Altierus Career College Atlanta (2024)

Grants And Scholarships

Altierus American Dream Scholarship

The Altierus American Dream Scholarship is a multimillion-dollar institutional scholarship program for students who attend an Altierus institution. The program features a limited number of scholarships available at each campus for new students.

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Altierus Student Grant

The Altierus Student Grant is an institutional grant program awarded on an annual basis to students of Altierus schools owned by ECMC Education who demonstrate financial need. This institutional grant is available for new and continuing students enrolled on or after July 25, 2016 for current and future academic periods. The amount and source of the grant, which can be up to $10,000 per academic year, may vary by student based on the demonstrated financial assistance needed, and institutional grant funding availability.

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Altierus Alumni Scholarship

The Altierus Alumni Scholarship is an institutional scholarship of up to $2,500 for graduates of an Altierus Career College (and former Everest students) who wish to further their education in the Nursing or Surgical Technology programs at an Altierus institution.

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Military Scholarships

Altierus Military Scholarship

The Altierus Military Scholarship is applied as a percentage of the tuition charged for each applicable billing period during a student’s enrollment. The scholarship is non-transferrable, non-substitutable and cannot be combined with other institutional scholarship or grant program. For instances where a student is eligible for military scholarship and other institutional scholarships or grands, the program with the greatest benefit to the student will be applied. Student must maintain Satisfactory Academic Progress (SAP) in order to be eligible for subsequent disbursem*nts.

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Altierus Student Grant

The Altierus Student Grant is an institutional grant program awarded on an annual basis to students of Altierus schools owned by ECMC Education Group who demonstrate financial need. This institutional grant is available for new and continuing students enrolled on or after July 25, 2016 for current and future academic periods. The amount and source of the grant, which can be up to $10,000 per academic year, may vary by student based on the demonstrated financial assistance needed, and institutional grant funding availability.

The grant may be used to cover any confirmed remaining unmet financial need once Title IV and all other available funding sources have been exhausted up to the direct cost of attendance for the program in which the student is enrolled. Successful and unsuccessful applicants will be notified within 45 days of the grant application submission date by the Campus Director or other campus official.

Eligibility

To be eligible, the student must:

  • Apply each academic year
  • Meet all application deadlines
  • Maintain satisfactory academic progress throughout his/her course of study
  • Be eligible to receive federal Title IV financial aid.

Obtaining grant funds

The grant will automatically be credited to your account upon completion of the financial aid application processes and award confirmation. The grant is non-transferable and cannot be exchanged for cash.

Renewing the grant

Students must reapply each academic year by the institutional deadline and meet eligibility requirements in order to be considered for the Altierus Student Grant. The grant amount may change each year based on the student’s:

  • Determined financial need
  • Enrollment
  • Timeliness of his/her financial aid application

Altierus Alumni Scholarship

The Altierus Alumni Scholarship is an institutional scholarship of up to $2,500 for graduates of an Altierus Career College (and former Everest students) who wish to further their education in the Nursing or Surgical Technology programs at an Altierus institution.

To be eligible a student must:

  • Be entering the first year of either a Nursing or Surgical Technology program and
  • Have previously graduated from an Altierus Career College (or Everest) program.

The program from which the student previously graduated is not limited to the location where they will be attending.

The scholarship is a maximum one-time payment of $2,500 toward charges for tuition and fees. The amount of the scholarship cannot exceed applicable charges for the period paid.

Altierus Military Scholarship

The Altierus Military Scholarship is applied as a percentage of the tuition charged for each applicable billing period during a student’s enrollment. The scholarship is non-transferrable, non-substitutable and cannot be combined with other institutional scholarship or grant program. For instances where a student is eligible for military scholarship and other institutional scholarships or grands, the program with the greatest benefit to the student will be applied. Student must maintain Satisfactory Academic Progress (SAP) in order to be eligible for subsequent disbursem*nts.

To qualify for the Altierus Military Scholarship, a student must:

  • Be a US Military Service Member or Veteran or
  • Be a dependent/spouse of a US Military Service Member or Veteran.

Students will be required to provide proof of eligibility by submitting a copy of official military documentation prior to the start of the program. Examples of acceptable documentation include, but are not limited to, a valid Military ID card, Leave and Earnings Statement, and DD214.

Payment Schedule

Member Status Military Scholarship Amount

U.S. Military Service Member — Army, Navy, Air Force, Marines, Coast Guard, Activated National Guard or Activated Reservist: 50% of Tuition Charged

Veteran, Spouse or Dependent: 10% of Tuition Charged

Veteran’s Assistance Programs

The VA administers education programs for veterans and their eligible dependents. The VA determines student eligibility and assists students with utilizing these benefits.

