Free Tuition Available Through Disaster Relief Grants!
As one of 58 NC community colleges, A-B Tech already offers one of the lowest tuition rates in the nation at $76 per credit hour. A two-year degree costs about 75 percent less than traditional four-year colleges and universities, but we also have an array of financial aid, scholarships, and emergency funds to help qualified students pay for college and graduate debt-free.
We currently have disaster relief funds to help cover your tuition! For academic students who intend to enroll in Spring Semester classes, the variety of special funding means that most students will qualify for a last-dollar grant that provides for the opportunity for free tuition! To explore your options and ask questions, academic students should email Financial Aid at financialaidoffice@abtech.edu.
Hurricane Helene Spring 2026 Tuition Grants All students enrolled in curriculum courses are eligible. Funds will be granted on a first-come first-served basis, and funding is limited.
STEP ONE: Complete the 2025-2026 FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid) first; however, if you cannot apply for Financial Aid, please contact vpstudentservices@abtech.edu so we can discuss other options.
STEP TWO: Complete the Hurricane Helene Spring 2026 Tuition Grant Application
We strongly encourage you to complete these applications before the payment deadline on Thursday, January 10 at 12 noon.
Enroll at A-B Tech, explore Financial Aid, and complete a FAFSA to determine your eligibility.
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