Enrollment Agreement Allied Health, Mechanical Trades, and Cosmetology Student Information Student Name SSN Address of student City/State Zip Code Phone Email Address Emergency Contact/Relationship Phone I, the undersigned, am enrolling in Start Date End Date Student Status (please check a box) Full time Part time Class time Notice to Student 1. Do not sign this agreement before you have read it or if it contains any blank spaces. 2. This agreement is a legally binding instrument and is only binding when the agreement is accepted, signed, and dated by the authorized official of the school or the admissions officer at the school s principle place of business. Read all pages of this contract before signing. 3. You are entitled to an exact copy of the agreement and any disclosure pages you sign. 4. This agreement and the school catalog constitute the entire agreement between the student and the school. 5. Any changes in this agreement must be made in writing and shall not be binding on either the student or the school unless such changes have been approved in writing by the authorized official of the school and by the student or the student s parent or guardian. All terms and conditions of the agreement are not subject to amendment or modification by oral agreement. 6. The school does not guarantee the transferability of credits to another school, college, or university. Credits or coursework are not likely to transfer; any decision on the comparability, appropriateness and applicability of credit and whether credit should be accepted is the decision of the receiving institution. Notice of Offered Programs Horn Lake, MS Ridgeland, MS COSMETOLOGY DENTAL ASSISTING HVAC/R MAR TECHNICIAN INDUSTRIAL, COMMERCIAL, RESIDENTIAL ELECTRICIAN JOURNEYMAN WELDER JOURNEYMAN WELDER II MEDICAL ASSISTING MEDICAL CODING SPECIALIST 1 of 13
CLASS TIMES MAY VARY FOR ALL PROGRAMS DEPENDING ON CAMPUS. COSMETOLOGY 13 Months AM or 16 Months AM & PM/1500 Clock Hours which includes 300 theory clock hours and 1200 practical clock hours 13 Month 16 Month AM 16 Month PM Tuesday through Friday Tuesday through Saturday Monday through Friday 8:30 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. 8:30 a.m. - 1:30 p.m. 5:00 p.m. 10:00 p.m. & Saturday 8:30 a.m. - 1:30 p.m. Tuition* $15,085 Registration Fee** $100 Books $449 Lab Fee $660 Kit $513 Testing/License/Student Permit $93 Total Cost $16,900 **The registration fee will be waived for any MTI/DTC graduate returning that does not have a balance owed to the school. *OTHER INSTRUCTIONAL CHARGES FOR COSMETOLOGY: During the enrollment contract period, an applicant must remain in compliance with the attendance and academic policy and complete the program by the contracted ending date. Applicants are required to schedule time to make up hours. Cosmetology students who are internal transfer students (students transferring from one of MTI s or DTC s campuses to another) will receive full credit for all hours.* For students transferring from another school or approved high school program, MTI or DTC may recognize up to 900. For cosmetology students who transfer hours from a school that has been closed within one year of proposed transfer, may transfer up to 75% of the total required hours, based on their transcript and proof of obtaining these hours. Transferred hours will be applied to the end of the student s contracted hours and will only be awarded based on completion of the program. The cosmetology transfer student will be charged $12.00 an hour, however, the student will not be charged an amount that exceeds the cost of the Cosmetology program. The student will be charged for a kit and license fees. The student s lab fee will be determined by the hours needed for program completion and by the director. *Internal transfer students who go from MTI s or DTC s 1500 hour program to MTI s 2100 program without a gap in attendance will be charged $3,000. For the program entitled Cosmetology, I have been informed that the current withdrawal rate was N/A%, or in the past 12 months N/A students enrolled in this program and N/A completed this program. I have been informed that for the students who graduated, the job placement rate was N/A%, or in the past 12 months N/A were placed in their field of study out of N/A students who graduated from this program. Detailed statistical data for this program may be viewed by going to 2 of 13
