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Credit Hours vs. Contact Hours

Apr 1, 2019 Credits, credit hour, contact hour, credit hour vs contact hour, Credit Hours vs. Contact Hours

Credit Hours vs. Contact Hours Summary Overview of credit hours and contact hours Overview Credit hours are a unit of measurement applied to the approximate quantity of college coursework in a particular course, and is usually based on the... Read More

Tuition Cost

Nov 4, 2015 tuition resident, non-resident, fee, fees, cost, activity, computer, supply, insurance, transcript, printing

Summary Tuition and fees for residents and non-residents Current Tuition for the 2025–2026 Academic Year Residency and Enrollment Status Charge North Carolina Residents N.C. residents per semester (16 or more credit hours) $1,216 N.C... Read More

Maximum Course Load

May 24, 2013 Maximum course load, max credit hours, credit limit per semester, semester course limit, most number of classes, courseload

Summary Maximum number of credit hours a student is allowed to register for in one semester Policy Overview Because of the amount of effort that is expected to be put forth in college-level courses, students are limited to a maximum of 20 hours of... Read More

Credit by Examination

Mar 25, 2013 credit by examination, credit by exam, exam, test-out, test out, test, challenge a course

Summary Guidelines for obtaining Credit by Examination at A-B Tech Overview Students who can provide tangible evidence of preparation to challenge a course, such as a transcript of similar college-level credits, record of military study,... Read More

Graduation Requirements

Aug 31, 2015

Graduation Requirements Summary General graduation requirements and application for program completion Degree, Diploma, and Certificate Programs A-B Tech awards degrees, diplomas, and certificates when all requirements for graduation have been... Read More

RIBN Program and Financial Aid

Jul 2, 2014 RIBN, WCU, Western, nursing, financial aid

RIBN Program and Financial Aid Summary How financial aid is disbursed for students in the RIBN program Financial Aid Disbursments Nursing students in the RIBN program are dually enrolled at A-B Tech and Western Carolina University (WCU). If you... Read More

Parent PLUS Loan

Oct 16, 2013 Parent Plus Loan, PLUS, parent, direct loan, loan

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

Forgivable Education Loans for Service (FELS)

Oct 3, 2013 Forgivable Education Loan for Service, FELS, forgivable, loan, loans, forgiveness, forgive, serve, service, employment shortage

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

National Society of Leadership and Success

Sep 9, 2013 National Society of Leadership and Success, Sigma Alpha Pi, NSLS, Leadership Program, student honor society

Summary Information about the A-B Tech Leadership Program (Sigma Alpha Pi) Overview The A-B Tech Student Life & Development Office sponsors the Sigma Alpha Pi chapter of the National Society of Leadership and Success. This leadership development... Read More

Defer Federal Student Loans

Apr 23, 2013 defer, deferment, defer loans, loan, direct loans, federal student loans, request deferment, forbearance, repay loans, re-pay, repayment, repayment plan, financial aid

Summary How to defer (delay repayment of) federal student loans Overview of Deferment Under certain circumstances, you can defer (delay) your federal student loan payments. During a deferment, you wouldn't need to make any payments. How to... Read More