ADMISSIONS POLICY:
ADMISSIONS REQUIREMENTS
The school requires that each student enrolling in the Cosmetology or Esthetics programs must:
· Provide a copy of a current government issued photo ID
· Provide a copy of a current social security card
· Provide proof of secondary education such as a high school diploma, a GED certificate, an official transcript showing secondary school completion, or a state certification of home-school completion.
· Pay application fee of $100 (non-refundable)
Should an enrolling student provide a foreign high school diploma, the institution will work with the student to obtain an English translation of the document along with confirmation that the education received is equivalent to a U.S. high school diploma. This documentation must come from an outside agency.
In the absence of a high school diploma or GED, the applicant may take and pass an approved ability-to-benefit test administered according to the test publisher’s guidelines by an approved Independent Test Administrator. In lieu of passing an ability-to-benefit test, the applicant may enroll in and successfully complete at least 6 credit hours or 225 clock hours, if the program is longer than 600 clock hours.
Instructor applicants must meet all of the above requirements and:
· hold a current license as a practitioner in the field they wish to teach
The school does not discriminate in its employment, admission, instruction, or graduation policies on the basis of sex, age, race, color, religion, or ethnic origin nor does it recruit students already attending or admitted to another school offering similar programs of study.
SECONDARY STUDENTS ADMISSIONS POLICY
For those secondary students not enrolled under a training agreement, the applicant must meet the following admission requirements:
· meet the state requirements for admission (complete 10th grade and be 16 years of age)
o proof of completion of 10th grade can be shown through high school transcripts
o proof of age can be shown through a drivers license, birth certificate, etc.
· provide permission in writing from the secondary school in which they are enrolled
· successfully complete the pre-enrollment evaluation
Note: No more than 10% of the number of students enrolled can be secondary students.
JOB PLACEMENT POLICY
While the school cannot guarantee employment for graduates, assistance in finding suitable employment is provided by posting area job openings on a career opportunities bulletin board for students to review. Students also receive training in professionalism and job search skills including how to write a resume, complete an employment application and prepare for an effective interview. The curriculum places a great deal of emphasis on how to obtain and retain employment after graduation. Graduates are encouraged to maintain contact with the school and follow-up with the school on current employment or employment needs. In addition, the school maintains a network of relationships with professionals and employers who participate in the learning experience as guest speakers and provide mentoring to students while they are in school. Job referrals are made known to interested graduates as available. INITIAL: __________
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DISTANCE EDUCATION POLICY AND DISCLOSURE
1. Distance Education will not be utilized as a method of delivery of clinical instruction in which the student is to perform practical applications on a live model and/or client.
2. The interaction with the instructor will be validated by regular measurable participation (clock hour, credit hour, or competency based) in the academic programs. Participation will be documented within a log of all student activity comprised of (at a minimum) a record of regular and substantive interaction between student(s) and instructor(s), as described below:
a. Substantive interaction for distance education learning activities is engaging students in teaching, learning, and assessment and must include two (2) of the following at a minimum:
i. Providing direct instruction
ii. Assessing or providing feedback on student’s distance education coursework
iii. Providing information or responding to questions about the content of distance education coursework
iv. Facilitating a group discussion regarding the content of distance education coursework
b. Regular interaction for distance education learning activities between a student and an instructor must include the following:
i. Providing the opportunity for substantive interactions with the student on a scheduled basis
ii. Monitoring the student’s academic engagement and ensuring the instructor is responsible for substantive interaction
c. Distance Education delivered asynchronously must be validated to measure actual student “seat time” for clock hour programs.
3. A Distance Education Assessment of student performance will be conducted on-campus by a qualified instructor at least once monthly with respect to any distance education completed within the preceding month.
4. Upon completion of all curriculum requirements, the student must pass a comprehensive Academic and Practical final exam (which shall be administered on-campus) to include any applicable competencies required by the State licensure agency prior to graduation from the program.
