Tech on Track was designed with students in mind to complete their degree program in a timely manner. Advisors, faculty, and staff are an essential part of this process by assisting students with their registration and ensuring that coursework applies to their degree programs.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
We recognize the following list of frequently asked questions may not answer every question you may have. You can email techontrack@atu.edu with any further questions related to Tech on Track.
Will students be able to add courses beyond their full-time coursework to plan for a major change, an optional minor, prerequisites for graduate work or just for fun?
Students can enroll in any other type of course beyond the full-time requirement and remain eligible for aid regardless of whether the course applies to their degree program requirements.
Do students enrolled in certificate programs qualify for financial aid?
If the certificate program is embedded within a bachelor's program or associate's program, the courses will be eligible for aid. Certificate courses that do not fulfill a degree program requirement are not eligible for aid.
Students enrolled in a certificate program only are not eligible for aid.
How do we plan to handle students who are pursing a career plan that does not fit within the bounds of their course program of study? (i.e. a student preparing for medical school or requirements for a graduate program)
If a student is enrolled in the minimum required full-time credit hours within their
degree program each semester (12 for undergraduate students and 5 for graduate students),
they will remain eligible to receive the full financial aid package.
Students can enroll in any other type of course beyond the full-time requirement and
remain eligible for aid regardless of whether the course applies to their degree program
requirements.
What is an example of a student's audit who has courses that are not eligible for federal aid?
Courses that do not count for financial aid will appear on the student's Degree Works audit like this:
