How do I apply for Financial Aid?

To be considered for financial aid, including: Grants, Loans, Work-Study, and Scholarships:

1. Apply for admission to A-B Tech online if you have not already done so.
2. Apply for financial aid yearly by completing the FAFSA online at www.fafsa.gov. The FAFSA will determine if the student is eligible for any federal, state, or institutional aid. Note that A-B Tech's federal school code is 004033. Once the student submits the FAFSA form to the federal processing center, the student will receive by mail or email a notification called a Student Aid Report (SAR). Students should review the information contained in the SAR for accuracy. The Financial Aid Office will use the data from the SAR to determine the student's eligibility for financial assistance.
3. Complete placement tests administered by the College (SAT or ACT scores completed within the last three years may be used to replace placement testing). You may schedule a test at placementtesting.abtech.edu.
4. Receive advising from an advisor to be placed in a curriculum program. You may contact the Service Desk at 254-1921 ext. 7520 for more information.

If additional information is required in addition to the steps listed above, the Financial Aid Office will contact you. Please note: Once the above steps are completed, processing of your FAFSA results may take up to an additional 4 to 6 weeks to complete. During peak times, this process can take longer. If no additional information is required, a notification will be sent to your A-B Tech student email account once your award letter is ready to be viewed in Web Advisor. Information regarding how to access your student email account can be found online at http://www.abtech.edu/content/access-your-student-email-account

Want help filling out your FAFSA?

The Financial Aid Office is offeringFAFSA Workshops

Upcoming workshops:

Wednesday, May 22, 2013  1:00 PM -3:00 PM, Balsam 117

Wednesday, May 29, 2013 12:00 PM - 2:00 PM, Balsam 117

Tuesday, June 4, 2013 12:00 PM - 2:00 PM, Balsam 117

Monday, June 10, 2013 1:00 PM - 3:00 PM, Balsam 117

Thursday, June 20, 2013 4:00 PM - 5:45 PM, Balsam 117

Wednesday, June 26, 2013, 12:00 PM - 2:00 PM, Balsam 117

Tuesday, July 2, 2013, 2:00 PM - 4:00 PM, Balsam 117

Monday, July 8, 2013 4:00 PM - 5:45 PM, Balsam 117

Friday, July 19, 2013, 12:00 PM - 2:00 PM, Balsam 117

Thursday, July 25, 2013, 2:00 PM - 4:00 PM, Balsam 117

Tuesday, July 30, 2013, 4:00 PM - 5:45 PM, Balsam 117

Wednesday, August 7, 2013, 12:00 PM - 2:00 PM, Balsam 117

For more information contact the Financial Aid Office at 828-398-7533.

Updated 5.13.13