5. All transcripts or other documents, (official or unofficial), listing academic attainment received will identify the distance education component;
6. Prior to enrollment, students are provided with a disclaimer that academic achievement earned via distance education may not be accepted for reciprocity or eligible for licensure in other states. A signed and dated copy of this disclosure will be found in the student file.
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Student Signature Date
EXTRA-INSTRUCTIONAL CHARGES POLICY
Each program has been scheduled for completion within an allotted time frame. A grace period of ten percent has been added to the calculated completion date for each program. It is not realistic to expect to receive an education for free.
The school has reserved space, equipment, and licensed instructors for each student and program. If a student does not graduate within the contract period, additional training will be billed at the rate of $125 per week, or any part thereof, payable in advance, until graduation. Students will not be allowed to clock in until applicable weekly payments are made. STUDENT SIGNATURE _____________
REFUND POLICY SAMPLE
For applicants who cancel enrollment or students who withdraw from enrollment a fair and equitable settlement will apply. The following policy will apply to all terminations for any reason, by either party, including student decision, course or program cancellation, or school closure. Any monies due the applicant or students shall be refunded within 45 calendar days of official cancellation or withdrawal. Official cancellation or withdrawal shall occur on the earlier of the dates that:
1 An applicant is not accepted by the school. The applicant shall be entitled to a refund of all monies paid, except a non-refundable application fee of $100.
2 A student (or legal guardian) cancels his/her enrollment in writing within three business days of signing the enrollment agreement. In this case all monies collected by the school shall be refunded except a non-refundable application fee of $100, regardless of whether or not the student has actually started classes.
3 A student cancels his/her enrollment after three business days of signing the contract but prior to starting classes. In these cases he/she shall be entitled to a refund of all monies paid to the school except a non-refundable application fee of $100 and the registration fee in the amount of $175.
4 A student notifies the institution of his/her withdrawal in writing.
5 A student on an approved leave of absence notifies the school that he/she will not be returning. The date of withdrawal shall be the earlier of the date of expiration of the leave of absence or the date the student notifies the institution that the student will not be returning.
6 A student is expelled by the school. (Unofficial withdrawals will be determined by the institution by monitoring attendance at least every 30 days.)
7 In type 2, 3, 4 or 5, official cancellations or withdrawals, the cancellation date will be determined by the postmark on the written notification, or the date said notification is delivered to the school administrator or owner in person.
· For students who enroll and begin classes but withdraw prior to course completion (after three business days of signing the contract), the following schedule of tuition earned by the school applies. All refunds are based on scheduled hours:
PERCENT OF SCHEDULED TIME TOTAL ENROLLED TO TOTAL COURSE/PROGRAM
TUITION SCHOOL SHALL RECEIVE/RETAIN
ENROLLED TO TOTAL COURSE/PROGRAM
SHALL RECEIVE/RETAIN
0.01% to 04.9% 20%
5% to 09.9% 30%
10% to 14.9% 40%
15% to 24.9% 45%
25% to 49.9% 70%
50% and over 100%
· All refunds will be calculated based on the students last date of attendance. Any monies due a student who withdraws shall be refunded within 45 calendar days of a determination that a student has withdrawn, whether officially or unofficially. In the case of disabling illness or injury, death in the student's immediate family or other documented mitigating circumstances, a reasonable and fair refund settlement will be made.
· If a course and/or program is canceled subsequent to a student’s enrollment, and before instruction in the course and/or program has begun, the school shall provide a full refund of all monies paid within 45 days of notice of course and/or program cancellation.
· If the school cancels a course/program and ceases to offer instruction after students have enrolled and instruction has begun, the school shall provide:
o Provide a pro rata refund within 45 days of notice to the student; OR
o Resume teaching the course and/or program within 30 days of notice to the student OR
o participate in a Teach-Out Agreement OR
· Provide a full refund of all monies paid, less the non-refundable application feeIf permanently closed and ceases to offer instruction after a student has enrolled and instruction has begun, the school will provide:
o a pro rata refund of tuition to the student OR
o participate in a Teach Out Agreement.