For information about U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) education benefits for veterans and their families, call (888)-GI-BILL-1 (888-442-4551) or visit http://www.gibill.va.gov.

VA education benefits include but are not limited to the following:

  • Post-9/11 GI Bill ® (Chapter 33) - http://www.benefits.va.gov/gibill/post911_gibill.asp
  • Transfer of Post-9/11 GI Bill ® Benefits to Dependents (TEB) http://www.benefits.va.gov/gibill/post911_transfer.asp
  • Yellow Ribbon GI Education Enhancement Program (Yellow Ribbon Program) http://www.benefits.va.gov/gibill/yellow_ribbon.asp
  • Montgomery GI Bill ® - Active Duty (Chapter 30) - http://www.benefits.va.gov/gibill/mgib_ad.asp
  • Montgomery GI Bill ® - Selected Reserve (MGIB-SR / Chapter 1606) http://www.benefits.va.gov/gibill/mgib_sr.asp
  • Veterans Educational Assistance Program (VEAP / Chapter 32) - http://www.benefits.va.gov/gibill/veap.asp
  • Reserve Educational Assistance Program (REAP / Chapter 1607)* http://www.benefits.va.gov/gibill/reap.asp
  • Survivors’ and Dependents’ Educational Assistance Program (DEA / Chapter 35) http://www.benefits.va.gov/gibill/survivor_dependent_assistance.asp
  • National Call to Service Program (NCS) - http://www.benefits.va.gov/gibill/national_call_to_service.asp
  • Vocational Rehabilitation (Chapter 31) - http://www.benefits.va.gov/vocrehab/eligibility_and_entitlement.asp

Altierus American Dream Scholarship

Employer & Partner Nominated

The Altierus American Dream Scholarship is a multimillion-dollar institutional scholarship program for students who attend an Altierus institution. The program features a limited number of scholarships available at each campus for new students.

New Students

New students who first enroll in an Altierus institution on or after September 18, 2017 and were referred by a leader in the local community are eligible to apply for the Altierus American Dream New Student Scholarship up to $2,000.

To be eligible a student must:

  • Be recommended by a leader in the student’s community
  • Complete an essay answering the question “How will Altierus Help Me Fulfill My American Dream?” - see guidelines
  • Meet application guidelines and deadlines

Winners will be selected based on quality of the recommendation, originality, creativity, adherence to the theme and overall quality of the essay submission as noted below. Scholarships will be awarded on a monthlybasis. Student scholarship winners will be notified within 45 days of the scholarship application submission date by the Campus Director or other campus official.

Selection criteria will include:

  • Written reference from a leader in the community
    • Examples of leaders of the community include but are not limited to: coaches, teachers, principals, counselors, advisors, pastors, doctors, employers, support service professionals, law enforcement officer, etc.
    • Community leader providing reference must certify that the student is being recommended on the leader’s own initiative, and that the student did not solicit the recommendation.
  • Review of the Written Essay submitted
    • Logical interpretation of the subject and adherence to topic
    • Originality, Innovation and Creativity
    • Adherence to overall guidelines and deadlines applicable Scholarship Funds

Altierus American Dream Scholarships may be used in order to cover the direct cost of attendance for the program in which the student is enrolled (tuition, books and fees).

The scholarship will be credited on a student’s account upon award of the scholarship. Scholarships are nontransferable and cannot be exchanged for cash. Scholarships can only be used to reduce the institutional direct cost of the program (tuition, books and fees) and cannot be utilized for indirect costs or living expenses.

Scholarship funds will be disbursed on a pro-rata basis per pay period, and will be limited, per pay period, to the amount by which tuition, books, and fees exceed the amount of Title IV and other funds available, such that application of the scholarship cannot create a credit balance or otherwise result in a stipend paid to the student.

Altierus Career College Atlanta (2024)

FAQs

What GPA do you need for Altierus Career College? ›

What GPA Do You Need To Get Into Altierus Career College-Tampa? Altierus Career College-Tampa's average GPA is 3.15. Altierus Career College-Tampa does require GPA.

What is Altierus Career College also known as? ›

In 2015, ECMC took over Altierus Career Colleges under the name Zenith Education. They then rebranded the schools as Altierus Career Colleges. More than 20 Zenith campuses closed in 2017. Altierus Career Colleges has three locations, Tampa, Houston, and Atlanta as well as online options.

Is Altierus Nursing Program accredited? ›

Altierus Career College is nationally accredited by the Accrediting Commission of Career Schools and Colleges (ACCSC).

