Aguilas International Technical Institute
Aguilas International Technical Institute — Online Programs, Tuition & Accreditation
⚠️ Important Notice for Prospective Students
This institution has several characteristics that prospective students should carefully consider before enrolling. No accreditation data has been reported to the U.S. Department of Education. The school has failed to provide programme data to NCES and is subject to federal administrative action. The reported first-year retention rate is 3%. Please read the full details below and conduct thorough research before making any enrolment or financial decisions.
Aguilas International Technical Institute
All programs offered completely via distance education (per NCES classification)
7520 West Waters Avenue, Tampa, Florida 33615
Phone: (813) 431-2568
Website: agmedtech.com
Quick Facts
| Type | Less than 2-year, Private for-profit |
| Accreditation | No accreditation data reported to the U.S. Department of Education |
| Total Enrolment | 389 (all undergraduate) |
| Student-to-Faculty Ratio | 20 to 1 |
| Awards Offered | Less than one year certificate, One but less than two years certificate |
| Carnegie Classification | Not applicable — not in Carnegie universe (not accredited or nondegree-granting) |
| Religious Affiliation | None |
| Federal Financial Aid | Listed as eligible, however 0% of students received any grant aid, Pell Grants, or federal student loans in 2023–2024 |
| Credit Accepted | Institution does not accept dual, credit for life, or AP credits |
| Admissions Policy | Open admissions |
Accreditation — Important Information
No accreditation data has been reported for this institution. This is a significant concern. Accreditation is the primary quality assurance mechanism for educational institutions in the United States. Without recognised accreditation:
- Credits and certificates earned here may not be recognised by other educational institutions
- Employers may not recognise qualifications from this institution
- Students may not be eligible for federal financial aid (consistent with the data showing 0% of students receiving aid in 2023–2024)
- Professional licensing boards may not accept coursework from this institution as meeting educational requirements
Prospective students should verify the institution's current accreditation status directly with the U.S. Department of Education's DAPIP database and relevant state licensing authorities before enrolling.
Programme Tuition & Fees (2024–2025)
This institution charges by programme rather than by academic year. Costs shown are total programme costs.
| Home Health Aide/Home Attendant | $1,025 tuition + $112 books (75 clock hours, approximately 1 month) |
| Medical/Clinical Assistant | $16,025 tuition + $715 books (1,065 clock hours, approximately 13 months) |
| Pharmacy Technician/Assistant | $5,975 tuition + $280 books (390 clock hours, approximately 8 months) |
A tuition payment plan is available. Net price data was not reported because the institution did not admit full-time first-time students in the reporting year.
Financial Aid (2023–2024)
| Grant/Scholarship Aid Awarded | 0% of students — $0 total |
| Pell Grants Awarded | 0% of students — $0 total |
| Federal Student Loans Awarded | 0% of students — $0 total |
No students at this institution received any form of federal financial aid in the 2023–2024 academic year, despite the institution being listed as eligible. This may reflect the institution's accreditation status or other eligibility factors.
Retention & Graduation
| Part-Time Student Retention | 3% (students who began Fall 2023 and returned Fall 2024) |
| Graduation Rate | Not reported — institution did not admit full-time first-time students in the cohort year |
A 3% retention rate is extremely low and indicates that the vast majority of students did not return for a second year. Prospective students should consider this figure carefully.
Student Demographics (Fall 2024)
| Attendance | 100% part-time |
| Gender | 93% female, 7% male |
| Ethnicity | 83% Hispanic/Latino, 3% Black or African American, 7% Two or more races, 5% U.S. Nonresident, 2% Unknown |
| Residency | 97% in-state (Florida), 3% unknown |
Programs Offered
Note: The school failed to provide programme completion data to NCES for the 2023–2024 reporting year and is subject to administrative action, including a possible fine or termination of eligibility to participate in federal student aid. Based on tuition data, the programmes offered include:
- Home Health Aide/Home Attendant (certificate — approximately 1 month)
- Medical/Clinical Assistant (certificate — approximately 13 months)
- Pharmacy Technician/Assistant (certificate — approximately 8 months)
These are short-term vocational certificate programmes, not degree programmes.
Distance Education Note
While NCES classifies this institution as offering all programmes completely via distance education, the undergraduate distance education status chart for Fall 2024 shows 100% of students as "not enrolled in any distance education courses." This contradiction in the data is unexplained. Prospective students should contact the institution directly to clarify the current delivery format of their programmes.
Student Services
- Employment services for students
- Placement services for graduates
- Dedicated point of contact for veterans, military servicemembers, and their families
Important Links
| Website | agmedtech.com |
| Financial Aid | agmedtech.com/financial-aid |
| About | agmedtech.com/about-us |
About Aguilas International Technical Institute
Aguilas International Technical Institute is a small, private, for-profit vocational school based in Tampa, Florida. It offers short-term certificate programmes in healthcare-related fields including medical assisting, pharmacy technology, and home health aide training. The institution primarily serves a local, Hispanic/Latino student population (83%) studying part-time. Prospective students should be aware of several significant concerns: no accreditation data has been reported to the U.S. Department of Education, the school has failed to provide programme data to NCES and faces potential administrative action, the retention rate is extremely low at 3%, and no students received federal financial aid in the most recent reporting year despite the institution being listed as eligible. These factors warrant careful research and due diligence before considering enrolment.
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Information on this page is sourced from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) College Navigator database and the institution's official website. Data reflects the most recently available reporting year. Details may have changed — always verify directly with the institution and with the U.S. Department of Education before making enrolment or financial decisions. Last updated: April 2026.