STUDENT AFFAIRS

New Student Orientation Final Exam Schedule Student Services Newsletters 2009 Spring Placement Test Information Guarantee Augusta Technical College's commitment to excellence extends to each student. If one of our graduates, who was educated under a standard program, and his or her employer agree that the employee is deficient in one or more competencies as defined in the standards, Augusta Technical College will retrain that employee at no instructional cost to employee or employer. This guarantee applies to graduates who are employed in their field of training. It is in effect for a period of two years after graduation, and includes those graduates who have failed to pass a State of Georgia required licensing examination within two years after graduation. To inquire or to file a claim under this warranty, the employer in conjunction with the graduate should contact the Vice President of Academic Affairs at (706) 771-4020 to discuss the need for retraining. A letter from the employer on company letterhead must be submitted to the Vice President of Instructional & Student Services noting that the graduate is deficient in one or more areas as defined in the Department of Technical and Adult Education standards. Pay Online Students have the option to pay online with a credit card (MasterCard or Visa).  The RTS credit card payment system is easy to use and is secured by Verisign. To make a payment, login to your SmartWeb account, then navigate to 'Banner Web' --> 'Student & Financial Aid' --> 'Student Records' --> 'Account Summary by Term' --> Scroll to the bottom of the page and select the 'Pay Online' link. When payment is complete, a confirmation eMail will be sent to your SmartWeb account. Note to Financial Aid (HOPE and PELL) Recipients:  Book vouchers will be mailed to you if your technology and malpractice fees are paid a week before the quarter starts.   Professional Organizations Students are encouraged to participate in local, regional, and national organizations related to their programs of study. The following organizations maintain campus chapters or area chapters for student membership: Alumni Association American Association of Medical Assistants American Medical Transcription Association International Association of Administrative Professionals Association of Surgical Technologists Delta Epsilon Chi Association of Information Technology Professionals Image Communications Organization Network Institute of Electrical and Electronic Engineers Institute of Management Accountants Instrument Society of America American Culinary Federation Junior Chefs Association Tenth District Practical Nurses Association American Student Committee of the Occupational Therapy Association