New and Returning Student Orientation Moving Beyond Boundaries

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New and Returning Student OrientationMoving
Beyond Boundaries
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Presidents Welcome
The faculty and staff at Atlanta Technical
College welcome you as the newest member of our
college family! You have joined a college
community that is focused on your academic and
career goals, and we want to work with you to
ensure your success. You are a valuable asset
to the Atlanta Technical College community, and
your life will be transformed by your experiences
here. At the same time, this college community
will also be enriched because of you. We welcome
your leadership, scholarship, service, creativity
and involvement. I invite you to witness the
power of an education from Atlanta Technical
College to become what you are meant to be!
Dr. Alvetta Peterman Thomas President
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General Information

• Atlanta Technical College (Atlanta Tech) was
  established in 1968. Atlanta Tech is a unit of
  the Technical College System of Georgia (TCSG).
  Atlanta Techs designated service area includes
  the city of Atlanta, Fulton County south of the
  Chattahoochee and Clayton County.
• Atlanta Techs training programs are fully
  accredited by the Council on Occupational
  Education (COE) and the Southern Association of
  Colleges and Schools (SACS).
• Education is For Everyone
• Atlanta Tech offers opportunities to people 16
  years or older to include
• Recent high school graduates,
• Men and women currently in the workforce,
• Persons returning or entering college for the
• first time, and
• Veterans

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Student Affairs
Academic Calendar The academic calendar is from
July 1- June 30 of each fiscal year The
academic calendar is updated and published in the
College Catalog. Visit www.atlantatech.edu for
additional updates.
Warranty Policy We guarantee that when you
graduate you will be prepared for the career in
which you were trainedif not, well re-train you
with FREE tuition! Please see the college
catalog for more information about the warranty
policy. You may also contact Ms. Sylvie Moses at
404.225.4434.
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Academic Policies

• Grading Policy
• Grades are issued at the end of each semester. A
  grade of C or better is required in all courses
  for graduation. Below are the
• Grade Numerical Grade Point
  Equivalent
• A 90-100 4
• B 80-89 3
• C 70-79 2
• D 60-69 1
• F 0-59 0

Work Ethic A work ethics grade is also issued for
each course and is designed to evaluate and
encourage good work habits. You will be
evaluated based on the following
characteristics. ? Attendance ? Attitude ?
Character ? Organizational Skills ? Teamwork ?
Communication ? Appearance ? Cooperation ?
Productivity ? Respect
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Learning Support Lab

• The mission of Academic and Learning Support
  Services (ALSS) is to provide learning
• opportunities that will support and enhance
  students academically in their pursuit of
  technical
• and skill training. ALSS includes library and
  media services, the learning support center, as
  well as
• general education and learning support
  departments. The Learning Support Lab
• Offers free tutoring in
• Learning Support English 0090, Math 0090, and/or
  Reading 0090
• General Education Courses
• English, Math, and Reading for English as a
  Second Language (ESL 0091-0094)
• College 1000 College Success and Survival Skills
• A useful 2 credit hour course that covers topics
  such as time management, learning styles, study
  skills and more.
• Required for all Learning Support students
  (students registering for English 0090, Math
  0090, and/or Reading 0090).
• Seminars and Workshops
• Open Study Area
• Open Computer Lab

• Contact Ronald E. Laws
• Dept. Chair of Learning Support and ESL
• rlaws_at_atlantatech.edu
• 404.225.4628
• Room 2118

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Student Success Center

• The Student Success Center supports and enhances
  Atlanta Technical College students academic
  growth and success by providing superior academic
  advisement assistance, delivering outstanding
  supplemental learning services, and bridging
  students to useful external resources.
• Available Services
• Student Success Advisors and Achievement Coaches
• Workshops
• Financial Assistance (for those who qualify)
• Referrals to external and internal resources

Contact Johnnie C. Sawyer, MPA Coordinator,
Student Success Center [phone]/5059 Email
jsawyer1_at_atlantatech.edu
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Student Services

• OPEN COMPUTER LABS
• Computer labs are available in Room 2118 which is
  open from
• 730 am 800 pm (MonThurs)
• 730 am 400 pm Fri
• 900 am 100 pm Sat
• and the Center for Excellence and Lifelong
  Learning (New Connections Building) from
• 8 am 3 pm (Mon Thurs)

LIBRARY and MEDIA SERVICES For library use,
students must present a current, valid student ID
in order to borrow materials.  Students must also
activate their IDs to use the computer and credit
money to their account by using the librarys
AddValue machine to print and make copies (.10
per page).  The library is a place of study for
students. For this reason unattended children,
radios, cell phones, or unnecessary noises are
prohibited. Eating and drinking allowed only in
designated area. Children must be accompanied by
an adult at all times.    Library
Hours                  Monday-Thursday            
       730 a.m. - 800p.m.                  
Friday                                      730
a.m.  - 400p.m.                  Website
www.atlantatech.edu/library                 
Phone [phone]                  Email
atclibrary_at_atlantatech.edu
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Student Activities

• We encourage you to participate in student life
  and organizations
• Students who participate in these organizations
  gain the leadership skills that are essential for
  success in the workplace.
• Organizations include Delta Epsilon Chi (DEX),
  National Technical Honor Society (NTHS), Phi Beta
  Lambda (PBL), SkillsUSA, and Statewide Student
  Leadership Council
• DEX, PBL and SkillsUSA offer state and national
  competitions as opportunities for students to
  demonstrate and/or enhance their skills.
• You may also participate in the annual Georgia
  Fall Leadership Conference.

