Associate of Applied Science in Process Technology (PTEC)
NAPTA-endorsed degree preparing high-earning operations technicians for petrochemical plants, paper mills, refineries, and chemical processing facilities across the Gulf Coast.
Application checklist & requirements
These requirements reflect published university guidelines available at the last review. Review official department guidelines before submission.
- Academic degree / Prerequisites
- High school diploma or GED with acceptable Accuplacer math placement
- English language proficiency
- Exempt
- Standardized testing (GRE/GMAT)
- Exempt
- Thesis / Research statement
- PTEC industrial safety acknowledgment
- Recommendation letters
- One character or academic reference
How much will it cost? How much funding is available?
- Financial support / stipend
- Louisiana Reboot and MJ Foster Promise Program grants covering up to 100% of tuition and fees
- Application fee
- $20
- Tuition / joining costs
- $0 (MJ Foster Promise) or $145/credit hour
Dates and verification
- Application deadline
- March 1, 2027
- Last source review
- 2026-10-16
Important verification note
Facts reflect official Louisiana Delta Community College documentation reviewed 2026-10-16. Admissions, funding allocations, and eligibility thresholds are evaluated by the university.
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