STUDENT CONDUCT

Students are expected to maintain proper conduct and a professional work attitude at all times. A student who violates the school's rules and regulations will be given a warning on the first offense. If a second offense occurs, the student will be counseled and put on a probation period, where the student will not be allowed to attend for a full class week period. Subsequent violations will subject the student to suspension or dismissal. The school reserves the right to dismiss any student whose personal conduct is deemed unsatisfactory by the Director or Administrator.

TARDINESS

Students are expected to attend classes regularly and to report on time. Any student reporting to school 15 minutes late is required to obtain a school official's permission before going to class. This permission will be granted only to students who show a valid reason for the tardiness.
Students are permitted to make up hours by attending other class sessions, without charge, before their scheduled graduation date.

ATTENDANCE

Good attendance is expected of a student just as an employer expects it of an employee. Every effort should be made to maintain perfect attendance.
Absences due to medical reasons or for circumstances beyond the students control will be excused through the school office. All other absences will be considered unjustified and could result in suspension or possible dismissal of the student. Attendance is reviewed on a monthly basis.
If a student falls below 67% of a perfect attendance during two consecutive months, he/she loses his/her eligibility for Title IV Funds. In this case the student will begin to pay $150.00 a month or his/her course will be terminated. The "Satisfactory Progress" chapter (page 7) contains more information about Satisfactory Progress in attendance.

MAKEUP WORK

All work missed by a student must be made up through arrangement with the school's official who will determine the amount, time, and method of making up the work in conjunction with the instructor.

LEAVE OF ABSENCE

A "Leave of Absence" is special permission given to a student which allows him/her to be absent for a determined period. If a student requires a "Leave of Absence" for medical reasons or for circumstances beyond his/her control, the school will permit a one time request or multiple requests of up to 180 calendar days. If the student fails to return to school from the "Leave of Absence", he/she will then be terminated.
The school will provide the student with a specific form which must be completed and signed by the student and the school's official. First day of absence, returning date and reason must be stated on this form.

TEMPORARY INTERRUPTIONS

Students on a Leave of Absence, Justified Absence, or Temporary Withdrawal must be in compliance with the Satisfactory Progress Requirements or the student will be readmitted only on a probationary basis for one month. If during that period the student does not meet the Satisfactory Progress requirements in attendance or academic or both, the student becomes ineligible to receive Title IV Funds.

STUDENT SUSPENSION

Any of the following may cause for a student's suspension or dismissal after review by a School official:
1. Unexcused/excessive absences.
2. Behavioral problems.
3. Insubordination to instructors.
4. Continued refusal to service customers.
5. Lack of participation in classes.
6. Leaving School without permission from instructors or office personnel.
7. Breaking School rules and regulations.

RE-ENTERING SCHOOL POLICY

If a student who has dropped out wishes to re-enroll and continue his/her program of study, the school will allow the student to re-enter without loss of credit, provided the student is in good standing and that no more than five years have elapsed since the student's last day of attendance.
In all cases, the student who wants to re-enter and continue his or her program of study, will have to pay a re-entering fee of $100.00 and sign a new enrollment contract for the new amount of hours. The original enrollment contract signed by the student will be considered expired.
A student who wants to re-enroll in Cosmetology Program and continue his/her program of study after two years of his/her last day of attendance has to take a practical evaluation to determine the amount of hours that will be credited.
The practical evaluation will be performed on the public in the clinic if the amount of hours attended is 450 or more and on manikins if the amount of hours is less than 450.
The evaluation report will be kept in the student folder.

TRANSFERRING STUDENTS

Students transferring from another school in or out of Florida must provide the school with the following:
1. A certification of credit hours or clock hours from the school from which he/she
transferred.
2. A satisfactory reason for transferring.
The school will conduct a practical evaluation on the transferring students and will grant credit for the amount of hours that the student deserves, according to the evaluation. This credit will not exceed the amount of hours appearing in the certification provided by the student.
If a student from this school requests a transfer to another school there is no charge for the transfer or transcript services. Acceptance of transfer credits depends on the transferring school.

SCHOOL'S FINANCIAL AID OFFICER

A School's Financial Aid Officer is available during regular business hours should a student have questions or need assistance in applying for Federal Financial Aid. Most of the school’s office staff is trained to help the students regarding Federal Financial Aid.

ACADEMIC YEAR

The school operates on a 900 hour academic year. For Federal Financial Aid purposes, the academic year is divided in two payments periods (from 1 to 450 hours and from 451 to 900 hours). Pell Grant and SEOG are disbursed in two payments according to the academic year.

RECORDS

Records are permanently maintained by the school and are furnished to the student upon request.

