ALLIED REAL ESTATE SCHOOLS. January 1, 2016 through December 31, 2016

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1 ALLIED REAL ESTATE SCHOOLS A Division of Allied Business Schools January 1, 2016 through December 31, 2016 Personalized. Flexible. Dedicated. Online Programs Individual Support Nationally Accredited Online School Allied Schools is accredited by the Accrediting Commission of the Distance Education Accrediting Commission th Street, N.W., Suite 2, Washington, D.C , (202)

2 Table of Contents TABLE OF CONTENTS... 1 ABOUT ALLIED REAL ESTATE SCHOOLS... 4 A DIVISION OF ALLIED BUSINESS SCHOOLS, INC Accreditation... 4 California State Approval... 4 SCHOOL GOVERNING BODY, ADMINISTRATORS, AND FACULTY... 5 Legal Control... 5 Board of Directors... 5 Administrative Officials... 5 Instructors... 5 Instructional Support Staff... 6 MISSION STATEMENT, EDUCATIONAL PHILOSOPHY, AND INSTITUTIONAL GOALS... 7 Mission Statement... 7 Educational Philosophy... 7 Institutional Goals... 7 Institutional Objectives... 7 ACCREDITATION, LICENSING, APPROVALS, AND MEMBERSHIP INFORMATION... 8 Accreditations... 8 Approvals... 8 State Authorization... 8 Memberships... 9 ACCREDITED COURSE LISTING Real Estate Related Courses Real Estate Licensing Courses Continuing Education STATE REGULATORY AGENCY APPROVALS State of California Bureau of Real Estate (CalBRE) The Florida Real Estate Commission (FREC) The Nevada Real Estate Department (NRED) The Texas Real Estate Commission (TREC) Virginia Department of Professional and Occupational Regulation Washington Department of Licensing (DOL) SCHOOL POLICIES Student Identity Verification Process Academic Integrity Instructional Support Academic Quality Administrative Withdrawal Policy for Allied Business Schools Payment Plan Students Notice Concerning Transferability of Credits Earned at Allied Business Schools Admissions Attendance Career Services Certification Code of Conduct Complaint Procedure Compliance with Americans with Disabilities Act Disputed Grades Drug-Free Workplace Enrollment Policy /08/16 Page 1

3 Entrance Requirements Instructional Support Equal Opportunity Statement Standards of Progress/Unsatisfactory Progress/Failure/Probation/Dismissal Financial Aid Grading Holidays Observed Hours of Operation Housing Instructional Staff Availability Non-Sufficient Funds Policy Proctored Exams Professional Trade Associations Records Retention Policy Extensions and Reenrollment Student s Right to Cancel Student Loans Student Privacy Student Services COMPUTER HARDWARE AND SOFTWARE REQUIREMENTS Hardware Browsers DESCRIPTION OF REAL ESTATE RELATED CERTIFICATE COURSES Hour CA-DBO SAFE Comprehensive Course Hour SAFE Mortgage Loan Originator Comprehensive Course Hour TX-SML SAFE Comprehensive Course Home Inspection Mold and Allergens Professional Property Management DESCRIPTION OF REAL ESTATE LICENSING COURSES CALIFORNIA REAL ESTATE California Escrows Legal Aspects of Real Estate Notary Public Property Management Real Estate Appraisal Real Estate Economics Real Estate Finance Real Estate Office Administration Real Estate Practice Real Estate Principles FLORIDA REAL ESTATE Florida Pre-Licensing for Sales Associates Florida Post-Licensing for Sales Associates NEVADA REAL ESTATE Nevada Real Estate Principles, Practices, Procedures, Law and Ethics Nevada Real Estate Law TEXAS REAL ESTATE Law of Agency Law of Contracts Promulgated Contract Forms Property Management Real Estate Brokerage /08/16 Page 2

4 Real Estate Finance Real Estate Law Real Estate Principles I Real Estate Principles II VIRGINIA REAL ESTATE Virginia Real Estate Principles WASHINGTON REAL ESTATE Washington Real Estate Fundamentals Washington Real Estate Practices DESCRIPTION OF REAL ESTATE APPRAISAL LICENSING COURSES National USPAP Course Real Estate Appraisal Principles and Practices Real Estate Appraisal Report Writing Residential Appraiser Site Valuation and Cost Approach Residential Market Analysis and Highest and Best Use Residential Sales Comparison and Income Approaches Advanced Residential Applications and Case Studies Selected Topics in Appraisal Statistics, Modeling, and Finance DESCRIPTION OF CONTINUING EDUCATION COURSES CALIFORNIA CONTINUING EDUCATION Hour CA-DBO SAFE Comprehensive CE California Real Estate 45-Hour Renewal Package Management and Supervision Notary Public Refresher REAL ESTATE APPRAISAL CONTINUING EDUCATION Case Studies in Complex Appraisal Complex Residential Appraisal Creating Credible Appraisals Financing For Appraisers National USPAP Update Course Real Estate Appraisal Report Writing Real Estate Appraisal Trainee/Supervisor Economics for Appraisers (California only) Federal and State Laws and Regulations (California only) TEXAS CONTINUING EDUCATION Economics in Real Estate TREC Broker Responsibility TREC Legal Update I TREC Legal Update II Texas Real Estate Appraisal Trainee/Supervisor TUITION AND FEES /08/16 Page 3

