Automotive Service Technician Cost Sheet

2023-24

Class Meets: Monday - Friday Instructor: Michael Thomason, Allen Whitaker
Class Time: 8:00 am to 3:00 pm 1000 hours - 9 months

According to the most recent ASE Automotive Service Technician standards, students in this major will cover the skills necessary to become an entry-level technician. Students will concentrate on courses in introduction, brakes, steering & suspension, electrical / electronics, engine performance, heating & air conditioning, engine repair, automatic transmission, and manual drive train and axles. They will learn how to diagnose and complete brake service, perform vehicle steering and suspension alignment, as well as electrical theory, electrical/ electronic diagnostics. Students will cover engine performance diagnostics and techniques for repair using a variety of diagnostic equipment. This program includes automotive heating, air conditioning and the student will learn how to evacuate and recharge air-conditioning systems using the proper refrigerant, as well as diagnostics of the heat and A/C system. Students will use advanced diagnostic and repair equipment to troubleshoot complex automotive systems. This program is intended to provide courses closely aligned with ASE hours and tasks. ASE certification is recommended and industry recognized.

TUITION .................

  $2,500.00
1st Semester ................. $1,250.00  
2nd Semester ................. $1,250.00  
     

TEXTBOOKS

  $ -
Students are not required to purchase textbooks or supplemental reference materials.    
     

TOTAL STUDENT NEEDS FEES.................

  $46.00
ASE Entry Level Certification ................. $46.00  
     

MISC. EXPENSES .................

  $59.00
These are additional costs, and are not charged against Pell, Post 911 and/or some funding agencies. These are considered out of pocket expenses.    
Uniform Shirt ...... $40.00  
Misc. Supplies, notebooks, etc ...... $7.00  
Student Organization Fee (Skills USA) ...... $10.00  
Replacement Student ID Badge ...... $2.00  
     

TOTAL COST FOR PROGRAM ......

  $2,605.00

 

Tuition and fees or documentation from your funding agency is due by the first day of class each semester. Students who are enrolled in a program for more than 10 scheduled school days will be responsible for the full semester’s tuition and fees, regardless of enrollment or funding status.

TUITION AND FEES WILL NOT CHANGE WHILE A STUDENT IS ENROLLED IN THE PROGRAM
 
FUNDING AGENCIES:
Please contact GPTC before issuing a payment for student's tuition and fees.
Cost of Attendance: $18,200
Cost based on Consumer Price Index as of December 2022. The standard allowance breaks down the expense categories as follows: Food 19%, Transportation 13%, Commodities 21%, Housing 41%, and Miscellaneous 6%.

Cost of Attendance Summary 

Secondary (High School) Students

  • Tuition: Free
  • Student Needs Fees: $46.00
  • Misc. Expenses: $59.00

Post-secondary (Adult) Students

  • Tuition: $2,500.00
  • Student Needs Fees: $46.00
  • Misc. Expenses: $59.00

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