DENTAL ASSISTING 36 Weeks/765 Clock Hours which includes 225 Externship Hours/135 Outside Additional Clock Hours/26 Semester Credits Monday through Friday 8:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. or 10:00 a.m. 2:00 p.m. (time is not offered at Ridgeland, MS campus) or 1:00 p.m. 5:00 p.m. (time is not offered at Horn Lake, MS campus) Tuition $13,936 Registration Fee* $100 Books $200 Lab Fee $660 ADAA membership $30 Background Check $24 Testing Fee $250 Total Cost $15,200 *The registration fee will be waived for any MTI/DTC graduate returning that does not have a balance owed to the school. For the program entitled Dental Assisting, I have been informed that the current withdrawal rate was 14.7%, or in the past 12 months 34 students enrolled in this program and 16 completed this program. I have been informed that for the students who graduated, the job placement rate was 43.8%, or in the past 12 months 7 were placed in their field of study out of 16 students who graduated from this program. Detailed statistical data for this program may be viewed by going to HVAC/R-MAR TECHNICIAN 36 Weeks/720 Clock Hours/180 Additional Outside Clock Hours/28 Semester Credits Monday through Friday 8:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. or 6:00 p.m. - 10:00 p.m. Tuition $13,963 Registration Fee* $100 Books $197 Lab Fee $550 Tools $330 Testing Fee $60 Total Cost $15,200 *The registration fee will be waived for any MTI/DTC graduate returning that does not have a balance owed to the school. Individual module will be $3,725 (9 weeks/180 Clock Hours/45 Outside Additional Hours/7 semester Credits) 3 of 13
Program information HVAC/R-MAR continued The NATE (North American Technician Excellence) certification is available at an additional cost of $125 for each part of the exam. NATE exams are optional for students. This is the most widely recognized certification. It is designed for the employee with at least 5 years field experience. For more information about NATE, please visit: http://natex.org/. If the student fails the EPA and/or ICE exam and must retake the cost per exam(s): EPA: $20, ICE: $20. If the student wishes to retake the MARC exam the fee is $20. The retake fee for the EPA is $20. For the program entitled HVAC/R-MAR Technician, I have been informed that the current withdrawal rate was 7%, or in the past 12 months 57 students enrolled in this program and 38 completed this program. I have been informed that for the students who graduated, the job placement rate was 78.4%, or in the past 12 months 29 were placed in their field of study out of 38 students who graduated from this program. Detailed statistical data for this program may be viewed by going to INDUSTRIAL, COMMERICAL AND RESIDENTIAL ELECTRICIAN 48 Weeks/1200 Clock Hours/300 additional outside hours/ 48 Semester Credits Monday through Friday 8:00 a.m. 1:00 p.m. or 5:30 p.m.-10:30 p.m. Tuition $17,590 Registration Fee* $100 Books $285 Lab Fee $375 Tools $250 Total Cost $18,600 *The registration fee will be waived for any MTI/DTC graduate returning that does not have a balance owed to the school. 4 of 13
Program information Industrial, Commercial & Residential Electrician continued For the program entitled Industrial, Commercial & Residential Electrician, I have been informed that the current withdrawal rate was 19.2%, or in the past 12 months 26 students enrolled in this program and 14 completed this program. I have been informed that for the students who graduated, the job placement rate was 38.5%, or in the past 12 months 5 were placed in their field of study out of 14 students who graduated from this program. Detailed statistical data for this program may be viewed by going to JOURNEYMAN WELDER 30 Weeks/750 Clock Hours/187.50 Additional Outside Clock Hours/27 Semester Credits Monday through Friday 8:00 a.m.-1:00 p.m. or 5:30 p.m.-10:30 p.m. Tuition $13,200 Registration Fee* $100 Books $161 Metals $1,568 Gear $171 Total Cost $15,200 *The registration fee will be waived for any MTI/DTC graduate returning that does not have a balance owed to the school. For the program entitled Journeyman Welder, I have been informed that the current withdrawal rate was 19%, or in the past 12 months 21 students enrolled in this program and 9 completed this program. I have been informed that for the students who graduated, the job placement rate was 100%, or in the past 12 months 9 were placed in their field of study out of 9 students who graduated from this program. Detailed statistical data for this program may be viewed by going to JOURNEYMAN WELDER II 40 Weeks/1,000 Clock Hours/250 Additional Outside Clock Hours/36 Semester Credits Monday through Friday 8:00 a.m.-1:00 p.m. Tuition $14,728 Registration Fee* $100 Books $161 Metals $3,240 Gear $171 Total Cost $18,400 *The registration fee will be waived for any MTI/DTC graduate returning that does not have a balance owed to the school. 5 of 13
