ADVANCE BEAUTY COLLEGE HANNIBAL 23 Northport Plaza Hannibal, MO Phone: Fax:

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1 ADVANCE BEAUTY COLLEGE HANNIBAL 23 Northport Plaza Hannibal, MO Phone: Fax: Owner: Jean Kinion Member of: Missouri Association of Cosmetology Schools Licensed by: Missouri State Board of Cosmetology P.O. Box 1062 Jefferson City, MO Accredited by: National Accrediting Commission of Career Arts & Sciences (NACCAS) 4401 Ford Ave. Suite 1300 Alexandria, VA

2 ADVANCE BEAUTY COLLEGE HANNIBAL TABLE OF CONTENTS Ownership and Memberships Title Page Table of Contents Page 2 3 Faculty and Directors 4 Mission Statement 4 School Calendar 4 Class Schedules 5 Holidays Course Offerings Registration and Admissions 5 Tuitions (See Catalog Insert) 5-I General Admissions Requirements 5 Course Descriptions Cosmetology A. Curriculum 6 B. Career Opportunities 6 Manicuring A. Curriculum 7 B. Career Opportunities 7 Instructor Training A. Curriculum 7 B. Career Opportunities 7 Nuts and Bolts Professional Development 8 Graduation Requirements Attendance Policy 8 Academics 8 Practical Service Requirements 8 Credit for Previous Training 9 2

3 TABLE OF CONTENTS CON'T General Information Working Conditions 9 Safety Requirements 9 Uniform Requirements 9 Library 10 Premises 10 Student Advising 10 Job Placement Assistance 10 Application for State Exam 11 Right to Privacy 11 Right to Access Records 11 Leave of Absence 11 School Rules 12 Course Cost and Payment Plans Tuition 13 Course Cost and Class Start Date (insert) 13 Scholarship Program 13 Instructor Training Scholarships 13 Re-enrollment Policy 13 Additional Hours 14 Cancellation and Refund Policy 15 Satisfactory Progress Policy 16 Maximum Time Frame for Completion of Course 16 Probation 17 Student Notification 17 Appeal Procedure 17 Interruption of Training 17 3

4 FACULTY AND DIRECTORS President Vice President Admissions/Financial Aid/Compliance Director/Administrator Business Development Director Educators Financial Aid Administrator Receptionist Jean Kinion John Kinion Cindy Houser Crystal Hodgson Melissa Silverstein Sarah Wittland Leslie Jones Kelly Crane Crystal Hodgson Ashley Klingele OUR MISSION At Advance Beauty College Hannibal, we strive to prepare graduates for professional careers in Cosmetology through an innovative approach to Cosmetology education. SCHOOL CALENDAR Advance Beauty College Hannibal is open year round for day classes. The school reserves the right to arrange entrance dates and class schedules within the limitations of its facilities. CLASS SCHEDULES FOR COSMETOLOGY, MANICURING AND INSTRUCTOR TRAINING Full Time Days: 9:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.: Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, (35 hours per week) and Saturday 4

5 HOLIDAYS Advance Beauty College Hannibal regular day of operation: Memorial Day Fourth of July Labor Day New Year's Day will close in recognition of the following holidays, if they occur on a Thanksgiving Day Christmas Eve Christmas Day Winter Break (1 st Full Week in December) COURSE OFFERING All courses at Advance Beauty College Hannibal are designed to provide students with both theory and hands-on/practical instruction in a classroom setting with skill development in a realistic student salon lab setting. Students advance from basic skills to progressively more advanced skills. Each course offered prepares student for professional registration (licensing), which is a requirement of most states, including Missouri. Cosmetology hours Manicuring hours Instructor Training hours REGISTRATION AND ADMISSIONS Advance Beauty College Hannibal practices no discrimination on the basis of color, race, religion, sex, ethnic origin or age (applicants must be beyond the age of compulsory education in the state of Missouri). Interested individuals are encouraged to set an appointment with the admissions office for an interview. By visiting and touring the school, a student can better decide if our facility and educational environment are the right ones for them. General Requirements: 1. Submit proof of age (Driver's License or Birth Certificate). Students must be 17 years of age or older before being allowed to sit for the state board of examination. 2. Submit proof of education (High School Diploma, Transcripts showing date of Graduation or GED, or High School equivalent, NO internet based diploma s will be accepted) 3. Submit proof of Social Security Number (Social Security card or original print out from Social Security office). 4. Submit two 2"x2" photos of yourself. 5. Submit student license fee in the form of a $25.00 Money Order made payable to the "Director of Revenue for Cosmetology". 6. Complete an enrollment application, enrollment agreement and be approved by the administrator of the school. 5

