July 31 is the new deadline for Chattahoochee Tech students

Media release: Chattahoochee Technical College announced today that it is extending the deadline for prospective students.

The new document deadline has been extended to July 31, at 6 p.m. for new and transferring students to have documents submitted for admission for Fall Semester.

"The extension gives everyone approximately eight extra business days to get their applications, test scores, transcripts and other items in our hands," explained Executive Director

of Admissions Missy Cusack. "We understand that some prospective students might need this extra time to gather those transcripts or other documents."

More than 1,200 new students have already registered for classes, which are scheduled to begin August 19. Chattahoochee Technical College offers more than 45 programs of study (or majors). A student can study full time to earn a certificate (approximately 9-12 months to complete), a diploma (approximately 1.5 years to complete) or an Associate of Applied Science degree (2 to 2.5 years to complete).

"With a growing list of articulation agreements with other colleges and universities, prospective students are able to continue their education," said Cusack. "Students are finding Chattahoochee Technical College an affordable and accessible way to start their college careers with more than 40 classes in general education and other areas that transfer seamlessly to local colleges and universities."

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 http://www.fafsa.ed.gov.

For more information on admissions and programs at Chattahoochee Technical College visit www.ChattahoocheeTech.edu.