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Early Childcare Center

• The Early Childcare Center provides
• A safe and healthy learning environment
• Nutritious meals (breakfast, lunch snack),
• Activities, materials, and equipment which are
• age and developmentallyappropriate
• A creative curriculum for infants, toddlers, 3
  years old Pre-kindergarten.
• An open door policy, which supports open
  communication between
• children, adults, the community, and the centre
  staff.
• A staff that serves children ages 7 months 5
  years old,
• An environment that encourages creativity
  through a variety of art
• experiences
• Hours of Operation Monday Friday700 a.m.
  600 p.m.

Contact Dr. Marsha Whittle Center
Coordinator404.225.4581 mwhittle_at_atlantatech.edu
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Bookstore Information
The bookstore is in room C2115 located in the
second floor lobby of the Academic Complex across
from the auditorium. New and used textbooks,
supplies, related course items, academic computer
supplies, Atlanta Tech paraphernalia, clothing,
and other items are available for your
convenience.   STORE HOURS Monday Thursday
830 a.m. - 600 p.m. Friday 900 a.m. 1200
p.m. TO ACCESS YOUR FINANCIAL AID ACCOUNT IN THE
BOOKSTORE PLEASE PRESENT A VALID ATLANTA TECH
I.D. OR GOVERNMENT I.D.   FORMS OF PAYMENT Visa,
MasterCard, Check (with Government Issued I.D.) 
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Special Needs Survey
Students requiring accommodations must inform the
Special Needs Coordinator before the service is
provided. Official documentation is required.
You may also click here to complete the State
Enrollment System Information Form. The first
section is for those individuals who may have a
psychological, medical or learning disability.
The second section is for those individuals who
have not been able to find employment, or lost
their job or who are single parents. Examples
of services include Interpreters, note takers,
desk adjustments, computer visual aids, special
equipment.

• Contact Special Needs Coordinator
• Ms. Sylvie Moses
• 404-225-4434
• smoses_at_atlantatech.edu

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Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act
(FERPA)

• Schools may disclose, without consent,
  "directory" information such as a student's name,
  address, telephone number, date and place of
  birth, honors and awards, and dates of
  attendance. However, schools must tell parents
  and eligible students about directory information
  and allow parents and eligible students a
  reasonable amount of time to request that the
  school not disclose directory information about
  them. The actual means of notification (special
  letter, inclusion in a college bulletin, student
  handbook, or newspaper article) is left to the
  discretion of each school.
• School officials with legitimate educational
  interest
• Other schools to which a student is transferring
• Specified officials for audit or evaluation
  purposes
• Appropriate parties in connection with financial
  aid to a student
• Organizations conducting certain studies for or
  on behalf of the school
• Accrediting organizations
• To comply with a judicial order or lawfully
  issued subpoena
• Appropriate officials in cases of health and
  safety emergencies and
• State and local authorities, within a juvenile
  justice system, pursuant to specific State law.
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Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act
(FERPA) (continued)
Schools may disclose, without consent,
"directory" information such as a student's name,
address, telephone number, date and place of
birth, honors and awards, and dates of
attendance. However, schools must tell parents
and eligible students about directory information
and allow parents and eligible students a
reasonable amount of time to request that the
school not disclose directory information about
them. Schools must notify parents and eligible
students annually of their rights under FERPA.
The actual means of notification (special letter,
inclusion in a PTA bulletin, student handbook, or
newspaper article) is left to the discretion of
each school.
Learn More about FERPA at FERPA ON LINE or type
into your browser http//www2.ed.gov/policy/gen/g
uid/fpco/ferpa/index.html
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Angel Online Course Orientation
Atlanta Technical College (ATC) recognizes that
because of work, family or geographical
constraints not all students are able to attend
classes on campus. With this in mind, our online
courses are designed to meet the needs of all
students who seek a quality education. Skilled
staff and the most current technologies make
distance learning at Atlanta Technical College
one more reason why Atlanta Tech is one of
Americas Best Community Colleges. Angel
orientation dates will be provided during
on-campus new student orientation.
Online Learning Website http//www.atlantatech.edu
/academics/online_learing_for_me.php
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Maintaining a Safe Environment

• Atlanta Technical College works to help you
  maintain your personal safety and protect your
  property by providing law enforcement, security,
  and safety services. It is the expectation that
  each person adhere to all applicable laws while
  on the physical property and when conducting
  business with Atlanta Technical College. Each
  year, ATC publishes its crime statistics
  according to the guidelines of the Jeanne Clery
  Disclosure of Campus Security Police and Campus
  Crime Statistics Act. Campus security also
• -- Maintains Lost and Found
• -- Issues parking decals and lockers
• -- Regulates parking
• -- Patrols the halls and parking lots
• -- Enforces Student Dress Code
• -- Checks student IDs
• Safety is everyones business - Be Alert! Report
  incidences immediately
• to a security officer. Please secure your
  personal belongings at all times.