6 COURSE DESCRIPTIONS COSMETOLOGY In the state of Missouri, this course requires 1500 clock hours. The length of this course is approximately 50 weeks and will be specified on their enrollment agreement. Curriculum: I. Professional Image Development 40 hours II. Bacteriology, Sterilization and Sanitation 40 hours III. Properties of Hair and Scalp 30 hours IV. Shampooing and Conditioning 40 hours V. Haircutting 130 hours VI. Hairstyling Techniques 230 hours VII. Artistry of Styling 105 hours VIII. Permanent Waving 80 hours IX. Chemical Hair Relaxing 70 hours X. Haircoloring and Lightening 130 hours XI. Artificial Hair Technology 10 hours XII. Manicuring, Pedicuring, Artificial Nails 110 hours XIII. Skin Care 50 hours XIV. Anatomy and Physiology 30 hours XV. Electricity and Light Therapy 10 hours XVI. Chemistry 25 hours XVII. Salon Management and Marketing 10 hours XVIII. Job Readiness, Business Math and OSHA 10 hours XIX. State Laws 10 hours XX. Miscellaneous, Testing and Review 340 hours CAREER OPPORTUNITIES COSMETOLOGY Cosmetologist Nail Technician/Manicurist Artificial Hair Specialist Platform Artist Demonstrator Product Technician Salon Owner Salon Manager Make-Up Artist Skin Care Specialist Manufacturer's Representative State Board Inspector 6

7 MANICURING In the state of Missouri, this course requires 400 clock hours. The length of this course is approximately 12 weeks and will be specified on their enrollment agreement. Curriculum: I. Professional Image Development 30 hours II. Bacteriology, Sterilization and Sanitation 20 hours III. Manicuring, Pedicuring, Artificial Nails 220 hours IV. Histology of the Skin 10 hours V. Anatomy and Physiology 10 hours VI. Salon Management and Marketing 10 hours VII. Job Readiness, Business Math and OSHA 10 hours VIII. State Laws 20 hours IX. Miscellaneous, Testing and Review 70 hours CAREER OPPORTUNITIES MANICURING Manicurist, Pedicurist Salon Nail Specialist Salon Owner Nail Artist Platform Artist Demonstrator Manufacturer's Representative INSTRUCTOR TRAINING Students must be a high school graduate and hold a current Missouri license in either Cosmetology or Nail Technology. In the state of Missouri, this course requires 600 clock hours. The length of this course is approximately 5 months and will be specified on their enrollment agreement. The state may grant a reduction in the required hours based on previous documented work experience in the field of Cosmetology. Contact the State Board or the school admissions office for more information. Curriculum: I. Basic Principles of Student Teaching 100 hours II. Psychology as Applied of Teaching 100 hours III. Classroom & Business Management, State Law 100 hours IV. Practice and Application 300 hours CAREER OPPORTUNITIES INSTRUCTOR Beauty School Instructor School Owner School Manager State Board Examiner Technician Guest Artist Educational Director for Manufacturer Vocational High School Instructor 7

