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STUDENT EMAILYour TCL email account is used by everyone at TCL to communicate with you.Admissions, financial aid, faculty and more will be sending you important emails.SET UP TCLSTUDENT EMAILoutlook.com/tcl.eduYour Office 365 email account will becreated after you are accepted to thecollege. Your account is free and availableto you for as long as you are enrolled. Youcan download a free copy of MicrosoftOffice using your TCL email account.Go to tcl.edu and click Student Email fromthe Quick Links menu.USERNAME:firstname.lastname@tcl.edu(first name dot last name @tcl.edu)(Ex. john.smith@tcl.edu)all lowercase, no spaces.INITIAL PASSWORD:TCL last 7 digits of yourSocial Security Number !(Ex. TCL3456789!)TRANSCRIPTS & DOCUMENTATIONtcl.edu/studentemailCHECK YOUR TCLEMAIL OFTEN!NOTE: New password must be 8–32mixed characters.Upon sign in you will be asked to changeyour password and provide passwordrecovery options.SUBMITTRANSCRIPT(S)OTHER STUDENT TYPESTRANSIENT STUDENTAll new students must submit their OfficialHigh School or GED transcript and OfficialCollege transcripts (for all institutionsattended if applicable).A transient student is a student who iscurrently pursuing a degree at anotherinstitution and planning to enroll at TCL totake classes toward his/her degree. Studentsare not eligible to receive financial aid atSubmit transcripts by one of these threemore than one institution for any one term.options:Please refer to the following enrollment1) Electronically using a third party sender. steps or visit tcl.edu/transient for details:2) In-person in the original sealed envelope.3) Mail: P.O. Box 1288, Beaufort, SC 29901 1) Complete the TCL application attcl.edu/apply.The Technical College of the Lowcountry2) Submit residency documentation ifdoes not accept opened transcripts.selected for verification.3)E mail a transient form from your currentQuestions? Email admissions@tcl.edu.institution to srecords@tcl.edu OR bringyour form to any TCL enrollment services*office. The form must be complete withTuition is based upon the student’s legalall required signatures and include theresidency as defined in The Code of Lawscourse and section number.of South Carolina, guidelines determined4) Student Records will follow up withby the SC Commission on Higheryou regarding your registration.Education and the Technical College of5) Pay your bill. NOTE: Not all institutionsthe Lowcountry Commission. A student’sparticipate in Transient Consortiumresidency classification is determinedAgreements. Please refer to eachby the Admissions staff at the time aninstitution’s Transient Policy.application is submitted according toEARLY HIGH SCHOOL GRADUATEScollege polices and procedures.An Early High School Graduate is a highYou may be selected for residencyschool senior graduating in December orverification and will be informed to yourJanuary who wishes to enroll at TCL forTCL email account. You may be requiredto complete a residency verification form the Spring semester. See tcl.edu/earlyfor details. In addition to the Enrollmentand submit additional documentation.Checklist, Early High School Graduates must:Please go to tcl.edu/residency or emailresidency@tcl.edu for more information. Exceptions are also made for June graduatesthat wish to begin in the Summer.RESIDENCYNEW STUDENT ORIENTATIONtcl.edu/orientationThe first step in the enrollment process for all new students is to complete the NEW OnlineOrientation—a one stop shop for everything you need to know to successfully navigateyour enrollment and registration process at TCL. You will learn about Financial Aid, Bill Pay,Important Deadlines, Campus Services, Campus Events and more!1)2)3)COMPLETENEW STUDENTORIENTATION o to tcl.edu/orientation and click theG“New Student Orientation Link” ORcheck your TCL email account for thelink to your orientation. You will need to know your TCL emailand Student ID number. Your studentID number will be found in your