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Chatt Tech Extends Admissions Deadline

Prospective students now have just over an extra week to submit their needed materials in time for the fall semester.

has extended its deadline for prospective students. New and transferring students now have until Wednesday, Aug. 8, at 6 p.m. to have documents submitted for admission for the fall semester.

“The extension gives everyone approximately eight extra business days to get their applications, test scores, transcripts and other items in our hands,” Executive Director of Admissions Missy Cusack said in a news release. “We understand that some prospective students might need this extra time.”

More than 1,000 new students have already registered for classes, which are scheduled to begin Aug. 17. Access to early online registration will remain open until Aug. 13, with fees due Aug. 14 at noon. Final registration will take place at the Marietta and North Metro campuses only on Aug. 15.

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Chattahoochee Technical College offers more than 75 programs of study. A student can study full time to earn a certificate (about nine to 12 months to complete), a diploma (about one and a half years to complete) or an Associate of Applied Science degree (two to two and a half years to complete).

“With a growing list of articulation agreements with other colleges and universities, prospective students are able to continue their education,” Cusack said.

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Financial Aid is available to qualified students to help them meet the costs of attending college. Many CTC students qualify for some type of financial aid. Students apply for HOPE Grant or Scholarship, Pell Grant and other federal and state aid via the FAFSA at www.fafsa.ed.gov

For more information on admissions and programs at Chattahoochee Technical College, call 770-528-4545 or visit chattahoocheetech.edu.

A unit of the Technical College System of Georgia, Chattahoochee Technical College is the largest technical college in the state with more than 18,000 students enrolled in the past academic year. The college has eight campus locations serving the counties of Bartow, Cherokee, Cobb, Gilmer, Paulding and Pickens.

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