Savannah Technical College

Also known as Savannah Tech

7300 Reinhardt Circle, Waleska, GA

About
Savannah Technical College, located in Savannah, Georgia, was founded in 1929 through the sponsorship of the city council. At the time institution was known as the Opportunity School, which quickly outgrew its facilities and requiring expansion. Over the next few decades the school added programs and moved to large facilities allowing a larger number of students to participate in the school's offerings. In 1959 the school combined with other recently established schools to form the Savannah Area Vocational-Technical School, which served the counties of Chatham, Bryan, Effingham, Long and Liberty. The school again went through a long period of expansion, adding new facilities and campuses. By 1997 the school became part of State Board of Technical and Adult Education and in 2000 changed its name to Savannah Technical College. The school currently operates five campuses and offers a quality technical education that evolves with the needs of the local economy. Programs are added based on need and updated as necessary to remain current and relevant.

Academics
Savannah Technical College provides a large number of programs that may result in a diploma, certificate or degree. Technical and career focused programs offer students an education that assists in the development of the skills and abilities necessary to perform the tasks and duties native to their field of study. These programs allow students to enter the workforce upon completion and vary in length based on the type of program entered. Academic programs allow for the completion of the first two years of a four year education at low cost and transfer to a four year college or university to obtain a bachelor's degree upon completion. Other resources are also available, such as specific courses for interest, continuing education classes and online courses for those students in need of flexible schedules.

Programs offered include:

• Accounting
• Criminal Justice
• Paralegal Studies
• Automotive Technology
• Culinary Arts

Savannah Technical College guaranteed the education provided to its students. If an employer finds that a student is deficient in a given area, he or she may contact the school allowing for the student to return and retrain for that particular deficiency for no additional cost. The guarantee has a two year window starting at graduation.

Admissions and Financial Aid
Students interested in enrollment at Savannah Technical College must complete the application and pay the application fee, submit all relevant documents, including transcripts and test scores, as well as take a placement exam to determine what level of general education courses the student must enroll in. Students applying for in state tuition must supply proof of residency.

Financial aid is available in the form of loans and grants. Students in need of financial aid must complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) in order to determine need, eligibility and awards. Scholarships may also be available, often requiring a separate application and awarded for reasons as outlined by the goal of the scholarships.