New and Returning Student OrientationMoving Beyond Boundaries

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

President’s Welcome

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 Tech’s designated service area includes the city of Atlanta, Fulton County south of the Chattahoochee and Clayton County.Atlanta Tech’s training programs are fully accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC).

Education is For EveryoneAtlanta Tech offers opportunities to people 16 years or older to include:

•Eligible high school students•Recent high school graduates,•Men and women currently in the workforce,•Persons returning or entering college for the first time, and •Veterans

Academic CalendarThe academic calendar is from:

July 1- June 30 of each fiscal year

The academic calendar is updated and published in the Student Handbook and 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 trained—if not, we’ll re-train you

with FREE tuition!

Please see the Student Handbook and college

catalog for more information about the warranty policy. You may also

contact Ms. Sylvie Moses at 404.225.4434.

Student Affairs

Academic PoliciesGrading Policy

Grades are issued at the end of each semester. A grade of “C” or better is required in all courses for graduation.

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 EthicThe work ethics program is designed to evaluate and encourage good work habits that ensure job retention and career advancement. A work ethics grade will be given each semester for specified courses. The work ethics grade will not affect the academic grade point average (GPA) of a student. Work ethics grades remain separate from academic grades.

Employability skills refer to the basic academic, interpersonal, reasoning, problem solving skills, and work ethics that, when transferred to the occupational settings, facilitate job acquisition, retention, and advancement.

The work ethics program will focus on the following characteristics in accordance with the Technical College System of Georgia’s work ethics guide:

◊ Attendance ◊ Attitude

◊ Character ◊ Organizational Skills

◊ Teamwork ◊ Communication

◊ Appearance ◊ Cooperation

◊ Productivity ◊ Respect

Below are the approved Work Ethics Grades

3 = Exceeds Expectations 2 = Meets Expectations 1 = Needs Improvement

0 = Unacceptable

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:

1. Learning Support: English 0090, Math 0090, and/or Reading 0090 2. General Education Courses3. English, Math, and Reading for English as a Second Language (ESL 0091-0094)

• College 1000 College Success and Survival Skills 1. A useful 2 credit hour course that covers topics such as time management, learning styles, study

skills and more.2. 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. LawsDept. Chair of Learning Support and ESL

rlaws@atlantatech.edu404.225.4628

Room 2118

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 • Educational and Personal Development Workshops • Financial Assistance (for those who qualify)• Referrals to external and internal resources

Contact: Elaina ChanceInterim Coordinator, Student Success Center

Room C1113(404)225-4462/5059

Email: jsawyer1@atlantatech.edu

Student ServicesOPEN COMPUTER LABS

Computer labs are available in Room C2118 and in the Center for Excellence and Lifelong Learning (New Connections Building).

Room C2118 Hours: 7:30 am – 8:00 pm (Mon–Thurs) 7:30 am – 4:00 pm Fri 9:00 am – 1:00 pm Sat

Center for Excellence and Lifelong Learning Hours: 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 library’s 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 7:30 a.m. - 8:00p.m. Friday 7:30 a.m. - 4:00p.m. Website: www.atlantatech.edu/library Phone: 404-225-4595 Email: atclibrary@atlantatech.edu

• Get involved in student life and organizations!• Students who participate in these organizations gain the leadership

skills that are essential for success in the workplace.• Campus organizations include the Student Government Association

(SGA), 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.

• There are lots of opportunities. Don’t let them pass you by.

Student Activities

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 developmentally–appropriate• 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 center 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 – Friday7:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m.

Contact: Dr. Marsha Whittle Center Coordinator

Building Emwhittle@atlantatech.edu

404.225.4581

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Campus 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: 8:30 a.m. - 6:00 p.m.Friday: 9:00 a.m. – 12:00 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.)

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, lost their job, or who are single parents.

Examples of services include: Interpreters, note takers, desk adjustments, computer visual aids, and special equipment.