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• Student Photo Identification
• For security purposes, students are required to
  carry their college identification card whenever
  on campus, or when participating in college
  activities. Student photo identification cards
  are made on scheduled registration days and daily
  during the first two weeks of class. Make up
  days are on the second Monday of the month in
  Room 2126. Check with Student Affairs for an
  updated schedule.
• Students will be required to present the college
  identification card
• when using the library and other campus
  facilities and should be able
• to present it upon the request of a college
  official.
• Parking Decals
• Parking decals are required for all vehicles
  parked on campus. These decals may be obtained
  from the Business Office located in the Cleveland
  Dennard Building across from the Admissions and
  Student Financial Aid offices. The cost is 23.

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Student Conduct Code

• Students are responsible for following all of
  the rules outlined in
• the Student Handbook.
• Drug Free Campus no drug use or possession of
  weapons are
• allowed on campus.
• Violations of the Student Conduct Code may
  result in suspension
• or expulsion from the College.
• Sexual Harassment is prohibited!
• Student Right to Know

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Financing Your Education
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Apply for Aid Today

• Federal Student Aid, a part of the U.S.
  Department of Education, is the largest
• provider of student financial aid in the nation.
  The Financial Aid Office administers
• financial aid programs which consist of federal,
  state and local funding sources. The
• Financial Aid Office also provides consumer
  information and conducts workshops to
• assist students in understanding financial aid,
  eligibility criteria, and the students
• responsibility in maintaining eligibility. For
  federal assistance, complete the Free
• Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA)
  www.fafsa.gov . Our ATC school code is 008543.
• You may qualify for one or more of the following
  forms of assistance Pell Grant, Supplemental
• Education Opportunity Grant (SEOG), Federal
  Workstudy or Loans( Subsidized and Unsubsidized)
• Learn more about FAFSA by watching these short
  videos on
• The FAFSA Overview, and
• How to Fill out the FAFSA

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Federal Pell Grant

• A Federal Pell Grant, unlike a loan, does not
  have to be repaid. Federal
• Pell Grants usually are awarded only to
  undergraduate students who
• have not earned a bachelor's or a professional
  degree. (In some cases,
• however, a student enrolled in a
  postbaccalaureate teacher certification
• program might receive a Federal Pell Grant.) You
  are not eligible to
• receive a Federal Pell Grant if you are
  incarcerated in a federal or state
• penal institution or are subject to an
  involuntary civil commitment upon
• completion of a period of incarceration for a
  forcible or nonforcible
• Sexual offense. 

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How much money am I eligible for?

• You may not receive Federal Pell Grant funds from
  more than one
• school at a time. Amounts can change yearly. The
  maximum Federal
• Pell Grant award is 5,730 for the 201415 award
  year (July 1, 2014 to
• June 30, 2015). The amount you get, though, will
  depend on
• your financial need,
• your cost of attendance,
• your status as a full-time or part-time student,
  and
• your plans to attend school for a full academic
  year or less. 

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Federal Direct Loans

• Enrolled 6 or more credit hours
• Offers are Automatic
• Accept loans via Banner Web
• 30 Day Delay
• Federal requirement for 1st time, 1st year
  borrowers
• Complete Entrance Counseling www.studentloans.gov
• Complete Master Promissory Note
• www.studentloans.gov

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Annual Loan Limits

• Dependent Students
• 1st Year
• 3500 Sub
• 5500 Sub Unsub
• 2nd Year
• 4500 Sub
• 6500 Sub Unsub

• Independent Students
• 1st Year
• 3500 Sub
• 9500 Sub Unsub
• 2nd Year
• 4500 Sub
• 10500 Sub Unsub

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Click Here for Available Federal Student
AidClick Here to Learn More About Responsible
Borrowing
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Georgias Hope Grant Program
(www.GAcollege411.org)

• Georgia's HOPE Grant (a separate program from the
  HOPE Scholarship) is available to Georgia
  residents who are working towards a certificate
  or diploma (continuing education programs are not
  eligible) at an eligible college or university in
  Georgia.
• Full-time enrollment is not required and students
  are not required to graduate from high school
  with a specific GPA, however, they are required
  to have a postsecondary cumulative 2.0 GPA, at
  certain checkpoints, in order to maintain
  eligibility.

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Georgias Hope Grant Program continued
(www.GAcollege411.org)

• Beginning with the 2013-2014 Award Year, students
  enrolled in a Commission-approved, designated
  program of study who are eligible for and
  receiving HOPE Grant funding, may also be
  eligible for funding from the Strategic
  Industries Workforce Development Grant (SIWDG). 
• A student's SIWDG award is a fixed amount per
  term based upon the student's program of study
  and number of hours of enrollment.  Please review
  the chart found here for approved programs of
  study and award amounts.

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Georgias Hope Grant Program continued
(www.GAcollege411.org)

• Award Amounts
• The HOPE Grant award amount will cover a portion
  of a student's tuition. To determine
• The HOPE Grant award amount you may receive,
  please review the attached chart
• found here .
• Award Limits
• A HOPE Grant recipient is ineligible for the
  grant if the student has
• Earned a baccalaureate degree or
• Received HOPE Grant payment for more than 63
  semester or 95 quarter hours or
• Received payment from any combination of HOPE
  Scholarship, Zell Miller Scholarship, HOPE Grant,
  and, through Summer term 2011, Accel Program
  funds totaling 127 semester (190 quarter) hours
  of credit,
• Dual Credit Enrollment hours for which a high
  school student received HOPE Grant payment are
  not included in these totals.

