Mission: To obtain and distribute the resources necessary to support the students, faculty, programs and vision of the Anoka Technical College.

Cheryl Kish, Executive Director, (763) 576-4755

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Foundation Annual Report 2007

To fulfill our mission, the Foundation offers the following support:

Academic Excellence Scholarships

Scholarship funds from $500 to $1,000 are awarded to current ATC students who have completed one semester of study.

Crisis Grants

Students can receive a $300 crisis grant once a year if they experience a financial emergency - cars that break down, job layoff, or other short-term crises.

  Student Loans

Albin Peterson Loan Program
This loan program will fund loans to ATC students registered for 6 or more credits.  Students that do not qualify for financial aid will be eligible for a loan up to $1,000 per semester based on the number of credits they are registered for.  Applications are available at the Financial Aid Office.

How to Apply for Academic Scholarships

The Foundation offers more than $100,000 in scholarships awards annually to more than 150 students annually.  It's easy to apply. Just complete the application form available from the
Financial Aid Office and return it to that office.  Scholarships are awarded in December and May.

For more information about scholarships call Cheryl Kish at 763/576-4755

Comments from our contributors and student scholarship/grant recipients

"Anoka Technical College has an excellent Surgical Technology Program.  Students are motivated and focused on their goals.  Their eagerness and desire to learn show in their performance."
-Cheryl Streit, Director of Corporate Human Resources, Fairview Health Services

"I am very, very grateful for the ATC Foundation Crisis Grants.  Life has been very rough, and I needed car repairs to get to school."
-Crisis Grant Recipient

"Your scholarship means everything to me.  Without organizations like yours there would be many dreams left unfulfilled and opportunities lost."
-Architectural Drafting Student

Opportunities where you can invest your contribution

Achieving the cutting edge in advanced technology

Anoka Technical College is committed to providing the best education using the latest technology - from advanced precisioneered equipment to the latest software application.

As computers, software and manufacturing technology change, we need to keep up.  Students need to be technologically literate and lean on the equipment they'll use on the job, thus benefiting themselves, their employers and their community.

New career programming

The college must develop new career programs that mesh with the ever-changing needs of the labor market.  Ongoing programs must be up to date.  We must design programs that build on previous work experience and meet the needs of students faced with family and work commitments.  Through ongoing research, the college must continuously evaluate and develop innovative approaches to career education.  Current areas of greatest need and opportunity are health care, precision manufacturing, information technology and construction.

Academic Student Scholarships

These scholarships reward academic excellence and encourage students to enter emerging fields.  You can designate a specific program or where need is greatest.

Crisis Grants

These grants support students who experience a financial emergency - cars that break down, job layoffs, illness.

Why you should invest in the Anoka Technical College and its students

80% of jobs in the next decade will require hands-on technical training
95% of our graduates are employed in the field of their study
Our region has the third fastest growth in the nation, bringing jobs and the need for skilled employees

For More Information, Contact:

Cheryl Kish at (763) 576-4755, Foundation Office

Anoka Technical College  is committed to a policy of nondiscrimination in employment and educational opportunity.  No person shall be discriminated against in the terms and conditions of employment, personnel practices, or access to and participation in, programs, services, and activities with regard to race, sex, color, creed, religion, age, national origin, disability, marital status, status with regard to public assistance, sexual orientation, or membership or activity in a local commission as defined by law.