5 About Allied Real Estate Schools A Division of Allied Business Schools, Inc. Accreditation Allied Business Schools, Inc. is accredited by the: Distance Education Accrediting Commission (DEAC) th Street NW, Suite 808 Washington, D.C Telephone (202) , The Distance Education Accrediting Commission is listed by the U.S. Department of Education as a recognized accrediting agency. The Distance Education Accrediting Commission is recognized by the Council for Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA). California State Approval Allied Business Schools, Inc. is a private institution approved to operate as an exempt institution by the Bureau for Private Postsecondary Education (BPPE). Contact Information Allied Business Schools, Inc Alcalde Drive, Laguna Hills, CA Allied Business Schools, Inc. (Allied) is a private, family-owned and operated vocational school, which provides education through independent study, self-paced courses via online distance education; Allied Business Schools holds no residential classes. School headquarters are located at Alcalde Drive, Laguna Hills, CA Allied Business Schools not only provides outstanding course offerings, but also offers continuing support through the Student Affairs department. Student services are available to all students for any administrative assistance they require, including password resets, change of contact information, certificate requests, etc. Allied Business Schools students have easy access to these services throughout their educational and career development via telephone, fax, or Internet. Allied Business Schools goal is always to offer the latest in career education. The Curriculum Development department is constantly researching and generating new vocational courses. These courses provide students with the skills they need for today s careers and tomorrow s challenges. Beginning something new is always challenging. Allied Business Schools provides the courses and support students need to get started on their new career path to achieve the financial independence they desire. Allied Business Schools is proud to be their educational partner and is 100% committed to all students success! Allied Business Schools, Inc. has never had a pending petition in bankruptcy, is not operating as a debtor in possession, or has not reorganized under Chapter 11 of the United States bankruptcy code (11 U.S.C. Sec 1101 et seq). Prospective students are encouraged to review this catalog prior to signing an enrollment agreement. 08/08/16 Page 4

6 Legal Control School Governing Body, Administrators, and Faculty George E. Achenbach, Irrevocable Trust Board of Directors George J. Achenbach Geraldine K. Achenbach George E. Achenbach Beth Tripodi, M.S.C.I.S., President Administrative Officials George E. Achenbach, Chief Executive Office Beth Tripodi, M.S.C.I.S., President Eric Sharkey, M.Ed., Chief Academic Officer Steve Catanzaro, M.B.A., Chief Financial Officer Brian Tripodi, Chief Information Officer Leah Soucie, Executive Director of Personnel and Development Instructors Barbara Eberlein, B.S. in Business Administration Concentration in Marketing, CDEI, Licensed Real Estate Appraiser Real Estate Appraisal Principles and Practices, National USPAP Course, Residential Market Analysis and Highest and Best Use, Residential Appraiser Site Valuation and Cost Approach, Residential Sales Comparison and Income Approaches, Advanced Residential Applications and Case Studies, Statistics, Modeling, and Finance, Selected Topics in Appraisal, Real Estate Appraisal Report Writing, Virginia Real Estate Principles Ben Scheible, J.D. Nevada Real Estate Principles, Practices, Procedures, Law and Ethics, Nevada Real Estate Law Dale Luther, B.S. in Business Administration and Marketing, Licensed Real Estate Salesperson Nevada Real Estate Law, Nevada Real Estate Principles, Practices, Procedures, Law and Ethics Jaret Leiva, A.A. in Business Administration, Licensed Real Estate Salesperson 20-Hour CA- DBO SAFE Comprehensive Course, 23-Hour TX-SML SAFE Comprehensive Course Laura King, A.A. in General Education/Liberal Studies, CDEI, Licensed Real Estate Agent - Retired Advanced Residential Applications and Case Studies, California Escrows, Florida Post- Licensing for Sales Associates, Florida Pre-Licensing for Sales Associates, Home Inspection, Law of Agency, Law of Contract, Mold and Allergens, Nevada Real Estate Law, Nevada Real Estate Principles, Practices, Procedures, Law and Ethics, Notary Public, Professional Property Management, Property Management, Real Estate Appraisal, Real Estate Appraisal Principles and Practices, Real Estate Appraisal Report Writing, Real Estate Brokerage, Real Estate Economics, Real Estate Finance, Real Estate Office Administration, Real Estate Practice, Real Estate Principles, Residential Appraiser Site Valuation and Cost Approach, Residential Market Analysis and Highest and Best Use, Residential Sales Comparison and Income Approaches, Selected Topics in Appraisal, Statistics, Modeling, and Finance, Texas Promulgated Contract Forms Course, National USPAP Course, Texas Real Estate Law, Texas Real Estate Principles I, Texas Real Estate Principles II, Texas Residential Home Inspection for Agents, Virginia Real Estate Principles, Washington Real Estate Fundamentals, Washington Real Estate Practices Course, Legal Aspect of Real Estate Linda Heninger 20-Hour CA-DBO SAFE Comprehensive Course, 20-Hour SAFE Comprehensive Mortgage Loan Originator Tim Anderson, M.S. Advanced Residential Applications and Case Studies, National USPAP Course, Real Estate Appraisal Principles and Practices, Real Estate Appraisal Report Writing, Residential Appraiser Site Valuation and Cost Approach, Residential Market Analysis and 08/08/16 Page 5