What is the acceptance rate for American Career College? ›

American Career College - Los Angeles Acceptance Rate

The acceptance rate at American Career College - Los Angeles is 86%.

Is 2.933 a good GPA? ›

A 2.9 GPA is considered above-average in several degree programs. To be more specific, the national average for GPA is roughly 3.0. Therefore 2.9 places you below the national average. With a 2.9, you'll have difficulty getting into any prestigious university.

Why is Altierus closing? ›

It will be closing 21 of its Altierus and WyoTech campuses, saying in a statement "it has become evident to us that many of our campuses are located in areas that are geographically inconvenient for underserved students or not built to accommodate the programs that we want and need to offer."

Is Altierus Career College closing? ›

ALTIERUS CAREER COLLEGE IS NO LONGER ACCEPTING APPLICATIONS OR ENROLLING NEW STUDENTS. CLASSES WILL CONTINUE FOR CURRENT STUDENTS, AND THE CAMPUS WILL CONTINUE TO PROVIDE SUPPORT RESOURCES AND CAREER SERVICES THROUGH GRADUATION AND FOR A PERIOD OF TIME THEREAFTER.

Why did Everest College get shut down? ›

In the United States

In September 2010, a group of Everest College graduates sued the school for fraud, alleging deceptive recruitment practices concerning costs of attendance, the value of the degree, and whether credits earned there would transfer to other schools.

What is Everest University called now? ›

Current offerings at Altierus Career College (Formerly Everest University) are: Dental Assistant (Diploma) 9-month program.

What is the highest accreditation for nursing Schools? ›

The ACEN is the only agency recognized by the Department of Education that accredits all types of nursing programs.

Did Nightingale College lose accreditation? ›

Nightingale College is accredited by the International Accreditors for Continuing Education and Training (IACET) and offers IACET CEUs for its learning events that comply with the ANSI/IACET Continuing Education and Training Standard.

What is the acceptance rate for AUM nursing school? ›

AUM has the high acceptance rate of 96%, which means it is fairly easy to gain admittance as long as you submit a complete application with requested materials. Approximately 33% of accepted students are men and 67% are women.

Is there any college with a 100% acceptance rate? ›

Established in 1911 in southwestern Utah, Dixie State University features a 100% acceptance rate. The campus, which sits adjacent to the Red Cliffs National Conservation Area, serves more than 11,000 students, about 60% of whom attend full time.

How many students attend American Career College? ›

What GPA do you need to get into American? ›

Average GPA: 3.65

With a GPA of 3.65, American University requires you to be above average in your high school class. You'll need at least a mix of A's and B's, with more A's than B's.

Can I get into a masters program with a 2.9 GPA? ›

There is no universal minimum GPA for grad school. The minimum, when one is specified for admissions requirements, can vary by school and program. At many schools, admissions requirements for masters programs may specify a 3.0 GPA minimum, but some schools may accept applicants with lower GPAs.

Does a 2.99 GPA round up? ›

Additionally, you may wonder, can you round up GPA on your resume? The short answer is yes, but only to one decimal place (e.g., 3.49 rounded up to 3.5).

What can I do with a 2.9 GPA? ›

Because a 2.9 GPA is so close to that benchmark, it demonstrates frequent above-average academic performance. A 2.9 GPA also means that you can apply to a number of colleges and universities and can reasonably expect admission to a sampling of them.

Is Zenith Education Group part of Altierus? ›

Altierus is part of Zenith Education Group, a nonprofit career education system that builds better student experiences through new programs, campus improvements, grants and scholarships. For more information, visit www.altierus.org.

Does Everest College still exist? ›

Santa Ana-based Corinthian owned Everest College and two other main companies, WyoTech and Heald College. The decision to shutter the remaining two dozen campuses immediately leaves 16,000 students scrambling for alternatives.

What did Everest University change their name to? ›

Everest University is now known as Altierus Career College and Career Education.

Is Altierus Career college regionally accredited? ›

The school is nationally accredited by the Accrediting Commission of Career Schools and Colleges.

What is the oldest college still open? ›

The University of Bologna in Bologna, Italy, is the world's oldest university in continuous operation.

Why did Black Mountain College close? ›

Closing. Black Mountain College closed in 1957, eight years after Albers left to direct the first design department at Yale. The college suspended classes by court order due to debts; the school was unable to sustain itself financially given the greatly decreased number of students.

What college debt is being forgiven? ›

The Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) program forgives the remaining balance on your federal student loans after 120 payments working full time for federal, state, Tribal, or local government; the military; or a qualifying non-profit. Learn more about PSLF and apply.