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Georgias HOPE Scholarship Program

• Georgia's HOPE Scholarship is available to
  Georgia residents who have demonstrated academic
  achievement.
• The scholarship provides money to assist
  students with their educational costs of
  attending a HOPE eligible
• postsecondary institution located in Georgia. To
  receive HOPE Scholarship funding, students must
• 1. Meet one of the following academic
  requirements
• Graduate from a HOPE eligible high school with a
  3.0 using the HOPE grade point average
  calculation. For more details, click here.
• Complete a HOPE eligible home study program with
  a 3.0 using the HOPE grade point average
  calculation. For more details, click here.
• Graduate from an ineligible high school, complete
  an ineligible home study program, or earn a GED,
  on or after July 1, 2014 and score in the
  national composite 80th percentile or higher on
  the SAT or ACT prior to graduation, home study
  completion date or GED test date. For more
  details, click here.
• Graduate from an ineligible high school or
  complete an ineligible home study program, and
  then earn a 3.0 grade point average on 30
  semester hours or 45 quarter hours of college
  degree-level coursework. This option allows for
  payment of the first 30 semester hours or 45
  quarter hours after they are taken. For more
  details, click here.
• Earn a 3.0 grade point average at the college
  level on degree coursework after attempting 30,
  60, or 90 semester hours or 45, 90, or 135
  quarter hours, regardless of high school
  graduation status. For more details, click here.
• 2. Be enrolled as a degree-seeking student at a
  public or private HOPE eligible college and
  university in GA.
• 3. Meet additional rigor requirements, beginning
  with students graduating from high school on or
  after 5/1/15.

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Georgias HOPE Scholarship Programcontinued

• State Programs Eligibility
• Meet U.S. citizenship or eligible non-citizen
  requirements
• Be a legal resident of Georgia
• Be registered with Selective Service, if
  required
• Maintain satisfactory academic progress as
  defined by the college
• Not be in default or owe a refund due on a
  student financial aid program
• Be in compliance with the Georgia Drug-Free
  Postsecondary Education Act of 1990.
• Award Amounts
• Please review the HOPE Scholarship Award Chart to
  determine your scholarship award amount.
• Students that meet all eligibility requirements
  and are attending an eligible public college or
  university receive a HOPE award amount, to be
  applied toward standard undergraduate tuition, up
  to a maximum of 15 hours, for the specific number
  of hours enrolled, whether full time or part
  time.
• Students that meet all eligibility requirements
  and are attending an eligible private college or
  university receive a HOPE award amount, to be
  applied toward standard undergraduate tuition, up
  to a maximum of 12 hours, based on a half-time or
  full-time enrollment status.

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Zell Miller Scholarship

• Georgia's Zell Miller Scholarship is available to
  Georgia residents who have demonstrated academic
  achievement. The
• scholarship provides money to assist students
  with their educational costs of attending a Zell
  Miller eligible college
• located in Georgia.
• Specific Eligibility
• To receive Zell Miller Scholarship funding,
  students must meet all HOPE Scholarship
  eligibility requirements and
• Meet one of the following academic requirements
• Graduate from an eligible high school as the
  valedictorian or the salutatorian. Click here for
  more information.
• Graduate from an eligible high school with a
  minimum 3.7 grade point average combined with a
  minimum score of 1200 on the math and reading
  portions of the SAT test or a minimum composite
  score of 26 on the ACT test in a single national
  test administration. Click here for more
  information.
• Complete an eligible home study program with a
  3.7 grade point average combined with a minimum
  score of 1200 on the math and reading portions of
  the SAT or a minimum composite score of 26 on the
  ACT in a single national test administration.
  Click here for more information.
• Complete an ineligible home study program with a
  minimum score of 1200 on the math and reading
  portions of the SAT test or a minimum composite
  score of 26 on the ACT test in a single national
  test administration, and then earn a 3.3 grade
  point average on 30 semester hours or 45 quarter
  hours of college degree-level coursework taken
  after home study completion. This option allows
  retroactive payment of the first 30 semester
  hours or 45 quarter hours after they are taken.
  Click here for more information.
• Enroll in an eligible post-secondary institution
  in 2007 or later, as a freshman, meeting one of
  the academic qualifications listed above and earn
  a 3.3 cumulative grade point average at the most
  recent Zell Miller Scholarship checkpoint. Click
  here for more information.
• Be enrolled as a degree-seeking student at a Zell
  Miller eligible college or university in Georgia.
• Meet additional rigor requirements, beginning
  with students graduating from high school on or
  after May 1, 2015.

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Strategic Industries Workforce Development Grant

• TCSG students who are receiving the HOPE Grant or
  Zell Miller Grant may also be
• eligible for additional financial assistance from
  Georgia's Strategic Industries
• Workforce Development Grant (SIWDG) Award for the
  following TCSG programs
• Commercial Truck Driving,
• Early Childhood Care/Education,
• Practical Nursing,
• Welding,
• Healthcare Technologies,
• Diesel Mechanic, and
• Information Technology.
• To qualify, you must be fully admitted to ATC,
  enrolled in one of the
• above programs and receiving the HOPE Grant or
  Zell Miller Grant for the same term.
• Click here to learn more about the Georgia's
  Strategic Industries Workforce
• Development Grant (SIWDG) Award.

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Student Access Loan (SAL) and Student Access Loan
Technical (SALT)

• The Student Access Loan Program Effective
  2014-2015 (FY 2015),
• Georgia Student Finance Authority is offering two
  Student Access Loan
• Programs, with 1 interest rates, designed to
  assist undergraduate and
• technical college students who have a gap in
  meeting their educational
• costs.

