Financial Assistance Information

Advanced Technology Institute offers many financial aid options to help you and your families determine the best way to pay for your education. We are committed to help you find the best solution to meet your needs as you pursue this investment in your future.

Federal Aid

Advanced Technology Institute is approved by the Department of Education to participate in each of the below sources of Federal Student Aid. Information about these programs, eligibility requirements, and the application processes may be found at Federal Student Aid Resources

• Federal Pell Grant
• Federal Supplemental Educational Opportunity Grant (FSEOG)
• Iraq and Afghanistan Service Grant
• Federal Work-Study (FWS)
• Federal Direct Stafford Loan Program for Students
• Federal Direct Plus Loan Program for Parents
• Gaining Early Awareness and Readiness for Undergrad Programs (GEAR UP)

Department of Veterans Affairs

Advanced Technology Institute has also been approved* for educational benefits administered by The Department of Veterans Affairs including the Yellow Ribbon Program, the Post-9/11 GI Bill^®, the Montgomery GI Bill^®, Tuition Assistance, MyCAA, and others. For more information and the application process, contact the Advanced Technology Institute VA Coordinator or see our FAQs.

If you served on Active Duty, you might be eligible for education benefits offered by the Department of Veteran Affairs. For example, the Post-9/11 GI Bill^® provides financial support for educational and housing expenses to individuals with at least 90 days of aggregate service after September 10, 2001, or individuals discharged with a service-connected disability after 30 days. You must have received an honorable discharge to be eligible for the Post 9/11 GI Bill^®.

If you are currently serving in the military, you may be eligible for funding offered through the Department of Defense Tuition Assistance program. Check your eligibility status and the amount for which you qualify with your Service prior to enrolling.

If you are the spouse or child of a service member who is serving on active duty Title 10 orders in the pay grades of E1-E5, O1-O2, or W1-W2, you may be eligible for financial assistance from the Department of Defense for education, training, and/or the occupational license an credentials necessary for a portable career.

If you are the spouse or child of a service member , you may be eligible for transfer of the service member’s Post 9/11 GI Bill benefits to you.

*This institution is approved to offer GI Bill® educational benefits by the Virginia State Approving Agency.

American Job Centers (One-Stop Centers)

Advanced Technology Institute students may qualify for benefits funded through the U.S. Department of Labor by contacting your local One-Stop Career Center.

State Aid

Qualified applicants may also receive educational benefits administered by your State under the State’s Employment Commission or Vocational Rehabilitation Assistance programs. Please visit your local State agency branches to see if you may qualify for these programs.

If you have been approved for assistance under these programs, please provide your Financial Aid Administrator documentation of your eligibility.

Private Aid

Our students may also seek private education loans from any lender of their choice. Eligibility and application processes for private education loans are provided by the private lenders.

Advanced Technology Institute also provides a private loan program serviced by Tuition Options to assist students in meeting their educational goals. Additional information and the application process may be obtained from your Financial Aid Administrator. Sample Disclosure

In addition to private loan programs offered by Advanced Technology Institute and private lenders, many employers also provide tuition assistance programs to their employees to assist with their education goals. Check with your employer to see if they have educational assistance programs to offer you.

Scholarships

Advance Technology Institute participates or offers the following scholarships:

• Active Duty
• Armed Services
• Competition Recognition Scholarship
• Early Decision
• Head Start Scholarship
• Imagine America Scholarship

For more information contact your Admissions or Financial Aid Advisor.

In addition to the program requirements addressed in Federal Student Aid Resources, Advanced Technology Institute students must meet our Satisfactory Progress Standards to remain eligible for financial aid and continue attending Advanced Technology Institute. Students may pursue an adjustment based on special or unusual circumstances, by contacting the financial office.

Welcome! Advanced Technology Institute’s Financial Aid staff are committed to providing you with every available source of aid you may be eligible for to assist you in reaching your goals through our educational programs. To determine the Financial Assistance you are eligible for, visit our Online Financial Aid Office for Advanced Technology Institute. This site will help guide you through the financial aid process.

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