8 NUTS AND BOLTS PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT TRAINING Advance Beauty College Hannibal offers students professional development classes in addition to their regular curriculum. Students will attend training in professional development, which is designed to help the student be successful in their field of training. The Nuts and Bolts training system will help students learn how to "Embrace Change", Overcome Fear" and use "Change" to their advantage. This program will assist students on learning how to market themselves and market their retail products without being considered a pushy salesperson. Students will learn the 7 daily habits that are essential to personal and business growth as well as identify client needs, generating new clients, retaining clients, and working smarter not harder. The owners of Advance Beauty College have excusive right to teach this program in this area, so the student will get more education than is required by the state. GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS To be awarded a diploma in their course of study, students must complete the prescribed set of hours they contracted for and be in school the proper amount of time. All practical and written work, including exams, must be completed with 75% or better average. Attendance Students must complete their required hours of training within 150% of the time needed to complete the course in order to be awarded a diploma. Students are required to clock in and out on time cards on a daily basis. The time cards are the official record of the student's completed hours. Students are expected to arrive on time, attend class daily and provide documentation for any necessary absences. All absent hours must be made up. Academics Students must complete all written and practical tests/requirements of the regular curriculum with a minimum 75% grade point average. Students may re-attempt a failed test. (Also, see "Satisfactory Progress Policy") Grading Scale: 94 to 100 = A (Excellent) 75 to 79 = D (Fair) 87 to 93 = B (Good) 74 or Less = F (Unsatisfactory) 80 to 86 = C (Satisfactory) Practical Service Requirements Students must complete, at a minimum, the following number of practical services within the course length hours: Cosmetology 120 Shampoos 40 Haircuts 45 Thermal Curl Styles 30 Scalp Treatments 40 Permanent Waves 8 Facials 55 Roller Sets 36 Relaxers 6 Make-Up Applications 30 Blow dry Styles 26 Color Services 6 Eyebrow Arches 152 Comb-Outs 22 Fingerwaves 47 Manicure Services 15 Iron Curls 30 Pincurl Sets 7 Artificial Nail Services Manicuring 30 Manicures 20 Hot Oil Manicures 30 Hand & Arm Massages 3 Pedicures 29 Artificial Nail Services 6 Nail Art Services 8

9 Credit for Previous Training The state of Missouri recognizes hours from previous training for 5 years from the start of the previous training. Hours recognized by the Missouri State Board will be accepted at Advance Beauty College Hannibal without any loss of those hours. The school will contact the Board to determine the amount of previous training credit still in effect. Tuition will be charged on a pro-rata basis. Advance Beauty College Hannibal will not accept transfer students with 1000 or more transfer hours unless the student takes and passes an entrance exam administered by the school. Contact the admissions office for more information. Transfer students, once accepted, will be placed in the class level deemed most suitable to their needs, based upon testing done during the student s first week of classes, and the number of transfer hours the student is enrolling with. Transfer students will not be considered responsible for course work that comes before the level of class in which the transfer student is placed as a result of this evaluation. Cosmetologist Working Conditions GENERAL INFORMATION Cosmetologists work in clean, pleasant surroundings with good lighting and comfortable temperatures. Their work can be physically demanding because they must be on their feet for long hours at a time and work with their hands at or above shoulder level. Many full time cosmetologists work more than 40 hours per week, including evenings and weekends when beauty salons are busiest. Manicurist Working Conditions Manicurists work in clean, pleasant surroundings with good lighting and comfortable temperatures. Their work can be demanding because they may have to work with chemicals that have strong odors. Many full time manicurists work more than 40 hours per week, including evenings and weekends when salons are busiest. Instructor Working Conditions Instructors work in clean pleasant surroundings. Instructors must be patient and be good communicators. Instructors may be required to work long days and be on their feet for long periods of time. Safety Requirements Cosmetologist, Manicurist, and Instructors are sometimes called upon to work with hazardous chemicals, some requiring the use of plastic gloves and proper ventilation. Instruction in proper handling of these products as recommended by OSHA standards is given throughout the program. Uniform Requirements Advance Beauty College Hannibal requires students attending school to wear clean washable uniforms. Have hair and make-up done and act professional. The following is the uniform code of Advance Beauty College Hannibal. Students must provide their own proper and clean uniform daily. Females: School T-Shirts, Black Pants Closed toed shoes Lab coat (optional) Males: School T-Shirts, Black pants Closed toed shoes Lab Coat (optional) 9