TCLemails. You can complete orientation on yourPC, tablet or phone!1)For any questions about accessing newstudent orientation, contact admissions@tcl.edu.6T E C H N I C A L CO L L E G E O F T H E L OWCO U N T R Y2)ENROLLMENT GUIDECALL 843.525.8207S ubmit the Early High SchoolGraduation Packet including:a. Early Graduation Form(completed by High School)b. Parental Permission Form(completed by parent if studentis 17 or younger)c. Submit Unofficial High SchoolTranscripts. Submit Official High School Transcriptsprior to end of the semester.tcl.edu/documentationDUAL ENROLLMENTQualified high school students in Beaufort,Colleton, Hampton and Jasper countiesmay receive college credit and high schoolcredit for designated classes. Visittcl.edu/dual or call 843.525.8336 for details.INTERNATIONAL STUDENTAn international student is an individualwho would like to enroll at TCL on anF-1 Visa and who is not an immigrant(permanent resident), undocumentedimmigrant, or refugee. Follow these stepsor visit tcl.edu/international for details.1)2)3)4)S chedule an appointment with a TCLInternational Student AdmissionsCounselor. Complete the international studentpacket AND TCL online application attcl.edu/apply. Submit all required documents forreview and issuance of I-20. Register for classes with yourinternational admissions counselor.SENIOR CITIZENSenior citizens (60 years or older) whohave been a legal resident of SouthCarolina for at least 12 months may beeligible to attend classes tuition free on aspace-available basis. Senior citizens areresponsible for paying all other fees andcosts associated with course. Registrationmust be completed by a faculty advisor.After registration, applicants must submita Senior Citizen Tuition Waiver and proofof eligibility to have the waiver applied.The electronic Senior Citizen TuitionWaiver form is located on the StudentRecords Forms page of the TCL website.MILITARY &VETERANSSee pages 20–21.APPLY or REGISTER ONLINE at tcl.edu7

FINANCIAL AIDFinancial aid helps studentspay for college and maycover various educationalexpenses such as tuition andfees, books and supplies,and transportation.TYPES OF FINANCIAL AID Federal Pell Grant SCWINS South Carolina Need-Based GrantProgram LIFE Scholarship Loans TCL Scholarships And More!S.C. LOTTERY TUITIONASSISTANCEIf you are eligible, Lottery TuitionAssistance is automatically applied. Thisaward can only be used to pay tuition andmandatory fees.Though it can vary depending on yourprogram, the majority of financial aidprograms require students to be enrolledin and attending at least half-time (sixcredit hours). An exception to this canbe the Pell Grant. If there is money leftover after your aid is applied, it will berefunded to you.COURSES INYOUR PROGRAMFinancial aid will ONLY pay for the costof courses within your current programof study. If a course is not listed in yourprogram of study, you will be responsibleto pay for the course out of pocket. COMPLETE THE FAFSA Complete the Free Application forFederal Student Aid (FAFSA) online atfafsa.gov. Enter TCL’s Federal School Code,009910, on the FAFSA for all campuses. If you and/or your parent need to applyfor an FSA ID, go to fsaid.ed.gov. Students must complete a FAFSA eachacademic year. Have all parent/student tax information,W-2s, social security numbers available. You may be able to import the studentand/or parent tax information to yourFAFSA using the IRS Data Retrieval Tool. Answer ALL questions truthfully andcomplete all requested sections. Sign the FAFSA using the FSA ID andclick submit. Ensure that your FAFSA has beensubmitted successfully via theconfirmation page.8TCL SCHOLARSHIPAll students admitted to TCL and meetingscholarship requirements includingcompletion of a FAFSA for the academicyear, enrollment in at least six credithours and a minimum TCL GPA of 2.5, maybe considered for the TCL Scholarship.Scholarships are awarded in the fallsemester of each academic year.APPLYING FORSCHOLARSHIP AT TCLRegistered students