7 Highest and Best Use, Residential Sales Comparison and Income Approaches, Selected Topics in Appraisal, Statistics, Modeling, and Finance Tom Jensen, B.A. and B.S., Economics and Real Estate, CDEI Law of Agency, Law of Contract, Property Management, Real Estate Appraisal, Real Estate Brokerage, Real Estate Finance, Texas Promulgated Contract Forms Course, Texas Real Estate Law, Texas Real Estate Principles I, Texas Real Estate Principles II, Texas Residential Home Inspection for Agents William Willson, B.A. in Economics, M.B.A. in Accounting and Finance, Certified General Appraiser, CDEI Advanced Residential Applications and Case Studies, National USPAP Course, Real Estate Appraisal Principles and Practices, Real Estate Appraisal Report Writing, Residential Appraiser Site Valuation and Cost Approach, Residential Market Analysis and Highest and Best Use, Residential Sales Comparison and Income Approaches, Selected Topics in Appraisal, Statistics, Modeling, and Finance Instructional Support Staff Eric Cooper, Licensed Real Estate Salesperson, Notary Public California Escrows, Florida Post-Licensing for Sales Associates, Florida Pre-Licensing for Sales Associates, Home Inspection, Legal Aspect of Real Estate, Mold and Allergens, Notary Public, Professional Property Management, Property Management, Real Estate Appraisal, Real Estate Economics, Real Estate Finance, Real Estate Office Administration, Real Estate Practice, Real Estate Principles, Virginia Real Estate Principles, Legal Aspect of Real Estate Jamie Nieto, A.A. in Communication, Licensed Real Estate Salesperson California Escrows, Florida Post-Licensing for Sales Associates, Florida Pre-Licensing for Sales Associates, Law of Agency, Law of Contract, Property Management, Real Estate Appraisal, Real Estate Appraisal Principles and Practices, Real Estate Appraisal Report Writing, Real Estate Brokerage, Real Estate Economics, Real Estate Finance, Real Estate Office Administration, Real Estate Practice, Real Estate Principles, Residential Appraiser Site Valuation and Cost Approach, Residential Market Analysis and Highest and Best Use, Residential Sales Comparison and Income Approaches, Texas Promulgated Contract Forms Course, Texas Real Estate Law, Texas Real Estate Principles I, Texas Real Estate Principles II, Texas Residential Home Inspection for Agents, National USPAP Course, Legal Aspect of Real Estate 08/08/16 Page 6

8 Mission Statement, Educational Philosophy, and Institutional Goals Mission Statement Allied Business Schools, Inc., an online education institution, is committed to providing affordable, highquality vocational coursework, instructional materials, and student services that are easily accessible to students. Allied Business Schools, Inc. s objective is to prepare students for new careers in the areas of real estate and allied health by enabling them to meet the educational criteria and to pass state licensure or certification exams. In addition, for those students who only seek personal enrichment, courses provide practical real-world knowledge. These goals are achieved by ensuring that all courses provide comprehensive course materials, accessible student support, clear learning outcomes, and relevant assessments that lead to course mastery and student success. Allied Business Schools, Inc. opened its doors in 1992 with a vision to provide students with a convenient, flexible way to complete training for in-demand careers. Allied Business Schools, Inc. is dedicated to providing the type of education that students need to succeed in today s competitive environment. Educational Philosophy Our society is comprised of individuals with different attributes, needs, and values. Each of us makes decisions based on what we perceive to be most beneficial to us. Most of us recognize that self-directed continuing education is high on the list of beneficial activities we all need. At Allied Business Schools, Inc. educational courses are developed and administered in an environment where individuals, employers, and other community-related groups participate to produce a continually upgraded learning process that benefits the individual and our society. Institutional Goals The relationship between the institutional mission and the needs of the public are served by offering comprehensive courses that are taught in a convenient, thorough, and affordable manner, with the ultimate goal being new employment or career advancement for the student. It is our aim to provide competency skills for students who are actively pursuing a career path that meets their interest and aptitude. Institutional Objectives Allied Business Schools, Inc. achieves its goals through the fulfillment of the following objectives: 1. To offer courses in real estate and health care that meet industry standards and employment demands. 2. To provide educational courses through a successful instructional delivery methodology that develops the student s knowledge, skills, attitudes, and work habits. 3. To provide easy access to educational and student support services that contribute to the student s success. 4. To prepare students for employment within the industry for which they are trained. 08/08/16 Page 7

