Scholarships

Scholarships available for students, recent Alumni, and those ready to transfer

Georgia Hope Scholarship

This scholarship is funded by the Georgia Lottery. The HOPE Scholarship covers some tuition for students seeking a degree at a technical college or university. The student must be a 1993 or later high school graduate with a 3.0 grade point average (GPA) in a college preparatory track or a 3.2 GPA in a technical curriculum track to be eligible for the HOPE Scholarship.

Students who receive their first HOPE or Zell Miller Scholarship payment Summer term 2019 or later may receive HOPE or Zell Miller Scholarship payment until ten years after the date of high school graduation, GED test date, home study completion date, or the date of their petition to receive a high school diploma, whichever comes first.

Students who received their first HOPE or Zell Miller Scholarship payment between Summer term 2011 and Spring term 2019, may receive HOPE or Zell Miller Scholarship funding until seven years after the date of their high school graduation, GED test date, home study completion date, or the date of their petition to receive a high school diploma, whichever occurs first.

A non-traditional student may qualify for the HOPE scholarship after completing 30 credit hours towards their degree and maintaining a 3.0 GPA. GPAs are recalculated at 30, 60 and 90 semester hours, and after each spring semester, at which time the student must maintain a 3.0 GPA to retain the HOPE Scholarship. The scholarship is limited to 127 combined Hope Grant / Scholarship credit hours. Students can only regain the HOPE scholarship one time. The student must be a Georgia resident. This scholarship does not pay for learning support classes.

Zell Miller Scholarship

This scholarship is funded by the Georgia lottery. The Zell Miller Scholarship covers 100% of tuition for students who are the Valedictorian or Salutatorian for their graduating class; or received a score of at least 1,200 combined critical reading score and math score on a single administration of the SAT or an ACT composite scale score of at least 26 and graduated from high school with at least a 3.7 calculated GPA. Students must be enrolled in a degree program. Students must have a 3.3 GPA at all checkpoints (30, 60 and 90 semester hours), at the end of spring and at the end of 3 part time terms for beginning students. Students who lose eligibility may regain the scholarship once. Students who lose eligibility for the Zell Miller Scholarship may continue to receive the HOPE scholarship if they are eligible. Degree classes taken at any post-secondary institution are counted in the GPA calculation. Funds are disbursed to the students account during the first week of the term.

DREAMS Scholarship

Dedicating Resources to Educationally Advance More Students (DREAMS) Scholarship Program is a need-based aid program to assist eligible Georgia residents attending a University System of Georgia (USG) college or university or a Technical College System of Georgia (TCSG) college and enrolled in an associate or bachelor’s degree program at least half time. Students must be eligible for the Federal Pell Grant and have remaining unmet financial need. Students must complete online Financial Toolkit sessions. Students must complete a 60 hour per term work requirement. Scholarship awards are based on program requirements and available allocated funds at USG and TCSG institutions.

Foster Care Scholarship

The Foster Care Scholarship Program provides eligible students assistance with the cost of education at an eligible college or university while enrolled in an undergraduate program. Students may qualify for the scholarship through one of several eligibility pathways established in state law, including having been in foster care under the supervision of the Georgia Division of Family and Children Services for at least six months after their fourteenth birthday.

State of Georgia Post-Secondary Tuition Waiver

The State of Georgia Post-Secondary Tuition Waiver Program exempts or waives payment of tuition and fees (and where applicable, on-campus housing) for students attending a technical college within the Technical College System of Georgia (TCSG). Eligible students must be a youth or young adult under the age of 28 who is currently in foster care, has experienced foster care, or who was placed for adoption by the Georgia Division of Family and Children Services.

Find more information here – https://dfcs.georgia.gov/services/state-georgia-post-secondary-tuition-waiver

Bagwell Foundation Scholarship

Applicants must live within Albany Technical College’s Service Delivery Area, which includes the following counties: Baker, Calhoun, Clay, Dougherty, Lee, Randolph, and Terrell. This scholarship won’t pay the full cost, nor will it pay once a student earns a credential. Recipients can’t have more than 127 attempted hours.

CDL Scholarship

This scholarship is designed to help cover the cost for training in these two high-demand careers. This scholarship will cover the tuition and fees not covered by the HOPE Grant and the Strategic Industries Workforce Development Grant (SIWDG). The student must not be eligible for the HOPE/Zell Miller Grant. This scholarship will also reimburse students who provide receipts for their MVR, drug test, and physical.

