{"id":1772,"date":"2024-03-05T03:10:15","date_gmt":"2024-03-05T10:10:15","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.en.kku.ac.th\/web\/en\/?page_id=1772"},"modified":"2024-03-08T01:49:30","modified_gmt":"2024-03-08T08:49:30","slug":"doctor-of-philosophy-program-in-chemical-engineering","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.en.kku.ac.th\/web\/en\/doctor-of-philosophy-program-in-chemical-engineering\/","title":{"rendered":"Doctor of Philosophy Program in Chemical Engineering"},"content":{"rendered":"

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_empty_space height=”12px”][vc_separator][vc_column_text](Thai)\u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 <\/span> : \u00a0 <\/span>\u0e1b\u0e23\u0e31\u0e0a\u0e0d\u0e32\u0e14\u0e38\u0e29\u0e0e\u0e35\u0e1a\u0e31\u0e13\u0e11\u0e34\u0e15 (\u0e27\u0e34\u0e28\u0e27\u0e01\u0e23\u0e23\u0e21\u0e40\u0e04\u0e21\u0e35)<\/span><\/p>\n

(Abbreviation in Thai)\u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 <\/span> : \u00a0 <\/span>\u0e1b\u0e23.\u0e14. (\u0e27\u0e34\u0e28\u0e27\u0e01\u0e23\u0e23\u0e21\u0e40\u0e04\u0e21\u0e35)<\/span><\/p>\n

(English)\u00a0 <\/span> : \u00a0 Doctor of Philosophy (<\/span>Chemical Engineering<\/span>)<\/span><\/p>\n

(Abbreviation in English) \u00a0 <\/span> : \u00a0 Ph.D. (<\/span>Chemical Engineering<\/span>)<\/span><\/p>\n

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Specialization in the Study Area<\/b><\/p>\n

\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0<\/b>Biochemical Engineering, Environmental \u2013 Chemicals Engineering, Catalysis and Catalytic Reaction, Control and Process System Engineering, Advance Materials, Polymer Engineering, Separation Technology, Alternative and Renewable Energy, Adsorption<\/span>[\/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_tta_accordion][vc_tta_section i_icon_fontawesome=”fab fa-wpforms” add_icon=”true” tab_id=”1701915428010-29060d58-e8ac” title=” Eligibility <\/b>“][vc_column_text]Type 1.1<\/b><\/p>\n

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  1. Holding a Master’s degree in Engineering, Science, Technology, Industrial Education,<\/span>\u00a0or related fields, with approval from the curriculum management committee. Additionally, a cumulative GPA of at least ‘very good’ throughout the program or a minimum of 1 year of work experience is required.<\/li>\n
  2. The English language proficiency test results must meet the criteria set by the Committee on Educational Testing.<\/span><\/li>\n
  3. If the applicant does not meet the qualifications stated in (1) and (2), it is at the discretion of the program management committee.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

    \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0Type 1.2\u00a0<\/b><\/p>\n

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    1. Holding a Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Science, Technology, Industrial Education, Medicine, Dentistry, Pharmacy, or related fields, with approval from the curriculum management committee. Additionally, a cumulative GPA of at least ‘very good’ throughout the program or a minimum of 3 years of work experience is required.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n
    2. The English language proficiency test results must meet the criteria set by the Committee on Educational Testing.\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n
    3. If the applicant does not meet the qualifications stated in (1) and (2), it is at the<\/span>\u00a0discretion of the program management committee.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

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      Type 2.1\u00a0<\/b><\/p>\n

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      1. Holding a Master’s degree in Engineering, Science, Technology, Industrial Education, or <\/span>related fields, with approval from the curriculum management committee.<\/li>\n
      2. The English language proficiency test results must meet the criteria set by the <\/span>Committee on Educational Testing.<\/li>\n
      3. If the applicant does not meet the qualifications stated in (1) and (2), it is at the<\/span>\u00a0discretion of the program management committee.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

        Type 2.2<\/b><\/p>\n

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        1. Holding a Master’s degree in Engineering or related fields, with approval from the curriculum management committee, and having graduated with honors.<\/span><\/li>\n
        2. The English language proficiency test results must meet the criteria set by the <\/span>Committee on Educational Testing.<\/li>\n
        3. If the applicant does not meet the qualifications stated in (1) and (2), it is at the<\/span>\u00a0discretion of the program management committee.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