· Students who withdraw or terminate prior to course completion are charged a termination fee of $150.00. This refund policy applies to tuition and fees charged in the enrollment agreement. Other miscellaneous charges the student may have incurred at the institution (EG: extra kit materials, books, products, unreturned school property, etc.) will be calculated separately at the time of withdrawal. All fees are identified in the catalog and in this enrollment agreement.
IF STUDENTS ARE MAKING PAYMENTS AND STUDENT DOES NOT PAY THEIR ENTIRE TUITION UP FRONT THEN THIS APPLIES TO THE SCHOOL REFUND POLICY
Contract Costs and Payment Terms:
- Student and Sponsor (if applicable) agree to pay the school the tuition and fees for the program selected. The school may, at its option and without notice, prevent students from attending class until any applicable unpaid balance or payments are satisfied.
There is a $25.00 fee for each transcript requested. The school may charge $15.00 per copy for extra copies of contract documents and loan agreements.
There is a $50.00 fee per checks that have been returned due to insufficient funds or stopped payments.
- If a student does not graduate within the contract period additional training will be billed at the rate of $30.00 per hour, or any part thereof, payable in advance, until graduation. The contract period is calculated by 100% attendance and adding 5% of the program hours.
-The school will charge a registration fee for students enrolling or transferring to the school of $250.00.
The school will charge a re-entry fee to students who have withdrawn and wish to re-enter after termination of $300.00. The tuition rates current at the time of re-entry will appy to balance of training hours needed for student who re-enroll. Methods of payment include full payment at time of signing the Enrollment Agreement. Registration fee paid at time of signing agreement with balance paid prior to start date or through a private education loan.
Payments may be made by Money Order, Check, Credit Card, or Zelle via Vivadebeautyco@gmail.com. 5% fee added for all credit card payments. $75.00 fee for payments made after 5th day. Students are responsible for paying the total of tuition and fees and for repaying applicable loans plus interest.
- El estudiante y el patrocinador (si aplica) acuerdan pagar a la escuela la matrícula y las tarifas correspondientes al programa seleccionado. La escuela podrá, a su discreción y sin previo aviso, impedir que los estudiantes asistan a clases hasta que se haya saldado cualquier saldo pendiente o pago. Se cobrará una tarifa de $25.00 por cada transcripción solicitada. La escuela podrá cobrar $15.00 por copia adicional de los documentos del contrato y los acuerdos de préstamo. Se cobrará una tarifa de $50.00 por cada cheque devuelto debido a fondos insuficientes o pagos detenidos.
- Si un estudiante no se gradúa dentro del período del contrato, el entrenamiento adicional se facturará a razón de $30.00 por hora, o cualquier fracción de la misma, pagadero por adelantado, hasta la graduación. El período del contrato se calcula con base en un 100% de asistencia y agregando un 5% de las horas del programa. La escuela cobrará una tarifa de inscripción de $250.00 para los estudiantes que se inscriban o transfieran a la escuela. La escuela cobrará una tarifa de reingreso de $100.00 a los estudiantes que se hayan retirado y deseen reingresar después de la terminación. Las tarifas de matrícula vigentes en el momento del reingreso se aplicarán al saldo de las horas de formación necesarias para los estudiantes que se reinscriban. Los métodos de pago incluyen pago completo en el momento de la firma del Acuerdo de Inscripción. La tarifa de inscripción se paga en el momento de la firma del acuerdo, y el saldo se paga antes de la fecha de inicio o a través de un préstamo educativo privado. Los pagos pueden realizarse mediante giro postal, cheque, tarjeta de crédito o Zelle a través de Vivadebeautyco@gmail.com. Se añadirá un cargo del 5% para todos los pagos con tarjeta de crédito. Se cobrará una tarifa de $75.00 por pagos realizados después del 5º día. Los estudiantes son responsables de pagar el total de la matrícula y las tarifas y de devolver los préstamos aplicables más los intereses.