10 All Students: No shorts, dresses, sweatpants, colored shirts, colored pants or colored jackets. No cell phones, IPod's, MP3, etc. allowed in the student salon. Employers Expectations Employers look for prospective employees who are self-starters, enthusiastic, well-groomed and professional in appearance, display ability to maintain professional relationships with clients and coworkers, are dependable and responsible, follow salon policies and procedures, have a good attendance record, and embrace a team player attitude. Library Advance Beauty College Hannibal maintains on its premises a library for student research and independent study. Books can be checked out and used at times when students are not assigned to class or a customer. Premises The total floor space of Advance Beauty College Hannibal is approximately 6000 square feet. Within the area are the clinic area, reception area, 1 large classroom, dispensary, locker area, break area, and offices. Parking space is available. Student Advising In an effort to orientate our students to Cosmetology, Manicuring, or Instructor Training we assist them in establishing professional goals and evaluate their progress. Advance Beauty College Hannibal provides student advising on a regular basis, as well as on an as needed basis. Individual advising sessions with the student's teacher to evaluate progress and confirm specific goals are held at regularly scheduled intervals throughout the student training. Job placement advising is offered to all students as they near graduation. (See Job Placement Assistance) Students may also request and receive advice concerning any problem they may be having at any time. Job Placement Assistance Advance Beauty College Hannibal has a comprehensive program for helping its graduates obtain employment in their desired area of specialization. Included for all students is classroom instruction in business ethics, professional relationships, job hunting skills, job interviewing skills, resume' development, image development and understanding payroll deductions. The school administrator/instructor will work with each student individually as they near graduation to explore placement options and available positions. Assistance with setting appointments for job interviews is provided if desired. Students are expected to always present themselves with a professional appearance when interviewing or applying for a job. A "Job Bank" of current job leads is kept continuously updated in the student break area. Advance Beauty College Hannibal will refer graduate students for salon positions upon request from a salon owner/manger. Upon securing a position, we request that the graduate contact us so we can update our graduate survey statistics. This information is then recorded and/or updated in the school software program. PLEASE NOTE: Although diligent effort is made, it is impossible, as well as prohibited to guarantee employment. 10

11 Application for State Exam Students are obligated to complete the actual number of clock hours described for the course for which they are enrolled; complete all tests and clinic service requirements with an overall grade point average of at least 75%; complete all practical requirements and have paid all tuition and fees due Advance Beauty College Hannibal before being released to take the Missouri State Board Exam. Upon satisfactory completion of all test and clinic services, the student is awarded a diploma. A transcript of the student's hours and their student training license is forwarded to the Missouri State Board of Cosmetology before the student can take the state board exam. An exam fee, in the form of a Money Order, will be sent to the Licensing Testing Company in order to be scheduled for the state board exam. Upon receiving the transcript of student hours, the Missouri State Board of Cosmetology will issue the student a temporary work permit, which will be valid until the date of the exam. Upon passing the State Board exam, the student will be able to enter the job market as a licensed Cosmetologist, Manicurist or Instructor. Right to Privacy In accordance with the Family Educational Right to Privacy Act, Advance Beauty College Hannibal does not release personally identifiable information contained in student records without the written authorization and consent of the student. Students (or in the case of a dependent minor under the age of 18, the parent or guardian) must indicate to the school in writing the outside agency or party to whom the requested information is to be released. Right to Access Records Records of attendance, grades, hours and progress are kept on file in the office. You may set an appointment to review their records in the presence of a school official at a time convenient for the office. Leave of Absence If during the course of training an illness, injury or emergency situation should require an interruption of training, you may request a leave of absence (LOA). Leaves can be for any length up to 60 days, counted from the last time you attended school. No more than 2 leaves may be granted in any 12 month period. (12 month period is calculated as beginning on the start date of the first LOA). A leave will not count against a student s attendance or grade record in determining whether satisfactory progress is being made. Only students who have delivered a written request to the office, or filled out a LOA request form available in the office, will be considered on LOA. Students absent on unofficial leave (not in writing) or without leave, will be dropped after 14 consecutive days absent. 11

