Southern Crescent Technical College (SCTC) Academics and Admissions

Academics

Griffin Technical College (GTC), located in Griffin, Georgia, began as the Griffin-Spalding County Area Vocational Technical School in 1963. Officially christened Griffin Technical College in July 2000, the institute is accredited by the Commission on Colleges of the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools. At the academic program level, GTC is accredited or certified by various organizations like the Georgia State Board of Cosmetology, National Automotive Technicians Education Foundation, Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs, and Accreditation Review Committee of Education in Surgical Technology.

GTC is under the Technical College System of Georgia, and offers a number of certificates, diplomas, and technical degree programs. Students can opt for courses in the fields of business and computer technology, automotive technology, cosmetology, dental assisting, health information technology, orthopedic technology, and practical nursing, among others. The college also provides easy transfer of associate’s degree credits to bachelor’s and master’s degree programs in other colleges and universities in Georgia. In addition to these academic programs, GTC offers continuing education, adult education, and work force training programs.

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Information Summary

Ranks 66th in Georgia and 1998th overall. See the entire top 2,000 colleges and universities list
Overall Score (about)	63.5
Total Cost On-Campus Attendance	$5,842
Admission Success rate	N/A
Student Ratio Students-to-Faculty	13 : 1
Retention (full-time / part-time)	62% / 47%
Enrollment Total (all students)	4,905

Admissions

For enrollment in GTC, students need to submit a completed application form together with the application fee at the college’s Admissions Office. This form is available online. The criteria for admission vary depending on whether it is for a first-time student, or a transfer student. In general, students need to submit transcripts of their high school or GED, and college credit. Those who have not appeared for the SAT, ACT, COMPASS, CPE, or ASSET test in the last 5 years need to clear the college’s admission test. Following submission of all the required details, students can attend orientation programs regarding academic advising and registration.

GTC also offers admission to international students. However, such candidates need to submit an application form and a non-refundable fee, along with valid test scores of SAT, ACT, ASSET, COMPASS, or CPE. In addition, they need to provide copies of resident identification cards, and official evaluation of foreign transcripts.

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Financial Aid

GTC offers extensive financial assistance to its students. Eligible candidates can receive the Federal Pell Grants, HOPE Grant, and Veterans Benefits. GTC, in cooperation with the Vocational Rehabilitation program, provides financial assistance to students suffering from any kind of disability or handicap. The HOPE Scholarship is also available for all deserving students of Georgia. The GTC Scholarship Program is provided to students by the Griffin Technical College Foundation.

Students wishing to apply for financial assistance need to do so in the month of January. The FAFSA form is available at the Financial Aid Office. Post approval, financial aid is effective from the summer to the spring quarter of the particular award year. However, all HOPE and Pell grants expire on the 30th of June.

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Students

Students of GTC are involved in a number of on-campus clubs and organizations. The college supports Greek letter societies like the Phi Beta Lambda, and Alpha Upsilon Gamma, as well as associations like the Student Leadership Council, SkillsUSA, Student Nurses Association, Forensic Science Club, Surgical Technology Student Association, Foundation Setters for Future Minds, Rotaract, Spanish Conversation Club, National Association of Orthopaedic Technologists, and National Technical Honor Society. GTC also nominates students for the Georgia Occupational Award of Leadership. Sponsored by the Griffin Area Chamber of Commerce, this program recognizes and rewards excellence, and provides students the opportunity of speaking at local events.

GTC has an on-campus library that comprises more than 18,500 volumes including over 200 periodicals and newspapers, audiovisual materials, and over 16,000 electronic books. Students can also use the computer lab in the library, or in the academic and main buildings. GTC also has the Griffin Technical College Bookstore that is located within the campus and sells books, school supplies, as well as other paraphernalia.

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