Nadeen Green and Ned Cone Scholarship

The purpose of this scholarship is to assist students in the purchasing of books, supplies, tools, or even to help pay tuition. Applicants must show financial need, have a strong involvement in civic or school-related clubs/organizations, have a strong work ethic, and possess strong leadership abilities or potential. Additionally, the student should articulate the reasons behind the choice of area of study/career. Completion of the application process also includes two letters of recommendation for the scholarship -- one from academic personnel from Albany Tech and one from their community at large. Recipients of this scholarship (up to $500) must have a minimum GPA of 3.0 and be enrolled at the college in any technical and/or industrial program for a minimum of six credit hours for the semester of the potential scholarship award.

Phoebe Physician Health System EMT Scholarship

This scholarship is designed to help cover the cost of training as an Emergency Medical Technician. This includes Emergency Medical Technician Technical Certificate of Credit (TCC) and the EMS Professions Diploma. This scholarship will cover the tuition, materials, and fees not covered by the HOPE Grant and the Strategic Industries Workforce Development Grant (SIWDG). The student must have a 2.0 GPA or higher and maintain Satisfactory Academic Progress.

The Gretchen K. Corbin Last Mile Fund

Applicant must have completed at least six credit hours. A student can’t receive these funds for more than two semesters. Recipients must be in good standing and on track to graduate. Recipients can’t receive more than $500 per semester

GED Testing & Transportation Scholarship

The Forever Felton Foundation Scholarship c/o Albany Tech Foundation

The Forever Felton Foundation’s mission is to promote physical and mental wellness, education and vocational training and home preservation to support independence and retain quality of life among seniors. Scholarship applictants must be 55 yrs or over.

Click here to download the application form

ATC Foundation Scholarship

Scholarships Available Through the Albany Tech Foundation, Inc.

Through the generosity of donors, the Albany Tech Foundation manages several scholarship funds to assist students with completing their course of study at Albany Technical College. Each scholarship has various criteria.

Every applicant should obtain and return the appropriate scholarship form, along with a one-page explanation of financial need and future plans, to the Albany Technical College Financial Aid Office. Each scholarship awarded is for one academic semester only. Prior recipients are not disqualified from consideration in subsequent years.

All applicants must have a completed financial aid file (including a FAFSA), maintain Satisfactory Academic Progress (SAP), and have at least a 2.0 GPA (unless otherwise stipulated).

For more information or details on scholarships contact financial aid at the college.

Contact: Kierra Sparks, Director of Financial Aid

Email: ksparks@albanytech.edu

Phone: 229.430.6157

Other Scholarships

• Coca-Cola Scholars Foundation
• Jack Kent Cooke Foundation
• Hispanic Scholarship Fund
• Tylenol Scholarship
• The Shawn Carter (Jay-Z) Scholarship Fund
• The Manufacturers Education Foundation Scholarship
• National Technical Honor Society Scholarship
• AmericanMuscle Automotive Student Scholarship Program

Additional scholarship information can be found at these Web sites:

• www.fastweb.com
• www.salliemae.com/plan-for-college/
• www.finaid.org/scholarships
• www.collegeboard.org/

Grants

Albany Technical College has been awarded several grants to support student success through wrap around services, mentorships, financial aid, and other services aided to impact the lives of students throughout their educational journey.

Federal Pell Grant

Pell Grant is a federal Title IV program that provides funds to students who meet certain need-based eligibility requirements. The amount of Pell a student can receive is based on the Student Aid Index (SAI) which is calculated from the information provided on the student’s Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA), and income and tax information provided by the IRS on the FAFSA, along with the cost of attendance, federal appropriations, and the student’s actual class load per semester. Pell Grant is available for associate degrees, diplomas, and some certificate programs. Pell Grant awards are prorated by the number of credit hours in which a student is enrolled each semester. Students with limited Pell eligibility may receive no funds if enrollment is less than full-time (12 credit hours or more). Eligible students can receive Pell Grant funds for up to the equivalent of six years or twelve semesters of full-time enrollment at any institution or until they earn a Bachelor’s degree or higher. Students who complete the awarding/verification process and have financial aid awarded in excess of tuition and fees will have funds made available for use in the SRTC Bookstore for book and supply purchases one week prior to the term start date.