interested inapplying for scholarship considerationuse TCL AwardSpring. Easy-to-use software accessible onlineand from your smart phone. Online access to scholarshipopportunities. One application.SUBMIT YOUR FAFSA:Deadline: May 27, 2022PRIORITYFINANCIAL AIDDEADLINESTo ensure funds are availablebefore your fees are due, submit alldocuments by the following dates:Summer 2022FAFSA: Apr. 15, 2022File Completion: Apr. 15, 2022Loan Requests: Apr. 15, 2022Fall 2022FAFSA: May 27, 2022File Completion: May 27, 2022Loan Requests: Jun. 3, 2022Spring 2023CHECK YOUR TCLEMAIL OFTEN!tcl.edu/financialaidStudents wishing to apply for scholarshipconsideration are required to submittheir FAFSA for the academic year bythe Priority FAFSA Deadline for the fallsemester.APPLICATION PERIOD:2022–2023 Academic Year:June 1–July 14, 2022LOGIN:Beginning June 1, 2022, go totcl.edu/paying-for-tcl/scholarshipsfor more information.SIGN IN:TCL students already have an account.Enter your tcl email address andpassword.FAFSA: Nov. 15, 2022File Completion: Nov. 15, 2022Loan Requests: Nov. 21, 2022T E C H N I C A L CO L L E G E O F T H E L OWCO U N T R YENROLLMENT GUIDEFINANCIAL AID tcl.edu/financialaidCHECK YOUR EMAIL WHAT HAPPENSIF YOU WITHDRAW?After you submit the FAFSA, it will takeapproximately 7 to 10 business days forthe TCL Financial Aid Office to receiveyour information. Once received, we willimmediately contact you via your TCLstudent email account. (See page 6 foraccount information and setup.) We willinclude your award notification (an awardletter) or request additional documents.For example, we might request copiesof tax return transcripts, W-2s, or a formfrom our office. Please check your TCLstudent email account often, or visit ouroffice! We’re here to help.IF YOU ARE SELECTEDFOR VERIFICATIONTCL is required to verify certain informationprovided by a student or parent (ifdependent) on the Free Application forFederal Student Aid (FAFSA). Applicationsrequiring review are flagged by the USDepartment of Education and the studentwill be selected for verification.Students will be notified via their TCLstudent email concerning verificationrequirements. The type of documentsrequired for submission will vary fromstudent to student. Please note that usingthe IRS Data Retrieval Tool to populateyour FAFSA tax information will make theverification process more efficient becausethe tax information will be verified by theIRS Data Retrieval.Upon completion of verification anaward change could occur. Your expectedfamily contribution (EFC) could increase,decrease or remain the same. A change inEFC could have an effect on federal/stategrant eligibility and student loans.We encourage students and/or theirfamilies to submit all documents to theFinancial Aid Office as soon as possiblefor quickest processing.CALL 843.525.8207Students who withdraw from classes mayneed an R2T4 (Return of Title IV Funds)completed. TCL recalculates federalfinancial aid for students who withdrawfrom the college prior to completing 60%of the term in accordance with the Returnof Title IV Federal Funds regulations. Therecalculation is based on the percentof earned aid for the term. The percentearned is determined by the number ofcalendar days completed divided by thenumber of calendar days in the term.When the R2T4 calculation resultsin students being eligible to receivepreviously undistributed “earned”aid (Post-Withdrawal Disbursement),they will be notified via email. Writtenauthorization from the student will berequested and is required before a loancan be processed and disbursed to thestudent. The student may choose todecline some or all of the PWD funds asto not incur further debt.?HAVE QUESTIONS?1)2)3)S peak with a representativeby calling 843.470.5961 orvisit us in person. Visit the TCL FinancialAid web page at tcl.edu/financialaid to: Learn more about othertypes of aid such asscholarships, loans, andtuition waivers. Find financial aid formsand applications. Visit Financial Aid TV(FATV) at