Policies & Procedures

FULL-TIME CLASSES
600 hours or more

Student Handbook

ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS

A High School Diploma, High School Equivalent Diploma, General Education Development (GED) certificate, or completed secondary school education in a home-school setting treated as a home school or private school by state law is required for enrollment in the Career Development programs. However, students may enroll without a diploma or GED if they are participating in the Adult Workforce Diploma Program (available only in approved programs) or complete a High School Equivalency Diploma before program graduation. Students who are foreign nationals and nare ot able to provide proof of a high school diploma may graduate if they attain a score of 4 in each of the three sections of the WorkKeys assessments after taking the TABE test

ADMISSION PROCEDURE

• • Review program information, job outlook, graduation rates, median debt of students who completed the program, and other important information, and speak with an Adult Education staff member to answer any questions.
  • Take the Workkeys assessment, or provide a score report indicating college readiness from ACT/SAT or a similar college placement exam taken within a five-year time frame. A college degree and official transcripts may be considered at the Director’s discretion.
  • Complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) application using the MCCC School Code (015612).
  • Once you have received your Student Aid Report (SAR), contact the Adult Education Office at (330) 725-8461, ext. 157 to discuss financial aid.
  • Register online with the $175 (non-refundable) application fee; this will be applied to tuition once classes begin.
  • Law Enforcement students must complete OPOTA forms and pass the required physical fitness assessment. Contact the Law Enforcement Commander at (330) 725-8461, ext. 272 for details.
  • Schedule a background/fingerprinting appointment with the Adult Education Office. The cost of the background check is included in the $225 registration fee.
  • Upload required documents to the online registration portal.
  • Confirmation of your admission to the program will be provided via an acceptance letter.
  • The first payment is due prior to the first class.

REFUND POLICY

Students who begin classes will receive a refund according to the following schedule:

• • A full refund will be given if the class is cancelled by the school.
  • Refunds, when due, are made within 45 days of the last day of attendance.
  • The $175 registration fee is non- refundable.
  • All books and supplies distributed to students are non-refundable.
  • Students who withdraw after class has begun will be assessed a $125 withdrawal fee.
  • Students will be charged for the time they were scheduled to be in school, per hour, beginning on the first day of class.
  • Any student withdrawing at any point during the second term will be charged the full tuition and must also pay a $125 withdrawal fee.
  • Financial Aid (Pell Grant) refunds will be made in accordance with the Federal Return of Title IV Funds Policy.
  • A withdrawn student is responsible for the difference between the Pell Award earned and the balance due to MCCC. Financial aid recipients who withdraw from a course must be aware that, according to federal regulations, their financial aid grants may be reduced and/or they may be held responsible for repayment to MCCC.
  • Withdrawn students who qualify for outside scholarships and aid may also be held responsible for the difference between the award amount and the balance due to MCCC.

TRANSFER OF CREDIT

Accepting transfer of credit from another institution is at the discretion of the Adult Education Office. There is no guarantee that the transfer of credit will be accepted unless it meets the stated guidelines. Acceptance of a transfer credit for a course completed in other post-secondary institutions, when comparable in scope to the coursework offered, may be granted based on meeting the following criteria:

• • The comparability of the nature, content, and level of transfer credit, and the appropriateness and applicability of the credit earned to programs offered by Medina County Career Center are determining factors in the evaluation of transfer credit.
  • The student must also meet the acceptable standards of educational accomplishment through an assessment selected by the instructor or program coordinator for the offered course module (must obtain a 70% or better). The assessment will serve as a valid evaluation measure of student learning outcomes applicable to that transfer of credit and reflective of the coursework offered within the Career Development program.
  • The course must align with the curriculum, materials, and topics covered in the Medina County Career Center course.
  • Evidence of an appropriate academic level may also be requested, including satisfactory grades for the completed course, as well as a syllabus or study guide for the course.
  • Due to all career development programs commencing concurrently, the Medina County Career Center does not permit transfers between programs once the school year has started.

The decision to accept an academic transfer of credit will involve the Director of Adult Education, the Program Coordinator, and the instructors of Medina County Career Center.