Program information Journeyman Welder II continued The following information will be provided to the student per the Mississippi Proprietary School and College Registration for 2014- For the program entitled Journeyman Welder II, I have been informed that the current withdrawal rate was 0%, or in the past 12 months 12 students enrolled in this program and 5 completed this program. I have been informed that for the students who graduated, the job placement rate was 60%, or in the past 12 months 3 were placed in their field of study out of 5 students who graduated from this program. Detailed statistical data for this program may be viewed by going to MEDICAL ASSISTING 36 Weeks/765 Clock Hours which includes 225 Externship Hours/135 Additional Outside Clock Hours/26 Semester Credits Monday through Friday 8:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. 10:00 a.m. 2:00 p.m. 6:00 p.m. - 10:00 p.m.* *Module 4, the externship module, which is the last 9 weeks of the program, may require attendance during day time hours. Tuition $14,672 Registration Fee** $100 Books $193 Lab Fee $110 Certification $125 Total Cost $15,200 **The registration fee will be waived for any MTI/DTC graduate returning that does not have a balance owed to the school. For the program entitled Medical Assisting, I have been informed that the current withdrawal rate was 10.8%, or in the past 12 months 37 students enrolled in this program and 23 completed this program. I have been informed that for the students who graduated, the job placement rate was 34.8%, or in the past 12 months 8 were placed in their field of study out of 23 students who graduated from this program. Detailed statistical data for this program may be viewed by going to 6 of 13
MEDICAL CODING SPECIALIST 36 Weeks/765 Clock Hours which includes 225 Externship Hours/135 Additional Outside Clock Hours/26.5 Semester Credits Monday through Friday 8:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. 6:00 p.m. - 10:00 p.m.* *Module 4, the externship module, which is the last 9 weeks of the program, may require attendance during day time hours. Tuition $14,191 Registration Fee** $100 Books $539 Certification/Dues $370 Total Cost $15,200 **The registration fee will be waived for any MTI/DTC graduate returning that does not have a balance owed to the school. For the program entitled Medical Coding Specialist, I have been informed that the current withdrawal rate was 28.6%, or in the past 12 months 14 students enrolled in this program and 7 completed this program. I have been informed that for the students who graduated, the job placement rate was 71.4%, or in the past 12 months 5 were placed in their field of study out of 7 students who graduated from this program. Detailed statistical data for this program may be viewed by going to Policies for all programs STUDENT LIABILITY/TUITION AND FEES: Payment of the registration fee must be paid by the first day of class unless otherwise authorized. Payment of the registration fee secures a student s seat in a class. All tuition and fees must be paid on the first day of class unless otherwise authorized. There is a fee of $25 for checks returned for insufficient funds. Payment methods will require an Installment Judgment Note be completed. Payment of program costs and additional fees is the responsibility of the student, regardless of payment methods and whether or not financial aid is available. Under the law you have the right, among others, to pay the full amount due and to obtain under certain conditions a partial refund of the finance charge. If government regulations or early termination require the return of scheduled financial aid, the student must pay Delta Technical College the returned amount, together with any unpaid program cost and additional fees, upon demand. The student hereby agrees to pay collection fees of at least 20% along with attorney and court costs to enforce this liability. GROUNDS FOR TERMINATION: If this agreement is accepted, the student agrees to abide by the rules, regulations and academic requirements of this institution, as detailed in the catalog. If a student persistently fails to stay within those rules, regulations and academic requirements or does not meet his/her tuition payment obligations, that student may be terminated from this institution. SCHEDULE CHANGES: The institution reserves the right to: 1) Reschedule a start date and/or combine classes for any term by reason of institutional needs. Rescheduled classes will convene within a six-month period. 2) Reschedule class breaks, classrooms or instructors. 3) Change dates and/or hours of attendance. 4) Change contents, programs, procedures, or fees which may be contained in the school catalog or this agreement. All terms and conditions of the enrollment agreement are not subject to amendment or modification by oral agreement. For program changes and/or procedure changes, accommodations may be made for currently enrolled students. Any such changes will be communicated to the student in writing and the student will have to sign off before they have any effect on a currently enrolled student. 7 of 13
GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS: Students are required to have successfully completed all program requirements and to have paid all tuition and fees, at which time a diploma or certificate will be issued. PLACEMENT ASSISTANCE: Placement assistance service is available to those interested in employment while attending and after graduation. Delta Technical College does not guarantee placement of its graduates, but does recognize a responsibility to serve, to the fullest extent possible, all who request assistance. GRIEVANCE PROCEDURES: A student of Delta Technical College seeking redress through grievance regarding attendance, academics, or conduct, must first attempt to resolve the matter informally by following the chain of command. The student must first speak with their instructor. If the matter is not resolved at that point, the student can request to meet with the program director. If the issue is still unresolved, the student can request to meet with the Director of Education. Should the issue remain unresolved, the student must submit a written request for a meeting of the Grievance Review Board. Any grievances not resolved on the institutional level may be forwarded to one of the State Boards of Education (address is on page thirteen). THIS AGREEMENT IS A LEGALLY BINDING INSTRUMENT WHEN SIGNED BY THE STUDENT AND ACCEPTED BY THE SCHOOL. This agreement is made on the following date:. The terms and conditions of this agreement are not subject to amendment or modification unless in writing and signed or initialed by the official of the school and by the student or the student s parent/guardian if the student is a minor. The terms and conditions of this agreement are not subject to amendment or modification by oral agreement. This agreement represents the entire agreement between both parties. The date the student signed this agreement is. The date of the student s admission to the school is the date at which the student was accepted by Delta Technical College by the School Director or Director of Education. STUDENT RIGHT TO CANCEL: The student has the right to cancel this Enrollment Agreement until midnight of the fifth business day after the student has been accepted: and if the right to cancel is not given to any prospective student at the time the Enrollment Agreement is signed, then the student has the right to cancel the agreement at any time and receive a refund of all monies paid to date within 10 days of cancellation. Any cancellation by a student should be in writing and given to the managing employee of the school. REINSTATEMENT POLICY: Reentry If a student returns to the same program within 180 days of their Last Day of Attendance they may be eligible to pick up where they left off and would be considered to be in the same enrollment for all academic and financial aid purposes. These students would be evaluated on an individual basis as it would depend on the reason they were originally dropped or dismissed and if they were able to return at the point they left off within the allotted time frame. If not eligible for reentry the student may apply under the re-enroll policy. Re-enroll - Any student who withdraws from the Journeyman Welder and Journeyman Welder II Program must pay off any remaining balance owed to the school prior to any further re-enrollment. For any other program a student may re-enroll without paying off their prior balance due to MTI/DTC with approval from the School Director or Director of Education. Every student that applies for re-enrollment in the same program will be evaluated individually and have to pay all applicable costs that would be incurred by the second enrollment pertaining to books, tools, fees, certification and licensing. These costs will be determined on an individual basis by the School Director or Director of Education. The amount determined during this process will have to be paid up-front prior to re-enrolling. Students may re-enroll in any program of their choice, once admission requirements have been met and any balance owed is paid in full. If a student re-enrolls in the same program from which they have withdrawn or have been dismissed, they must re-start at the beginning of the program and they will be given a credit for all tuition and fees paid during their prior enrollment minus all applicable costs that would be incurred by the second enrollment pertaining to books, tools, fees, certification and licensing. Definition of Student Withdrawal: A student ceases to be enrolled prior to completion of their program of study. STATE REFUND POLICY: THE FOLLOWING IS A DIRECT QUOTE FROM THE MISSISSIPPI CODE OF 1972 SECTION 75-60-18 REGARDING STUDENT TUITION AND FEE REFUND POLICIES. Schools shall, when a student gives written or oral notice of cancellation, provide a refund within 30 days of said cancellation in the amount of at least the following: a) When notice of cancellation is given before midnight of the fifth business day after the date of enrollment, all registration fees, tuition and any other charges shall be refunded to the student. b) When notice of cancellation is given before midnight of the fifth business day following acceptance but prior to the close of business on the student s first day of class attendance, the school may retain no more than the registration fee which may not exceed $150 or 50% of the cost of tuition, whichever is less. 8 of 13
