Generally, scholarships are awarded only to those applicants who have completed the Application Procedure for student financial assistance outlined earlier. Most scholarships awarded by the College are restricted to a specific program of study and are based on financial need. The College does award a limited number of merit scholarships to qualifying second-year students which are program specific and require the endorsement and/or screening of faculty in the applicant’s department of study. Students needing more information about these limited scholarships should call the Financial Aid Office at 828/254-1921, Ext. 162.

All students are encouraged to seek out scholarships offered by clubs and organizations in their communities.

An excellent source for scholarships is located on the World Wide Web. Students can do searches by accessing www.finaid.org and using the Free Scholarship Search (FASTWEB). FASTWEB alone contains a database of more than 180,000 scholarships. The Web site of the North Carolina State Education Assistance Authority, www.ncseaa.edu, lists scholarships available to North Carolina residents only.

Asheville-Buncombe Technical Community College Foundation

The Asheville-Buncombe Technical Community College Foundation awards scholarships annually.

• January 12 - Online applications are available at:
www.abtech.edu/foundation/scholarships
• March 15 - Students applying for scholarships requiring the establishment of financial need should complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). www.fafsa.gov
• March 31 - Online application for scholarships closes.
• June 1 - Scholarship awards sent to students 
via email.

Students may access scholarship criteria on the A-B Tech website at www.abtech.edu/foundation. For additional information about the Foundation, please call 254-1921, Ext. 7562

Other Financial Aid Information

In addition to scholarships, information about grants, loans and work programs is also available on the internet.

Some recommended sites are:

www.ed.gov/offices/ope: Click on “Information for Students” for federal student aid information.

www.cfnc.org: Provides comprehensive information about scholarships, loans, and other programs/issues.

www.nasfaa.org: Click on “Financial Aid Information for Students, Parents & Counselors;” provided by the National Association of Student Financial Aid Administrators.

www.studentloans.gov