Welding

Welding

Information Guide and Application - 2024/2025
FRANKLIN TECHNOLOGY CENTER

810 S. Wall Ave

Joplin, MO 64801

Phone: 417-680-0004

Fax: 417-680-0005

Contact: Gwen Haase

Email: gwendalynhaase@joplinschools.org

Phone: 417-680-0004

Franklin Technology Center is an equal opportunity employer/program. Auxiliary aids and services are available upon request to individuals with disabilities. Missouri Relay Services at 711.

Para obtener información en español, visite www.franklintechnologycenter.com.

WELDING

Please review the following sections, as they contain important information about the program you are applying for.

Program Information
600 Clock hour certificate program

Monday-Thursday, 5:00pm-10:00pm

Instruction covers basic technical skills of welding. A combination of classroom lectures with demonstrations and lab instruction that includes practical hands-on exercises to give employable skills to the students.

Students will prepare for AWS certification testing upon successful competency achievement.

*See instructor for details.

Areas of Study**:
- Basic Safety in the Welding Lab
- Blueprint Reading
- Gas Metal Arc Welding
- Gas Tungsten Arc Welding
- Steel, Stainless Steel and Aluminum Welding
- Introduction to Material Science
- Differential Diagnosis and Repair
- Layout and Fit Up
- Operating Drill Presses, Grinders, and Power Saws
- Performing Bench Work
- Plasma Arc Cutting
- Shielded Metal Arc Welding
- Project Fabrication
Entry Level Employment Opportunities
- Fabrication
- Manufacturing
- Construction
We offer 4 different Welding processes which include:
- Gas Metal Arc Welding (GMAW/MIG)
- Gas Tungsten Arc Welding (GTAW/TIG)
- Shielded Metal Arc Welding (SMAW/Stick Welding)
- Flux Cored Arc Welding (FCAW)
** Instruction subject to change, as determined by FTC.

Application Procedure
Step 1

Submit Application with Fee to Franklin Technology Center

In order to be considered for admission into Franklin Technology Center, the first step in the process is to receive an application packet and complete the following:
- Read the program sheet
- Review program cost sheet and keep a copy (Important: The school reserves the right to adjust program tuition and fees prior to the start of the program.)
- Complete & sign application form
- Return signed application form, consent forms if applicable, and non-refundable $50 application fee to the address below or submitted online at franklintechnologycenter.com.
Step 2

Transcripts

Once you have a completed Step 1, you will be asked to provide the following
- Official high school or GED/HiSET transcripts. It is your responsibility to request your transcript from the High School you graduated from or the state you received your GED/HiSET from. Please have requested copies mailed to:
Franklin Technology Center

810 S Wall Ave

Joplin, MO 64801

Step 3

Contact Financial Aid

All applicants must make initial contact with the financial aid coordinator, even if you are not planning to use financial aid monies to pay for the program. You can contact the financial aid coordinator at 417-680-0004, ext. 2062.
- The FAFSA must be completed online at https://studentaid.gov. You may call the financial aid coordinator at 417-680-0004, ext. 2062 if you need assistance completing the FAFSA.
- If you have a previous loan that was in default status, but have completed the requirements to take care of the default status, you MUST provide the financial aid coordinator with a letter from the State Department of Education confirming that your loan is no longer in default status. Failure to do so will result in your name being removed from the applicant pool.
Step 4

Acceptance into Program

The program Coordinator will contact you if an entrance examination is required, if not you will receive a letter of acceptance.

Step 5

Orientation

All students will be required to attend orientation prior to the first day of class. Students will be contacted regarding program-specific orientation date, time and location after acceptance.

*Disclaimer: The programs and courses require a minimum number of students in order for the classes to be offered.

Please direct all correspondence and inquiries to:

Franklin Technology Center

810 S. Wall Avenue

Joplin, MO 64801

Telephone: 417-680-0004

Fax: 417-680-0005

Explanation of Tuition and Fees
FRANKLIN TECHNOLOGY CENTER

Welding

School Year 2024-2025

Beginning date: August 5, 2024 ~ Ending Date: December 19, 2024

OR

Beginning date: January 6, 2025 ~ Ending Date: May 29, 2025

Non-Refundable Application Fee of $50.00 is required prior to acceptance into program.

