New Student and New Program
Enrollment Steps
1. Meet with your Student Success Advisor
2. Print your semester schedule. You will need this document when classes begin to
pick up your books in the Bookstore. Refer to the “Banner web Registration” section of
your orientation information.
3. Fee Payment – All Fees Must Be Paid by April 27, 2015
Financial Aid – If you have completed the 2015-2016 FAFSA and submitted all
required documents to the Financial Aid Office, your financial aid will post to your
Banner web account. Please check your account at https://atcfsev.atlantatech.edu to
see if documents are needed to complete your 2015-16 file. Remember that your total
charges must be paid by the April 27 or you will not attend this semester. Instructions
on how to view your account is provided in the orientation information.
Non-Financial Aid - Pay your tuition, any outstanding balance, and all mandatory fees
at the Business Office located in the Cleveland Dennard Building by the established
semester deadline. Go to this station if you are paying by cash, check, credit card, or
third party. You can also pay for your parking decal (if applicable) here. The required
decal is $23 per car.
Mandatory Student Fees – Assessed Per Term
Technology Fee
Registration Fee
Special Instruction Fee
Student Activity Fee
Facilities Fee
Campus Safety Fee
Student Assistance Program Fee
Student Accident Insurance
Total
$105.00
$ 63.00
$ 50.00
$ 30.00
$ 25.00
$ 17.00
$ 8.00
$ 4.00
$302.00
For certain programs a malpractice fee is required. For students taking a lab course
the fee will range from $35 to $50 per course.
Third Party – Bring your authorization letter from your company to the Business Office
window. If receiving WIA assistance please take your voucher to Ms. Mattie Goss in
Admissions.
Payment Plan – Contact Nelnet Business Solutions at 800-609-8056 or
www.MyCollegePaymentPlan.com/atlantatc.
4. Get Your Student ID -- Picture IDs will be prepared by Security in Room C2126. You
cannot get your ID without your class schedule and driver’s license or state picture ID.
ENROLLMENT FEES FOR 2014-15
ACADEMIC YEAR
SEMESTER FEE SCHEDULE
Number of Tuition Fee
Mandatory
Fee Totals for
Credit
Student Fees Georgia Resident
Hours
1
$89
+ $302=
391.00
2
3
4
5
6
$178
$267
$356
$445
$534
+ $302=
+ $302=
+ $302=
+ $302=
+ $302=
480.00
569.00
658.00
747.00
836.00
7
$623
+ $302=
925.00
8
9
10
11
12
13
14
15 to 21
$712
$801
$890
$979
$1,068
$1,157
$1,246
$1,335
+ $302=
+ $302=
+ $302=
+ $302=
+ $302=
+ $302=
+ $302=
+ $302=
1014.00
1103.00
1192.00
1281.00
1370.00
1459.00
1548.00
1637.00
NEW STARTING SPRING SEMESTER!!!
Some courses will be assessed a lab fee of $35-50
per course. Consult your advisor for details.
Methods of Fee Payment
1. Cash, Check, or Debit/Credit card
2. Financial Aid
3. Combination of Financial Aid and money
Mandatory Student Fees-Assessed Per Term
Technology Fee
Registration Fee
Special Instructional Fee
Facilities Fee
Campus Safety Fee
Student Assistance Program Fee
Student Activity Fee*
Student Accident Insurance*
Total Mandatory Student Fees
(*Fee not assessed if schedule is 100% ON-LINE.)
4. www.MyCollegePaymentPlan.com/atlantatc (Nelnet)
5. Third Party (employers, agencies, or sponsors).
$105.00
$63.00
$50.00
$25.00
Other fees that may apply to your enrollment:
Application for Admission
Retest Fee
Late Registration
Returned Check
Parking Decal (renewed annually)
Replacement of Student ID
Replacement of Higher One Card
Academic Transcript
Graduation
Malpractice Fee - Based on Program:
EMT/Paramedic
$17.00
$8.00
Health, Child Care, Cosmetology, Barbering
Diploma Replacement
$30.00
$4.00
$302.00
$20.00
$15.00
$45.00
$30.00
$23.00
$5.00
$20.00
$5.00
$35.00
$40.00
$10.00
$25.00
Exemption Examination (per credit hour) 25% of tuition
CTD Fuel Surcharge (CTD Program only)
$185.00
Out-of-State Residents
Tuition is twice the rate of Georgia residents, or $178 per credit hour, plus the mandatory student fees.