          [\/vc_column_text][\/vc_tta_section][vc_tta_section i_icon_fontawesome=”fab fa-wpforms” add_icon=”true” title=”Graduation Qualifications <\/b>” tab_id=”1701915428020-422fd1c6-3276″][vc_column_text]Students are required to publish works derived from their dissertation research or as part of the dissertation in the following formats:<\/span><\/p>\n

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          1. Two articles in international journals listed in the SCIE or Scopus databases, <\/span>or<\/b><\/li>\n
          2. One article in an international journal listed in the SCIE or Scopus databases, <\/span>along with one innovative work\/creative work\/patent, according to the regulations of the Khon Kaen University \/Intellectual Property. This could be one patent and<\/b>\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n
          3. Create a poster summarizing the thesis research, following the format specified by the Faculty of Engineering.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

            [\/vc_column_text][\/vc_tta_section][vc_tta_section i_icon_fontawesome=”fab fa-wpforms” add_icon=”true” title=”Curriculum Structure<\/b>” tab_id=”1701915498955-990c2d90-44ec”][vc_column_text]<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
            <\/td>\nType\u00a0 1.1\u00a0\u00a0<\/b><\/td>\nType 1.2<\/b><\/td>\nType\u00a0 2.1<\/b><\/td>\nType 2.2<\/b><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
            (1)\u00a0 Compulsory courses<\/b><\/td>\n<\/td>\n<\/td>\n<\/td>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
            (1.1) Fundamental Engineering Course (Non-credit)<\/span><\/td>\n3<\/span><\/td>\n3<\/span><\/td>\n–<\/span><\/td>\n–<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
            (1.2) Fundamental Engineering Course (for credit)<\/span><\/td>\n–<\/span><\/td>\n–<\/span><\/td>\n3<\/span><\/td>\n3<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
            (1.3) Specialized Engineering Course (Non-credit)<\/span><\/td>\n2<\/span><\/td>\n2<\/span><\/td>\n2<\/span><\/td>\n2<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
            (1.4) Specialized Engineering Course (for credit)<\/span><\/td>\n–<\/span><\/td>\n–<\/span><\/td>\n–<\/span><\/td>\n9<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
            (2)\u00a0 Elective courses<\/span><\/td>\n–<\/span><\/td>\n–<\/span><\/td>\n9<\/span><\/td>\n12<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
            (3)\u00a0 Dissertation<\/span><\/td>\n48<\/span><\/td>\n72<\/span><\/td>\n36<\/span><\/td>\n48<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
            Cumulative Credits for Entire Program<\/span><\/td>\n48<\/b><\/td>\n72<\/b><\/td>\n48<\/b><\/td>\n72<\/b><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n

            [\/vc_column_text][\/vc_tta_section][vc_tta_section i_icon_fontawesome=”fab fa-wpforms” add_icon=”true” title=”Courses<\/b>” tab_id=”1701915652084-6433be8d-a185″][vc_column_text]\u00a0(1) Compulsory courses<\/b><\/p>\n

            \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0<\/span>(1.1) Fundamental Engineering Course (Non-credit)<\/b><\/p>\n

            \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0For students in Type 1.1 and Type 1.2, they are required to register for and pass the following courses without earning credit (Audit) for a total of 3 credit hours. The result of the study must be at the level of S (Satisfactory).<\/span><\/p>\n

             <\/p>\n\n\n\n\n
            EN 007 001<\/span><\/td>\nEngineering Research Methodology<\/span><\/td>\n3(3-0-6)<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
            <\/td>\nEngineering Research Methodology<\/span><\/td>\n(Non-credit)<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n

            \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0<\/b><\/p>\n

            \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0(1.2) <\/b>Fundamental Engineering Course (for credit)<\/span><\/p>\n

            \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0For students in Type 2.1and Type 2.2, they are required to register\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

            for and pass the following courses, earning credit for a total of 3 credit hours, as follows:<\/span><\/p>\n

             <\/p>\n\n\n\n\n
            EN 007 001<\/span><\/td>\nEngineering Research Methodology<\/span><\/td>\n3(3-0-6)<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
            <\/td>\nEngineering Research Methodology<\/span><\/td>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n

            \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0<\/b><\/p>\n

            \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0(1.3) <\/b>Specialized Engineering Course (Non-credit)<\/span><\/p>\n