Special Needs Coordinator, Sylvie MosesEmail: smoses@atlantatech.eduCampus Location: Suite B163Phone: 404-225-4434

Career Placement Services Career Placement conducts workshops each semester for students to disseminate information on the availability, scope and use of career placement resources. ATC Career Placement also utilizes “Optimal.” At this website, students can look at posted positions from employers, prepare resumes, video interviews and create a webpage. Please feel free to go to www.atlantatech.optimalresume.com for more information.

• Computer labs are available on a first come, first served basis.• Interviewing and resume assistance is available.• CPS also offers Campus Recruiting Days where businesses visit our campus in search of potential employees.

Email: careerplacement@atlantatech.eduCampus Location: Suite D128Phone: 404-225-4470/ 4449Director, Michael BurnsideCareer Evaluator, Cathy Clements Career Support Assistant, Carolyn Sanders

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 student handbook and catalog 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.

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. 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 and catalog, 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/guid/fpco/ferpa/index.html

Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA) (continued)

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

America’s Best Community Colleges. Angel orientation dates will be provided once your registration is complete. Angel orientation

takes place in the Campus and Testing Center (Building G).

Online Learning Websitehttp://www.atlantatech.edu/academics/online_learing_for_me.php

Angel: The ATC Online Learning Platform

Maintaining a Safe EnvironmentAtlanta 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 ID’s

Safety is everyone’s business - Be Alert! Report incidences immediately

to a security officer. Please secure your personal belongings at all times.

Student Conduct Code• Students are responsible for following all of the rules of behavior outlined in the Student Handbook and Catalog.

• 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

Alcohol Policy• The presence of alcohol on college campuses shall be governed by the provisions of federal, state and local laws and applicable

State Board of the Technical College System of Georgia policies and procedures. All persons entering the campus or any facility owned or operated by the Technical College System of Georgia or any of its Technical Colleges must comply with these laws, policies, and procedures.

• A Technical College may permit the service of alcoholic beverages in conjunction with the operation of a business conference center provided the center is capable of accommodating 200 or more people. Alcohol may be served only at events sponsored by a third party (e.g., an organization, individual, etc.) possessing the appropriate federal, state and local licenses. Additionally, the event itself must serve a business, economic development, civic, social or educational purpose.

• Alcoholic beverages may not be served or sold at any student-sponsored function nor may a Technical College sponsor an event at which alcohol is sold or otherwise provided.

• With respect to events held on a Technical College campus, there shall be no exchange of money involved with the service of alcohol and a cash bar will not be permitted.

• For purposes of regulating alcoholic beverages, the campus shall be considered to be within a municipality if the campus, or a greater part of the campus, is within the limits of a municipality. If the campus or a greater part of the campus is located within an unincorporated area of a county, the campus shall be considered to be within the unincorporated area of the county.

• No State or Federal funds may be used to purchase alcohol for service at a Technical College. This prohibition does not apply to the purchase of alcohol for the exclusive use in a college’s culinary arts programs. In these instances, the college must adopt written procedures to strictly regulate the purchase, storage and use of alcohol in these academic programs.

For additional information on the alcohol policy, please visit https://tcsg.edu/tcsgpolicy/docs/09-05-22.html.

Unlawful Harassment and Discrimination• It is the policy of the Atlanta Technical College that all students shall be provided an environment free of unlawful harassment

(including sexual harassment and sexual violence), discrimination, and retaliation.

• All students and employees are expressly prohibited from engaging in any form of unlawful harassing, discriminating, intimidating or retaliatory behavior or conduct (“prohibited conduct”) in all interactions with each other, whether or not the interaction occurs during class or on or off campus. Visitors to campuses also shall not engage in prohibited conduct and may be barred for such prohibited conduct if other corrective measures are ineffective. Allegations of prohibited conduct occurring at clinical sites to which students are assigned shall be investigated in accordance with this procedure.