12 School Rules and Conduct The school reserves the right to add or amend its rules as needed. Students will be informed of any changes through bulletins, memos, etc. Breaking school rules may be grounds for termination. 1. Students are provided with a locker (students must provide own lock) in which to store their equipment and personal belongings (purses, wallets, phones, ect.). Neither the school, its staff, nor its teachers will be held responsible for lost, stolen, missing or broken equipment or personal property. 2. In accordance with state sanitation rules, students training kit must remain on the premises of the school while the student is in training. 3. Students assigned to the student salon may not refuse to take a patron. 4. Students are required to participate in sanitation daily as per state requirements. 5. Smoking will not be permitted in the school building. 6. Students may not eat or drink on the student salon floor or reception area. 7. Students must clock in and out each day. At no time can a student clock in and leave the building or clock another student's time card. Students who are not on the clock for whatever reason (except lunch break) may not remain in the building. 8. Students attending at least 6 hours per day must take a lunch break at a time designated by their instructor. Students must clock out and in for lunch. If a student forgets to clock out for lunch, the school will deduct the one-half hour lunch period from the student's hours for the day. 9. All absences must be made up. 10. Students must wear clean uniforms and observe rules of personal hygiene and grooming each day. Students out of proper uniform will not be allowed to clock in or attend class for that day. 11. Tardiness Policy: Students may not clock in after 9:00 a.m. Time missed due to tardiness must be made up. 12. Students may not make or receive phone calls from the school business phones except under EXTREME EMERGENCY. 13. Students will not be called out of class or away from a client to take a phone call. Messages will be taken. 14. Students are not permitted to bully, gossip, cause discord, use vulgarity or profanity, or perform other acts of insubordination or unprofessionalism. 15. Any use, possession or dispensation of alcohol or illegal drugs on school time or property will be grounds for immediate termination, and notification of the proper authorities, where appropriate. 16. Items left in lockers after graduation or termination will be kept for 30 days. After 30 days, all items will become school property. 17. Students may not bring children/visitors to school. If you wish for your children/visitors to receive services they must arrive when student salon is open and have means to leave upon the conclusion of the service, the same as any other client. 12

13 COURSE COST AND PAYMENT Tuition A detailed statement of course cost and payment methods is included as a separate supplement to this catalog. (Page 5-I) Financial Aid is available for those who qualify. Scholarship Program for Graduating High School Seniors Advance Beauty College Hannibal offers partial tuition assistance scholarships to graduating seniors of any Missouri High School. Up to 2 (two) scholarships per year per school will be offered. Students must be graduating high school with a cumulative grade point average of at least 2.0 to be considered eligible. Interested students should apply directly to their high school counselor for consideration for a scholarship award. Advance Beauty College will honor the counselor's determination as to which applicants are the most needy or deserving. Scholarships become void if the recipient does not enter Advance Beauty College Hannibal within 4 months of their graduation from high school. Scholarship awards are not transferable. Scholarships will be void if a student withdraws from school. Instructor Trainee Scholarships Advance Beauty College Hannibal offers its own graduates from the Cosmetology and Manicuring programs, scholarship awards in the form of half-off the cost of tuition in the Instructor Training program. Students must have graduated with at least a 90% average in both grades and attendance to be eligible. Students will be responsible for enrollment fees and book/supplies fees. Re-Enrollment Policy Students who discontinue training and then re-enroll within one year of their date of termination will be admitted under the terms of their original contract (with full credit for all monies paid), plus a registration fee of $100. In the event of multiple terminations and re-enrollments, only those students within one year of their first termination will be honored under this policy. Students who have terminated and re-enrolled more than once will not be readmitted unless complete payment of any prior balances owed the school has been paid, unless other arrangements are made. Students, who discontinue and re-enroll after one year of their date of termination will be treated and charged the same as a transfer student, plus will be responsible for any balance still owed the school from previous enrollment(s). 13

14 Additional Hours Course tuition covers all training needed during the length of time needed to complete the course according to the student's schedule, plus a grace period equal to 10% of the course length. Students can make up missed classroom or student salon hours outside of their normal schedule with the permission of Administration, but cannot accumulate hours ahead of their schedule, and as per State Law, cannot attend more than 12 hours per day. If a student should desire additional hours of training, or in order to complete the course the student should require more than the course length plus 10% (due to excessive unexcused absences), the student will be charged at the same hourly rate for tuition that was charged on their contract, for each additional or overtime hour. Student will not be charged for any documented absence. Students are responsible for submitting documentation of absences to the Administrator. Absence documentation will be excepted only for extreme extenuating circumstances and must be approved by the administrator. 14