            \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0For students in Type 1.1, 1.2, 2.1 and 2.2, they are required to register for and pass the following courses without earning credit (Audit) for a total of 2 credits hour, as follows:<\/span><\/p>\n

             <\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
            EN 739 991<\/span><\/td>\nDissertation Seminar in Chemical Engineering I<\/span><\/td>\n1(1-0-2)<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
            <\/td>\nDissertation Seminar in Chemical Engineering I<\/span><\/td>\n(Non-credit)<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
            EN 739 992<\/span><\/td>\nDissertation Seminar in Chemical Engineering II<\/span><\/td>\n1(1-0-2)<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
            <\/td>\nDissertation Seminar in Chemical Engineering II<\/span><\/td>\n(Non-credit)<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n

            Note:<\/b> For students under type 2.1 who have completed a master’s degree in a field other than Chemical Engineering, they are required to take foundation engineering courses in Chemical Engineering without credit counting. These foundation courses consist of 4 subjects with a total of 12 credits, and students must achieve an S grade. The courses are as follows:\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
            EN 727 004<\/span><\/td>\nPrinciple of Calculation for Chemical Engineers<\/span><\/td>\n3(3-0-6)<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
            <\/td>\nPrinciple of Calculation for Chemical Engineers<\/span><\/td>\n(Non-credit)<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
            EN 727 005<\/span><\/td>\nThermodynamics for Chemical Engineers<\/span><\/td>\n3(3-0-6)<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
            <\/td>\nThermodynamics for Chemical Engineers<\/span><\/td>\n(Non-credit)<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
            EN 727 006<\/span><\/td>\nTransport Processes<\/span><\/td>\n3(3-0-6)<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
            <\/td>\nTransport Processes<\/span><\/td>\n(Non-credit)<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
            EN 727 007<\/span><\/td>\nChemical\u00a0 Reactor Design<\/span><\/td>\n3(3-0-6)<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
            <\/td>\nChemical\u00a0 Reactor Design<\/span><\/td>\n(Non-credit)<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n

            \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0<\/b><\/p>\n

             <\/p>\n

            \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 (1.4) Specialized Engineering Course (for credit)\u00a0<\/b><\/p>\n

            For students under type 2.2, they must register for and pass the following courses, counted as credits, and must achieve a grade of C or higher. The total credits required are 9, as follows:<\/span>\u00a0<\/b><\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
            EN 727 001<\/span><\/td>\nAdvanced Chemical Engineering Thermodynamics<\/span><\/td>\n3(3-0-6)<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
            <\/td>\nAdvanced Chemical Engineering Thermodynamics<\/span><\/td>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
            EN 727 002<\/span><\/td>\nAdvanced Transport Phenomena<\/span><\/td>\n3(3-0-6)<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
            <\/td>\nAdvanced Transport Phenomena<\/span><\/td>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
            EN 727 003<\/span><\/td>\nAdvanced Chemical Reaction Engineering<\/span><\/td>\n3(3-0-6)<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
            <\/td>\nAdvanced Chemical Reaction Engineering<\/span><\/td>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n

            \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 <\/span>\u00a0<\/b><\/p>\n

            (2) Elective Courses<\/b><\/p>\n

            \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0For students in Type 2.1, they are required to register for and pass the following courses, earning credit for a minimum of 9 credits. They must choose courses from the Chemical Engineering group of not less than 6 credits and\/or from other groups or courses that will be opened later for an additional 3 credits, subject to the approval of the program management committee, and students are also required to register for courses they have not studied at the master’s level as follows:<\/span><\/p>\n

            \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0For students under Type 2.2, they must register for and pass the following courses, counted as credits, totaling no fewer than 12 credits. Students are required to choose courses from the Chemical Engineering group, totaling no fewer than 18 credits, and\/or from other groups or additional courses to be opened later, totaling 3 credits, with the approval of the curriculum management committee as follow:\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