International Students
Tuition is 4 times the rate of Georgia residents, or $356 per credit hour, plus the mandatory student fees.
Commercial Truck Driving (CTD) Program
Based on selecting the CTD program, the tuition rate is $132 per credit hour, plus the mandatory student fees.
Financial Aid may not cover all fees. Check Banner Web for your Registration Fee Assessment for the term.
NOTE: Tuition and fees rates are subject to change at the beginning of any term by the Technical College System of Georgia.
This schedule reflects the new fee increase effective Spring Semester 2015.
8 Easy Steps to Check Your
Student Financial Aid
Step 5. Select “Financial Aid.” Step 6. Select “Account Detail By Term.”
Step 5
Step 6
Step 7. Select the desired term. Step 8. Review detailed information about your
account, including charges, payments, and pending financial aid. Please read the
page in its entirety.
Step 7
Step 8
8 Easy Steps to Check Your
Student Financial Aid (continued’)
Step 1. Go to www.atlantatech.edu. Select BannerWeb at the top of the screen.
Step 2. Select “Enter Secure Area.”
Step 1
Step 2
Step 3. Input Student ID & Password (Birthdate: mmddyy) Step 4. Select “Student
Services & Financial Aid.”
Step 3
Step 4
Educational Assistance Opportunities
from the Atlanta Technical College
Foundation
Scholarships
• Scholarships are available to all students. Qualifications and applications can be
found at http://www.atlantatech.edu/about/scholarships.php.
Seedco
• Assistance available for students who are within one to two semesters of
completing a TCC, Diploma or Associate Degree.
• Students may receive up to $1,000 for tuition support and may also qualify for
childcare assistance (up to $600) and transportation assistance (up 3 months of
MARTA).
• Applications will also participate in an earned benefit screening.
Mercancas Educational Assistance Grant/Loan
• Assistance is available to students to assist with tuition payments, books and
supplies, transportation and emergency life situations.
o Examples of preferred requests – educational materials not available in the
Atlanta Technical College bookstore, childcare services, transportation
needs.
o Examples of requests that are not considered emergency/hardships–
student account balances due to student negligence, utilities (unless
disconnected – excludes cable, cell phones and internet), mortgage
payment (unless home is in foreclosure), rent (unless there is an eviction
notice), car payment (unless repossessed).
• Loans and Grants are available at the beginning of every semester. Loans are
available for students who receive the PELL grant. Loans are repaid from PELL
refunds. Grants are made to students who do not receive financial aid and
demonstrate financial hardship.
o All deadlines to be posted at the beginning of the semester along with drop
off location.
• A student can receive a loan or grant amount of up to $350 (a student may not
apply for a loan for more than once during matriculation through Atlanta Technical
College).
Students applying must be registered for the current semester, completed all
applications for financial aid and in academic good standing.
Applications can be found at http://www.atlantatech.edu/about/foundation.php
Bookstore Information
GENERAL INFORMATION
Main (404) 225-4722
STORE HOURS
Monday – Thursday: 8:30 a.m. - 6:00 p.m.
Friday: 9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
LOCATION.
Academic Complex – 2nd level of the atrium, across from the auditorium in room C2115
SERVICES
•Academic and Computer Supplies
•Atlanta Tech Paraphernalia
•MARTA Cards
•New and Used Textbooks
•Related Course Items
•And more.
