Get Started with Early College
New students will follow the steps below to participate in the Early College program.
Returning students don't need to reapply - just jump to step 4 below.
Ready to get started? Start with the application.
New Early College students
- Apply for program admission here.
- View these detailed instructions for the application (pdf) to help you with the process.
Returning Early College students
If you have attended within the last 3 semesters, you do not need to reapply.
Greenville County High School, Charter High School, Career Center Students:
Coordinate with your high school counselor to gather these support documents into a packet that they will submit to Early College through a secure portal.
Home School Students or Students from Private Schools, Online Academies, out-of-county, etc.:
Within a few days of applying, a confirmation email will be sent to the address you provided on the application. This will contain a link to a secure online location where your documents can be uploaded.
For more information on admissions criteria, please visit https://catalog.gvltec.edu/student-handbook/admissions/
- The Legal Presence Declaration form (pdf) and a scanned copy of at least ONE of the following verifying documents
Citizens- Valid Driver’s License
- Valid Learner’s Permit
- Valid SC State ID
- Valid Birth Certificate accompanied by a current school-issued picture ID
- Valid US Passport
Non-Citizens *- Valid federally-issued VISA stamp and Passport information page
- Valid Permanent Residency Card [front and back]
- Valid Employment Authorization [front and back]
- Documentation of SAT/ACT test scores or placement exam scores (if used for specific course placement)
- Unofficial high school transcript
- supplied by your high school counselor
- home school transcripts must be supplied and signed by an authorized association representative
- Completed Release of Information Authorization form (FERPA) (pdf)
The next step is to establish and access all your important technology and resource information. View this Student Access and Resource Guide to help you:
- Determine your GTC username
- Access GTC4me (the student portal or information hub)
- Access Self Service (course registration)
- Access Blackboard (which allows you to check for class assignments and communicate with your instructor, advisor and classmates) PLEASE NOTE: Blackboard is not available until about 24 hours before a class starts
- Access Gmail (your official college email account for receiving updates from your instructor(s), the Bursar's Office, public safety, etc.)
Once you are enrolled, you can view your schedule on GTC4me > Self-Service > Student Planning.
Please note: Purge and Advising notifications viewed on self-service do not pertain to Early College students.
- Early College students are not subject to being purged due to non-payment.
- Early College students are not required to complete an online orientation.
Visit Student Resources to take advantage of all the resources available to you as a Greenville Tech student.
For returning or newly accepted students, the links below provide instructions and access to the online enrollment process. You’ll use this process to enroll in courses or change courses if needed.
Select the option that applies to you.
- For students from partnering Greenville County high schools, charter high schools, or career centers, please contact your school counselor for course registration. (see Early College School Partners in the FAQ for a complete list)
Use these detailed instructions for enrolling through Student Planning (pdf) - For home-school students or students from individual collaborative schools (private schools, online academies, out-of-county, etc.)
Use this enrollment form (pdf) to identify the specific courses you would like to take. This form can also be used to add, drop or withdraw from courses.
PLEASE NOTE: All online learning courses require completion of COL 111 (E-Learning Success)
Students who are either new or returning to GTC after a three-semester break AND who plan to take any online course(s) must complete a 1-credit, online COL 111 course designed to foster success in an online learning environment. While COL 111 could be helpful to any student, it is not currently required for continuing students or students who plan to take only face-to-face or blended courses.
- Before registering for any fully online course, affected students must have either completed COL 111 successfully (prerequisite) or be registered for COL 111 (co-requisite) in the same term.
- Faculty members have designed COL 111 to introduce students to basic computer skills and functions necessary to navigate the Blackboard learning management system. COL 111 also includes assignments for students to self-assess whether they are prepared for online learning.
- Unlike other courses, COL 111 tuition is set at $25 and there is no additional textbook cost.
Please be aware that the final invoices for student accounts (billing/fees) may take up to 4 weeks to be completed. Flex start courses may take longer which means your total bill may not be ready until 8 weeks after the start of the semester.
For information about tuition and fees, visit Costs for Early College »
Tuition Payments
- Students of Greenville County High Schools
- Greenville County School District covers the cost of tuition and books (e-books and physical books which are delivered to each high school) for the Spring, Summer and Fall semesters.
- Students of Greer Middle College, Brashier Middle College, Greenville Technical College Charter High School, GREEN Charter and Legacy Early College
- Please work with your school representative for payment instructions.
- Students of home schools and students of individual collaborative schools (private schools, online academies, out-of-county schools, etc.)
- Fall, Spring or Summer semester: Greenville Tech charges these families directly. Bills are not mailed, so students should check their GTC4me portal to review tuition/fees and make payments.
- Books and course materials are not included in tuition. Students may purchase books through the GTC Bookstore.
Payments may be made using a credit card, debit card or electronic check (ACH) online (GTC4me > Self Service > Student Finance) or by calling 864-250-8000.
Please be aware that there is a service fee charge of 2.75% for using debit/credit cards. Check payments may be mailed to P.O. Box 5616, Mail Stop 1026, Greenville SC 29606.
Purchasing Books
Students should check with their school counselor before purchasing books. View the full list of books or purchase books through the GTC Bookstore.
Some courses have online textbooks. These are purchased through an inclusive access fee that is applied directly to the tuition bill.
Please note: Students only receive reduced Early College tuition rates leading up to high school graduation. Maymester and Summer courses of a student’s graduation year are not covered under the reduced tuition rates. Students who are taking Summer courses to complete a degree or credential can request a special waiver.