c) When notice of cancellation is given after midnight of the fifth business day following acceptance and after the student s completion of the first day of class attendance, but prior to the student s completion of 5% of the program of instruction, the school may retain the registration fee and the cost of any books or materials which have been provided by the school, an amount not to exceed 10% of tuition and other instructional charges or $300, whichever is less. d) When a student has completed in excess of 5% of the program instruction, the school may retain the registration fee but shall refund part of the tuition and other instructional charges in accordance with whichever of the following applies: 1. After 5% of the program of instruction up to 10% of the program of instruction, the school shall refund at least 90% of the tuition and fees. 2. After 10% of the program of instruction up to 15% of the program of instruction, the school shall refund at least 80% of the tuition and fees. 3. After 15% of the program of instruction up to 25% of the program of instruction, the school shall refund at least 55% of the tuition and fees. 4. After 25% of the program of instruction up to 50% of the program of instruction, the school shall refund at least 30% of the tuition and fees. 5. In cases of the withdrawal after 50% of the program, the school shall retain 100% of the tuition & fees. FROM TO % Charge 1 Day 1 day 0% 2 Days 4.99% 10% ($300 Max) 5% 10% 10% 10.01% 15% 20% 15.01% 25% 45% 25.01% 50% 70% 50.01% 100% 100% If a student withdraws or is terminated, refunds will be provided within 30 days of student s drop/dismissal notification date. o A student, who on personal initiative and without solicitation enrolls, starts, and completes a program of instruction before midnight of the fifth business day after the enrollment agreement is signed, is not subject to the cancellation provisions of this Section. o Applicants not accepted by the school shall receive a refund of all tuition and fees paid within 30 calendar days after the determination of non-acceptance is made. o Deposits or down payments shall become part of the tuition. o The school shall mail a written acknowledgement of a student s cancellation or written withdrawal to the student within 15 calendar days of the postmark date of notification. Such written acknowledgement is not necessary if a refund has been mailed to the student within 15 calendar days. o A student may give notice of cancellation to the school in writing. The unexplained absence of a student from a school for more than 5 consecutive school days shall constitute constructive notice of cancellation to the school. For purposes of cancellation the date shall be the last day of attendance. o A school may make refunds which exceed those prescribed in this Section. If the school has a refund policy that returns more money to a student than those policies prescribed in this Section, that refund policy must be filed with the School Director. o A school shall refund all monies paid to it in any of the following circumstances: a) the school did not provide the prospective student with a copy of the student s valid enrollment agreement and a current catalog; b) the school cancels or discontinues the program of instruction in which the student has enrolled; c) the school fails to conduct classes on days or times scheduled, detrimentally affecting the student. 9 of 13
REFUND POLICY FOR STUDENTS PARTICIPATING IN FEDERAL FINANCIAL AID: The Higher Education Amendments (HEA) of 1998 changed the formula for calculating the amount of the Title IV aid a student and school can retain when the student withdraws from school or is terminated by the school. Students who withdraw from the school or are terminated by the school prior to completing 60 percent (60%) or more of their payment period (a period of time for which student receive Title IV aid) will have their Title IV eligibility recalculated based on the percent of the payment period attended. For example, a student who withdraws completing only 30 percent (30%) of the payment period will have earned only 30 percent (30%) of any Title IV aid received. The school and/or the student must return the remaining 70 percent (70%). This policy applies to all students who withdraw, drop out, or are terminated by DTC and receive financial aid from the Title IV funds. The term Title IV Funds refers to Federal Pell Grants, Subsidized Federal Stafford Loans, Unsubsidized Federal Stafford Loans, and Federal Parent Loans for Undergraduate Students (PLUS). For purposes of the Return of Title IV Funds Policy, a student s withdrawal date is: the student s last day of attendance. Title IV aid is earned in a prorated manner on a per diem basis up to and including the 60 percent (60%) point in the payment period. Title IV aid is considered 100 percent (100%) earned after that point in time. The percent of Title IV aid earned is calculated as: Number of days completed by the student divided by the number of days in the payment period equal the percent of payment period completed. The total number of calendar days in a payment period and the number of days completed by the student will exclude any scheduled breaks of five (5) days or more. The percent of payment period completed will be the