Are all Everest College loans forgiven? ›

If you attended Corinthian Colleges (Heald, Everest, or WyoTech), you may qualify for federal student loan forgiveness. The U.S. Department of Education is committed to forgiving the federal student loans of eligible former Corinthian students.

What school loans are forgiven? ›

Who qualifies for student loan forgiveness? To be eligible for forgiveness, you must have federal student loans and earn less than $125,000 annually (or $250,000 per household). Borrowers who meet that criteria can get up to $10,000 in debt cancellation.

How do I get my transcripts from Everest College? ›

Student Transcripts

Please note, you will need to look under the name “Zenith Education Group” or “Altierus” to access your records. After you create a login ID, you should be able to request a copy of your Everest College transcripts from this section of Parchment.

Is Everest an accredited college? ›

The Everest College Phoenix campus is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission and is a member of the North Central Association. Both Everest University campuses are licensed through their respective state education boards.

Who bought out Everest? ›

Schwazze announced on Tuesday it plans to acquire New Mexico-based Everest Cannabis Co. in a $38 million deal.

What is the hardest nursing certification to get? ›

Emergency nursing is considered one of the most difficult fields of nursing, and certification in this specialty is highly desirable.

What is the highest GPA for nursing? ›

Requirements. After acceptance into the nursing program, each student must maintain a cumulative GPA of 3.0 on a 4.0 scale for coursework in the nursing major to remain in the nursing program.

What is the failure rate for nursing school? ›

According to the National League for Nursing, the national dropout rate for nursing programs in the United States is 20%, and this high attrition rate is considered problematic. The National League for Nursing Accrediting Commission set the desirable retention rate at 80%.

What happens if the College you graduated from loses accreditation? ›

Attending an unaccredited program can mean that you will not be eligible for federal financial aid, you will not be able to transfer credits to another school, and you will not be able to obtain appropriate professional licensure in your field.

What is the most recognized College accreditation? ›

Students with regionally accredited degrees are also eligible for graduate school admission. Regional accreditation is not only the most prestigious accreditation form but also the most widely recognized, reviewed by a regional agency with the consensus of the Department of Education.

Which accreditation is best for nursing? ›

The ACEN is recognized by the Council for Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA) for nursing education programs in the United States and its territories as well as for international nursing education programs.

What level of nursing school is the hardest? ›

Hardest Nursing School Classes
  • Pathophysiology. In this course, students learn how different anatomical systems work and how diseases or injuries affect these systems. ...
  • Pharmacology. ...
  • Medical Surgical 1 (also known as Adult Health 1) ...
  • Evidence-Based Practice.

What is the lowest GPA for nursing? ›

While most nursing schools set their minimum GPA requirements at 3.0, there are accelerated nursing programs out there that accept students with 2.7 and 2.8 GPAs. Keep in mind that this doesn't mean you'd receive a lesser nursing education with these programs.

Will a 3.3 GPA get me into nursing school? ›

GPA requirements vary from school to school, and some early admission nursing programs require an even higher GPA of at least 3.8 or higher (weighted or unweighted). In general, you can expect that any highly competitive nursing program will have a high GPA requirement for applicants.

What GPA wont get you into college? ›

What's the lowest GPA a college will accept? Typically, colleges will not accept a GPA below 2.0 to a four-year program, but there are options for students with a GPA lower than this to succeed in being accepted.

Which college has a 1 acceptance rate? ›

Among the institutions with the lowest acceptance rate, colleges included, UCLA is the only public university with the lowest acceptance rate while the college with the lowest acceptance rate is Dartmouth College. The rest of the U.S. higher educational institutions with low acceptance rates are privately-owned.

What is the hardest school to get into? ›

Harvard, Stanford and Princeton, unsurprisingly, are America's toughest colleges to get into in 2023, according to Niche's most recent rankings.

What happened to Career Colleges of America? ›

SOUTH GATE, Calif. The future for hundreds of students and teachers at Career Colleges of America is in limbo. According to students and staff, the school is in deep financial trouble and may be forced to close.

What college in the US has the most international students? ›

New York University serves over 21,000 international learners hailing from more than 140 countries. For the 2021-2022 school year, NYU had the most international students of any university in the U.S.

When did Career Colleges of America closed? ›

January 27, 2014 at 10:46 p.m.

What GPA does Harvard require? ›

The GPA requirements for Harvard University are between 3.9 to 4.1. You will need an incredibly high GPA and will likely be graduating at the top of their class in order to get into Harvard University.

What is the highest GPA ever? ›

Normally, you would expect the highest score to be the 'perfect' 4.0 score, however, there are several things that a student can do to receive an even higher score. For example, one student actually managed to get a 10.03 GPA score. He did this by taking 17 advanced classes at his school, which awarded him many points.