9 Accreditation, Licensing, Approvals, and Membership Information Accreditations Distance Education Accrediting Commission (DEAC) 2002 Approvals California Bureau of Real Estate (CalBRE) (Course Approval Only) 1992 California Bureau of Real Estate Appraisers (BREA) 1993 Appraiser Qualifications Board (AQB) 2000 Virginia Department of Professional and Occupational Regulation, Real Estate Appraiser Board 2000 Washington State Department of Licensing, Real Estate Appraiser Commission 2001 Association of Real Estate License Law Officials (ARELLO) International Distance Education Certification Center (IDECC) 2003 Michigan Department of Licensing and Regulatory Affairs 2004 Virginia Department of Professional and Occupational Regulation, Real Estate Board 2004 Washington State Department of Licensing, Real Estate Commission 2004 Florida Real Estate Commission (FREC) 2005 New Jersey Real Estate Appraiser Board 2005 Texas Real Estate Commission (TREC) 2005 Texas Appraiser Licensing and Certification Board (TALCB) 2007 Nevada Real Estate Division (NRED) 2014 State Authorization Allied Real Estate Schools is authorized, exempt, or not required to apply for approval in the following states: Authorized Nevada Montana Wyoming Exempt Alaska California Georgia Illinois Louisiana Approval Not Required Arizona Colorado Delaware Florida Hawaii Idaho Kansas Michigan Minnesota Mississippi Missouri New Hampshire New Jersey Massachusetts North Dakota Texas Utah New York North Carolina Ohio Pennsylvania Rhode Island South Carolina South Dakota Tennessee Vermont Virginia Washington West Virginia 08/08/16 Page 8

10 Memberships Association of Construction Inspectors (ACI) 2001 Better Business Bureau (BBB) 1992 California Association of Private Postsecondary Schools (CAPPS) 1999 California Association of Realtors (CAR) 1992 California Real Estate Inspection Association (CREIA) 2001 Housing Inspection Foundation (HIF) 1998 International Real Estate Institute (IREI) 1998 National Association of Real Estate Appraisers (NAREA) 1997 National Association of Home Inspectors (NAHI) 1998 American Society of Home Inspectors (ASHI) 2002 Hispanic Business Association 2000 South Orange County Regional Chambers of Commerce /08/16 Page 9

11 Real Estate Related Courses 20-hr CA-DBO SAFE Comprehensive Course 20-hr SAFE Comprehensive Loan Originator Course 23-hr TX-SML SAFE Comprehensive Course Home Inspection Mold and Allergens Notary Public Professional Property Management Real Estate Licensing Courses California California Escrows Legal Aspect of Real Estate Property Management Real Estate Appraisal Real Estate Economics Real Estate Finance Real Estate Office Administration Real Estate Practice Real Estate Principles Florida Florida Pre-Licensing for Sales Associates Florida Post-Licensing for Sales Associates Accredited Course Listing Nevada Nevada Real Estate Principles, Practices, Procedures, Law and Ethics Nevada Real Estate Law Texas Law of Agency Law of Contracts Promulgated Contract Forms Property Management Real Estate Brokerage Real Estate Finance Real Estate Law Real Estate Principles I Real Estate Principles II Virginia Virginia Real Estate Principles Washington Washington Real Estate Fundamentals Washington Real Estate Practices Real Estate Appraiser Licensing Courses National USPAP Course Real Estate Appraisal Principles and Practices Real Estate Appraisal Report Writing Residential Appraiser Site Valuation and Cost Approach Residential Market Analysis and Highest and Best Use 08/08/16 Page 10

12 Residential Sales Comparison and Income Approaches Advanced Residential Applications and Case Studies Selected Topics in Appraisal Statistics, Modeling, and Finance Continuing Education California 8-Hour CA-DBO SAFE Comprehensive CE 8-Hour SAFE Comprehensive CE California Real Estate 45-Hour Renewal Management and Supervision Notary Public Refresher Real Estate Appraisal Case Studies in Complex Appraisal Complex Residential Appraisal Creating Credible Appraisals Financing For Appraisers National USPAP Update Course Real Estate Appraisal Report Writing Real Estate Appraisal Trainee/Supervisor Economics for Appraisers (California only) Federal and State Laws and Regulations (California only) Texas Real Estate Appraisal Trainee/Supervisor Texas Economics in Real Estate TREC Broker Responsibility TREC Legal Update I TREC Legal Update II 08/08/16 Page 11

13 State Regulatory Agency Approvals State of California Bureau of Real Estate (CalBRE) *Course approvals only, as the California BRE does not approve institutions. Salesperson and Broker Pre-Licensing: CalBRE Statutory Sponsor ID: S0017 Real Estate Principles (Approval Number: ) Legal Aspects of Real Estate (Approval Number: ) Real Estate Economics (Approval Number: ) Property Management (Approval Number: ) Real Estate Appraisal (Approval Number: ) Real Estate Finance (Approval Number: ) Real Estate Office Administration (Approval Number: ) Real Estate Practice (Approval Number: ) Escrows (Approval Number: ) Continuing Education: CalBRE Continuing Education Sponsor ID: 2758 Agency (Approval Number: ) Ethics (Approval Number: ) Fair Housing (Approval Number: ) Financing Options to Increase Sales (Approval Number: ) Management and Supervision (Approval Number: ) Protect Yourself and Your Clients (Approval Number: ) Risk Management (Approval Number: ) Trust Fund Handling (Approval Number: ) The Florida Real Estate Commission (FREC) Florida Pre-Licensing for Sales Associates Florida Post-Licensing for Sales Associates The Nevada Real Estate Department (NRED) Nevada Real Estate Principles, Practices, Procedures, Law and Ethics Nevada Real Estate Law The Texas Real Estate Commission (TREC) Real Estate Appraisal Real Estate Brokerage Real Estate Finance Real Estate Principles I and II Law of Agency Law of Contracts Promulgated Contract Forms Residential Inspection for Real Estate Agents Real Estate Law Property Management Virginia Department of Professional and Occupational Regulation 08/08/16 Page 12