percentage of Title IV earned by the student. The percentage of Title IV aid unearned will be returned by DTC to the appropriate Title IV program in the following order: o Unsubsidized Federal Stafford Loan o Subsidized Federal Stafford Loan o Federal PLUS o Federal Pell Grant o Other grants or loan assistance authorized by Title IV of the HEA DTC will return the unearned aid within 45 days from the date the school determined the student withdrew. When the amount of unearned aid is greater than the amount returned by DTC from the student s account, the student is responsible for returning unearned aid to the appropriate Title IV program as follows: o Unsubsidized Federal Stafford Loan* o Subsidized Federal Stafford Loan* o Federal PLUS* o Federal Pell Grant** o Other grants or loan assistance by Title IV of the HEA *Loan amounts are returned in accordance with the terms of the promissory note. **Unearned federal grant amounts to be returned by the student will be reduced by 50 percent (50%). Within thirty (30) days of the date the school determined the student withdrew, the student will be notified in writing if they are required to return any federal grant aid (Federal Pell). The student is considered to be in an over payment status. A student who owes a federal grant overpayment remains eligible for Title IV funds for a period of 45 days from the earlier of the date the school sends a notification to the student of the overpayment, or the date the school was required to notify the student of over payment. If during the 45 day period the student repays the overpayment to the school or signs a repayment agreement with the U.S. Department of Education, the student will remain eligible for further Title IV funds. If during the 45 day period the student fails to repay the overpayment or sign a repayment agreement with the U.S. Department of Education, the student is considered to be in an overpayment status and, thus, ineligible for any additional Title IV aid until that amount is repaid. REFUND POLICY FOR STUDENTS USING VETERANS EDUCATION BENEFITS: The school will charge a sum which does not vary more than 10% from the exact pro rata portion of tuition, fees, and other charges that the length of the completed portion of the program bears to its total length. The exact portion will be determined on the ratio of the number of days of instruction completed by the student to the total number of instructional days in the program (number of hours completed divided by the total number of hours in program plus 10% = refund). Refund will be made within forty (40) days of the change in student status. 10 of 13
AGREEMENT TO BINDING INDIVIDUAL ARBITRATION AND WAIVER OF JURY TRIAL ( ARBITRATION AGREEMENT ) Please read this carefully. It affects your rights. Any disputes, claims, or controversies between me and Delta Technical College no matter how described, pleaded or styled, arising out of or relating to the Enrollment Agreement of which this Arbitration Agreement is a part, my recruitment, enrollment, or attendance at Delta Technical College, the education provided by Delta Technical College, Delta Technical College s billing, financial aid, disbursement of funds, career service assistance, or any other claim relating in any manner to my relationship with Delta Technical College that is not resolved in accordance with the Grievance Procedures set forth in the Enrollment Agreement, shall be resolved by binding arbitration under the Federal Arbitration Act. In addition, any dispute as to the arbitrability of a particular issue or claim or the validity of this Arbitration Agreement shall be resolved through arbitration. For purposes of this Arbitration Agreement, the terms Delta Technical College, you, yours or School mean Delta Technical College - a branch of Midwest Technical Institute INC., its predecessors in interest, successors, assigns, parents, subsidiaries, divisions, and affiliates (the MTI Entities ), and each of the MTI Entities owners, shareholders, partners, members, officers, directors, employees, agents, representatives, heirs, executors, administrators, attorneys, insurers, and all persons acting by, through, under, or in concert with them, as well as any subsequent holders of the Enrollment Agreement. I understand that Delta Technical College and Midwest Technical Institute are trade names owned by Midwest Technical Institute, Inc., and that the definitions of the terms you, yours and School as used in this Arbitration Agreement encompasses Midwest Technical Institute, Inc.. The terms I, me, and my as used in this Arbitration Agreement mean the Student/Buyer and any Co-signer. I agree that by entering into this Arbitration Agreement, School and I are each waiving the right to a trial by jury, to participate in a class action, or to have claims brought by or against either of us joined or consolidated with claims brought by or against another person. Student Initials Exclusion for small claims court actions - Notwithstanding the preceding paragraph, either party