Admissions Requirements

In compliance with South Carolina Law (South Carolina Illegal Immigration Reform Act), students admitted to the College must be lawfully present in the United States. Most students will verify their lawful status when they submit a Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA).

If a student does not submit a FAFSA and identifies as a United States Citizen on the admissions application, they must submit proof of lawful presence by providing one of the following: South Carolina Issued Driver’s License valid after 2002; South Carolina Identification Card valid after 2002; a copy of their Social Security card; passport; or a certificate of naturalization. Verification of lawful presence can also occur through the Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) validation process.

Lawful Presence of Non-US Citizens

Permanent Residents and Non-resident alien students are verified through the Department of Homeland Security Systematic Alien Verification for Entitlements (SAVE). 

One of the following items is required to complete verification of Permanent Residents and Non-resident alien students: Lawful Presence Documents for Non-US Citizens; Current Permanent Resident Card; Current Visa Documentation; or any other appropriate document which verifies lawful presence in the United States in accordance with the SAVE system.

The expiration date of the above-referenced documents is noted in the student’s file.  The student is notified prior to the expiration date of the document of the need to submit renewed documentation. 

Students who have a F1 or a J1 visa are verified through the Student and Exchange Visitor Program (SEVIS).  Additional Information can be found in the Admission of International Students policy (9.1.8.4).

• Verification of Citizenship Form

Most programs at HGTC require either a high school transcript, GED Certificate, or college transcript showing a completed Associate Degree or higher credential.

Ask your high school and/or college(s) to mail an official transcript to the HGTC Admissions Office;
Horry-Georgetown Technical College, Office of Admissions,
PO Box 261966, Conway, SC 29528-6066.

Official transcripts can also be emailed (by the high school or college) to transcripts@hgtc.edu or hand-delivered to the HGTC Admissions Office in a sealed envelope.

The following programs do not require an official high school transcript with graduation date or equivalent for admissions purposes. However, in order to receive Financial Aid, submission of an Official High School transcript with graduation date is required.

1. • Undeclared*
   • Advanced Welding Technologies
   • Automotive Technology
   • Boat Building Technology
   • Commercial Refrigeration & Air Conditioning
   • Diesel Engine Technology
   • Outboard Marine Technology
   • Police Pre-Academy Training**
   • Residential HVAC Service Technician
   • Residential / Commercial Electrical Technician
   • Electrical Lineman Technician

* Students with an undeclared major are not eligible for Financial Aid.
** Police Pre-Academy Students must be 20-years of age or older.

The Affidavit Acknowledgement Form must be completed for students who wish to apply or enroll in programs of study and courses at HGTC that require one or more Criminal Background Check and/or Urine Drug Screen review.

Applicants for admission to the College must be eighteen (18) years of age or older or possess a high school diploma or its equivalent.

Under certain circumstances, an applicant under the age of eighteen (18) who has not graduated from high school may be admitted through special agreement between the College and the principal or appropriate school official of the school where the applicant has been, or is, attending.

In the case of an applicant from a home school, the agreement must be between the College and district administrator from the school district and/or an authorized education agency which has jurisdiction over the home school.