PELL/LOAN CHARGE DATES
Tuesday, May 19 - Friday, June 5, 2015
THIRD PARTY CHARGE DATES
Tuesday, May 19 - Friday, June 5, 2015
FORMS OF PAYMENT
Visa, MasterCard, Check (with Government Issued I.D.)
FINANCIAL AID AND THIRD-PARTY PAYMENTS
TO ACCESS YOUR FINANCIAL AID ACCOUNT IN THE BOOKSTORE PLEASE PRESENT A VALID
ATLANTA TECH I.D. OR GOVERNMENT I.D. *Financial aid and third-party accounts in the
bookstore may be used the first 14 days of each semester. Again, a valid Atlanta Tech I.D.
or Government I.D., and a printed school schedule must be presented so that we can
provide excellent customer service.
Bookstore Information
BOOKSTORE PRICING LIST
An updated bookstore pricelist is located on the school’s website under Administrative
Services, then Bookstore, or it can be accessed through a quick link at the bottom of the
home page.
RETURN POLICY:
Atlanta Technical College Bookstore accepts the return of new textbooks, clothing, and
office/school supplies within fourteen calendar days of purchase date, provided the
following conditions are met:
•The original receipt must accompany the return.
•Merchandise must be in new, unused, saleable condition.
•Textbooks with plastic shrink-wrap must be unopened. If opened, the textbook will be
returned at the used price provided the access code has not been activated!
•*ALL SALES OF USED TEXTBOOKS, COSMETOLOGY, BARBERING, AND HEALTH CARE
SUPPLIES ARE FINAL!*
BOOKSTORE STAFF:
Knikki Thomas, Acting Bookstore Manager
(p) 404.225.4722 (e) kthomas@atlantatech.edu
Willie Triplett, Bookstore Assistant
(p) 404.225.4722 (e) wtriplett@atlantatech.edu
Nicole Jones, Bookstore Assistant
(p) 404.225.4722 (e) njones@atlantatech.edu
Bookstore Information
Frequently asked questions
How do I get my books?
Scribble on a piece of paper
Present a printed official class schedule
Rely on memory
Pull it from my cell phone
How do I find out what textbooks I need for class for the upcoming semester?
Refer to the current bookstore pricelist in bookstore or ATC website
Rely on what my friends from class say
Rely on outdated syllabus
Information from previous semester
What do I need when purchasing with financial aid in the bookstore?
Tell the bookstore assistant my name
Show my library card
Show Atlanta Tech ID or government issued ID & printed official schedule
Hope the bookstore assistant remembers me from last semester
How will I know when my financial aid is available in the bookstore?
Call the bookstore with my social security number
Come to the bookstore multiple times during the charge period
Stand in the bookstore line without knowing my status
Speak with financial aid office/check my banner web
What forms of credit payment can be used in the bookstore?
Visa, MasterCard, American Express and Discover
Visa, MasterCard, and Discover
Visa and MasterCard
Visa, MasterCard, and American Express
What is a third-party book charge?
Bookstore purchases made by PELL or LOAN
Bookstore purchases made by credit or debit card
Bookstore purchases made with sponsored funding (i.e. Veterans, Workforce Investment,
Vocational Rehab, Job Corp, church, AARP)
Bookstore purchases made with checks
When does the bookstore have a textbook buy back?
During the week Atlanta Technical College scheduled for final exams
The bookstore does not have a text book buy back
The bookstore buys books every day of the work week
The bookstore has a text buy back in the mornings only
How long can I use my financial aid award towards bookstore purchases?
I have access to my financial aid account money the entire semester
My financial aid account is available business fourteen days from start of semester
I have to wait on my college refund on my Higher One card
I cannot use my financial aid towards bookstore purchases
How do I use my third-party funding for bookstore purchases?
Be on a sponsorship list or have a current hard copy voucher
Tell the bookstore staff I’m sponsored
Ask bookstore staff to look for my voucher
Tell bookstore staff I have a third-party account but I don’t know from what funding
Business Office Operations
Did you know?