15 CANCELLATION AND REFUND POLICY (a) An applicant not accepted by the school shall be entitled to a refund of all monies paid. (b) A student s formal cancellation date will be determined by the postmark on written notification, or the date said information is delivered to the school administrator in person. If a student (or in the case of a minor, his/her parent) cancels his/her Enrollment Agreement and demands his/her money back in writing within three business days of the signing of the Enrollment Agreement, all monies collected by the school shall be refunded. This policy applies regardless of whether or not the student has actually started training. (c) A student who cancels his/her Enrollment Agreement after 3 business days after signing the Enrollment Agreement (but prior to starting classes), shall be entitled to a full 100% refund of all monies paid, less the registration fee. (d) For a student who enrolls in and begins classes, the student will owe a percentage of the total cost of contractual charges for tuition based on the following tuition adjustment chart, plus training kit and book fees, plus their registration fee, plus any other unpaid student charges. Percentage of Program Completed Amount of Total Tuition Owed to the School 0.01 % to 4.9% 20% 5.0% to 9.9% 30% 10.0% to 14.9% 40% 15.0% to 24.9% 45% 25.0% to 49.9% 70% 50.0% and over 100% (e) "Percentage of program completed" is defined as the portion of the course the student could have completed according to their schedule, between the actual starting date and the date of the student's last day of physical attendance in the school. (f) Any money due the applicant or student shall be refunded within 45 days of formal cancellation by the student as defined in paragraph (b), or formal termination by the school, which shall occur no more than 13 days from the last day of physical attendance (unofficial withdrawal) or in the case of a student who does not return from an official leave of absence, the documented scheduled date of return. Unofficial withdrawals are determined through weekly monitoring of attendance. (g) When situations of mitigating circumstances beyond the student s control occur (such as disabling accident, etc.) the school will make a settlement which is reasonable and fair to both. (h) A student s kit and books remain property of the school until all charges owed the school are paid in full. (i) If the school should permanently close and no longer offer instruction after a student has enrolled, the student shall be entitled to pro rata refund of tuition based on actual hours remaining to be completed. The school will submit to NACCAS, a list of all students who were enrolled at the time of school closure, including the amount of each pro-rata refund. (j) If a course is cancelled subsequent to a student s enrollment, the school shall at its option: 1. Provide a refund of all monies paid; or 2. Provide completion of the course. (k) I understand that it is my right to request and receive, before signing my Enrollment Agreement or at any time during my enrollment, written examples of the application of this refund policy. 15

16 Satisfactory ACADEMIC Progress Policy All students of Advance Beauty College Hannibal enrolled in a NACCAS-approved program, are required to maintain satisfactory academic progress in both attendance and grades. Maximum Time Frame for Completion of Course Students must complete their course of study within 150% of the contracted course length according to their official schedule. Students exceeding the 150% of allowed scheduled time will be terminated. 1. Cosmetology students must reach 1500 actual hours by no later than 2250 scheduled hours 2. Instructor Trainees must reach 600 actual clock hours by no later than 900 scheduled hours. 3. Student Manicurists must reach 400 actual clock hours by no later than 600 scheduled hours. Attendance Progress Evaluation A set number of "checkpoint" increments will be observed in determining whether a student is progressing in compliance with the maximum time frame. In order to be considered making satisfactory academic progress in attendance, students must have actually attended at least 66.67% (two-thirds) of the possible scheduled hours per checkpoint. The following checkpoint schedules will apply: Checkpoint Minimum Hours Student Must Have Cosmetology Program 450 Scheduled Hours 300 Actual Hours 900 Scheduled Hours 600 Actual Hours 1200 Scheduled Hours 800 Actual Hours 1500 Scheduled Hours 1000 Actual Hours Checkpoint Minimum Hours Student Must Have Instructor Training Program 300 Scheduled Hours 200 Actual Hours 600 Scheduled Hours 400 Actual Hours Checkpoint Minimum Hours Student Must Have Manicuring Program 200 Scheduled Hours 133 Actual Hours 400 Scheduled Hours 267 Actual Hours Students on an approved Leave of Absence will extend the student s contract period and maximum time frame by the same number of days taken in the leave of absence. Transfer Hours With regard to Satisfactory Academic Progress, transfer hours are counted as both scheduled and actual hours for the purpose of determining when the allowable maximum time frame has been exhausted. SAP evaluation periods are based on actual contracted hours at the institution. 16