tcl.edu/fatv.This online video serviceprovides answers to allthings financial aid in short60–90 second videos.SATISFACTORYACADEMIC PROGRESS(SAP)Satisfactory Academic Progress (SAP)requirements must be met to receivefinancial aid. SAP is calculated at theend of each semester. It is importantthat students receiving financial aidunderstand that they must meet ALL ofthe below MINIMUM standards in orderto receive their financial aid. Contact theFinancial Aid Office for full details.TO MAINTAIN A GOOD SAPSTANDING, STUDENTS MUST: Maintain a cumulative 2.0 grade pointaverage (GPA). Complete 67% of your credit hoursattempted. Complete your degree within 150% timeframe (i.e. an associate degree of 60credit hours must be completed within90 credit hours).Once you reach or exceed the 150%, youmay no longer receive federal financial aidat TCL. This includes Pell, Loans, VA Benefitsand other federal grants and Title IV funds.ContactFINANCIAL AIDBeaufort Mather CampusBuilding 2, the HUBM–Th 8–5:30 F 8–11:30843.470.5961financialaid@tcl.eduMILITARY &VETERANSSee pages 20–21.APPLY or REGISTER ONLINE at tcl.edu9

PLACEMENT TESTINGtcl.edu/placementPlacement testing helps TCL determine if you are ready for college-level classes and helpsensure you begin at the right level. Most programs require placement testing.PLACEMENTCheck with admissions to find out if youneed to take the Accuplacer PlacementTest or if you have other qualifying scoresor course credit.EXEMPTIONSStudent Applicants who have the followingare or may possibly be exempt fromPlacement Exams.TEST PREPVisit tcl.edu/placement for samplequestions and practice tests for reading,writing, arithmetic, QAS (QuantitativeReasoning, Algebra, and Stats), and AAF(Advanced Algebra and Functions).ABOUT THE TEST The number of questions variesTAKE THE TESTAll testing is by Appointment only. RemoteTesting is currently available utilizingZoom and all appointment requestsshould be sent to: testingcenter@tcl.edu.1)2)S tudents must present an unexpiredphoto I.D. prior to testing. Food and drinks are not allowed whiletesting. Smart devices and calculators are notallowed. Cell phones are to be turnedoff prior to starting your test. When testing remotely, please do notallow others in the room where youintend to test. Please allow for veryminimal to no distractions during thetest. If you are able to schedule anappointment to test at the TestingCenter, please keep in mind thatchildren are not allowed to accompanyyou while testing; children must not beleft unattended in the lobby or hallway. Please allow enough time to completeyour test if testing remotely, and if onsite, before the Testing Center closes.Immediate results will be providedfollowing the test. If you have a documented disabilityand need special accommodations forplacement testing, please contact theAssociate Vice President of StudentAffairs at 843.525.8219.depending on which Accuplacer tests3)you take. There could be as few as 12HIGH SCHOOL TRANSCRIPTquestions or as many as 40. No one passes or fails Accuplacer tests.EVALUATION4)However, it’s important to complete theSubmission of your official high schooltest using your best effort in order fortranscript may possibly eliminate the needyou and the college to have an accuratefor placement testing. After your transcriptmeasure of your academic skills.has been submitted and then evaluated, You will receive your test scoresplease contact Admissions to determine ifimmediately following the completionplacement testing is still required.of the test. Speak with a Testing Centerstaff member to review and explainACT SCORESyour results.(no more than 7 years prior to admission) English score of 18 or greater —5)WHAT ARE TEST SCOREExempt from English Placement ExamREQUIREMENTS? Reading score of 21 or greater —To review test score requirements and toExempt from Reading Placement Exam Math Component score of 22 or greater — determine course level eligibility basedupon the Accuplacer Next Generation, SAT,Exempt from Math Placement Exam6)ACT, CLEP, AP scores or transfer credit inSAT SCORESEnglish or math, see tcl.edu/placement.