• As required by the Campus Sex Crimes Prevention Act, students are provided the following website which lists sex offenders: www.ganet.org/gbi/sorsch.cgi.

• Procedures for filing a grievance are outlined in the Student Handbook and Catalog. Sexual harassment complaints, which involve another student or a staff member, should be addressed to the Equity Coordinator, Sylvie Moses, Atlanta Technical College, 1560 Metropolitan Parkway, S.W., Atlanta, Georgia, 30310, 404.225.4434.

For additional information on the Unlawful Harassment and Discrimination of Student Policy, please visit https://tcsg.edu/tcsgpolicy/docs/V.A.I.Procedure_Unlawful_Harassment_and_Discrimination_of_Students.htm

Grievances• 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 found in the Student Handbook and Catalog.

• 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.

• 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.

For information on how to file a grievance, click here: Student Complaint and Grievance Procedures or https://tcsg.edu/tcsgpolicy/docs/V.P.Student_Grievances.htm.

Financing Your Education

Apply for Aid TodayFederal 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. TheFinancial Aid Office also provides consumer information and conducts workshops toassist 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: 1. The FAFSA Overview, and2. How to Fill out the FAFSA

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.

How much money am I eligible for? You may not receive Federal Pell Grant funds from more than oneschool at a time. Amounts can change yearly. The maximum Federal Pell Grant award is $5,730 for the 2014–15 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.

MONEY RECEIVED IN ERROR MUST BE REPAID BY THE STUDENT.

Federal Direct Loans

• You must be enrolled with 6 or more credit hours• Offers are automatic• You must accept loans via Banner Web• There is a 30 Day Delay

– This is a Federal requirement for 1st time, 1st year borrowers• Complete Entrance Counseling is required. Go to www.studentloans.gov• Complete Master Promissory Note at www.studentloans.gov

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

Click Here for Available Federal Student Aid

Click Here to Learn More About Responsible Borrowing

Georgia’s 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.

• 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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(www.GAcollege411.org)Award AmountsThe HOPE Grant award amount will cover a portion of a student's tuition. To determineThe HOPE Grant award amount you may receive, please review the attached chart found here .

Award LimitsA 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.

Georgia’s HOPE Scholarship ProgramGeorgia'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 locatedin 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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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.

Zell Miller ScholarshipGeorgia's Zell Miller Scholarship is available to Georgia residents who have demonstrated academic achievement. Thescholarship provides money to assist students with their educational costs of attending a Zell Miller eligible college located in Georgia.

Specific EligibilityTo receive Zell Miller Scholarship funding, students must meet all HOPE Scholarship eligibility requirements and:1. 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.

2. Be enrolled as a degree-seeking student at a Zell Miller eligible college or university in Georgia.3. Meet additional rigor requirements, beginning with students graduating from high school on or after May 1, 2015.

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.

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.

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).

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 EligibilityIn 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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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.

Satisfactory Academic Progress (SAP)Students who receive Title IV Federal financial aid funds and/or the Georgia HOPE Grant funds must maintain Satisfactory Academic Progress (SAP). SAP is comprised of the student’s cumulative grade point average (GPA) and the completion rate. Students must maintain a GPA of 2.0 or greater and must complete their program of study within 150% of the time normally required.

The GPA is computed by the Registrar’s Office and is computed on a scale of 4.0 (A=4, B=3, C=2, D=1, F=0). Grades that adversely affect a student’s GPA are D, F, and Withdrew Failing (WF). The grades of Incomplete (IP), Withdrawal (W), Withdrew Passing (WP), Satisfactory (S), and Unsatisfactory (U) have no impact on the student’s GPA. A satisfactory completion rate is used to measure whether or not the student will complete his/her program of study within 150% of the time normally required. The student must complete at least 67% of all attempted classes. The letter grades that indicate unsatisfactory completion are D, F, W, WF, WP, IP, and U. Federal regulations require all institutions to check SAP at least once per academic year. At Atlanta Tech, if the student drops below the minimum requirements in either component, the student will be given aid for one semester on warning. If at the end of the warning semester, the student is still below the minimum requirements, his/her financial aid will be suspended until such time as he/she regains eligibility without the assistance of federal or state financial aid.

