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Greater Altoona Career & Technology Center

Overview

At a Glance

School type

Public, less-than 2-year

Religious affliation

Not applicable

Mission Statement

The mission of the Greater Altoona Career and Technology Continuing Education Office is to provide occupational specific education to adults in collaboration with business, labor, and community in preparation for the demands of the 21st Century. The Continuing Education Office further believes that vocational technical education should be an integral part of lifelong education with dual purpose: (a) to provide individuals with the skills and knowledge needed to enter employment or to pursue further education; and (b) to assist in the economic development of the area by providing business and industry with productive, adaptable, competent workers.

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cost & financial aid

Financial Aid: Undergraduates

Received financial aid
100%
Did not receive aid
0%
Type of aid % of students receiving aid Average amount
Federal grants 100.0% $7,662
State/local grants 49.0% $6,054
Institutional grants 2.0% $500
Loans 66.0% $6,778

Financial aid resources

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Applying for financial Aid

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Academics

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Admissions

Application Fee

Undergraduate
$0
Graduate
No information
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Student Life

Student Demographics

Female Students
70%
Male Students
30%

Student Ethnicities
  1. Caucasian93.56%
  2. Black3.43%
  3. Asian1.29%
  4. Two Or More Ethnicities1.29%
  5. Hispanic/Latino0.43%

Student body breakdown

Total students enrolled

289

Undergraduate students

289

Attendance breakdown

Full time
79%
Part time
21%

Student services

  • Meal plan
  • Counseling services
  • Remedial services
  • Work-study
  • Placement services
  • Study abroad
  • Weekend/evening classes
  • On-campus day care for student's children
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