ATC’s Special Populations services are designed to assist students in balancing school, work, and family. By working with our Special Populations Coordinator, students can gain support in meeting their academic and career goals.
Special Population Services
Services are available for students, based on eligibility, and their self-identification in one or more of the following special population identifications:
- Low-income family
- Out-of-workforce individuals
- Individuals with disabilities
- Non-traditional learners
- Single parents
- English learners
- Students identified as homeless
- Active military, veterans, and their families
- Youth in/aged out of foster care
Services Offered
- Academic Case Management
- Career guidance, seminars, and other skill-building opportunities throughout the term
- Referrals to on-campus and off-campus resources as needed
- Lending Library Program for those that qualify
- Academic Coaching and Mentoring (ACAP)
- Classroom & testing accommodations (disability students who qualify)
- Technology Program (for those that qualify)
More About the Lending Library Program 
ATC offers a Lending Library for students enrolled in the Special Populations program, based on financial need. We have a limited number of textbooks to loan to students for the semester. In order to participate, students must fill out an enrollment form and submit a copy of their schedule for the semester. To determine the financial need of the student, we look at the estimated cost of the book purchase in relation to the available distributed financial aid receives each semester. Since students are evaluated each semester, there is no guarantee of availability for all requests.
To enroll in the Lending Library program, students should complete a Special Populations/Lending Library enrollment form and submit a copy of their Student Detail Schedule. This form can be found here or picked up in the Special Populations office located in room K-614 of the Athens Campus.
Please refer to the contact information below if you are a student in need of additional assistance or support:
Shelby Maxwell
706-355-5006
smaxwell@athenstech.edu