Auto Collision and Refinishing Technology (Technical Certificate) is a Certificate program offered by Salina Area Technical College in Salina, KS. Total cost, including fees, is $21,339.
Program Overview
This program of study emphasizes the skills needed for employment in the collision shop industry. This is an ASE certified NATEF program. Instructors are ASE Master Certified Technicians. • Technical Certificate Option - The Technical Certificate in Automotive Collision and Refinishing Technology is a two semester program that contains technical and advanced technical courses. • Associate of Applied Science Degree Option - The Associate of Applied Science degree, in Auto Collision and Refinishing Technology, is a four semester program that contains technical, advanced technical and general education courses. Admission Criteria: Placement test and preadmission advising.
Admission Requirements and Process
Admission Criteria: Placement test and preadmission advising.
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.
Cost of Attendance and Financial Aid Information
Salina Tech publishes an estimated total cost of $21,339 for this 40-credit award. The college states that this figure includes tuition, institutional, and program fees; program fees may include books, uniforms and tools, and any other expenses are not included.
Published per-credit rates for 2026-2027 are $160 standard, $195 for automotive, dental, HVAC and medical courses, $205 for commercial truck driving, $350 for Dental Hygiene, $315 for Practical Nursing and $340 for the Associate Degree in Nursing, with general education at $105 and a $40 per-credit institutional fee.
The college's own cost sheet notes that the totals above are based on the 2024-25 tuition and fee amounts, so they are an estimate and subject to change. Confirm the current figure with the college before relying on it.
Estimated total cost of $21,339, which the college states includes tuition, institutional fees and program fees.
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Why Accreditation Is Important
When you attend an accredited institution, you are attending a school that has undergone a rigorous process that evaluates educational quality. It's not easy to become or remain an accredited institution. The rules and regulations are strict, precise and designed to protect students. Here are some of the benefits:
- A reliable indicator of quality
- Approved program of study
- Qualified instructors
- Recognition by employers nationwide
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Career Outcomes
The catalog states that graduates will be able to:
- Analyze automotive structural damage and repair requirements.
- Analyze automotive non-structural damage and repair requirements.
- Diagnose and repair collision damaged mechanical and electrical components.
- Demonstrate automobile painting and refinishing skills.
- Demonstrate safe work habits and procedures within an auto collision repair facility.
School Information
Campus Location
Why Accreditation Is Important
When you attend an accredited institution, you are attending a school that has undergone a rigorous process that evaluates educational quality. It's not easy to become or remain an accredited institution. The rules and regulations are strict, precise and designed to protect students. Here are some of the benefits:
- A reliable indicator of quality
- Approved program of study
- Qualified instructors
- Recognition by employers nationwide