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Satisfactory Academic Progress (SAP)SAP Components

– You must have a 2.0 or higher GPA– Program completion with 150 % of standard timeframe– You must complete 67% of all attempted courses each semester

• Grades of D, F, W, WF, WP, U and I adversely affect the student’s completion rate

– Financial Aid• You must meet SAP to maintain aid

– Appeals• You may submit an appeal for extenuating circumstances

Learn more about SAP in your ATC Student Handbook and Catalog.

Click Here To Learn More About New Financial Aid Opportunities

Available ONLY at Georgia’s Technical Colleges

Business Office

Hours of Operation

Cashier Window9:00am -7:00pm Mon. - Thurs.9:00am -12:00 noon Friday

Location and Contact

Dennard Building B 404-225-4733

Bannerweb

Bannerweb is the name of the student information system that you will use to manage your college business. For

example, registering for classes, checking the status of your admission and financial aid, accessing your email, etc.

Business Office Services

What does the Business Office do? – 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

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

Third-Party Sponsors To better serve our clients, Atlanta Tech has an agreement with several companies that provide functional support with tuition, fees, books and scholarships. Examples of Third-Party• All Workforce Development Agencies• Army National Guard• Atlanta Job Corps• AT&T• Department of Veteran’s Affairs• Internal Revenue Service• Mayor’s Youth Program• Georgia Department of Labor

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 TechFulton County Workforce Development AgencyAtlanta Regional CommissionAnd others

Mattie Goss, Coordinator 404.225.4446

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 ATC’s 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/index?openform&query=atlantatech OR you may contact NBS at 800-609-8056.

CONSEQUENCES OF NON-PAYMENT

If your tuition and fees are not paid by the deadlineyour 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.

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.

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 (student’s birthday MMDDYY) click Login.4. Click on Student Services & Financial Aid.5. Click on Student Records6. 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.

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.

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.

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.

HIGHER ONE CARDS (continued)

Once registered, all future college business will be communicated

through your ATC email address!

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Banner Web Registration Process

BANNER WEB Registration Instructions

1. See your Academic Advisor to complete a COURSE REGISTRATION FORM.

2. Go to Atlanta Technical College’s homepage – www.atlantatech.edu

3. Click on Banner Web

4. Click on Enter Secure Area

5. Enter your User ID or SSN: This is the ID number provided in your acceptance letter beginning with “900.”

6. Enter your six-digit date of birth (MMDDYY). (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.

7. Click on STUDENT SERVICES AND FINANCIAL AID.

8. Click on REGISTRATION

9. Click on ADD/DROP CLASSES

10. Select term then Submit

11. Click on the first box: add all CRN’s into each subsequent bock; Submit

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 fees.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 C2118 for assistance.

BANNER WEB Registration Instructions (Cont’)

Access to My ATC LogonInstructions on how to access your MyATC username and password.Follow these steps in order, to retrieve your username from Banner’s website. Follow these steps: 1. Log into Bannerweb. The URL is https://atcfsev.atlantatech.edu/pls/ban8/twbkwbis.P_GenMenu?name=homepage2. 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 participate4. Then click the “Personal Information” Link5. Then Click the “View Email Address” Link6. You will see your user ID for the MyATC Portal under the statement “student email address” exp sjohn@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.edu10. 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.

How to Access to your ATC Email AccountFollow these steps in order, to retrieve your username from Banner’s website:

1. Log into Banner. The URL is https://atcfsev.atlantatech.edu2. 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” Link5. Then Click the “View Email Address” Link6. You will see your user ID for Office 365 under the statement “student email address” exp

sjohn@student.atlantatech.edu.

