Forsyth Technical Community College

Forsyth Technical Community College is a large independent two-year college located in Winston-Salem, North Carolina, with an undergraduate enrollment of 7,113. The institution primarily awards associate degrees and career certificates, providing affordable workforce training and structured transfer pathways to four-year universities for students in the surrounding region. As a self-governed institution, it operates within the broader North Carolina postsecondary education landscape and is regionally accredited, making its credits and degrees eligible for federal financial aid. Admission follows an open-enrollment model, meaning no minimum academic credentials are required for entry into most programs — applicants who meet basic eligibility requirements are accepted. Net price for families earning \$48,001–$75,000 averages $7,827 per year. Among completers who received federal financial aid, 10-year median earnings are $34,139. Median debt at graduation for federal aid recipients is $10,000. The student-to-faculty ratio is 12:1. Prospective students are encouraged to review net price calculators and complete the FAFSA early, as institutional aid availability varies significantly by family income level.