(no more than 7 years prior to admission) Writing score of 480 or greater(prior to 03/01/2016) —Exempt from English Placement Exam Writing & Evidence Based Reading scoreof 540 or greater (after 03/01/2016) —Exempt from English Placement Examtestingcenter@tcl.edu Reading score of 480 or greater —BeaufortNew RiverHamptonExempt from Reading Placement ExamMather CampusCampusCampus Math score of 440 (prior to 03/01/2016)921 Ribaut Rd., Beaufort, SC 100 CommunityThe Mungin Centeror 480 (after 03/01/2016) or greater —29901, Building 2College Dr.54 Tech CircleExempt from Math Placement ExamBusiness Hours:Bluffton, SC 29909Varnville, SC 29944COLLEGE LEVEL TRANSFER CREDITM–Th 8–5:30Business Hours:Business Hours: College level transfer credit for ENG 101Friday 8–11:30M–Th 8–5:30M–Th 8–5:30from a regionally accredited institution —Testing Hours: (All testing*) Friday 8–11:30Friday 8–11:30Exempt from English & Reading PlacementM–Th 9–11:30, 1–3:30Testing Hours:Testing Hours:Exam843.470.8400(Accuplacer only*)(Accuplacer only*) College level transfer credit for MAT 110M–Th 8:30, 10:30, 2:30 M–Th: 9, 12, 3or MAT 120 from a regionally accredited*By appointment only843.470.6040803.943.4262institution —Exempt from Math Placement ExamContact TESTING10T E C H N I C A L CO L L E G E O F T H E L OWCO U N T R YREGISTRATION GUIDEACADEMIC ADVISINGtcl.edu/advisingAcademic Advising ensures you are choosing the right classes based on yourprogram’s curriculum. Your Navigator and faculty advisor will help you planyour semester course schedule and help you decide which classes you’ll needto register for. Advisement sets you up for success and timely graduation.MEET YOURNAVIGATOR AND/ORFACULTY ADVISORYour Navigator will help you withcareer planning, academic planning andregistering for the first year, and willguide you with creating the best possiblefinancial decision to help finance youreducation. You faculty advisor will helpyou with registering for your remainingcourses and will determine your eligibilityfor graduation.Every student is assigned a Navigator andfaculty advisor based on the program ofstudy you have declared. You can obtaincontact information for your Navigatorand faculty advisor in your Navigateaccount. Log in to TCL Navigate andselect Appointments, and then My Team.Contact your faculty advisor to set up anappointment for advisement.HOW TO PREPARE TO MEETWITH YOUR NAVIGATOR Visit tcl.edu/registration. Meet your Navigator and learn moreTO THEabout the HUB at tcl.edu/the-hub.Remember that the “Planner” inNavigate is only a tool and is not anofficial graduation audit. Students shouldalways refer to the college catalog withquestions regarding their degree andmajor requirements. Program Evaluationsdo not replace your faculty advisor andalways consult your faculty advisor forconfirmation of all degree requirements.Download the mobile Navigate app fromthe Apple or Google Play stores.YOUR NAVIGATOR IS:THE HUBThe HUB is your one-stopshop for career counseling,academic advisingand financial literacyinformation.The HUB is located inBuilding 2 on the BeaufortMather campus and at theNew River and Hamptoncampus.The HUB is where youwould meet with yourassigned Navigator.ContactTHE HUBHUB@tcl.eduBeaufort Mather CampusYOUR FACULTY ADVISOR IS:Building 2, Room 138843.525.8207New RiverMain OfficeHamptonFront DeskCALL 843.525.8207APPLY or REGISTER ONLINE at tcl.edu11