may file an action in small claims court. Complaints to Regulatory Agencies - Nothing in this Arbitration Agreement prohibits me from filing a complaint with the state regulatory agency or accrediting agencies listed in School s catalog. RIGHT TO REJECT: I may reject this Arbitration Agreement by mailing a signed rejection notice to 2731 Farmers Market Road, Springfield, IL 62707-8805 within 20 days of the date that I sign this Enrollment Agreement. Any rejection notice must include my name, address, e-mail address and telephone number. Choice of Arbitration Provider and Arbitration Rules - Unless you and I both agree to an alternative, the arbitration shall be administered by the American Arbitration Association ("AAA") before a single arbitrator and under the AAA's Commercial Arbitration Rules and applicable supplementary rules and procedures of the AAA in effect at the time the arbitration is brought, including the Supplementary Procedures for Consumer Related Disputes (collectively the AAA Rules ). Information about the arbitration process can be obtained from AAA at www.adr.org or 1-800-778-7879. Location of arbitration All in-person hearings and conferences in the arbitration shall take place in a locale within 50 miles of the campus I attend or attended, unless the School and I agree otherwise. If the county in which I reside at the time I file my claim is more than 50 miles from the campus I attend or attended, then I may choose that the hearings and conferences take place in my county. If my claim is for $10,000 or less, I may choose whether the arbitration will be conducted solely on the basis of documents submitted to the arbitrator, through a telephonic hearing or by an in-person hearing as established by the AAA Rules. If my claim exceeds $10,000, the right to a hearing will be determined by the AAA Rules. Choice of Law You and I agree that the Enrollment Agreement evidences a transaction involving interstate commerce, that the arbitrator shall apply federal law to the fullest extent possible, and that the Federal Arbitration Act (9 U.S.C. 1-16) (including the applicable substantive and procedural provisions thereof) ( FAA ), and not any state law, shall govern the applicability, interpretation and enforcement of this Arbitration Agreement that is included in the Enrollment Agreement. 11 of 13
Costs, fees, and expenses of arbitration - Each party shall bear the expense of its own counsel, experts, witnesses, and preparation and presentation of proofs. The amount AAA charges to the consumer for filing a claim under the Supplementary Procedures for Consumer Related Disputes is currently $200, and all remaining amounts are paid by the business (including administrative fees, arbitrator compensation, and expenses). However, this amount is subject to change by the arbitration provider. I understand that if I grossly overstate my claimed damages and the business is required to pay significant fees to the AAA, then the business may seek to recover those costs regardless of who succeeds in the arbitration. Relief and remedies - The arbitrator shall have the authority to award in favor of the party seeking relief all remedies permitted by applicable substantive law, including, without limitation, compensatory, statutory and punitive damages (subject to limits that would apply in court), and attorneys fees and costs. In addition, the arbitrator may award declaratory or injunctive relief only in favor of the party seeking relief and only to the extent necessary to provide relief warranted in that party s claim. Upon the timely request of either party, the arbitrator shall render a written decision setting forth his or her essential findings and the basis of his or her award. If the arbitrator determines that any claim or defense is frivolous or wrongfully intended to oppress the other party, the arbitrator may award sanctions against the applicable party in the form of fees and expenses reasonably incurred by the other party (including arbitration administration fees, arbitrator s fees, and attorney, expert and witness fees), to the extent such fees and expenses could be imposed on a party or a party s counsel under Rule 11 of the Federal Rules of Civil Procedure. The arbitrator may also award fees and expenses in accordance with any applicable AAA rule. Effect of Arbitration Award - Any state or federal court with jurisdiction and venue may enter an order enforcing this Arbitration Agreement, enter judgment upon the arbitrator s award and/or take any action authorized under the FAA. For any arbitration-related proceedings in which courts are authorized to take action under the FAA, each party expressly consents to the non-exclusive jurisdiction of any state court of general jurisdiction or any state court of equity that is reasonably convenient to me, provided that the parties to any such judicial proceeding shall have the right to initiate such proceeding in a federal court or remove the proceeding to federal court if authorized to do so under applicable