Financial Aid

Summary Information on the verification process when applying for financial aid Overview Because every FAFSA can't be checked for accuracy, the U.S. Department of Education has set up the verification process as a "checks and balances" system.... Read More

Summary How minimesters affect the disbursement of financial aid funds Disbursement Timing We can't disburse any financial aid funds for a class until you have been reported as actively attending. If you're taking a four- or eight-week... Read More

Summary Financial aid available to students enrolled less than full-time Overview You do not have to be a full-time student to receive aid; however, the amount you qualify for will be reduced if you are less than full-time. For financial aid purposes... Read More

Summary How to determine FAFSA dependency status  Dependency Requirements The Department of Education provides a list of questions to determine whether you need to include your parents' income on your FAFSA. You can find the list on the... Read More

Summary How to apply for or retrieve a FSA ID number FSA ID Definition The FSA ID is used to add a further layer of security to your FAFSA. If you haven’t yet created an FSA ID, you can create one on the Federal Student Aid website.   If you... Read More

  Summary The steps to applying for financial aid Instructions All the steps for applying for financial aid are on our website. Go to abtech.edu/applyforaid. It can take approximately two to four weeks to complete the financial aid application... Read More

Summary Steps to applying for a Parent Loan for Undergraduate Students (PLUS) Overview A Parent Loan for Undergraduate Students (PLUS) is a federal direct loan for which parents can apply. This is only available for dependent students. For more... Read More

Summary Explanation of the Forgivable Education Loan for Service (FELS) Overview The Forgivable Education Loan for Service (FELS) is for students who are committed to working in North Carolina in fields designated as critical employment shortage... Read More

Summary The steps for completing Entrance Counseling, which is required when applying for a loan Instructions Below are the steps for completing the Entrance Counseling and/or Financial Awareness Counseling online.   1. Go to studentloans.gov and... Read More

Summary Overview of where to locate scholarship information, how scholarships are disbursed, and whom to contact for questions about scholarships Where to Find Scholarship Information Scholarship information can be found on our website. For... Read More