14 Virginia Real Estate Principles Washington Department of Licensing (DOL) Washington Real Estate Fundamentals Washington Real Estate Practices 08/08/16 Page 13

15 Student Identity Verification Process School Policies During the enrollment process, all students are provided with a username and password, which allows them to log into the iboard system to complete assignments, quizzes, and final exams. Each username and password combination is unique to every individual student, and Allied Business Schools Academic Integrity policy prohibits students from sharing this information. Student identity is verified by confirming the student s first and last names, address, and telephone number prior to releasing any information. Academic Integrity Allied Business Schools strives to encourage a spirit of honesty and integrity. This policy was created to foster a climate that promotes the most stringent academic standards. Violations of this policy will be dealt with using fair and consistent methods. Committing one or more of the following actions is considered unacceptable and constitutes a violation of this policy: Intentionally using or attempting to use unauthorized materials in any academic exercise; Intentionally aiding or attempting to aid another student to commit any act of academic dishonesty; Bribing or attempting to bribe, or making threats against any individual, with the intention of affecting a grade or an evaluation of academic performance; Falsifying any documents; Accessing the institution s computer systems or files without proper authorization; and/or Allied Business Schools prohibits students from sharing their iboard username and password combination for the purpose of, or which leads to, academic dishonesty. Instructional Support It is not only the materials that make Allied Business Schools courses more effective than other schools, it is the Instructional Support services, which are second to none. Support services are available by telephone, fax, and Internet, should a question or problem arise during a student s studies. The Instructional Support staff is trained to answer any question and solve any problem. Instructional Support not only assists the student during the course, but also works with the student on follow-up educational and re-licensing requirements. Allied Business Schools takes students from point of interest and beyond, so that they will have the skills necessary to succeed in their chosen field of study. Academic Quality It is Allied Business Schools policy that the materials and courses are current, well-organized, designed by faculty competent in distance education techniques, and delivered using readily available, reliable technology. Administrative Withdrawal Policy for Allied Business Schools Payment Plan Students Any payments shall follow the payment plan outlined in a student s enrollment agreement. Failure to make a fully scheduled or otherwise agreed upon payment for more than 90 days may cause students to be withdrawn from their courses. Any balance due to Allied Business Schools must be settled before reenrollment may occur, and the student s courses will be re-started from the first lesson. If applicable, Allied Business Schools standard refund policy will be used to calculate any available refund. Notice Concerning Transferability of Credits Earned at Allied Business Schools Allied Business Schools' courses are measured in clock hours (as opposed to credit hours), and as such, Allied Business Schools' courses do not typically transfer to other institutions of higher learning. 08/08/16 Page 14

16 The transferability of credits students earn at Allied Business Schools is at the complete discretion of an institution to which students may seek to transfer. Acceptance of the certificate students earn in their course is also at the complete discretion of the institution to which students may seek to transfer. If the certificate that students earn at Allied Business Schools is not accepted at the institution to which students seek to transfer, students may be required to repeat some or all of their coursework at that institution. For this reason, students should make certain that their attendance at Allied Business Schools will meet their educational goals. This may include contacting an institution to which students may seek to transfer after attending Allied Business Schools to determine if the certificate will transfer. Allied Business Schools has not entered into an articulation or transfer agreement with any college or university. Admissions All instruction at Allied Business Schools is conducted in English. Students must be at least 18 years of age and have a high school diploma, or GED, or equivalent. Allied Business Schools conducts open enrollment (students may enroll at any time). Since Allied Business Schools courses are conducted in English, the policy is to enroll students who are able to read, write, and speak the English language. Any student who successfully completes the enrollment process will be deemed to have the required proficiency in the English language. At this time, Allied Business Schools, Inc. does not enroll anyone who does not meet the admission requirements. Therefore, there is no ability to benefit policy. Attendance Allied Business Schools presents self-paced, independent study courses to its students. As such, Allied Business Schools does not take attendance unless specifically required by a course (please refer to the course syllabus for details). Career Services The Allied Business Schools Career Center is the gateway to students career planning process. The goal of the Career Center is to help students understand where they are in the career development process so that students can be provided with the services and resources that will benefit them. The purpose of the Career Center is to assist students into employment. Allied Business Schools has developed a comprehensive job assistance program, which consists of résumé and cover letter assistance, employment resources, and advice on interviewing skills, negotiating salaries, and much more. This program is aimed at giving students all of the information they need to launch a successful job search. In addition, the Career Center assists students in learning how to best market themselves and how to network. It is the primary function of the Career Center to teach the students to be self-sufficient in finding employment. The Career Center provides the resources, and the students do the footwork. This is the best way for students to know they got the job. In the support of this effort, the Career Center staff is in constant contact with employers, temp agencies, and career associations keeping Allied Business Schools up-to-date with current job opportunities. Certification California requires that a student who successfully completes a course of study be awarded an appropriate certificate verifying the completed education. In order to earn a certificate of completion, students must complete all assignments and examinations in the prescribed order. Unless otherwise indicated, students must pass all assignments and final exams with a 70% or better. Code of Conduct 08/08/16 Page 15