17 Academic Progress Evaluation The school will also check simultaneously at the same checkpoints described above to determine whether the students are achieving at least a 75% grade point average on all written examinations and practical work. GRADING SCALE 94 to 100 = A = Excellent 87 to 93 = B = Good 80 to 86 = C = Satisfactory 75 to 79 = D = Fair 74 or Less = F = Unsatisfactory Determination of Status Students must meet the minimum requirements in both attendance and academics at each scheduled checkpoint in order to be considered making satisfactory progress. A student who meets the requirements at one checkpoint will be considered to be making satisfactory progress until the next scheduled checkpoint. Warning Status A student who fails to meet minimum requirements at a scheduled checkpoint for attendance or grades will be placed on Warning. During Warning, the student will still be considered to be meeting satisfactory progress, and will remain eligible for Title IV financial aid, if applicable. The student will be advised in writing on the actions required to attain satisfactory progress by the next evaluation. If at the end of a warning period, the student has still not met both the attendance and academic minimum requirements, he/she will be placed on probation, and may be deemed ineligible for Title IV financial aid unless further conditions are met (see Probation Status). Probation Status A student who fails to meet requirements for attendance or academic progress after the warning period will be placed on probation for a period of one additional checkpoint evaluation period, or until the student achieves minimum grade and attendance standards, whichever comes first. Upon being placed on Probation, a student may be deemed as still eligible for Title IV Financial aid, if 1. The student successfully appeals the negative progress determination at the beginning (defined as within 12 school days of notification) of the probationary period (see appeal procedure, below); and 2. The institution determines that it is possible for the student to meet the minimum satisfactory progress standards by the end of the evaluation period. 3. The institution develops an academic plan for the student that, if followed, will ensure that the student is able to meet the institution s SAP requirements by a specific point within the maximum timeframe established for the individual student. A student who does not successfully appeal, will lose financial aid eligibility for the remainder of the evaluation period. If upon reaching the next checkpoint, the student is determined to be achieving minimum standards in attendance and grades, Title IV eligibility will be restored. Students who fall below minimum grade and attendance standards for 3 consecutive checkpoints will no longer be eligible for Title IV financial aid, and may have their enrollment suspended or terminated, at the school s discretion. 17

18 Student Notification Students receive bi-monthly progress reports indicating their current progress status. If upon reaching a scheduled checkpoint, a student is found to be not making satisfactory progress, they will also receive written notification that they have been placed on warning or probation. If they are found to be making satisfactory progress, no additional student notification will occur. Appeal Procedure A student who is checked at a scheduled checkpoint and determined to be not making satisfactory progress resulting in probation, can appeal the negative determination. Appeals must be submitted to the Career Guidance office within 12 school days of receiving notification of probation. Acceptable reasons for appeal are: 1. Death of a relative; 2. Injury or illness of the student; or 3. Other special circumstances. The student must submit a written appeal on the designated form with supporting documentation (Dr. s statements, etc.) of the reasons why the determination should be reversed. The appeal should include the student s statement regarding what has changed about the student s situation that will allow them to achieve satisfactory academic progress by the next evaluation checkpoint. Appeal documents will be reviewed by the school Directors, and a decision will be made within 30 calendar days. This decision will be final. The appeal and decision documents will be retained in the student file. If the student prevails upon appeal, Title IV financial aid eligibility will be restored, if applicable. Interruption of Training A student who re-enters the program after an interruption of training (leave of absence, withdrawal, etc.) will be admitted under the same satisfactory progress status that was recorded on the student's last day of attendance prior to the interruption. Course incompletes, repetition, and non-credit remedial courses have no effect on satisfactory progress standards. 18