HOPE Career Grant
The HOPE Career Grant applies to technical certificate and diploma programs. To qualify for HOPE Career Grant a student must meet all general Athens Technical College eligibility requirements in addition to the HOPE Career Grant requirements.
To be eligible for the HOPE Career Grant, students must first qualify for and be receiving the HOPE Grant. The two grants together will cover all tuition in 12 programs of study. Students will still be responsible for student fees and any equipment necessary, although in some cases, financial aid is available for those as well.
A few other things to know about the HOPE Career Grant:
- HOPE Career Grant awards are based on the student’s program of study and the number of hours of enrollment.
- The grant is available only for eligible students who are pursuing certificates and diplomas.
If eligible, students may receive funding based on the credit hours taken each semester.
- 1-2 credit hours = $125 per semester
- 3-8 credit hours = $250 per semester
- 9 credit hours and above = $500 per semester
Hope Career Grant Programs:
Automotive
- Automotive Fundamentals Diploma
- Automotive Technology Diploma
- Automotive Engine Repair Technician TCC
- Automotive Engine Performance Technician TCC
- Automotive Chassis Technician Specialist TCC
- Automotive Transmission/Transaxle Tech Specialist TCC
- Auto Electrical/Electronic Systems Technician TCC
- Automotive Climate Control Technician TCC
Automotive Collision Repair
- Auto Collision Repair Diploma
- Automotive Collision Repair Assistant I TCC
- Automotive Collision Repair Assistant II TCC
- Automotive Refinishing Assistant I TCC
- Automotive Refinishing Assistant II TCC
- Automotive Collision Specialist TCC
- Automotive Collision Mechanical/Electrical Helper TCC
- Automotive Refinishing Specialist TCC
Business Technology
- Business Technology Diploma
Certified Engineer Assistant
- Stormwater and Erosion Control TCC
- Engineering Technology Basics TCC
- Environmental Assessment Technician TCC
- Drafters Assistant TCC
- Drafting Technology Diploma
- Advanced CAD TCC
- CAD Operator TCC
- CAD Operator Mechanical TCC
Commercial Truck Driving*
- Commercial Truck Driving TCC
Computer Programming
- Video Game Design Specialist TCC
- CompTIA A+ Certified Technician Preparation TCC
- Microsoft Excel Application Specialist
- Microsoft Network Administrator TCC
- CompTIA A+ Certified Preparation TCC
Computer Technology
- Computer Support Specialist Diploma
- Networking Specialist Diploma
- PC Repair and Network Technician TCC
- Help Desk Specialist TCC
Construction
- Air Conditioning Technology Diploma
- Air Conditioning Electrical Technician TCC
- Electrical Construction Systems Technology Diploma
- Industrial Controls Technician TCC
- Photovoltaic Systems Technician TCC
- Residential Electrical Technician TCC
- Air Conditioning System Maintenance Technician TCC
- Basic Electrician TCC
- Commercial Electrical Technician TCC
Diesel Equipment Technology
- Diesel Equipment Technology Diploma
- Heavy Diesel Service Technician TCC
- Diesel Truck Maintenance Technician TCC
- Agricultural Systems and Mechanics TCC
- Diesel Engine Service Technician TCC
- Diesel Electrical/Electronic Systems Tech TCC
Early Childhood Care and Education
- Early Childhood Care and Education Diploma
- Early Childhood Care and Education Basics TCC
Health Science
- Health Care Assistant TCC
- Healthcare Access Representative TCC
- Dental Assisting Diploma
- Medical Assisting Diploma
- Surgical Technology Diploma
- Health Information Coding Diploma
- Paramedicine Diploma
- Advanced Emergency Medical Technician (AEMT) TCC
- Pre-hospital EMS Operations TCC
- EMS Professions Diploma
- Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) TCC
- Phlebotomy Technician TCC
- Bioscience Regulatory Assurance Technologist TCC
- Magnetic Resonance Imaging Specialist TCC
- Computed Tomography Specialist TCC
- Practical Nursing Diploma
Industrial Maintenance
- Industrial Systems Technology Diploma
- Industrial Fluid Power Technician TCC
- Programmable Control Technician I TCC
- Mechatronics Technician TCC
- Industrial Motor Control Technician TCC
- Industrial Electrician TCC
Precision Manufacturing
- Machine Tool Technology Diploma
- Basic Grinding Operations TCC
- Basic Machining Operator TCC
- CNC Specialist TCC
- Mill Operator TCC
- Basic Machinist TCC
- Lathe Operator TCC
- Manufacturing Operations Specialist TCC
Welding and Joining Technology
- Welding Technology Diploma
- Gas Metal Arc Welding TCC
- Shielded Metal Arc Welding TCC
- Gas Tungsten Arc Welding TCC