What is the average GPA for Harvard? ›

Average GPA: 4.18

The average GPA at Harvard is 4.18. (Most schools use a weighted GPA out of 4.0, though some report an unweighted GPA. With a GPA of 4.18, Harvard requires you to be at the top of your class. You'll need nearly straight A's in all your classes to compete with other applicants.

Can a 2.8 GPA get into college? ›

What colleges can I get into with a 2.8 GPA? You can apply to a number of institutions, including Texas Southern University, Northeastern Illinois University, and Grambling State University, which accept students with an average GPA of 2.8.

What is the lowest attainable GPA? ›

The lowest possible grade is usually equal to a 0.0 on any scale and most times correlates to an "F" or the failing grade for the course. The scale coverts linearly from the 0.0 to 4.0 with your grade whether you are on a number or letter grading system for the class.

Is a 3.948 GPA good? ›

So, strictly speaking, a 3.9 GPA is just a tenth shy of a perfect score and demonstrates academic excellence in every class. Moreover, a 3.9 GPA far exceeds the average GPA that most colleges use as their unspoken baseline for competitive admission (3.0) and the benchmark GPA for more selective colleges (3.5).

What GPA is OK for college? ›

Like high school, a good college GPA is generally 3.7 or above, and ideally higher in your major classes. Graduate schools in particular tend to weight GPAs more heavily than test scores.

What will an F do to a 3.0 GPA? ›

The failing grade will NOT calculate in your GPA, but it will still show on your transcript.

Do colleges accept 1.7 GPA? ›

The answer is No. The national average for a GPA is around 3.0 and a 1.7 GPA puts you below that average. A 1.7 GPA means that you've gotten only C-s and D+s in your high school classes so far. Since this GPA is significantly below a 2.0, it will make things very difficult for you in the college application process.

Can you get into any college with a 1.7 GPA? ›

If you have a 1.7 GPA, your grades in high school have been mostly C-s. With a GPA that's this low, you may have a hard time getting accepted to college. 0.19% of schools have an average GPA below a 1.7. You can apply to colleges and have a good shot at getting admitted.

What is the lowest GPA at Harvard? ›

To get to Harvard your GPA has to be at least a 4.0 and even then if you get in your lucky but they require at least a 4.18 GPA only .

What's the lowest GPA to get into Harvard? ›

You should also have a 4.18 GPA or higher. If your GPA is lower than this, you need to compensate with a higher SAT/ACT score. For a school as selective as Harvard, you'll also need to impress them with the rest of your application. We'll cover those details next.

What is the smartest GPA? ›

Likewise, a 4.3 (or a 4.0 at some schools) is the best GPA score you can earn on the unweighted scale. Unlike at schools with weighted GPA, this means you can achieve a perfect GPA regardless of your course difficulty by earning an A+ (or an A at some schools) in each of your classes.

What is the average GPA in America? ›

The average high school GPA in the US is 3.0, which also accounts for roughly 35% of students who don't end up applying for college. However, for college applicants, the average GPA is more likely between 3.5 and 4.0.

Can you get a 5.0 GPA? ›

Students in an AP class with weighted grading receive a five-point weighted average for each of the four-letter grades: As, Bs, Cs, and Ds. As a result, a student who only takes AP classes and receives A's will have a 5.0 GPA.

Does a 2.995 GPA round up? ›

GPA computations are carried to the third decimal place from which rounding takes place to the second decimal place. For example, a computed GPA of 2.994 will be rounded down to 2.990. A computed GPA of 2.995 will be rounded up to 3.000.

What's the highest GPA in the world? ›

Normally, you would expect the highest score to be the 'perfect' 4.0 score, however, there are several things that a student can do to receive an even higher score. For example, one student actually managed to get a 10.03 GPA score. He did this by taking 17 advanced classes at his school, which awarded him many points.

How can I raise my GPA in college? ›

These 10 strategies will help you raise your GPA while minimizing stress and overall study time.
  1. Go to class regularly. ...
  2. Participate in class. ...
  3. Organize yourself. ...
  4. Do a weekly study review. ...
  5. Go to office hours. ...
  6. Befriend with smart students with high GPA. ...
  7. Avoid all-nighters. ...
  8. 8. Make use of Library.

Can I raise my GPA from 3.3 to 3.5 in one semester? ›

From a 3.3 to 3.5 GPA

*It is not possible to raise your GPA to the 3.5 target using regular credit classes or repeating previously failed classes in the time you have left to graduate.

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