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Student Access Loan (SAL)

• Student Access Loan (SAL) Program Information
• Interest rate structure for loans received on or
  after July 1, 2014
• Fixed rate of 1 while in school and out of
  school as long as the loan remains in good
  standing.
• A monthly Keep In Touch (KIT) Payment of 10.00
  is required approximately 60 days after the first
  disbursement is received. The monthly KIT Payment
  is required while in school and while in grace
  period.
• Repayment is a maximum of ten (10) years with a
  minimum payment of 50.00 for loans received on
  or after July 1, 2014.
• The minimum loan amount is 500. The maximum loan
  limit is 10,000 per year up to a maximum of
  40,000 over a college lifetime.
• Origination Fee - A non-refundable fee of 5 of
  the loan amount, but not more than 50.00, is
  deducted from the first disbursement of the loan.
• SAL is an annual process which includes
  application, selection, certification, approval,
  and disbursement.
• The program is also designed to provide service
  cancellation opportunities to those who work in
  select public service sectors or STEM fields.
• Students are randomly selected to participate in
  the program (Note Selection does not guarantee
  approval and applicants may or may not be
  selected each application year).

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Student Access Loan Technical (SALT)

• General Information
• The interest rate structure for loans received on
  or after July 1, 2014
• Fixed rate of 1 while in school and out of
  school as long as the loan remains in good
  standing.
• A monthly Keep In Touch (KIT) Payment of 10.00
  is required approximately 60 days after the first
  disbursement is received.  The monthly KIT
  Payment is required while in school and while in
  grace period.
• Repayment is a maximum of ten (10) years with a
  minimum payment of 50.00 for loans received on
  or after July 1, 2014.
• The minimum loan amount is 300. The maximum loan
  limit is 3,000 per year up to a maximum of
  12,000 over a college lifetime.
• Origination Fee - A non-refundable fee of 5 of
  the loan amount, but not more than 50.00, is
  deducted from the first disbursement of the loan.
• SALT is an annual process which includes
  application, selection, certification, approval,
  and disbursement.
• The program is also designed to provide loan
  discharge to those students who graduate with a
  minimum 3.5 cumulative Grade Point Average in
  program of study for which the loan was received.
• The SALT is first come, first served based on the
  funds available.
• 
  
  
• Student Eligibility
• In order to receive the Student Access Loan,
  students must
• Be considered a Georgia resident and United
  States citizen or eligible non-citizen.
• Complete a valid Free Application for Federal
  Student Aid (FAFSA) in order to apply for this
  program.
• Maintain Satisfactory Academic Progress (SAP) in
  accordance with the SAP policy at their college
  or university.
• Must be enrolled in an eligible Georgia
  postsecondary institution.
• Meet all eligibility requirements.

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Student Access Loan Technical (SALT) continued

• Important Facts to Know About This Loan
• Applications are only collected in pre-designated
  application cycle periods.  See the application
  link below for dates and information.
• If you apply for this loan, you understand that
  this is a private education loan that must be
  repaid and cannot be combined or consolidated
  with federal loans.
• Borrow smart! When applying for a loan, request
  only the amount of funds needed for your
  educational costs and that you can repay.
• Your eligible postsecondary institution may
  decline the loan or certify for a reduced amount
  based on financial aid status.
• Loan disbursements are sent directly to the
  student's chosen eligible postsecondary
  institution and are not transferable.
• SAL applicants must have first applied for and
  exhausted all other student financial aid options
  including federal and state student loans,
  scholarship, and grant programs.
• Students attending an eligible technical college
  within the Technical College System of Georgia
  must first apply for SALT.
• You may be eligible for a Student Access Loan
  (SAL) or Student Access Loan - Technical (SALT)
  if you have exhausted all other funding options
  to meet your cost of attendance.

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Satisfactory Academic Progress (SAP)

• SAP Components
• 2.0 or higher GPA
• Program completion with 150 of standard
  timeframe
• Complete 67 of all attempted courses each
  semester
• Grades of D, F, W, WF, WP, U and I adversely
  affect the students completion rate
• Financial Aid
• Students must meet SAP to maintain aid
• Appeals
• Extenuating circumstances

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• Click Here
• To Learn More About New
• Financial Aid Opportunities
• Available ONLY at Georgias Technical Colleges

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Business Office
Hours of Operation Cashier Window 900am -700pm
Mon. - Thurs. 900am -1200 noon Friday Location
and Contact Dennard Building B 404-225-4733
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• Business Office Services
• Receive Payments
• Process Refunds Students whose financial aid
  awards exceed the direct cost of tuition and fees
  will receive a refund. Refunds are processed by
  the ATC Business Office each term starting 4-5
  weeks into the semester. For additional
  information regarding refunds, students should
  contact the Business Office.
• Order Higher One Cards arriving 3-4 weeks into
  semester
• Post Scholarships
• Bill Third Party Sponsors
• Provide Information on Payment Plans

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Payment of Tuition Fees

• Tuition and fees are due at the time of
  registration by one of the following methods
• Cash, checks, money orders or credit card
• Online Payment thru BANNER by credit card (VISA
  and MasterCard only) or check
• Payment Plan with Nelnet Business Solutions (NBS)
• Financial Aid (if you have received an official
  award letter)
• Third-Party Contract Sponsors