Tuition**: $9,096.00

Supplies, Books, and Fees**: $2,060.00

GRAND TOTAL: $11,156.00

**Tuition and Fees for 2024-2025 are estimates only and are subject to change**

Revised 7/2024

Tuition Withdrawal Policy

A Title IV refund is completed on all financial aid recipients. The Title IV refund is calculated per payment period. If a student completes 60% of a payment period, a Title IV refund is not required.

NOTE: Any Title IV financial aid returned by FTC to the Direct Loan(s) and/or the US Dept. of Ed for Pell Grants will be charged back to the students account and will be his/her responsibility.

Institutional charges are due as follows: Days=class days

Student withdraws during the first 4 days of the pay period - 2% due *Fees, books, and supply fees will be assessed on usage
Student withdraws from the 5th day through the 9th day of the pay period - 5% due
Student withdraws from the 10th day through the 15th day of the pay period - 10% due
Student withdraws from the 16th day through 21st day of the pay period - 20% due
Student withdraws from the 22nd day through the 30th day of the pay period - 40% due
Student withdraws after 30th day of pay period - 100% due

All costs including tuition, books, and supplies are considered institutional costs and are figured in the refund calculation. *Fees, books, and supply fees will be assessed on usage.

All Credit balances must be eliminated before a Title IV refund calculation can be performed.

All Students completing a withdrawal form and received a Direct loan are required to complete an exit counseling session online at www.nslds.ed.gov
School will determine the student's withdrawal date as the last date the student ceased attendance.

All Title IV funds WILL BE RETURNED no later than 45 days after it determines the student withdrew.

NOTE: If a student withdraws (a leave of absence is not included) from a program and wishes to re-enter at a later time, he/she will be responsible for any previous tuition, books, and fees owed and any additional and/or increased tuition, books, and fees of the rear re-entered. If tuition has increased the student will be responsible for the additional costs. The re-entry request must be approved by the Program Coordinator and Director of FTC before a student can begin in the program. If a student withdraws twice from any program at FTC he/she will not be allowed to re-enter ANY FTC program.
Missouri Job Center

Need financial help? Looking for a new career? Wanting to improve your job skills?

Missouri Job Center aids economically disadvantaged, dislocated workers, unemployed or underemployed persons through the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA).

They help persons know their skills, improve their skills and get a better job with the help of their workforce specialists.

Several services are targeted to specific populations, such as youth, those on layoff from a job, veterans, older workers, welfare recipients, ex-offenders, and many others.

If you are interested in enrolling at Franklin Technology Center, and need additional financial assistance, please contact the Missouri Job Center to see if they can further assist you.

*Financial assistance is based on availability of funding and may not always be available.

730 S Wall Ave

Joplin, MO 64801

417-629-3000

Business hours:

Monday - Friday from 8:00am-5:00pm.

If you would like to start the process to see if you are eligible for assistance, click on the link below and fill out the Job Center Pre-Application or visit the Missouri Job Center at the address above. Once you have clicked on the link below, click on 'Job Center Pre-Application' to apply.

https://wibswmo.webnode.page/
FAFSA

1.Complete your FAFSA online at studentaid.gov. You must list Franklin Technology Center's Title IV school code (013568) on the form. Include spouse and parent tax information as determined by the FAFSA.

2. Approximately one week after completing your FAFSA, you will receive a FAFSA Submission Summary. If you do not, check the status of your report online at studentaid.gov. The SAR summarized the information you provided on your FAFSA. Franklin Technology Center will receive a copy electronically in 3-5 business days.

3. Within three to four weeks after you receive your SAR, the Financial Aid Office will send you a Financial Aid Offer and request for additional documents. Contact the Financial Aid Office if you have not received the Financial Aid Offer. Submit requested documents as soon as possible or your aid may be delayed.

4. Review your Financial Aid Offer. Accept or Decline each type of aid offered. Sign, date, and return the offer to the Financial Aid Office. You will have to complete Entrance Loan Counseling, Annual Student Loan Acknowledgement, and electronically sign your Master Promissory Note before loan proceeds will be released. Go to studentaid.gov to complete the online sessions and signatures.

5. You will be required to set up a monthly payment plan with Franklin Technology Center's Staff Accountant if your financial aid will not cover the total cost of the program. Payments will be made on a monthly basis, due the 30th of each month. Balance must be paid in full in the month prior to the end date of the program.

6. If your financial aid exceeds the amount you owe for the cost of the program, a refund check will be issued to you.

If a funding agency will be providing any monies toward your program costs, we must have the following documentation on file before you can attend any program classes. It is the student’s responsibility to work closely with their counselor to insure proper documentation has been received by the FTC bookkeeping or financial aid office.

1. Written letter on agency letterhead for $50 application fee

2. Funding voucher, training agreement, etc. for any program costs

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Welding Application
Select which date you are applying for*

Fall 2024 - August 5, 2024 - December 19, 2024Spring 2025 - January 6, 2025 - May 29, 2025
Name*

First NameLast Name
Maiden Name (if this does not apply, put n/a)*
Address*

Street Address

Street Address Line 2

CityState / Province

Postal / Zip Code
Phone Number*

Area CodePhone Number
Date of Birth

MonthDayYear
Date
Social Security Number
999-99-9999
Email*
example@example.com
Educational History
Year of High School Graduation
Name of School
City, State of School
Date of GED/HiSET
GED/HSE State Received
Have you completed any college coursework?

YesNo
If yes, where?
List any college degrees or vocational certificates held:
Employment History

List your last two places of employment beginning with the most recent.
Employer Name
Address

Street Address

Street Address Line 2

CityState / Province

Postal / Zip Code
Phone Number

Area CodePhone Number
Date employed
Reason for leaving (optional):
Employer Name
Address

Street Address

Street Address Line 2

CityState / Province

Postal / Zip Code
Phone Number

Area CodePhone Number
Date employed
Reason for leaving (optional):
I have not been employed outside the home.

Emergency Contact Information

List three people we may contact in case of emergency.
Emergency Contact #1
Name*

First NameLast Name
Address*

Street Address

Street Address Line 2

CityState / Province

Postal / Zip Code
Phone Number*

Area CodePhone Number
Relationship:*
Emergency Contact #2
Name*

First NameLast Name
Address*

Street Address

Street Address Line 2

CityState / Province

Postal / Zip Code
Phone Number*

Area CodePhone Number
Relationship:*
Emergency Contact #3
Name*

First NameLast Name
Address*

Street Address

Street Address Line 2

CityState / Province

Postal / Zip Code
Phone Number*

Area CodePhone Number
Relationship:*

Is the Missouri Job Center or any other agency paying for your application fee and/or tuition for this program?*
YES OR NO
If yes, please tell us which agency is paying for your program and who your case worker is. To complete the enrollment process, please have your case worker contact us at 417-680-0004 to set up payment arrangements.
By checking this box, you agree to be contacted by the Missouri Job Center about educational assistance.
*Franklin Technology Center is an equal opportunity employer/program. Auxiliary aids and services are available upon request to individuals with disabilities. Missouri Relay Services at 711.
To complete your application, you must pay a $50 application fee. Use the link below to complete your payment.

https://joplinschools.revtrak.net/FTC-Adult-Education/#/v/Welding-Student-Fees-Revenue-65
Once your payment is complete, Type YES in the box below.*
THE SCHOOL DISTRICT OF JOPLIN DOES NOT DISCRIMINATE ON THE BASIS OF RACE, COLOR, RELIGION, CREED, NATIONAL ORIGIN, ANCESTRY, SEX, DISABILITY OR VETERAN STATUS, NOR WITH ANY PROVISIONS FOR THE “AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES ACT” OF THE APPLICANT (SECTION IV).

If accepted as a student, I give FTC permission to release a copy of my school records to inquiries such as employment for educational purposes, according to the Family Educational and Privacy Act of 1974. In connection with my application with the school, I understand that a consumer report, which may contain public record information, is being requested. This report may include the following types of information: Names and dates of previous employers, credit information, etc. I further understand that such report may contain public record information concerning my credit, bankruptcy proceeding, and etc. from federal, state and other agencies that maintain such records.

I authorize, without reservation, any party or agency contacted to furnish the above-mentioned information.
I certify that the information provided on this application is correct to the best of my knowledge and that I am at least 17 years of age. Falsification of any part of this application may be grounds for dismissal from FTC.

NOTICE OF CONFIDENTIALITY:

Franklin Technology Center receives funds under certain programs of the US Dept of Education and is required by law to collect social security numbers (SSN) from its students for the administration of those programs. We are also required by law to maintain certain documents in accordance with Missouri’s records retention policies. We do not collect or share personal information for any purpose other than to respond to you and the governmental agencies requiring us to report such information.
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