Structural and Pipe Welding Course – 1000 hours
Day Classes 3 weeks
Class times: Monday-Friday 7:30-4:00*
*There is some variation in times. Check the schedule in the catalog for daily times.
Tuition and Fees:
An Admission fee of $100 is required to apply for enrollment in the Elite Welding Academy program. This Admission fee is due prior to the first day of class. Payment arrangements and admissions requirements must be completed and verified to be considered fully enrolled.
Admission Fee: $100.00
| Weeks |
Cost |
Lab/Materials |
Tools |
Total |
| 3 weeks |
$1,350 |
$853.68 |
$538.32 |
$2,742.00 |
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|
|
Subtotal: |
$2,742.00 |
| TOTAL with registration fee: |
$2,842.00 |
Any (out of pocket) payments are payable by Session installments as follows:
On or before the first day of class
Costs will not be altered for the program once a student has enrolled in the program. Program costs could be changed for the next program date.
ACCEPTABLE METHODS OF PAYMENT:
- Cash
- Check
- WIOA
- Money Order
- Credit/Debit Card via PAYPAL*
*PayPal % fee EWA does not receive or collect any funds, fees, or profits for processing
Cancellation and Settlement Policy:
Elite Welding Academy agrees to accept cancellations and make refunds according to the following: An enrollment agreement may be canceled within five (5) calendar days after the date of signing. The school shall promptly fully refund all tuition and fees paid according to the enrollment agreement. Refunds are compliant with Ohio Administrative code 3332-1-10. Such refund shall be made no later than forty-five (45) days after cancellation. All monies paid by an applicant will be refunded if the applicant is rejected by the school or the school cancels the program’s scheduled start date. A student is considered a No-Start if they do not show up for the class on their start date. A no-start incurs no charges except the Admission fee paid.
EWA uses our accreditor’s refund policy to determine any refunds/debt to Elite after a withdrawal.
ACCET Refund Policy:
- Elite Welding Academy may retain an administrative fee associated with withdrawal or termination not to exceed $100.
- During the first week of classes, tuition charges will not exceed 10% of the stated tuition or a maximum of $1000.00. When determining the number of weeks completed by the student, the institution will consider a partial week the same as if a whole week were completed, provided the student was present at least one day during the scheduled week.
- After the first week and through fifty percent of the period of financial obligation (term), tuition charges retained will not exceed a pro-rata (%) portion of tuition for the training period (term) completed, plus 10% of the unearned tuition for the period of training that was not completed. (example below)
- After fifty percent (50%) of the period of financial obligation (term) is completed, the institution may retain the full tuition.
Complaint or Grievance Procedure:
All student complaints should be first directed to the school personnel involved. If no resolution is forthcoming, a written complaint shall be submitted to the director of the school.
Whether or not the problem or complaint has been resolved to his/her satisfaction by the school, the student may direct any problem or complaint to:
- ACCET Chair, Complaint Review Committee, 1722 n. Street, NW, Washington, DC 20036 Telephone: (202) 955-1113 or Fax to (202) 955-1118 or e-mail complaints@accet.org
- State Board of Career Colleges and Schools, 30 East Broad Street, 24th Floor, Suite 2481, Columbus, OH 43215 Phone number (614) 466-2752 Toll-Free :(877) 275-4219
- Office for Career and Technical Schools, 10 N Senate Ave, SE 308 Indianapolis, IN 46204 by email to: OCTS@dwd.in.gov File formal claim with OCTS by completing the online Student Complaint Form
Filing a Complaint with the Kentucky Commission on Proprietary Education
To file a complaint with the Kentucky Commission on Proprietary Education, a complaint shall be in writing and shall be filed on Form PE-24, Form to File a Complaint, accompanied, if applicable, by Form PE-25, Authorization for Release of Student Records. The form must be mailed to the following address:
Kentucky Commission on Proprietary Education
500 Mero Street, 4th Floor
Frankfort, Kentucky 40601
The form can be found at www.kcpe.ky.gov.
Existence of the Kentucky Student Protection Fund
Pursuant to KRS 165A.450 All licensed schools, resident and nonresident, shall be required to contribute to a student protection fund. The fund shall be used to reimburse eligible Kentucky students, to pay off debts, including refunds to students enrolled or on leave of absence by not being enrolled for one (1) academic year or less from the school at the time of the closing, incurred due to the closing of a school, discontinuance of a program, loss of license, or loss of accreditation by a school or program.
Process for Filing a Claim Against the Kentucky Student Protection Fund
To file a claim against the Kentucky Student Protection Fund, each person filing must submit a signed and completed Form for Claims Against the Student Protection Fund, Form PE-38 and provide the requested information to the following address:
Kentucky Commission on Proprietary Education
500 Mero Street, 4th
Floor Frankfort, Kentucky 40601
Forms may be located at www.kcpe.ky.gov.
