintenance C Aviation Structural Mechanic CHVAC Heat Pump C Designing HVAC Systems C Commercial Refrigeration CBUSINESS ADMINISTRATION Business Administration AD Hospitality/Tourism Mgt. AD Golf Management AD Fire Service Mgt. AD Accounting C Entrepreneurship/Small Business C Culinary Arts Technology C Hospitality Management CADMINISTRATIVE OFFICE TECH Administrative Office TechnologyAD Administrative Support D Medical Office Assistant C Office Apps for Business &Industry C Advanced Healthcare CaseManagement C
PROGRAMS OF STUDY: With a college degree, diploma or certificatefrom TCL, you can start one of many rewarding careers in just a year or two.Learn the skills that make you a more valued employee, earn qualificationsto boost your current career or prepare for a whole new career. Take a lookat the 90 programs we offer.KEY: AD Associate Degree D Diploma C CertificateComputers & ElectronicsEarly Care & EducationStart your path to one of the mostTCL’s computers and electronicsprograms give you the hands-on training rewarding careers around. It’s timeto make a difference in your life whileto succeed in today’s digital world.improving the lives of children.COMPUTER TECHNOLOGY Computer Technology AD Early Care and Education AD Help Desk Management C Early Childhood Development D, C Webmaster C Child Care Management C Programming C Infant/Toddler Care C Computer Applications C Database C Database/Reports for ElectronicHealth Records C Networking for Electronic HealthRecords C Network Administrator C Cyber Security CINDUSTRIAL ELECTRONICS Avionics Technician C Industrial Electronics Technology AD Biomedical Equipment AD Avionics Pathway AD Digital Home Technology Integration C Basic Audio-Video Production Tech C Network Administrator C Network Engineer C A Computer Servicing CGENERAL TECHNOLOGY General Technology ADPrograms of StudyHealth SciencesIt’s just what the (career) doctorordered. TCL’s comprehensive healthsciences programs are the best, mostaffordable options around. Associate Degree Nursing (ADN) AD Physical Therapist Assistant AD Radiologic Technology AD Practical Nursing (PN) D Surgical Technology D Massage Therapy C Medical Assisting C Computed Tomography CPublic & ProfessionalWith programs in criminal justice,paralegal, or cosmetology, TCLprovides you with the skills andexpertise you need.CRIMINAL JUSTICE Criminal Justice Technology AD Criminal Justice Technology Transfer AD Computer Forensics C Criminal Justice & Law C Crime Scene Investigation C Cyber Crimes Investigation CPARALEGAL Paralegal AD Paralegal Specialist CCOSMETOLOGY Cosmetology Dwww.tcl.edu/academics
HIGHER EDUCATION.Community colleges like Technical College of the Lowcountrydeliver quality higher education at an affordable price. Weprepare our graduates for worthy careers or for transfer toa four-year university. In addition, TCL is accredited by theSouthern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission onColleges to award Associate Degrees, Diplomas, and Certificates.
GET THERE FROM HERE.EARN COLLEGE CREDITS AT A FRACTION OF THE PRICE, AND THENTRANSFER THEM TO THE FOUR-YEAR UNIVERSITY OF YOUR CHOICE.Credits that transfer. TCL’s two-yearTransfer degree options:Associate of Arts and Science degrees Associate in Arts Transfer Blockare transferable in full to many four- Arts, Humanities, Social ScienceTransfer Block Early Childhood, Elementary, SpecialEd Transfer Block General Education & BusinessTransfer Block Associate in Science Transfer Block Science & Math Transfer BlockEngineering Transfer Block Criminal Justice Technology Transferyear institutions in and out of thestate – including Clemson, University ofSouth Carolina and South Carolina StateUniversity.* In addition, TCL offers 86courses that will transfer to any S.C. publiccollege or university.Start here; save tons. Pursue collegeat a fraction of the cost. With S.C. LotteryTuition Assistance, full-time tuition is about 1,100 a semester. In addition, manystudents qualify for other financial aid andscholarship assistance. In fact, many attendTCL for free.TRANSFER TO*Students planning to transfer to a four-year school are encouraged to plan their program with their academic advisor. Visit www.sctrac.org forcomprehensive information about transferring to or from participating South Carolina colleges and universitiesTransfer Programswww.tcl.edu/transfer
REAL-WORLD EXPERIENCE.At TCL, you’re not just stuck behind a desk all day. You’ll beactively involved in learning experiences in real-world settingsin and out of the classroom – from high tech, on-campus labsto on-site career locations throughout the Lowcountry.
