Application Process - 5 Easy Steps

Admission Requirements

To apply for admission at AVTEC a student must meet the following requirements:

• At least 18 years old (exceptions apply)
• A high school graduate with an earned high school diploma or GED, or a graduate from an accredited institution of higher education with an Associate, Bachelor, or higher degree (exceptions apply).
• Valid government-issued photo ID.
• Successful completion of an entrance assessment (students with a college degree may submit a diploma or final transcript instead).
• Complete and submit a Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA): AVTEC’s School Code is 031603

Exception to Admission Requirement: Age, High School or GED and FAFSA completion

• If a student is not yet 18 years old but will be 18 prior to completion of AVTEC training AND has earned a high school diploma/GED, an exception to the AVTEC admission requirements for age may be granted for all occupational programs.
• Additional admission documentation is required for all exceptions for admissions.

Under 18 without a high school diploma/GED prior to attending AVTEC: (See Senior Year to Career Pathway)

Entrance Assessment Policy and Frequently Asked Questions

STEP ONE - Select Your Program and Apply

• Complete the application form.
• Select your AVTEC program of interest.
• For Maritime training, click here.

STEP TWO - Pay Application Fee

A non-refundable $50 application fee is due with each training application.

The application fee can be paid by calling (800) 478-5389 or (907) 224-3322 with credit card information. You can also mail a check or money order to AVTEC, PO Box 889, Seward, AK 99664.

STEP THREE - Submit Additional Documents

In addition to the application and application fee, your application packet is not complete until these documents listed below are received:

• A copy of your high school diploma, transcript with graduation date, or a GED diploma. High school seniors can submit a current transcript.
• A copy of a valid government-issued photo ID (driver’s license, state ID, tribal card with current photo or passport).
• Proof of entrance assessment completion, or a college diploma or final transcript in lieu of the assessment.

Send these documents via email to [email protected] or regular mail to AVTEC, PO Box 889, Seward, Alaska 99664.

STEP FOUR - Complete the FAFSA

• Complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) www.studentaid.gov. AVTEC’s School Code is 031603.

STEP FIVE - Secure Your Funding and Training Position

• AVTEC’s Financial Aid team is ready to guide you through the process of securing funding for your training, give them a call at (907) 224-6156 or email them at [email protected]
• Financial Aid for training may be available through Federal grants/loans, State grants/loans and other grants/scholarships.
• Once you have completed steps 1,2, 3 & 4, you will be added to our enrollment list. Once offered a training start date, you will then need to secure your training position.
• To secure your training position, AVTEC requires payment of the Student Service Fee, Technology Fee, and first half of tuition. Written proof of approved funding to cover entire program costs may be submitted in lieu of payment. Failure to make this payment (or provide written proof of approved funding) will result in loss of training position.

TRANSFER CREDITS / CREDIT FOR PRIOR WORK EXPERIENCE

Programs at AVTEC are offered on a clock hour basis, not on a credit system as found in traditional colleges and universities. This structure generally does not allow for the transfer of credits unless the AVTEC program publishes acceptance of general education courses or industry certification. Military Veterans will have their prior credit and work experience reviewed by the VA School Certifying Official.

On a program-specific and case-by-case basis, students who demonstrate proficiency in a technical skill due to previous training or work experience, including military service, may be able to advance in training. Students who believe they may qualify can work with their instructor for this opportunity.