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Third-Party Sponsors

• To better serve our clients Atlanta Tech has an
  agreement with several companies that provide
  tuition, fees, books and scholarships.
• Examples of Third-Party
• All Workforce Development Agencies
• Army National Guard
• Atlanta Job Corps
• ATT
• Department of Veterans Affairs
• Internal Revenue Service
• Mayors Youth Program
• Georgia Department of Labor

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Workforce Investment Act (WIA)
Provides tuition, books, tools, uniforms and
equipment, child care services, and
transportation for those who qualify. You must
attend an orientation. WIA Offices Atlanta
Workforce Development Agency/Atlanta Tech Fulton
County Workforce Development Agency Atlanta
Regional Commission

• Mattie Goss, Coordinator
• 404.225.4446

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Automatic Payment PlanAn easier way to pay for
college

• Nelnet Business Solutions (NBS) offer ATC
  students an affordable, interest-free option to
  spread out their tuition and fee balance.
  Students should consider this option if
• Financial aid has been exhausted, suspended, or
  does not cover 100 of what is owed for the
  semester or
• You are not eligible for financial, and must pay
  out-of-pocket.
• The NBS web link is on ATCs website under
  Administrative Services. Go to I am a/Current
  Student/Quick Links/Nelnet Tuition Payment Plan
  Or copy and paste this link into your browser,
• https//www.factstuition.com/prod/ecashierv3.nsf/i
  ndex?openformqueryatlantatech OR you may
  contact NBS at 800-609-8056.

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CONSEQUENCES OF NON-PAYMENT

• If your tuition and fees are not paid by the
  deadline
• your courses will be purged for non-payment.
• Check the academic calendar for the current
  semester deadline.
• ATTENDANCE MATTERS!
• If you do not come to class for the first week,
  you will be dropped or no-showed from the class
  and there is no guarantee you will be able to get
  back in.  Please note that during the first week
  of classes instructors give substantive
  assignments, etc.  Show up to class at the
  beginning so that your financial aid and success
  of passing the course are not affected.

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Payment Deadlines

• THE FOLLOWING MUST BE COMPLETED BEFORE THE SWTART
  OF THE SEMESTER
• 1. All tuition fees must be paid See Banner
  Web Payment instructions.
• 2. All financial aid documentation submitted and
  awards processed.
• 3. All third party letters must be submitted to
  the Business Office.
• 4. Pay any remaining charges not covered by
  financial aid or third party.
• 5. Guarantee your fee payment with Nelnet
  Tuition Payment Plan.
• Any student that has registered, but has fees
  that were not paid by the Payment Deadline will
  have their schedule dropped (purged). However,
  that student may re-register based on the current
  availability of classes and times. A 45 late fee
  may apply during that time.

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Instructions to Pay your Fees via Banner Web
(Online fee payments by check or credit card)

• 1. Visit Banner Web at www.atlantatech.edu
• 2. Click on Enter Secure Area.
• 3. Read this page and enter your Student ID
  (900XXXXXX)and PIN (students
• birthday MMDDYY) click Login.
• 4. Click on Student Services Financial Aid.
• 5. Click on Student Records
• 6. Click on Summary By Term
• 7. Click Pay Online. This is located at the
  bottom right portion of your screen.
• 9. Select a Term for payment.
• 10. Enter the balance that you are paying and
  Click Pay by Credit or Check.
• 11. Enter your banking or credit card information
  and click Continue Credit Card Payment or
• Check payment.
• 12. The next screen will serve as a receipt for
  this transaction. Print this page. You will also
• receive an e-mail receipt at the address
  provided in your payment information.

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REFUND POLICY

• Cancelled Classes
• Tuition and fees will not be billed to students
  if ATC cancels the class. All tuition and fees
  paid by the student will be refunded.
• Withdrawals and Dropped Classes
• The first 3 days of the semester are our No
  Penalty, No Foul period, whereby students can
  withdraw or drop classes without being billed.
  Any tuition and fees paid for these classes will
  be refunded.
• Withdrawals After the 3rd Day
• Students will be billed for all classes they are
  attending as of the 4th day of the semester,
  including the add/drop period.

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HIGHER ONE CARDS

• All student refunds are processed through the
  HigherOne My One Debit MasterCard. Every new
  student should receive a refund card, even those
  that pay with cash, check or credit card.
• This card is mailed to students about 4 weeks
  after the start of the semester. It is sent to
  the mailing address you provided on your ATC
  application. If you have moved since you applied
  to ATC, please update your address information in
  the Admissions office.
• There is a processing fee of 10 is charged if
  Higher One has to re-issue your card for any
  reason. The initial card processing fee is paid
  by ATC.
• If you have not received your card by mid-term,
  the Business Office can verify your Banner and
  Higher One information for you.

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HIGHER ONE CARDS (continued)

• During the first 2 weeks of class, you can use a
  portion of your PELL awards, vouchers, or loans
  in the Bookstore to buy books and supplies. The
  remainder of your financial aid will be processed
  as your refund. For cash-paying students, their
  refund may be a reimbursement for dropped or
  canceled classes.
• Remember that any changes to your schedule or
  program of study may also change your financial
  aid award and your refund. Review your account
  summary for the term frequently thru your Banner
  Web. Student account updates and notifications
  are often sent to your ATC student email.
•  
• Watch an orientation video and activate your
  card at http//www.myonemoney.com/ . Read more
  about how maintaining good financial habits can
  keep you from incurring unwanted banking fees.

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Banner Web Registration Process
Bannerweb is the name of the student system that
you will use to manage your college business
like register for classes, check the status of
your admission and financial aid, access your
email, etc. Once registered, all future college
business from this point will be communicated
through your ATC email address!
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BANNER WEB Registration Instructions

• See your Academic Advisor to complete a COURSE
  REGISTRATION FORM.
• Go to Atlanta Technical Colleges homepage
  www.atlantatech.edu
• Click on Banner Web
• Click on Enter Secure Area
• Enter your User ID or SSN This is the ID number
  provided in your acceptance letter beginning with
  900.
• Enter your six-digit date of birth (MMDDYYYY).
  (Three consecutive incorrect entries will lock
  your account and you must contact the Lab
  Monitor) NOTE If you have never logged into
  BANNER WEB, you will be requested to generate a
  question and the answer to that question just in
  case you loose your PIN. For example, you may
  ask the question What is my favorite color?
  your answer may be GREEN. The question and
  answer will allow you to create a new PIN if you
  forget your PIN.
• Click on STUDENT SERVICES AND FINANCIAL AID.
• Click on REGISTRATION
• Click on ADD/DROP CLASSES
• Select term then Submit
• Click on the first box add all CRNs into each
  subsequent bock Submit

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BANNER WEB Registration Instructions (Cont)

• 13. Check to make sure that all classes were
  accepted. NOTE If a class was not accepted, go
  to LOOKUP
• CLASSES TO ADD find the class and choose
  the same class for a different time that does not
  conflict with
• other classes selected (C indicates a
  closed class) then click register at the bottom
  of the screen.
• 14. To see your complete schedule, return to the
  main menu, click on STUDENT DETAIL SCHEDULE. This
  screen
• includes all registered courses with day,
  time, location, instructor, etc. WRITE DOWN or
  PRINT a copy of
• your schedule.
• 15. To review the fees generated by your
  registration, click on Return to Previous. Select
  Registration Fee
• Assessment this this will display your
  fees. Click on Account Summary by Term to view
  your account history
• in detail.
• 16. Return to the main menu. If you have
  financial aid, authorize your Technology Fee. See
  page 20 for details.
• 17. Click on EXIT. (Security Measure) Once you
  have completed registration, it is necessary that
  you close the
• browser.
• To avoid having your schedule purged, you must go
  immediately to the Financial Aid or Business
  Office to fulfill your financial obligations.  If
  you have any problems with your PIN, please see
  staff personnel in Room 2118 for assistance.

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Access to My ATC Logon

• Instructions on how to access your MyATC username
  and password.
• Follow these steps in order, to retrieve your
  username from Banners website. Follow these
  steps
•  
• Log into Banner. The URL is https//atcfsev.atlan
  tatech.edu/pls/ban8/twbkwbis.P_GenMenu?namehomepa
  ge
• Click on Enter a secure area
• 3. Enter your user id and password for
  Banner.
• Username is usually your Banner ID or social
  security number
• Password is usually birthday in this format
  mmddyy
• If you do not have a Banner user id or
  Password you will not be able to participate
• 4. Then click the Personal Information Link
• 5. Then Click the View Email Address Link
• 6. You will see your user ID for the MyATC Portal
  under the statement student email address exp
• sjohn_at_student.atlantatech.edu. The
  first portion of the email is your user name.
  sjohn
• 7. Write down your user name here
  _____________________________________
• 8. Now that you have YOUR USER name, you can
  login to the MyATC PORTAL.
• 9. Log into My ATC. The URL is
  http//myatc.atlantatech.edu
• 10. Enter your username and password
• Log into MyATC with the username and Password you
  retrieved from Banner.
• Your MyATC Portal password is the same as
  password used for logging into Banner.

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How to Access to your ATC Email Account

• You will see your User ID for the MyATC Portal
  under the statement student email address
  Example sjohn_at_student.atlantatech.edu. The
  first portion of the email is your user name
  sjohn
• To login to MyATC Portal
• Browse to http//myatc.atlantatech.edu
• Enter your Username and Password
• Username first portion of email retrieved from
  Banner
• Password same password used for logging into
  Banner (birthday MMDDYY)

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How to Access ANGEL Online, Web-Enhanced and
Hybrid courses

• When can I start my online class?
• The start and end dates of online classes mirror
  those of the College's on-campus classes. You
  should have access to your ANGEL section no later
  than the first day of class. If you do not, email
  your instructor for an update on the status of
  the class.
• What is the username and password that I use to
  access ANGEL?Your ANGEL username and initial
  password are based upon information in your
  Student Records from your colleges Banner
  system. The web address is http//atlantatech.ang
  ellearning.com/default.asp. The format for your
  ANGEL Username and Initial Password are
  Username 23_9XXXXXXXX, where 9XXXXXXXX is your
  College Student ID Number. Initial
  Password 23_9XXXXXXXX On your first login, ANGEL
  will require you to change your password. If you
  do not recall your Student ID you may have to
  login to your colleges Banner system to retrieve
  your ID.
• I tried to login to ANGEL, but I have forgotten
  my password. What should I do?On the ANGEL login
  page, click the "I forgot my password" link, and
  follow the instructions to reset your password.
  You will need to know the email address in your
  ANGEL account. This is the same account issued by
  your college. If you were not given a college
  email account it will be the one you gave the
  college to use.