REGISTRATIONtcl.edu/registrationRegistration is the process of planning and officially registering for your seat in class.It’s best to meet with your academic advisor before you register. Use your Navigate accountto register for classes. View the video tutorial located at tcl.edu/registration.REGISTERFOR CLASSESNavigate Student Academic Planner allowsstudents to review their progress, plantheir schedule and register for classes.Financial Aid will not be awarded forcourses you register in that are notrequired in your program of study.NOTE: If you are not in the correctprogram of study, please complete theChange of Major form.WAITLISTINGThe option to waitlist a full course isavailable for all Arts & Sciences courses. Towaitlist an eligible planned course, followsteps 1–3 of the registration instructions.Click the WAITLIST option to view classesthat have an available spot on the waitlist.Then follow steps 5 and 6 below to waitlistfor the course.ContactTHE HUBHUB@tcl.eduBeaufort Mather CampusBuilding 2, Room 131843.525.8207New RiverRoom 128HamptonFront Desk12REGISTRATION INSTRUCTIONSPlease visit the Registration Page on the TCL website for Navigate StudentAcademic Planner tutorial videos and training guidesI t is recommended that you meet with your Navigator or Faculty Advisor forassistance with planning courses1)2)3)L og in to Navigate Student and,in the Planner tab, use the “ AddTerm” button in the upper righthand corner to add the next twoterms to your academic plan. On the left-hand side of the pageis the degree template for yourprogram, courses are listed in therecommended order that youtake them. Drag over the coursesthat you plan to take and addthem to terms. When you have finished planningyour courses click Pick Times(Pick Times will only appear4)5)6)if registration is open for theselected term). View the available sections byclicking the Sections option nextto each listed course. To add a course section drag thecourse over to the My Schedulesection or you may use thehamburger menu and select AddSection. Once all sections have beenadded to the My Schedule sectionclick the blue Register button atthe top of the page.IMPORTANT REGISTRATION DATESSUMMER 2022Registration OpensLast Day to RegisterFALL 2022Registration OpensLast Day to RegisterSPRING 2023Registration OpensLast Day to RegisterT E C H N I C A L CO L L E G E O F T H E L OWCO U N T R YSummer 10 weekMar. 28, 2022May 12, 2022Summer 7 weekMar. 28, 2022Jun. 2, 2022FallMar. 28, 2022Aug. 18, 2022Fall IMar. 28, 2022Aug. 18, 2022Fall IIIMar. 28, 2022Sep. 15, 2022Fall IIMar. 28, 2022Oct. 10, 2022SpringOct. 10, 2022Jan. 5, 2023Spring IOct. 10, 2022Jan. 5, 2023Spring IIIOct. 10, 2022Feb. 2, 2023Spring IIOct. 10, 2022Feb. 27, 2023ENROLLMENT GUIDEREGISTRATION POLICIES DROPPING/WITHDRAWINGFROM A CLASSTo drop or withdraw from a course,send your instructor an email from yourTCL student email account requestingto be dropped or withdrawn from thecourse. Save a copy of the email. Pleasecontact Financial Aid before dropping orwithdrawing from a course to determineany impact on your financial aid.DROPPING (DELETING) A CLASSBEFORE THE START OF THE SEMESTER: L ogin to TCL Navigate Student Planner attcl.navigate.eab.com. G o to Academic Planner tab C lick Pick Times button U nder Registered Courses click thehamburger menu (3 blue lines to the leftof the course title C hoose Drop Course. On the pop upscreen, click Drop Course to confirmDROPPING A CLASSAFTER THE SEMESTER STARTS: Y ou may drop a class without recordand with a tuition refund (see chart)during Swap and Drop. Please notethat you will be responsible for themandatory fees. E mail your instructor from your TCLemail with a request to drop. Save acopy of the email for your records.WITHDRAWING FROM A CLASS: Y ou may withdraw from a class after theSwap and Drop period and prior to thefinal exam. Your transcript will reflect a“W” or “WP” if you are passing the classwhen you withdraw or a grade of “WF”if you are failing the course on the lastdate you attended. A “WF” is calculatedthe same as an “F” in your GPA. Seerefund dates to see if a tuition refundwill apply. You will be responsible for allmandatory course fees. E mail your ins

4 TECHNICAL COLLEGE OF THE LOWCONTRY ENROLLENT GIE CLL 843.525.8207 APPLY or REGISTER ONLINE at tcl.edu 5 ACADEMIC PATHWAYS tcl.edu/academics TCL's college degree, diploma and certificate programs provide the education you need to land a great career or transfer to a four-year university.