Financial Aid Overview
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Finishing your diploma or degree on time just became more important than ever. A new federal law shortens the length of time students will be eligible for Pell Grants from 18 semesters to 12, beginning with the 2012-13 school year. This is retroactive so they will count previous years you were awarded Pell Grant money. For more information, contact the Financial Aid Office at 398-7595.
REFUNDS: The anticipated disbursement date for the Spring 2013 semester is February 22, 2013. Please remember to activate your Higher One account and set up your refund preference as soon as possible at http://abtechaccesscard.com
All students should know that they will be given four options to receive their disbursement when activating their Higher One account:
Option | Disbursement Period |
| 1. *EasyRefund to OneAccount | Same day via direct deposit |
| 2. Direct deposit to another financial institution | 2 to 3 business days via direct deposit |
| 3. Printed paper check | 7 to 10 business days (or more) via U.S. Postal Service |
| 4. **Not selecting option 1, 2, or 3 | Paper check will be mailed no earlier than 21 days after the refund is disbursed via U.S Postal Service. |
Important Notes:
*The "EasyRefund" option requires students to open an OneAccount at Higher One. As with opening any bank account, carefully read the agreement terms and fees.
**Students who do not select option 1, 2, or 3 to receive their disbursement will be mailed a paper check no earlier than 21 days after the refund is disbursed via U.S. Postal Service.
ATTENTION STUDENTS ON FINANCIAL AID WARNING: You can now sign up to attend the session for "What it Means To Be A Successful Student at A-B Tech." Click here to schedule your appointment.
Mission Statement
The Financial Aid Office exists to serve students by reducing the financial barriers to educational goals. We accomplish this through:
- Identifying and coordinating available financial resources
- Collecting, organizing and processing financial data
- Supporting the college's Foundation in the administration of scholarships for students
- Educating students about our financial aid process
Helpful Information
Education Tax Credit Information
Federal Return of Title IV Funds Policy
How To Find Us
The Financial Aid Office is located in the K. Ray Bailey Student Services Center on A-B Tech's main campus. Office hours are Monday through Thursday from 9:00 a.m. until 7:00 p.m. and Friday 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Saturday hours are 9:00 a.m. until 12:00 p.m.
Contact Us
Asheville-Buncombe Technical Community College
Financial Aid Office
340 Victoria Road
Asheville, NC 28801
Phone: (828) 398-7520
Fax: (828) 281-9883
Email: FinancialAidOffice@abtech.edu
Federal School Code 004033
Updated 3.21.13