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  1. 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 n... Read More
  2. Tuition Cost 2023–2024 Tuition Cost Summary Tuition and fees for residents and non-residents during the 2023–2024 academic year (Fall 2023–Summer 2024) Current Tuition for the 2023–2024 Academic Year Residency and Enrollment Status ... Read More
  3. Maximum Course Load Maximum Course Load 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 m... Read More
  4. Credit by Examination Credit by Examination 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, re... Read More
  5. Graduation Requirements 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 sa... Read More
  6. RIBN Program and 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
  7. Parent PLUS Loan Parent PLUS 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 dependen... Read More
  8. Forgivable Education Loans for Service (FELS) Forgivable Education Loans for Service (FELS) 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 fiel... Read More
  9. National Society of Leadership and Success National Society of Leadership and Success 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 Leade... Read More
  10. Defer Federal Student Loans Defer Federal Student Loans 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 ... Read More
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