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How to Access ANGEL Online, Web-Enhanced and
Hybrid courses (Continued)
I logged into ANGEL, but one or more of my
classes are missing. What should I do?There are
several instances when this might happenThe
first instance is when your instructor has not
opened up the class for your use. Email your
instructor if it is an online class, or speak
with your instructor at your next class meeting,
and check on the status of the missing class(es).
The second instance is when your instructor
does not use ANGEL with your class. If you think
you are supposed to have access to a course on
ANGEL that is associated with your on-campus
course, please contact your instructor for the
status. The third instance is when you are not
registered for the class. Please confirm with
your instructor and/or student services that you
are registered for the class. I have never used
ANGEL before. Is there something that I can read
to help me get started?There is an excellent
document entitled "ANGEL Student Quick Start
Guide" You can access the web address below.
http//www.gvtc.org/ANGELTour.aspx I am having
a technical issue with ANGEL. Where do I go for
help? Please contact Ananda V. Rajeurs
404-225-4632 at arajeurs_at_atlantatech.edu  
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Understanding Your Course Schedule
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Course Schedule Options
Lecture Course -- Lecture courses are traditional
classroom courses. Hybrid Course -- Hybrid
courses are taught partially via the Internet and
partially via the classroom. Hybrid courses
differ from web-enhanced courses in that
web-enhanced courses are assigned to a classroom
for every contact hour described in the course
catalog. Online Course -- Online courses are
taught using the Internet with the bulk of the
course content, activities and interactions
occurring online. Online courses may require an
on-site component and that component must be
detailed in the course catalog. Web-Enhanced
Course -- Web-enhanced courses are traditional
classroom courses that use the Internet as an
important component of the course. The web-based
component of the course supports classroom
instruction and may require students to use the
Internet in order to interact with one another
and the instructor, to review content, do
research, complete and/or submit assignments, or
take tests. Typical web-enhanced courses will
include several of the following elements
online Syllabus, Calendar, Readings,
Resources, Bibliography, Glossary, Links to
Professional Organizations, Current News,
Lecture Notes, Listserv, Discussion Board, Tests
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Understanding Your Schedule

• 5. Status Displays registration status and the
  date that
• course was added to the schedule
• Registered/Web Registered -- Student should
  appear on the course roster
• Drop/Drop/Delete-Student was removed from the
  class roster before the withdrawal period
• Drop before Mid-term-Student withdrew from the
  course during the Withdrawal period
• No Showed-Student was removed from class roster
  by faculty for nonattendance at the beginning of
  the term
• College Initiated Drop-Student was removed from
  class roster by faculty for Nonattendance
• 6. Assigned Instructor List the instructor(s)
  name for the course
• 7. Grade Mode, Level Internal Use
• 8. Campus Displays the campus where the course
  will be held

• Below is a list of terms that should help you
  better understand your course schedule. You will
  find your STUDENT ID NUMBER located in the top
  right-hand corner of your schedule.
• 1. Total Credit Hours Displays the total number
  of credit
• hours for all courses scheduled for the
  identified semester
• 2. Course Name Displays the name and
  identification code for the registered course
• 3. Associated Term Displays the term associated
  with the schedule
• 4. CRN Course Record Number (CRN) is important
  identifier for the course this number is changed
  each semester  

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SCHEDULED MEETING TIMES
Type Internal UseTime Displays the time
the scheduled course will meet.Days Displays
the days the scheduled course will
meet MMonday, TTuesday, WWednesday,
RThursday, FFriday, SSaturdayWhere Room
location for class, Online, or TBA (To Be
Announced)Date Range Duration of the
semesterInstructors List the instructor(s)
name for the course   
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• DIRECTORY
• Admissions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
  . . 404.225.4400
• Business Office . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
  . 404.225.4703
• Campus Bookstore . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
  404.225.4722
• Career Placement Services . . . . . . . .
  404.225.4449
• Early Childcare Center . . . . . . . . . . . .
  404.225.4581
• Financial Aid . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
  . . 404.225.4716
• GED Coordinator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
  404.225.4468
• Learning Support Center . . . . . . . . .
  .404.225.4648
• Library . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
  . . . . .404.225.4595
• Registrar . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
  . . . 404.225.4453
• Security . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
  . . . 404.225.4730
• Special Needs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
  . 404.225.4434

FORMS AND DOCUMENTS Catalog For information
on ATC history , policies and procedures Student
Handbook For your rights and responsibilities
as an ATC student State Enrollment System
Information Form Complete this form if you are
in need of additional assistance Transfer of
Credit Form Complete this form right away if
you desire to transfer credits from another
college. Courses are not automatically
transferred. The form is also available in the
admissions office. Transcript Request Form
To get a copy of your ATC transcript Program
Change Form Complete this form if you would
like to change your program of study. This may
impact your financial aid and may require
learning support classes. Re-Admission
Application If it is has been more than one year
since you last attended Atlanta Technical
College, you must complete the Re-Admission
Application. It must be submitted by the current
application deadline.
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Student Handbook and other necessary resources.
Should you have questions, please do not hesitate
to contact a member of Students Affairs or
offices provided in the directory listed in this
presentation. Next, click on the link below to
complete new student survey and submit. Thank
you for choosing Atlanta Technical College! NSO
Student Survey
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