17 At Allied Business Schools, students agree to abide by the following Code of Conduct during the time of their enrollment. Not abiding to one or more of the items below may be grounds for reprimand or even dismissal. Students agree that they will do their own work. While it is acceptable to study with another student, all coursework must reflect a student s own effort and understanding. In addition, students are not to provide responses to another Allied Business Schools student in a manner that would cause him or her to be in violation of the Academic Integrity Policy (see above). Students agree that they will safeguard their personal information. Students will not knowingly reveal their username and password to anyone other than a member of Allied Business Schools Student Services or Instructional Support department. In addition, students will take care in ensuring that their username and password are not readily accessible to anyone else. Students accept responsibility for their actions and their education. They must be respectful when communicating with Allied Business Schools employees and contractors, as they would in a traditional classroom. Uses of profanity, obscenities, or threats are cause for dismissal. Students agree that they will not knowingly distribute computer viruses of any kind. They will never intend to use malware to inflict harm and loss to Allied Business Schools or to other students. Students will not attempt to hack into any Allied Business Schools systems or those of other students at any time. In addition, students must take care in ensuring that their computer has the latest version of virus protection installed. Students will attend to all of their scholastic responsibilities with a positive attitude. They are enrolled at Allied Business Schools to learn and to improve their lives. In order to achieve their goals, it is necessary to maintain a positive and optimistic attitude throughout their enrollment. Complaint Procedure From time to time, differences in interpretation of school policies will arise among students, staff, and/or the administration. When such differences arise, usually a miscommunication or misunderstanding is a major contributing factor. For this reason, we urge both students and staff to communicate any problems that arise directly to the individual(s) involved. If the problem cannot be resolved in this manner, contact: Brandi Dougherty Compliance Director Allied Business Schools, Inc Alcalde Dr. Laguna Hills, CA bdoughtery@alliedschools.com A student or any member of the public may file a complaint about this institution by contacting the institution s accrediting body, the Distance Education Accrediting Commission, by calling (202) or by completing a complaint form, which can be obtained on the DEAC s (formerly DETC) website: Additionally, students or members of the public may file a complaint about this institution with their specific agency. A comprehensive list of state contact information can be found at: Compliance with Americans with Disabilities Act Allied Business Schools is in compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act, and state and local requirements regarding students with disabilities. Allied Business Schools does not discriminate against students with disabilities in admission, student programs, activities, and services. Reasonable accommodations are provided for qualified students with disabilities in an effort to enhance the learning process and enable individuals to reach their maximum potential. After a student makes a request for accommodations or services, that request will be considered using the following criteria: 08/08/16 Page 16

18 The need should be documented and individual in nature. The need should not compromise the essential requirements of a course. The need should not impose a financial or administrative burden upon Allied Business Schools beyond that which is deemed reasonable and customary. The need should be within the scope of the organization s control. The student should be able, with or without reasonable accommodations, to perform the essential functions of course requirements. The essential requirements of an academic course need not be modified to accommodate an individual with a disability. Allied Business Schools will provide reasonable accommodations or services to qualified students with disabilities. The decision regarding the most appropriate accommodations will be made on a case-bycase basis by the designated Allied Business Schools personnel. Allied Business Schools will take all information into consideration, including medical or professional documentation, when determining whether and what type of an accommodation will be made. The student will be consulted as part of the decision process. Disputed Grades It is the responsibility of the Instructional Support department to evaluate each student s work and to assign a grade which is a fair and valid measure of the student s achievement in the course. In the event of a dispute over an assigned grade, the student will document in writing the reasons for the grade dispute. The student must provide a copy of his or her perception of the dispute, the specific assignment or exam being disputed, the title of the course, and the student s full name (as enrolled) to the Student Affairs Manager where it will be noted in the student record. The individual who graded the assignment and the Student Affairs Manager will meet to attempt a resolution of the disputed grade within seven (7) business days of the receipt of the dispute in writing from the student. The result of the resolution will be communicated back to the student. If the matter is still unresolved, the student may pursue the matter further by contacting: Eric Sharkey, M.Ed. Chief Academic Officer Allied Business Schools, Inc Alcalde Drive Laguna Hills, CA esharkey@alliedschools.com The Chief Academic Officer will make a final decision on the matter. Once this decision is rendered, it will be considered final. No further negotiations will be allowed. Drug-Free Workplace The purpose of this policy is to furnish disciplinary and rehabilitative guidelines for handling first-time violators of the illegal drug prohibitions set forth in Section 2 of this policy. This policy covers only Allied Business Schools employees who are first-time violators of any one of the following prohibitions: Use, possession, offer for sale, or being under the influence of illegal drugs during working hours, including lunch and break periods. Use, possession, offer for sale, or being under the influence of illegal drugs on company property at any time. For purposes of this policy, engaging in any of the activities above shall be considered a violation of school policy. 08/08/16 Page 17

