Auto Collision Repair & Refinishing Technology is an Associate Degree program offered by Fox Valley Technical College in Appleton, WI. Tuition is $14,800 total.
Program Overview
This full time associate degree program provides hands on training in Auto Collision Repair & Refinishing. Students learn damage analysis, non structural and structural repair, welding, refinishing, and the removal and installation of vehicle components, while requiring only 20–24 hours per week of on campus attendance. Students will practice the repair and replacement of steel, aluminum, plastic, and composite panels, straighten structural damage, prepare surfaces, and apply modern paint systems using industry standard tools and processes. While this program focuses on collision and refinish work, many of the precision and paint related skills students develop can be used in specialty shops, including restoration facilities. Graduates are prepared for a range of entry level positions such as collision repair technician, refinish technician, damage estimator, parts specialist, insurance appraiser trainee, automotive manufacturing technician, shop manager, future shop owner, and will be well prepared to pursue ASE certification.
Career Opportunities
- Assembler
- Auto Collision Technician
- Body Shop Mechanic
- Industrial Painter
- Painter/Body Technician
- Parts Technician
School Information
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Admissions Requirements
An academic skills assessment is required for admission into this program or the following: High School GPA of 2.75 or higher OR provide completion of associate’s or higher degree OR; 165 or higher on your 2014 series GED tests OR; ACT OR Accuplacer to waive to the general education level; The cost of the Accuplacer assessment is $15; Catalog #: 94100100; Learn more at
www.fvtc.edu/Assessment
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Application Process
- 1Submit ApplicationComplete the online application form with your personal information and educational background.
- 2Submit TranscriptsProvide official high school transcripts or GED certificate. Some programs may require additional documentation.
- 3Financial AidComplete the FAFSA to determine eligibility for federal financial aid. Meet with a financial aid advisor to review your options.Complete FAFSA Application
- 4EnrollmentOnce accepted, complete enrollment paperwork, register for classes, and attend orientation.
Curriculum
| Component | Credits |
|---|---|
| Technical Studies | 48 |
| General Studies | 15 |
Program total: 63 credits.
Estimated Cost
Fox Valley Technical College publishes an estimated cost for this program: $14,800 based on current tuition and fees, plus $785 additional materials and supplies and $170 textbooks.
The college's 2026-2027 rate for Wisconsin residents is $157.45 per credit for both Associate Degree and Technical Diploma programs, with a $14.20 per credit student activity fee, a $6.00 standard material fee per lecture course, and $4.50 per semester for student accident insurance. Out-of-state tuition is $236.18 per credit and does not apply to online classes. The application fee is $30.00, non-refundable.
Accreditation
Fox Valley Technical College is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission and is a member of the Wisconsin Technical College System.
This program is certified by the ASE Education Foundation. ASE accredited programs ensure that the automotive collision repair education is upheld to the highest quality learning standards set by industry experts. An ASE accredited program also prepares students for achieving Automotive Service Excellence (ASE) technician certification. Faculty who teach this program are ASE certified professionals.