Hours and
Contact
Information
•Monday-Thursday 9:00 am to 7:00 pm
•Friday 9:00 am to 12:00 pm
•Phone (404) 225-4733
•Email: cashier@atlantatech.edu
•Payments are accepted for :
•Tuition and fees
•Parking decals
•Testing Fees
Services
Provided at the •Transcript payments
•You can also obtain information on Higher One cards at the window
Cashier’s
Window
Check Your
Balance and Pay
Online
Third Party
Payments and
Scholarships
Higher One
Cards
Compass ReTest
Information
Need Additional
Business Office
Information?
•Go to the Atlanta Tech web site – www.AtlantaTech.edu and click on Banner web in the top right corner.
Follow the instructions for online payments and account reviews.
•*For a list of payment deadlines, visit the Atlanta Tech web site and click on “Calendar.”
•Third-party sponsor and scholarship letters must be on file in the Business Office two (2) weeks prior to the
semester start date, in order to be considered for tuition, fee, and book payments.
•Nelnet is a convenient third-party payment plan. To learn more about this option, visit
www.MyCollegePaymentPlan.com/atlantatc
•*Changes to the Nelnet payment plan must be made by the Business Office.
•Students who are eligible for refunds receive refunds via Higher One cards.
•Higher One cards will be mailed to the address provided at the time of enrollment. They should arrive by
the fourth (4th) week of the semester. If it is not received by week four, contact the Business Office.
•If you need to reschedule the compass test, a $15 retest fee must be paid to the Business Office.
•Once the payment has been made, visit https://atccompassfall2015.eventbrite.com to schedule a new test
date.
•On the day of your test, present your receipt from the Business Office to the ATC Testing Center staff when
you check-in.
•The Atlanta Technical College (ATC) Testing Center is located in the back of the ATC Library – Building G.
•Visit us online ww.AtlantaTech.edu and click on Administrative Services and then select Business Office on
the dropdown menu.
Safety and Security Information
THE ATLANTA TECHNICAL COLLEGE POLICE DEPARTMENT
Atlanta Technical College works to help you maintain your personal safety and to protect your
property by providing security and safety services.
CAMPUS TIP LINE
Please report any suspicious activity to the Atlanta Technical College Police Department. The
anonymous tip line may be used to report your concerns. (404)225-4003 or
email Atctipline@atlantatech.edu
PARKING DECALS
Parking decals are required for all vehicles parked on campus. These decals may be obtained
from the Campus Police office, which is located on the second floor of the Academic Complex.
There is an annual renewal fee of $23.00. Students are required to renew parking permits prior
to the Fall Semester each year.
LOST AND FOUND ITEMS
The Atlanta Technical College Police Department manages the Lost and Found. This office is
located on the second floor of the Academic Complex in Room 2126.
HEALTH SERVICES
In the event of a medical emergency, Atlanta Technical College will refer a student to the nearest
medical facility. As a non-residential institution, students are expected to secure medical services
through a private physician. In the event of a medical emergency, it is understood that the
student or parent will assume full responsibility for the cost of emergency care at the hospital
including ambulance charges if such service is necessary.
First aid kits are available in the security office, in the office of the Vice President of Student
Affairs, and in many laboratories throughout the building. Staff is instructed to call 911 for a
potentially life-threatening emergency and then to report the incident to the Vice President of
Student Affairs.
STUDENT RIGHT-TO-KNOW AND CAMPUS SECURITY ACT
The Student-Right-To-Know and Campus Security Act is an amendment to the Higher Education
Act of 1992. The act requires colleges and universities to make graduation/completion rates,
transfer-out rates, and campus crime statistics available to enrolled students and prospective
students. This information is available in the office of the Vice President of Student Affairs and at
www.atlantatech.edu.
Free Counseling Services for
Atlanta Technical College Students
Atlanta Technical College offers the Life Balance Program
(LBP) to enrolled students and their household members.