SATISFACTORY PROGRESS POLICY

All students will be evaluated equally in attendance and academically, according to the program of study, as follows:

Students must maintain a minimum cumulative rate of 67% in attendance and also achieve an average of 70% on those exams administered in each evaluation period, in order to be considered in satisfactory progress. Although those students who achieve a 70% average on those exams given during the evaluation period are considered to be in satisfactory progress, those exams with a grade lower than 70% must be retaken and passed satisfactorily, in order to comply with graduation requirements. The maximum time frame for program completion is 150% of the program length of each program.
If at the end of the evaluation period, the student did not meet the satisfactory progress requirements in attendance, academic, or both the student is placed in the first probation status. During this first probation status, the student is still eligible to receive Title IV funds.
If at the end of the first probation status the student has not met the satisfactory progress requirements, he/she will be placed in the second probation status. The student is not eligible for Title IV funds while in second probation status and will be a candidate for dismissal.
Two progress reports will be given to the students during the course: one at the midpoint of the academic year and the second one at the end of the academic year.
Incomplete courses, repetitions and non-credit remedial courses generally do not apply and will have no effect on satisfactory progress.
If a student takes a leave of absence or has been suspended while not in satisfactory progress at that time, he/she must re-establish satisfactory progress prior to receiving any subsequent disbursement of Title IV Funds. A leave of absence will extend the contracted graduation date by the number of days in the leave.
Leave of Absences, Withdrawals, and other official interruptions of training are not computed in the maximum time frame.
NOTE: Students meeting minimum requirements for academics and attendance at evaluation will be considered to be making satisfactory progress until the next scheduled evaluation.

TO APPEAL AN UNSATISFACTORY PROGRESS DETERMINATION

A student who’s Federal Financial Assistance has been terminated due to unsatisfactory progress, may appeal to the Director. The appeal must be in writing and the decision of the director shall be final after the review.

TO RE-ESTABLISH ELIGIBILITY FOR FEDERAL FUNDS
A student whose eligibility has been canceled due to not having met the satisfactory progress requirements, must comply with those requirements before re-establishing eligibility for Title IV funds. Students receiving Federal Financial Assistance will no be disbursed funds until hours previously paid for have been completed successfully. Federal Financial Aid Students must be enrolled at least half time.

GRIEVANCE POLICY
A grievance procedure is available to any student who believes a college decision or action has adversely affected his/her status, rights or privileges as a student. The purpose is to provide a prompt and equitable process for resolving student grievances.
Students with grievances should first meet with the Director of Education and complete a written statement. If the grievance is not resolved, the Executive Director will review it with all the parties concerned. The Executive Director’s decision will be final.
Students who feel a grievance is unresolved may refer their grievance to:

STUDENT SERVICES

COUNSELING
Students are encouraged to contact the School administration regarding any problem that might affect their training at the institution.

PLACEMENT SERVICES
The institution offers placement assistance for school graduates at no additional cost. Like all reputable schools, the institution cannot guarantee a job to any student, but will assist any graduate who has the desire to work to find a position that fully utilizes his/her skills. We assist all graduates by introducing candidates to salon owners and industry interested parties by providing conferences in school during their graduation period.

TRANSPORTATION
Public transportation is available (approximate cost is $2.50 a day)

HOUSING
Although the institution does not provide housing to students, the school will assist out-of-town students in locating a suitable place to house in.

PARKING
Free parking is available for all students.

PERSONAL BEAUTY SERVICES
Students are allowed personal beauty services once a week. Materials used must be paid by the student.

HANDICAPPED SERVICES
The School is easily accessible to handicapped students and has restroom facilities equipped for their needs.

REFUND POLICY FOR "TITLE IV" FUNDS
Refunds will first be made to the Stafford/Direct Loan Program up to the amount borrowed. Any additional refunds will be made to the PELL Program up to the amount disbursed and then to the SEOG Program up to the amount disbursed. Any remaining amount will be refunded to the student.
If the School disburses aid from additional "Title IV Programs" in the future, the refund policy will be revised at that time to incorporate those changes. RECOVERY OF OVERPAYMENTS FOR NON-INSTITUTIONAL EDUCATIONAL EXPENSES: If a student withdraws, the overpayment of monies disbursed to him/her for non-institutional educational expenses will be based in the percent of time completed over the total time in that payment period. The student will be responsible for the repayment of the resulting overpayment. No overpayment will result after the half payment period has been completed.

STUDENT CONSUMER RIGHTS AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Education after high school costs a significant amount of time, money, and effort. Therefore, the student should carefully evaluate the education or training being considered. To help make a good choice, the student should have information on the School's Academic Program, Facilities, Dropout Rates, Full Cost of Attendance, Refund Policy, Financial Aid Programs, and any other information that will help in making a well informed decision.

STUDENT RIGHTS
The Student has the right to ask the School:
What Financial Assistance is available, including information on all Federal, State, and Institutional Financial Aid Programs.
What the deadlines are for submitting applications for each of the Financial Aid Programs available.
What the cost of attending is, and what its policies are on refunds for students who drop out of a program.
What criteria it uses to select Financial Aid recipients.
How financial need is determined. This process includes how costs for tuition and fees, room and board, travel, books and supplies, personal and miscellaneous expenses, etc., are considered in each budget.
What sources (such as Parental Contribution, other Financial Aid, Assets, etc.) are considered in the calculation of need.
How much financial need, as determined by the Institution, has been met.
The various programs in a student aid package. If a student feels he/she has been treated unfairly, he/she may request reconsideration of the award.
What portion of the Financial Aid must be repaid, and what portion is Grant Aid. If the aid is a loan, the student has the right to know what the interest rate is, the total amount that must be repaid, the payback procedures, the length of time to repay the loan, and when repayment is to begin.
How the School determines whether a student is making satisfactory progress and the consequences of having unsatisfactory progress.