Financial aid is available to those who qualify. This is determined after you have had an interview with admissions, taken the tour and the passed the enrollment exam.

Yes, there are several institutional scholarships available. To see if you qualify, speak with an admissions representative.

Classes are offered from 8am to 1pm Monday through Thursday and also 5:30pm to 9:30pm Monday through Thursday. Call the admissions team to learn more about class schedules.

Associate programs are 16 months. Following the attainment of an Associate degree at Fountainhead, or other approved college, a Bachelor program typically requires 16 months of advanced study. If you are transferring in credit, this may vary. Contact the admissions team to learn more about program lengths and credit transfer.

College transfer credit is determined by the Director of Education prior to enrollment. Candidates must submit an official academic transcript.

As a rule, it is entirely up to the receiving institution to accept credit from another college. As such, credits earned from Fountainhead may not transfer to other schools.

The cost varies depending on the program of enrollment. The current rates are $450 - $500 per semester credit hour. Students may qualify for financial aid assistance such as Pell grants, state grants, loans, etc. To find out what you qualify for, please make an appointment to talk with our Financial Aid Administrator.

Yes, Fountainhead College of Technology is accredited by the Accrediting Commission of Career Schools and Colleges of Technology. (ACCSCT)
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No general education classes are required in either the associate or certificate programs. There are general education classes in the Bachelor of Applied Science programs. All baccalaureate programs require at least 30 hours of general education.

There is no requirement for ACT or SAT scores to attend Fountainhead College of Technology. There is a requirement for an applicant to take and pass an enrollment exam. This exam is given at the college at no cost to the applicant.

Yes, the minimum education credential required to attend Fountainhead College of Technology is a high school diploma or passed General Educational Development (GED) exam.

Yes, job placement assistance is included in the services provided to students and graduates who are in good standing. There is no charge to the student, graduate or employer for this service.

The college does not provide dormitory facilities or housing but will assist the student in locating housing by providing a list of area apartments.

Completion and placement information for all of the college's programs may be found on Tennessee Higher Education Commission's website.

While all of the programs at Fountainhead are supplemented with web content, at this time, as of May 2009, only two programs are offered as "Online" programs to Tennessee residents. The Associate of Applied Science in Computer Programming and the Bachelor of Applied Science in Computer Technology: Application Development. To learn more go to the Distance Education FAQ or go to http://www.fountainheadcollege.edu/contact.shtml and request information. Fill out the information request form and select ***ONLINE*** in the “program of interest” box. A representative will contact you and provide you with an online application and schedule a visit to the campus.

Students are given an account to log in at www.fountainheadcollege.com which is “Fountainhead’s eCampus”. Once logged in, students have access to a learning management system that facilitates the many aspects of online learning. Your instructor will provide you a plan to help you meet goals. Online tools that are utilized are: Presentation modules that the student observes prior to projects, assignments and assessments. The student also interacts with the instructor and other class members utilizing email, chat, and threaded group discussion.

Online courses are instructor led. The instructor will have posted hours of availability. Instructors are also available by appointment. Courses have required online group projects. The online course content is available 24/7.

Once enrolled, students may start the online at the next scheduled semester start date. Students have the flexibility to access the online course 24/7. Multiple opportunities for interaction will be available and minimum participation will be required and documented on the course syllabus. Students may have discussion group requirements that will be scheduled within the individual groups.

No, the online courses are not easier than the residential courses, they are the same courses. Online courses require the student to be self motivating, patient and be able to complete tasks in a timely manner. If a student is seeking the easiest path to becoming a Fountainhead graduate then a residential course would be recommended.

The online courses have a maximum capacity of 25 students.

The student interacts with the instructor and other class members utilizing email, chat, and threaded group discussion.

Yes. The online system requires live broadband connectivity while utilizing the system. Most courses include a textbook for offline reading.

Online students do not necessarily have to purchase a new computer. Most computers of modern design that will effortlessly surf the Internet are sufficient to utilize the online learning system. Each program has minimum system requirements which will be reviewed with you prior to enrollment.

Most technical issues, if any, will be resolved upon your first several connections to the online system. In the rare occasion that a problem occurs, technical support is available. Times of availability will be posted in the course syllabus.

Students must visit the campus prior to enrollment to allow for identity verification and other services such as financial aid. Students will also tour the campus, take the enrollment exam and meet the instructor or program department head. Once classes start, students are required to visit the campus at the end of each semester to take a final exam and demonstrate that applied objectives have been met. This end of semester visit will be planned and scheduled with your instructor to ensure objectives can be demonstrated in a timely manner. Students are welcome to visit the campus anytime during the semester if desired. Instructor availability will be on the syllabus.

The online programs cost the same amount as the residential programs. All Fountainhead technical courses are based on a $450 per credit hour rate regardless of the method of delivery.

Complete the form at http://srv5.fountainheadcollege.com/infoNew.asp. When filling out the information request form select ***ONLINE*** in the “program of interest” box. You will receive a response with a website link, a key word and instructions to take the Online Student Success Assessment. You may follow the directions to complete the Assessment at your convenience or wait for an admissions person to contact you on the following business day.

The representative will contact you and provide you with the results of your Assessment and discuss your career goals. If you want to proceed, the representative will schedule a required visit to the campus. The representative will provide you with a list of items to bring so that everything can be accomplished in a single visit.

Visit the campus, discuss the program you are interested in and ask a lot of questions. Tour the campus and meet the instructor or department head. Take the enrollment exam and meet with the financial aid person. If everything is as you expect it to be and you want to proceed, pay the $100 enrollment fee and you are all set.

As of May 2009, Fountainhead is offering the Associate of Occupational Science in Computer Programming and the Bachelor of Applied Science in Computer Technology: Application Development programs online.

The online courses require that each student meet weekly milestones. If a student does not log in, interact with others and participate at least once a week they may be dismissed unless mitigating circumstances are present.