How to Access to your ATC Email AccountTo access your email:

7. Go to www.atlantatech.edu and click Student eMail link to go to your Office 365 login page https://outlook.com/studentatlantatech.edu 8. Click on STUDENTS on Office 365 page: LOGINS9. Enter your Username and Password

Username – Your entire email address. Ex. sjohn@student.atlantatech.eduPassword – Is you birthday in this format “AtcMMDDYY”. Ex. Atc100284

• Please update profile with Cell Phone number to allow you reset your password.• Additional instructions for downloading office 365, configuring mobile device and

others can be found here:http://old.atlantatech.edu/office365/email.asp

How to Access ANGEL Online, Web-Enhanced and Hybrid coursesWhen 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 college’s Banner system. The web address is http://atlantatech.angellearning.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 college’s 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.

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 happen:The 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 : onlinesupport@atlantatech.edu

Understanding Your Course

Schedule

Your attendance is recorded as often as the class meets or as often as students are required to login, per the syllabus, for online and hybrid classes.

The number of absences that constitutes 20% of missed class will be established and published in your course syllabus. Some exceptions may apply to the “20% rule,” i.e. required military service or jury duty.

Your attendance will be uniformly and systematically recorded daily.

• All 100% online classes will take attendance at least twice a week with an online pin number.• All face to face classes will require you to sign in daily.• All hybrid classes will require an Angel pin for the online portion and you will complete a sign in sheet for

the face to face portion.• If you are (up to) 15 minutes late three times, this will equal one absence.

Attendance Matters

“No-show” Attendance Definition

The definition of a “no-show” is a student who is registered for a class and does not attend the class the first week of the semester. A student will be considered a “no show” if the following occurs:

• Does not attend at least one of the first three classes of any course that meets daily.

• Does not attend at least one of the first two classes that meet twice a week.• Does not attend the first class of a course that meets once a week. • Does not submit the attendance PIN for an on-line class.

Are you a “No Show?”

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

Course Schedule Options

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.

  

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 Non-attendance.

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.

Understanding Your Schedule

Type: Internal Use

Time: Displays the time the scheduled course will meet.

Days: Displays the days the scheduled course will meet

M=Monday, T=Tuesday, W=Wednesday,

R=Thursday, F=Friday, S=Saturday

Where: Room location for class, Online, or TBA (To Be Announced)

Date Range: Duration of the semester

Instructor: Lists the instructor(s) name for the course   

Understanding Your Schedule Continued: Scheduled Meeting Times

DIRECTORY

Admissions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 404.225.4400Business Office . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 404.225.4703Campus Bookstore . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 404.225.4722Career Placement Services . . . . . . . . 404.225.4449Early Childcare Center . . . . . . . . . . . . 404.225.4581Financial Aid . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 404.225.4716GED Coordinator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 404.225.4468Learning Support Center . . . . . . . . . .404.225.4648Library . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .404.225.4595Registrar . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 404.225.4453Security . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 404.225.4730Special Needs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 404.225.4434

FORMS AND DOCUMENTS You must become familiar with

Student Handbook and Catalog– For information on ATC history, policies and procedures, your rights and responsibilities as an ATC student.

Student Complaint and Grievance Procedures – Review this process in order of file a student grievance or complaint.

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 additional 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.

You have just finished viewing New Student Orientation information which includes information on how to access the Student Handbook and Catalog and other necessary resources.

Please be advised that you are responsible for all policies and procedures that are outlined in the Student Handbook and Catalog, some of which were highlighted in the presentation you just viewed. If you have questions, please do not hesitate to

contact a member of Student Affairs or offices provided in the directory listed in this presentation.

Next, click on the “New Student Assessment” link below to complete the required new student assessment and submit.

New Student Assessment

Thank you for choosing Atlanta Technical College!

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New Student Assessment