Federal Supplemental Educational Opportunity Grant (FSEOG)

The Federal Supplemental Educational Opportunity Grant is awarded based on your SAI number, when you apply, your financial need and funds available. FSEOG funds are not available for certificate, special admit, transient, non-degree, learning support and high school students. Students with the lowest SAI numbers receive priority. FSEOG awards range from $100 to $1,000 a year.

Federal Work-Study Program

This program provides part-time jobs for students with financial need. Students are paid $12.00 an hour and are limited to 20 hours a week. Students must first work in order to get paid. Students must be enrolled in at least 6 credit hours in a Title IV eligible program.

Georgia Hope Grant

This is a state grant funded by the Georgia Lottery. The HOPE Grant covers some tuition (certificate and/or diploma). Recipients must be residents of Georgia. Students must have at least a 2.0 GPA at 30 hours and 60 paid semester hours to maintain HOPE Grant. Students can only regain the HOPE Grant one time. The HOPE Grant is limited to 63 credit hours. The HOPE Grant will pay for learning support courses as a requirement for the completion of a diploma or certificate program; however, the hours will be counted toward the 63 Hope credit hour limit. Students cannot receive the HOPE grant after obtaining a bachelor's degree.

HOPE Career Grant

The HOPE Career Grant is for Hope/Zell Grant eligible students in high demand programs: Child Development Specialist Certificate, Commercial Truck Driving Certificate (1 term only), Comercial Truck Driving Owner/Operator Certificate, Computer Engineering Technology, Design and Media Production Technology Diploma, Electronics Fundamentals Diploma, Electronics Technology Diploma, Engineering Technology Fundamentals Certificate, Computer Forensic & Investigation Specialist, Computer Hardware & Network Technician Certificate, Computer Programming, Convergent Telecommunications Technology Diploma, Criminal Justice Technology Diploma,Cybersecurity Diploma, Java Programmer, Early Childhood Care and Education Diploma, Diesel Equipment Technology Diploma, Infant Toddler Care Specialist Certificate, Medical Front Office Assistant Certificate, Networking Specialist Diploma, Pharmacy Technology Diploma, Pipe Welder Certificate, Surgical Technology Diploma, Web Site Design Diploma, Welding and Joining Technology Diploma.
Please check www.gafutures.org for the most current listing of eligible programs.

Zell Miller Grant

Georgia's Zell Miller Grant is available to Georgia residents who are working towards a certificate or diploma at a Technical College System of Georgia (TCSG) or University System of Georgia (USG) institution. Zell Grant covers full tuition. A minimum 3.5 cumulative postsecondary GPA, at the end of each term, is required in order to maintain eligibility. Students who have earned a bachelor’s degree are ineligible for the Zell Miller Grant. Like HOPE grant the Zell Miller Grant has a 63 paid grant hour cap.

Georgia College Completion Grant

Georgia College Completion Grant Program provides grant aid to assist eligible students who are within 80% of earning their credential and have an outstanding balance due to Direct Costs at their eligible postsecondary institution. Georgia College Completion Grant recipients must meet the financial need, academic and eligibility requirements specific to the grant program. Eligible students may receive a College Completion Grant award of up to $2,500, depending on the extent of their outstanding balance of Direct Costs.

Rebuild Southwest Georgia

Georgia Department of Community Affairs in partnership with the Technical College System of Georgia has implemented the Workforce Development Program aimed to boost the long-term recovery efforts, from Hurricane Michael, by supplying residents of the affected communities with the necessary skills to increase their household income through training in high skill, high-wage, and in-demand occupations.

REBUILD Application Form

SUPPLEMENTAL ASSISTANCE TO INSTITUTIONS OF HIGHER EDUCATION(SAIHE)

The U.S. Department of Education awarded Albany Technical College funding to provide financial assistance to students who have been impacted as a result of the coronavirus. Funding will be used to support students who were enrolled on or after March 13, 2020 and need additional financial assistance to complete their education or re-enroll in school.

SAIHE Application Form

Contact: Dr. Quianna Lavant, Director of Enrollment or Courtney James, Recruiter/Admissions Counselor

Phone: 229.430.0919 or 229.430.6148

THE Workforce Innovation & Opportunity Act (WIOA)

The Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA) was signed into law on July 22, 2014. WIOA is designed to help job seekers access employment, education, training, and support services to succeed in the labor market and to match employers with the skilled workers they need to compete in the global economy. The goal of WIOA is to provide a career path for individuals that leads to self-sufficiency and gainful employment. For additional information, please visit our website.

WIOA Approved Programs

For more information:

• Email: SWGA_WioaWorks@equusworks.com
  Phone: (229) 255-3940

Truist Bank Community Development Department (2021)

This grant helps fund the cost to take the High School Equivalency Exam. It is for individuals in Lee, Dougherty, and Terrell counties. They are also providing financial literacy for all students enrolled in adult education.

Contact: Linda Coston, Vice President of Adult Education

Email: lcoston@albanytech.edu

Phone: 229.430.2751

CCAMPIS - Child Care Access Means Parents In School

October 2019, Albany Technical College was awarded a CCAMPIS grant from the U.S. Department of Education to provide campus-based childcare to low-income students enrolled at Albany Technical College. The goals of the project are to 1.) improve student success, retention, and completion rates by providing affordable and dependable childcare for Albany Technical College students; 2.) provide a healthy and safe learning environment, for the dependents of student-parents; 3.) integrate CCAMPIS participants into the existing Parent Advisory Committee; and 4.) develop marketing strategies to enhance recruitment efforts with a focus on removing childcare barriers for potential ATC student- parents. Each of these coupled together will aim to improve the overall well-being and successes of the whole student, prepare them for the workforce and provide sustaining wages for their family.

Contact: Angela Robinson, Associate Dean of Academic Affairs

Email: arobinson@albanytech.edu

Phone: 229.430.3662

Worksource Georgia Grant

Albany Technical College works with regional workforce partners to help students and community members pay for training and receive support while preparing for employment. If you have lost a job, been laid off, experienced a business closure, or had your hours reduced, you may qualify for assistance that helps you train for a new career and return to work. Click here for more information.

ATC INITIATIVES

NOT DIRECT FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE TO STUDENTS

Albany Technical College was awarded two Predominately Black Institutions (PBI) grants to

1. improve the educational outcomes of African American males
2. to strengthen the institution's capacity to address the whole student- mentally, academically, and physically.

Each of these grants will aid the college in developing and implementing programs to serve low-income African American students by addressing their academic needs leading to greater levels of success.

C.O.N.I. GRANT (Community Outreach and Nursing Infrastructure Enhancement Initiative) for Allied Health Workforce

The purpose of the Albany Technical College (ATC) Community Outreach and Nursing Infrastructure (C.O.N.I.) grant is to address the educational and workforce development needs in southwest Georgia, particularly in the healthcare sector. This initiative is aimed at increasing the number of individuals entering the healthcare field, improving educational outcomes for students, and directly responding to the ongoing demand for healthcare workers. Specifically, the C.O.N.I. project intends to enhance ATC's ability to recruit, retain, graduate, and place students in healthcare careers through a variety of strategies. The ATC C.O.N.I. project aligns with the Department of Education's objectives to expand education opportunities and improve outcomes for healthcare students. It is structured to make a significant impact on the healthcare workforce in Southwest Georgia by addressing barriers to education and employment in the healthcare sector.

Strategies Include:
Strengthening Services for Healthcare Students: The project plans to improve services that assist healthcare students from enrollment to graduation. This includes activities to attract students, assist them with program navigation, and provide resources that support their academic and personal needs.

Increasing Enrollment: By implementing targeted recruitment practices, the project aims to increase enrollment in healthcare programs. This involves developing relationships within the community, providing proper information about postsecondary education opportunities, and engaging in recruitment activities.

Improving Retention Rates: The project will support students through their academic journey to ensure higher retention rates. This includes offering specialized courses on career exploration, study skills, and time management, as well as providing access to student support services.

Enhancing Graduation and Placement Rates: The goal is to increase graduation and placement rates by strengthening career services, program advisement, and providing resources to address mental health needs and other personal challenges that may impact students' ability to complete their programs.

Addressing Workforce Demands: The project is designed to produce more graduates ready to fill the existing gaps in the healthcare workforce, particularly in nursing and other healthcare areas. This is critical for meeting the needs of industry partners and addressing the regional shortage of healthcare professionals.

Contact: Robert Stark, C.O.N.I. Grant Project Director

Email: rstark@albanytech.edu

Phone: 229.430.1390