The LBP is a confidential service that provides counseling
by licensed therapists in a variety of areas, including stress
and grief; financial, marital, family, and relationship issues;
alcohol and drugs; and legal or any other challenges that
can otherwise interfere with academic performance. The
service is free, and participants have access to a preapproved number of sessions per issue.
Life Balance Program offered through Cameron &
Associates
(800) 334-6014 or (404) 845-3727.
Atlanta Technical College Student
Grievances Procedure
It is the policy of the Technical College System of Georgia to maintain a grievance process available to all students that
provides an open and meaningful forum for their grievances, the resolution of these grievances, and is subject to clear
guidelines. This procedure does not address grievances related to the unlawful harassment, discrimination and/or retaliation
for reporting harassment/discrimination against students. Those complaints are handled by the Unlawful Harassment and
Discrimination of Students Procedure.
DEFINITIONS:
A. Grievable issues: Issues arising from the application of a policy/procedure to the student's specific case is always
grievable. Specifically grievable are issues related to student advisement, improper disclosure of grades, unfair testing
procedures and poor treatment of students; this is a representative list and is not meant to be exhaustive.
B. Non-grievable issues: Issues which have a separate process for resolution (i.e. disciplinary sanctions, FERPA, financial aid,
academic grades, discrimination, harassment etc.) are not grievable and a student must take advantage of the process in
place.
C. Business days: Weekdays that the college administrative offices are open.
D. Vice President for Student Affairs (VPSA): The staff member in charge of the student services division at the college.
E. Retaliation: Unfavorable action taken, condition created, or other action taken by a student/employee for the purpose of
intimidation directed toward a student because the student initiated a grievance or participated in an investigation of a
grievance complaint.
F. Grievant: the student who is making the complaint.
G. Respondent: the party against whom an allegation is made.
PROCEDURE:
A. For all timelines established herein, if a student will need additional time, an extension may be granted at the Equity
Coordinator Vice President for Student Affairs' discretion.
B. Informal Grievance Procedure: Students with grievable issues should resolve those issues, if possible, on an informal basis
without the filing of a formal grievance.
1. A student has 10 business days from the date of the incident being grieved to resolve the matter informally by
approaching their instructor, department chair or any other staff or faculty member directly involved in the grieved incident.
2. Where this process does not result in a resolution of the grievable issue, the student may proceed to the formal grievance
procedure below.
C. Formal Grievance Procedure: where a student cannot resolve their grievance informally, he or she may use this formal
grievance procedure.
1. Within 15 business days of the incident being grieved, the student must file a formal grievance in the office of the Equity
Coordinator Vice President for Student Affairs (VPSA) or the technical college president's designee with the following
information:
a) Name,
b) Date,
c) Brief description of incident being grieved,
d) Remedy requested
e) Signed, and
f) Informal remedy attempted by student and outcome
2. If the grievance is against the VPSA, the student shall file the grievance with the technical college president.
3. The VPSA, or the technical college president's designee, will investigate the matter and supply a written response to the
student within 15 business days.
4. If the grieved incident involves possible unlawful harassment, discrimination or retaliation for reporting unlawful
harassment/discrimination, the investigation will be handled pursuant to the Procedure: Unlawful Harassment and
Discrimination of Students.
5. If the grieved incident is closely related to an incident being processed through the harassment/discrimination or
disciplinary procedures, the proceedings under the Unlawful Harassment and Discrimination of Student's procedure will take
precedence, then the disciplinary procedure and then the student's grievance will be addressed. The grievance will not be
processed until after the other procedures have run their course.
6. The Equity Coordinator VPSA, or the technical college president's designee, shall be granted an additional 15 business days
to investigate the grievance upon notice to the grieving student.
D. Appeal: The student may appeal the decision from the Equity Coordinator VPSA or the technical college president's
designee to the technical college president. Only the student has the right to appeal.
1. A student shall file a written appeal to the technical college president within 5 business days of receiving the response
referenced above.
2. The appeal will be decided based entirely on documents provided by the student and the administration; therefore, the
student must ensure that he or she has provided all relevant documents with his or her appeal.