19 The guidelines in this policy are alternatives to immediate discharge. The refusal of an employee covered by this policy to comply with the specified guidelines shall result in the immediate discharge of that employee. An employee covered by this policy shall enroll in and complete an approved rehabilitation treatment program as determined by an outside treatment professional approved by Allied Business Schools. The employee shall bear the costs of the rehabilitation program and shall be entitled to utilize whatever available vacation, sick, and/or medical leave benefits necessary for program participation. An employee s refusal to enroll in and complete such rehabilitation program shall be grounds for discharge. An employee covered by this policy shall enroll in and complete an approved after-care program as determined by an outside treatment professional approved by Allied Business Schools. The employee shall bear the cost of the after-care program and shall be entitled to utilize whatever available vacation, sick, and/or medical leave benefits are necessary for program participation. An employee s failure to complete the after-care program shall be grounds for discharge. At Allied Business Schools discretion, based upon the recommendation of an outside treatment professional, an employee covered by this policy may be exempt from the rehabilitation and after-care provisions of this policy. Such employee, however, may be required to enroll in a substance abuse education or similar program approved by the school. The outside treatment professional referred to in Sections 4, 5, and 6 above shall be selected from an established list of treatment professionals maintained by the school. An employee covered by this policy shall execute a written agreement with the school that shall be retained in the employee s file. The agreement shall set forth the following terms: Enrollment in and completion of the Allied Business Schools-approved rehabilitation treatment program at the employee s cost, if applicable; Enrollment in and completion of the Allied Business Schools-approved after-care program at the employee s cost, if applicable; Execution of appropriate release of medical information forms to permit school monitoring of compliance with the rehabilitation treatment and after-care program commitments, if applicable; Enrollment in and completion of Allied Business Schools-approved substance abuse education or similar program, if applicable; The employee s responsibility to ensure that the treatment facility/program provides Allied Business Schools with the necessary documentation to establish compliance with the employee s rehabilitation obligations; Abstention from any illegal drug misconduct. The provision shall not preclude the employee from voluntarily referring himself/herself for a subsequent course of treatment; Acknowledgment that any future violation of company drug prohibitions shall result in immediate discharge; Submission to no more than four (4) random urine tests within a one-year period from the date of the agreement and executing the appropriate release of medical information forms. A positive result from any drug test during this period will result in discharge; and Failure to comply with a provision of the agreement shall result in immediate discharge. Access to the grievance-arbitration procedures, if applicable, shall be limited to a factual determination of whether the employee violated any provision of this agreement. Enrollment Policy Allied Business Schools participates in open enrollment (students may enroll at any time). Students must complete within 12 months from the date of enrollment, unless otherwise indicated on their enrollment agreement. Information regarding dropping or withdrawing from the course can be found under the Student s Right to Cancel policy. 08/08/16 Page 18

20 Entrance Requirements All instruction at Allied Business Schools is conducted in English. Students must be at least 18 years of age and have a high school diploma, or GED, or equivalent. Instructional Support Support services are available by telephone, fax, and Internet should a question or problem arise during a student s studies. The Instructional Support staff is trained to answer questions and solve problems. Instructional Support assists the student during the course and works with the student on follow-up education and licensing requirements. Standards for satisfactory academic progress are found within the syllabus for each course. It is the responsibility of students to proactively contact Allied Business Schools should they encounter difficulty fulfilling the requirements. Course instruction is written into the syllabi as Allied Business Schools is a 100% online school. Equal Opportunity Statement Students, employees, applicants for employment, and/or subcontractors of Allied Business Schools, Inc. are considered without regard to race, religious creed, color, national origin, ancestry, physical or mental handicap, medical condition, marital status, political beliefs/affiliations, ethnic background, sex or sexual orientation, or, within the limits imposed by law, age or citizenship. Allied Business Schools, Inc. s affirmative action is designed to insure against discrimination in employment upgrading, demotion or transfer, recruitment or recruitment advertising, layoff or termination, rates of pay or other forms of compensation, and selection for training, including apprenticeship or any other change or proposed change in employment condition. Standards of Progress/Unsatisfactory Progress/Failure/Probation/Dismissal Students must complete their courses within 12 months from the date of enrollment, unless otherwise specified. If a student is unable to complete, then he or she may request a one-time complimentary 6- month extension (continuing education courses do not qualify). If a student fails to request an extension in a timely manner or cannot complete the course successfully during the extended time, the student must reenroll. During this enrollment period our courses are self-paced. Unless otherwise indicated, students must pass all assignments and final exams with a 70% or higher in order to receive a certificate of completion. Financial Aid Allied Business Schools is not eligible to participate in the Title IV Federal Student Aid program. Grading Assignments will be graded in the order they were received. Please allow up to 72 hours for assignments to be graded and for the grade to be posted on to the student s record. Assignments submitted during the weekend or during holidays will be processed the next business day. In order to earn a certificate of completion, students must complete all assignments and examinations in the prescribed order. Unless otherwise indicated, students must pass all assignments and final exams with a 70% or better. Assignments with scores below 70% must be resubmitted until the score meets or exceeds 70%. Holidays Observed 08/08/16 Page 19

