Apex Technical College has been serving resident of New York City for over fifty years. ATC provides technical programs to help students develop the skills necessary to enter the workforce with confidence. Apex utilizes real shops and professionals as instructors to ensure the education received by students is applicable.
Academics
ATC offers 6 technical courses of study, each taking approximately seven months to complete for full time students.
These programs are:
- Automotive Technician Program
- Refrigeration, Air Conditioning, Appliance and Controls
- Auto Body Repair
- Electrical and Advanced Electrical
- Combination Welding Technology
- Construction Skills: Plumbing, Carpentry, Electrical
ATC offers day and evening courses starting every month.
Admission and Financial Aid
Admission ATC requires students to be at least 17 years of age, have a high school diploma or equivalent (if neither a standardized test will be given and satisfactory score achieved), meet with a school representative, pay the application fee and sign an enrollment agreement.
ATC provides financial aid services, including loan and grant assistance. Interested students should contact ATC or visit the financial aid office as well as fill out and submit the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA).
Programs Offered
The following is a list of areas of study available at Apex Technical School. It is important to note that the list can be different from programs currently being offered. Students should contact the school to ensure program availability.
Get more information about the programs offered by Apex Technical School by clicking the request information to the right.
Electrician (900 Hours)
Electrician program takes on average eight months to complete.
Program Details:
- Tuition (including any fees) estimate is $19,000*
- Estimated cost of required books and supplies are around $540*
- Based on published reports, around 300 students completed the electrician program last year
- The electrician program takes about 8 months to complete
Find out more electrician programs by taking a look at our electrician training profile page, which also includes career information.
Welding (900 Hours)
The welding program takes about seven months for most students to complete.
Program Details:
- Tuition (including any fees) estimate is $19,000*
- Cost of required books or supplies: $500*
- Based on published reports, around 100 students completed the welding program last year
- Takes about 7 months to complete
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Heating and Air Conditioning (HVAC) (900 Hours)
The heating and air conditioning (HVAC) program takes about seven months for most students to complete.
Program Details:
- Tuition (including any fees) estimate is $19,000*
- Cost of required books or supplies: $500*
- More than 100 students completed this program in the previous reported year
- Takes about 7 months to complete
More detailed information and school listings are available through our heating and air conditioning (HVAC) Training page.
Plumber (900 Hours)
Plumber program takes on average seven months to complete.
Program Details:
- Tuition (including any fees) estimate is $19,000*
- Estimated cost of required books and supplies are around $700*
- More than 100 students completed this program in the previous reported year
- The plumber program takes about 7 months to complete
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Auto Mechanic (900 Hours)
The auto mechanic program offered on average takes about seven months to complete.
Program Details:
- Tuition (including any fees) estimate is $18,000*
- Estimated cost of required books and supplies are around $640*
- More than 100 students completed this program in the previous reported year
- The auto mechanic program takes about 7 months to complete
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Construction Trades (900 Hours)
The construction trades program takes about seven months for most students to complete.
Program Details:
- Tuition (including any fees) estimate is $18,000*
- Cost of required books or supplies: $650*
- Takes about 7 months to complete
Notes:
*Amounts for tuition, fees, and supplies are an estimate which are calculated based on historical data and should be solely used for informational purposes only.
**Repayment rates, earnings, and loan payments are estimates and should be treated as informational tools only, contact the school for official information.
Estimated Costs & Financial Aid
The items listed below are for informational purposes only and may not represent current tuition, fees, and expenses.
Note: Financial aid is only available for those who qualify, check with the school for details.
Financial Aid Details
The table below breaks down the types of financial aid, the percent of students receiving aid, and average amount of aid per student.
| Percent of Students | Average Amount | |
|---|---|---|
| Any Financial Aid | 86% | - |
| Receiving Grants & Scholarships | 71% | $6,340 |
| Receiving Student Loans | 73% | $7,975 |
Other Career Colleges
The list of nearby schools has been selected by researching which schools offer similar programs to Apex Technical School.
- Berk Trade and Business School in Long Island City, NY (3 miles away)
- Lincoln Tech - Whitestone in Whitestone, NY (9 miles away)
- New York Automotive and Diesel Institute in Jamaica, NY (12 miles away)
- Hohokus School of Trade and Technical Sciences in Paterson, NJ (14 miles away)
- Lincoln Tech - Union in Union, NJ (15 miles away)