Please visit https://open.alberta.ca/publications/p24 to access the Private Vocational Training Act and the Private Vocational Training Regulation. Please initial beside each statement to acknowledge that you agree to the following:
Institution Program Information
I reviewed the Student Rights and Responsibilities section of the Private Career Colleges Initial Here Branch's website located athttps://www.alberta.ca/student-rights-responsibilities.aspx.
I acknowledge that the institution did not guarantee that completing this Program will lead to employment or specific wages/salary. (Section 22(1b) of the Private Vocational Training Regulation).
I contacted potential employers and any relevant regulatory/professional bodies to determine if they will recognize this Program for employment and/or certification in a related Field.
I received the Program outline, a written description of the Institution's rules and policies, and information about the most recent graduation and job placement rates for this Program.
I toured the Institution and viewed the facilities and equipment available to students.
I know how the Institution will deliver this Program (e.g. self-directed learning, online, traditional lecture.
I acknowledge that the Institution must provide me with a copy of this contract after I sign it.
Admission Requirements
I provided the Institution with the appropriate documentation to show that I meet the admission requirements for this Program.
Applicable if under 16 years of age: I confirm that the Institution has obtained written approval from the Director of the Private Career Colleges Branch for me to enrol in this Program. (Section 12(3) of the Private Vocational Training Regulation
Withdrawals/Terminations
I am aware that the Institution must terminate my enrolment in this Program by providing me with written notice (Section 13(1) of the Private Vocational Training Regulation).
I understand that I must provide written notice to the Institution if I wish to withdraw from the Program and terminate this contract (Section 13(1) of the Private Vocational Training Regulation Such notice must be provided in a manner that I can verify the date the notice was delivered to the Institution.
I understand that this contract is terminated on the date that the written notice is delivered (Section 13(3) of the Private Vocational Training Regulation).
I understand that I must notify my funding source of my withdrawal or the termination of this contract if I am receiving student financial assistance.
Fee Payments and Tuition Refunds
I have reviewed the Tuition Refunds section of the Private Career Colleges branch's website located at https://www.alberta.ca/tuition-refunds.aspx.
I understand that the Institution may charge me a registration fee of up to $500, which it must credit toward my unpaid tuition fees (Section 14 of the Private Vocational Training Regulation The Institution may retain this fee if I do not attend the Program unless:
- I terminate this contract within four business days of signing it (Section 15 of the Private Vocational Training Regulation).
- The Institution terminates this contract before the Program begins (Section 16(2) (a) of the Private Vocational Training Regulation)
- The Program does not begin by the start date in Part C of this contract and I choose to terminate this contract as a result (Section 16(2b) of the Private Vocational Training Regulation
I understand that the school cannot require or accept payment of the registration fee until I have signed this student contract and cannot accept payment of any other tuition or any incidental fees before my Program begins (Section 14(2) of the Private Vocational Training Regulation).
I understand that if this contract is terminated after the Program begins the Institution is entitled to the payment of tuition fees as outlined in Section 17 of the Private Vocational Training Regulation which is as follows:
- 25% of the total tuition fees as identified in Part C: Program Cost of this contract if 10% or less of the Program is provided
- 60% of the total tuition fees as identified in Part C: Program Cost of this contract if more than 10% but less than 50% of the Program is provided
- 100% if more than 50% of the Program is provided.
I understand that if I paid more tuition than the Institution is entitled to under Section 17(1), the Institution must refund me the difference.
I understand that any refund that the Institution is required to pay will be paid to the source of payment for my tuition fees (i.e. the student, Government, agency, or person other than the student) and/or to any outstanding student loan where applicable (Section 21 of the Private Vocational Training Regulation).
I understand that the Institution may withhold my credentials if I do not pay my fees in full at the time of graduation.
Student Complaints
I have reviewed the Student Complaints section of the Private Career Colleges Branch's website located at https://www.alberta.ca/student-complaints.aspx.
I will first address any concerns I have regarding the Program through the Institution's student complaint process.
If my complaint is not resolved through the Institution's student complaint process, I have 6 months from my last date of attendance in the Program to contact the Private Career Colleges Branch, Alberta Advanced Education by visiting https://privatecareercolleges.alberta.ca/.
Student Information
Upon graduation, I agree to provide the Institution with information regarding my employment status, and my employer's name and telephone number.
I acknowledge having read the Privacy Notice relating to the collection of personal information by Alberta Advanced Education in Part C of this contract