21 Allied Business Schools, Inc. observes the following holidays: New Year s Day, Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Thanksgiving Day, and Christmas Day. Hours of Operation Allied Business Schools is open Monday through Friday from 7:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. PST. Housing Allied Business Schools is a 100% online institution and, therefore, has no responsibility to find or assist a student in finding housing. Instructional Staff Availability Allied Business Schools instructors and instructional support staff are online and are available via 24 hours a day and seven (7) days a week. Students will receive a response from their inquiry within two (2) business days. To request assistance from an instructor, please submit a Help Ticket through Allied Business Schools website at: Note: If immediate assistance is needed, please contact Allied Business Schools Instructional Support department during business hours at (888) Non-Sufficient Funds Policy Checks or automated clearing house (ACH) payments that are returned for non-sufficient funds will be assessed a $25 return fee. If tuition payments by check or ACH are returned more than once for nonsufficient funds, all future payments must be made by credit card. Students who are unable to make prompt payment arrangements may be subject to collections. Proctored Exams For proctored exams, the proctors are required to confirm a student s identity by state issued identification prior to administering the examination. A proctor is someone who monitors people when they take exams. Proctors may be any of the following: Education official or teacher at a community college, university, elementary or secondary school Librarian A member of the clergy Police officer Senior management or immediate supervisor from the student s place of employment Workplace education director, staff director, or human services training director Educational counselor Test administrator Educational services officer (military) Other responsible individuals are approved on a case by case basis. Proctors may not be: A relative of the student A resident at the same address as the student An owner of a home-based business Proctors attest that they have done this when they sign the proctor certification agreement. 08/08/16 Page 20

22 Professional Trade Associations After students have successfully completed their Allied Business Schools education, Allied Business Schools encourages students to take full advantage of the membership in the appropriate professional association to help put their new skills to work and become successful. Allied Business Schools is affiliated with major national professional associations in home inspection, appraisal, property management, real estate, medical billing, accounting, office professionals, and many others. First-year association membership to Allied Business Schools graduates is included with enrollment. Records Retention Policy Allied Business Schools keeps student transcripts permanently in an electronic format. Extensions and Reenrollment If students are unable to complete a course by the course end date, students may request a one-time sixmonth extension (SAFE Mortgage Loan Originator Courses* and California 45-Hour Real Estate License Renewal courses are ineligible). The original course end date will be extended by six months regardless of when an extension was requested or granted. Students must make the extension request (in writing) prior to the original course end date. Extension requests may be ed to studentaffairs@alliedschools.com. Students that are granted an extension agree to waive their right to refund. If students are unable to make the extension request prior to the original course end date or unable to complete a course by the end of the six-month extension period, students may request a one-time reenrollment. The fee for the reenrollment is 15% of the current course price. Students will be required to start the coursework from the beginning, regardless if students are reenrolled in the same version or in a newer version of the course. Each initial enrollment is only eligible for one extension and one reenrollment. Reenrollments are eligible for a one-time and final course extension. If students are unable to complete their enrollment within the guidelines indicated above, but still wish to complete the course, students will be required to reenroll in the course at the current course price, but students will receive a 10% alumni discount. Students will also have to start the coursework from the beginning, regardless if students are reenrolled in the same version or in a newer version of the course. *SAFE Mortgage Loan Originator Comprehensive Courses have a fixed start date and fixed termination date. If a student is enrolled in a SAFE course but has not already scheduled the start date, the student must do so within one year of enrollment. Once a student has started the course, the student must complete it in its entirety by the termination date. The nature of this course does not allow for extensions. If a student fails to schedule a start date for the SAFE course within one year of enrollment, the student may be subject to a reenrollment fee (15% of the current course price). Students who schedule a start date but never start the course or start the course but cannot complete by the enrollment termination date will be granted a one-time restart, provided that the restart date is within the original year enrollment AND within 30 days of the original start date. Any restart that is outside of the original year enrollment or beyond 30 days of the original start date may be subject to a reenrollment fee (15% of the current course price). Each initial SAFE enrollment is only eligible for one restart and two reenrollments. If a student has been dismissed due to unsatisfactory coursework/grades, he or she may request reenrollment review by written request. All such reenrollment requests should be submitted to: Eric Sharkey, M.Ed. Chief Academic Officer Allied Business Schools, Inc Alcalde Drive Laguna Hills, CA esharkey@alliedschools.com 08/08/16 Page 21