LOWER TUITION.TCL OFFERS HIGHER EDUCATION AT A LOW PRICE. FINANCIAL AID ANDSCHOLARSHIP PACKAGES MAKE IT MORE AFFORDABLE (OR EVEN FREE).Financial AidFinancial aid helps students and their families pay for college and can cover variouseducational expenses such as tuition and fees, books and supplies, and transportation.The first step is to complete the federal government’s Free Application for Federal StudentAid (FAFSA) online at www.fafsa.ed.gov. TCL’s school code is 009910. Here’s a BIG tip, startthe financial aid process early because it takes time to complete! Remember, Financial Aidqualifications vary.TCL ScholarshipsAll eligible TCL students with unmet financial need are automatically considered for avariety of TCL scholarships. No additional application or materials are required!S.C. Lottery Tuition AssistanceLTA can pay for more than half of TCL’s tuition for South Carolina residents. LTA isavailable for eligible full-time and part-time students. The maximum award, based on theSpring 2018 semester is 1,140 per semester for eligible full-time students and 95 percredit hour for eligible part-time students. The main criterion is that you are a resident ofSouth Carolina — award is not based on need or income. LTA brings full-time tuition andfees per 12-hour semester to 1,118!*THE REAL DEALTuition & Fees, Per Full-Time/ 12-Hour Semester:TCL** 1,118USC BeaufortCollege of CharlestonUSC ColumbiaClemsonWinthrop 5,236 5,999 6,131 7,356 7,435* TCL Tuition, Fees, and LTA are based on Spring 2018 rates. Contact the TCL Financial Aid Office for eligibilityrequirements and more information. All are subject to change.** Reflects S.C. Lottery Tuition Assistance. Contact TCL for eligibility requirements. Subject to change. Comparison tuitioninformation is based on fall 2017 reports from the S.C. Commission on Higher Education. All are subject to change.Paying for TCLwww.tcl.edu/payingforcollege
DIVERSE SERVICES.TCL OFFERS A VARIETY OF PROGRAMS AND SERVICES TO MEET THECHANGING AND GROWING NEEDS OF OUR DIVERSE STUDENT BODY.Military & VeteransWhether you’re a Veteran, serving in the military now or transitioningout, TCL will give you the skills to find a great career here and anywhereelse you go. TCL, named a Military-Friendly College, is an approvedinstitution for administering the educational benefit programs ofthe Veterans Administration (VA) as well as a member of the Servicemembers Opportunity Colleges (SOC) Consortium and the SOC DegreeNetwork System. TCL also assists transitioning military members withrefining their skills to match the demands of Lowcountry employers.www.tcl.edu/militaryHispanic & LatinoWhat does the future hold for you, your children or your family?Secure a bright future through higher education. Yes – college canbe a reality. Enroll at the Technical College of the Lowcountry, andget on the path to achieving the American dream. With locationsin Beaufort, Bluffton and Hampton, TCL allows you to go to collegewithout moving or having to leave your family. Plus we prepare youfor careers right here in the Lowcountry.www.tcl.edu/latinoEarly College Credit OpportunitiesQualified high school juniors and seniors in Beaufort, Colleton,Hampton, and Jasper can earn college credit for high school classesthrough participation in TCL’s Early College Credit Opportunities(ECCO) program, also known as Dual Enrollment. Take your basiccollege freshman and sophomore courses at TCL andthen transfer them to your four-year college/university.www.tcl.edu/ecco
STUDENT SUPPORTStudents, like you, are the heart of TCL.TCL’s experienced faculty are professional,dynamic and knowledgeable and will giveyou the one-on-one attention you deserve.We want you to achieve both your personaldevelopment and academic goals.TCL’s Student Services will also help youalong the way. Be sure to checkout theseresources and services: Child Care AssistanceProfessional Counseling ServicesDisability ServicesPalmetto Breeze TransportationStudent Success & Retention SupportLearning Resources CenterTutoring ServicesIN THEIR WORDS“The faculty and staff at TCL areamazing. The amount of timethey put into working with eachstudent -- and even helping with jobsearches -- far surpasses anything Iever expected. Going back to schoolat TCL was one of the best lifechoices I could have made.”“TCL gave me the knowledge andskills needed to succeed and dowhat I love. There is nothing moregratifying than knowing that youhave made a difference in people’slives and helped them achieve theirgoals in becoming stronger andhealthier.”Robert Gecy, GraduateJessica Trani, GraduateStudent Services“I am a first generation collegestudent, which was a big obstacle forme. TCL made applying to college areally easy process. In one day, I wasable to get all my testing, financialaid and admissions work done. TCLhelped make it happen, nomatter what.”Imelda Golden, Studentwww.tcl.edu/students
YOU MATTER HERE.You’re more than just another number at TCL: your successis why we do what we do. Our dedicated faculty and staff arecommitted to helping you achieve your goals and ensure youget the personal attention you deserve.
Whatever it is you want – help in discovering thebest career course for your future, a head starton a four-year degree, a higher paid tomorrow –you can find it at the Technical College of theLowcountry. Our professional and dedicatedfaculty and staff deliver an exemplary educationto every single student every single day.
POST OFFICE BOX 1288BEAUFORT SC 29901-1288WHAT’S NEXT?Pursuing higher education, especially at TCL, is a really smart decision.Whether you are just starting out on your career journey or are alreadyhalf-way there, the personal and professional Admissions Team isstanding by to help you every step of the way. From application toadvisement to career counseling to financial aid - we are ready to assistyou in joining TCL, no matter what! What’s next? If you haven’t already,please submit your official TCL Admissions Application. It’s free andonline, so you can complete it when it’s convenient for you.Apply at www.tcl.edu/applyCall 843.525.8207Email admissions@tcl.eduFor more information about graduation rates, the median debt of students who completed the program(s), and other information, visit www.tcl.edu/GE.Statement of Non-Discrimination: The Technical College of the Lowcountry is committed to a policy of equal opportunity for all qualified applicants foradmissionsor employmentwithout regardtomedianrace, gender,origin,age, religion,marital status,veteranstatus, disability,or political affiliation orFor more informationabout graduationrates, thedebt of nationalstudents whocompletedthe program(s),and otherinformation,visit www.tcl.edu/GE.belief.Statement of Non-Discrimination: The Technical College of the Lowcountry is committed to a policy of equal opportunity for all qualified applicants for admissions oremployment without regard to race, gender, national origin, age, religion, marital status, veteran status, disability, or political affiliation or belief.
24 Miles from Savannah, GA Hampton Campus H. Mungin Center, 54 Tech Circle Varnville, SC 29944 Phone: 803-943-4262 Close to Home: 1 Mile from Hampton, SC 20 Miles from Yemassee, SC 28 Miles from Walterboro, SC Your busy life demands college that is flexible and convenient. TCL College Online is the solution. TCL offers nine career and transfer