             <\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
            EN 727 100<\/span><\/td>\nPollution Prevention in Chemical Processes<\/span><\/td>\n3(3-0-6)<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
            EN 727 200<\/span><\/td>\nDesign of Thermal Systems<\/span><\/td>\n3(3-0-6)<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
            EN 727 201<\/span><\/td>\nAdvanced Fluid Dynamics<\/span><\/td>\n3(3-0-6)<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
            EN 727 202<\/span><\/td>\nAdvanced Heat Transfer<\/span><\/td>\n3(3-0-6)<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
            EN 727 300<\/span><\/td>\nAdvanced Separation Processes<\/span><\/td>\n3(3-0-6)<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
            EN 727 301<\/span><\/td>\nChemical Process Simulations<\/span><\/td>\n3(3-0-6)<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
            EN 727 400<\/span><\/td>\nCatalyst Sciences<\/span><\/td>\n3(3-0-6)<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
            EN 727 401<\/span><\/td>\nMultiphase Chemical Reactors<\/span><\/td>\n3(3-0-6)<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
            EN 727 402<\/span><\/td>\nNanotechnology in Chemical Processes<\/span><\/td>\n3(3-0-6)<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
            EN 727 403<\/span><\/td>\nPhotocatalytic Reaction Engineering<\/span><\/td>\n3(3-0-6)<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
            EN 727 500<\/span><\/td>\nIntroduction to Polymer Sciences<\/span><\/td>\n3(3-0-6)<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
            EN 727 501<\/span><\/td>\nIntroduction to Composite Material<\/span><\/td>\n3(3-0-6)<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
            EN 727 502<\/span><\/td>\nEncapsulation Technology\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\n3(3-0-6)<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
            EN 727 600<\/span><\/td>\nNatural Gas Processing and Petroleum Refining Processes<\/span><\/td>\n3(3-0-6)<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
            EN 727 601<\/span><\/td>\nHydrogen Power and Fuel Cell Technologies<\/span><\/td>\n3(3-0-6)<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
            EN 727 602<\/span><\/td>\nEnergy Storage Technology<\/span><\/td>\n3(3-0-6)<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
            EN 727 700<\/span><\/td>\nEnergy Environmental and Economics<\/span><\/td>\n3(3-0-6)<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
            EN 727 701<\/span><\/td>\nBiochemical Engineering<\/span><\/td>\n3(3-0-6)<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
            EN 727 702<\/span><\/td>\nBiomass Conversion for Energy<\/span><\/td>\n3(3-0-6)<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
            EN 727 703<\/span><\/td>\nBiomass for Renewable Energy and Fuel<\/span><\/td>\n3(3-0-6)<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
            EN 727 894<\/span><\/td>\nSpecial Problems in Chemical Engineering<\/span><\/td>\n3(3-0-6)<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n

             <\/p>\n

            (3) Dissertation<\/b><\/p>\n

            \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0<\/span>For student in type 1.1<\/b><\/p>\n\n\n\n
            EN 739 996<\/span><\/td>\nDissertation<\/span><\/td>\n48\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n

            \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 <\/span>For student in type 1.<\/b>2<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n
            EN 739 997<\/span><\/td>\nDissertation<\/span><\/td>\n72\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n

            For student in type 2.1<\/b><\/p>\n\n\n\n
            EN 739 998<\/span><\/td>\nDissertation<\/span><\/td>\n36\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n

            For student in type 2.2<\/b><\/p>\n\n\n\n
            EN 739 999<\/span><\/td>\nDissertation<\/span><\/td>\n48\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n

            [\/vc_column_text][\/vc_tta_section][vc_tta_section i_icon_fontawesome=”fab fa-wpforms” add_icon=”true” title=”Tuition Fees<\/b>” tab_id=”1701915680619-90dfd0ef-167f”][vc_column_text]<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n
            Fees<\/b><\/td>\nRegular Program<\/b><\/td>\nSpecial Program<\/b><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
            Tuition Fee<\/span><\/td>\n37,500 Baht<\/span><\/td>\n47,500 Baht<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
            International Student Fee<\/span><\/td>\n15,000 Baht<\/span><\/td>\n15,000 Baht<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n

             <\/p>\n

            Expected Costs<\/b><\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n
            Health Insurance (Must cover all expenses in Thailand)<\/span><\/td>\n5,000 \u2013 10,000 Baht\/year<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
            Accommodation<\/span><\/td>\n3,000 \u2013 6,000 Baht\/month<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
            Cost of living<\/span><\/td>\n6,000 \u2013 10,000 Baht\/month<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n

            [\/vc_column_text][\/vc_tta_section][vc_tta_section i_icon_fontawesome=”fab fa-wpforms” add_icon=”true” title=”Financial Supports <\/b>” tab_id=”1705550976634-c0870885-9727″][vc_column_text]<\/p>\n