federal law. Survival, Severability: This Arbitration Agreement shall survive the termination of my relationship with you or any change in my enrollment status. If any part or parts of this Arbitration Agreement are found to be invalid or unenforceable by a decision of a tribunal of competent jurisdiction, then such specific part or parts shall be of no force and effect and shall be severed, but the remainder of this Arbitration Agreement shall continue in full force and effect. Any or all of the limitations set forth in this Arbitration Agreement may be specifically waived by the party against whom the claim is asserted. Such waiver shall not waive or affect any other portion of this Arbitration Agreement. IMPORTANT WAIVERS: NEITHER PARTY WILL HAVE THE RIGHT TO A JURY TRIAL, TO ENGAGE IN DISCOVERY, EXCEPT AS PROVIDED IN THE APPLICABLE ARBITRATION RULES, OR OTHERWISE TO LITIGATE THE DISPUTE OR CLAIM IN ANY COURT (OTHER THAN IN AN ACTION TO ENFORCE THE ARBITRATOR S AWARD). FURTHER, I WILL NOT HAVE THE RIGHT TO PARTICIPATE AS A REPRESENTATIVE OR MEMBER OF ANY CLASS OF CLAIMANTS PERTAINING TO ANY CLAIM SUBJECT TO ARBITRATION. THE ARBITRATOR S DECISION WILL BE FINAL AND BINDING. OTHER RIGHTS THAT YOU OR I WOULD HAVE IN COURT ALSO MAY NOT BE AVAILABLE IN ARBITRATION. Student Initials Student Acknowledgements 1. I hereby acknowledge receipt of the school s catalog, which contains information describing programs offered, and equipment or supplies provided. The school catalog is included as part of this enrollment agreement and I acknowledge that I have received a copy of this catalog. The most updated version of the DTC Catalog can be found at https://deltatechnicalcollege.com/student-services/course-catalog/ Student Initials 2. I have carefully read and received an exact copy of this enrollment agreement. Student Initials 3. I understand that the school may terminate my enrollment if I fail to comply with attendance, academic, and financial requirements or if I fail to abide by established standards of conduct, as outlined in the school catalog. While enrolled in the school, I understand that I must maintain satisfactory academic progress as described in the school catalog and that my financial obligation to the school must be paid in full before a diploma, transcript or certificate may be awarded. Student Initials 4. I hereby acknowledge that the school has made available to me all required disclosure information listed under the Consumer Information section of this Enrollment Agreement. Student Initials 12 of 13
5. I understand that the school does not guarantee transferability of credit and that in most cases, credits or coursework are not likely to transfer to another institution. In cases where transferability is guaranteed, Delta Technical College must provide me copies of transfer agreements that name the exact institution(s) and include agreement details and limitations. Student Initials 6. I understand that the school does not guarantee job placement to graduates upon program completion. Student Initials 7. I understand that complaints, which cannot be resolved by direct negotiation with the school in accordance to its written grievance policy, may be filed with the State Boards of Education, address is on page 13. Student Initials The name of the school employee or admissions personnel responsible for procuring or enrolling this student: School Employee or Admission Representative Signature Date Signature of Student Accepted by Delta Technical College Printed name of Student Date School Director or Director of Education Date Delta Technical College Horn Lake campus, is authorized by the Tennessee Higher Education Commission. This authorization must be renewed each year and is based on an evaluation by minimum standards concerning quality of education, ethical business practices, health and safety, and fiscal responsibility. Delta Technical College Grievance Review Board Complaints against this school can be registered with the Grievance Review Board. The Grievance Review Board will resolve the matter informally and a written notice will be sent to the student. The address is listed below: Delta Technical College Attn: Grievance Review Board Horn Lake, MS Campus Ridgeland, MS Campus 6550 D. Interstate Blvd 113 Marketridge Dr Horn Lake, MS 38637 Ridgeland, MS 39157 COMPLAINTS AGAINST THIS SCHOOL MAY BE REGISTERED WITH THE STATE BOARD OF EDUCATION AT EITHER OF THE FOLLOWING ADDRESSES AND TELEPHONE NUMBERS. IF YOU BELIEVE YOUR RIGHTS HAVE BEEN VIOLATED, YOU MAY FILE A WRITTEN COMPLAINT WITH THE STATE BOARD OF EDUCATION AT ONE OF THE ADDRESSES LISTED BELOW: Mississippi Commission on Mississippi State Board of Cosmetology Tennessee Higher Education Commission Proprietary School and College 3000 Old Canton Road, Suite 112 Division of Postsecondary State Authorization Registration P.O. Box 55689 Parkway Towers Suite 1900 3825 Ridgewood Road Jackson, MS 39296 404 James Robertson Parkway Jackson, MS 39211 601-987-6837 Nashville, TN 37243 601-432-6518 615-741-5293 13 of 13