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Admission Information
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| All new students must submit an Application for Admissions together with a non-refundable application fee. All students who wish to matriculate must have a high school diploma or equivalent and submit evidence of such. Applicants who do not have a high school diploma or equivalent may register as non-matriculated students (non-degree). All matriculating students born on or after January 1, 1957 who register for six or more credits, must provide written evidence of immunity against measles, mumps and rubella or receive an exemption for medical or religious reasons. Prior to enrolling, applicants are invited to meet or call the Director of Admissions to ask specific questions about the Institute and its programs. The telephone number is 718-855 3661 Ext 16. TRANSFER CREDIT Students who wish to transfer credits from another institution must submit official transcripts from all previously attended colleges for course evaluation. Maximum transfer allowed is 12 credits.  ADVANCED PLACEMENT Students who have extensive experience, especially in graphics classes, may apply for advanced placement. Advanced placement only waives a specific class or classes, but students must fulfill the Associate Degree program requirement of 72 credits. Maximum advanced placement allowed is 12 credits. REGISTRATION PROCEDURE Students receive registration information before the beginning of each registration period. All students must register during the period indicated on the Institute's academic calendar. Registration procedures are the same for both degree candidates and non-matriculated students. Students are advised to register on a timely basis to avoid closed classes and late registration fees. All applicants must fill out and sign the Enrollment Agreement. In order to validate registration, a non-refundable registration fee must be submitted with the total semester's tuition. Re-enrolling students registering during the posted late registration period must include an additional late registration fee. New students are not subject to the late registration fee. Returning matriculated students registering after an absence of one or more semesters must include, at the time of registration, an additional re-matriculation fee. NON-MATRICULATED (NON-DEGREE) STATUS Applicants who wish to take classes on a non-credit basis may do so as non-matriculated students. Courses taken on a non-matriculated basis cannot be used for Associate Degree credit. WITHDRAWAL FROM CLASSES If a student must withdraw from the Institute for a valid reason, he or she must apply in person to the Administrative Office for permission to do so. Only in approved instances, where personal illness or other compelling circumstances interfere, can withdrawal be accomplished by mail. Students who wish to withdraw from any class or classes MUST file a Change of Program Form, signed by the student and received by the Administration Office. Students who withdraw from any class within the first seven weeks of the semester will received a grade of W (Withdrew). After the first seven weeks, students who are passing may withdraw with a grade of WP (Withdrew Passing) or if failing, with a grade of WF (Withdrew Failing). See Attendance Policy. HOUSING The Institute does not provide any housing or dormitory facilities. Billing All tuition and fees are to be paid to the Bursar's Office unless otherwise indicated. All checks should be made payable to the Institute of Design and Construction. How Tuition Charges are Determined Tuition charges are determined by multiplying the total number of credits taken per semester by the current credit hour rate. Each remedial course is considered 3 tuition credits. Financial Responsibility Tuition Liability: Upon selecting and reserving courses, you become responsible for all tuition and fees associated with that registration. You must officially drop or withdraw from classes in order to remove or reduce tuition liability. Your liability will not automatically be voided for non-attendance or non-payment. The Institute may exercise its rights to deny future services to a student who does not make proper payment arrangements. The Institute also reserves the right to report any delinquency to a credit reporting agency and to refer an account to an outside agency for collection or legal action. All collection costs incurred by the Institute become the responsibility of the student. Payment Options How To Pay: Payment should be made by check, money order, bank check or cash. Financial Aid: Financial aid can be used toward payment of a student's bill provided that the aid has been officially awarded by the Administration Office and accepted by the student. A student will not receive credit for a student loan until the loan application has been received by the Institute. It is the student's responsibility to ensure that all financial aid is credited to his/her account. The student will be responsible for tuition due. Sponsored Students: Students receiving sponsorship from government agencies, employers or other organizations must provide the Institute with proof of coverage and permission to bill the third party directly. The student will be required to pay or make arrangements for payment of any uncovered portion of the bill. Sponsorship is an arrangement between the student and the third party and does not absolve the student of the debt to the Institute should the third party not pay as promised. Refunds In general, when there is a credit on a student's account, a refund will be generated within 14 days. Refunds for overpayment or disbursement of financial aid will be processed automatically. Students entitled to refunds from withdrawal should see the Bursar to begin the refund process. All refund checks are mailed to the student's most current address or can be picked up in the Bursar's Office upon notification that the refund has been processed. Checks in excess of $2,000.00 will be sent Certified Mail. Checks will be held in the office by special request only. Refund of Tuition/Reduction of Liability: The following refund schedules refer to adjustments to tuition charges only. A refund, or reduction, of tuition liability does not guarantee a student a cash refund. Adjustments to tuition liability may affect a student's financial aid package, and any cash refunds must be approved by the Administration Office. The Bursar's Office will refund any credit remaining, or bill for the remaining balance due, once all adjustments have been made to the student's account. Tuition Refund Schedules: Upon registration a student assumes full liability for the semester's tuition and fees. Whenever a student submits the proper written notification of withdrawal, or drop, to the Administration Office, the student's tuition charges are adjusted according to the following refund schedule.
The above refund schedule applies only to the first four weeks of the semester. It is based on the official starting date of the semester not on the number of class sessions held or attended. Students desiring to drop courses in order to qualify for a 100% tuition refund may do so at any time prior to the first day of classes. Impact of Withdrawal on Financial Aid The Institute of Design and Construction has adopted the Federal Refund Policy to comply with new federal regulations (section 668.22) of the Higher Education Amendments of 1998. In accordance with federal regulations, students who withdraw from the Institute and have Federal Title IV financial assistance (Federal Stafford Loan, Federal Parent Loan for Undergraduate Students, or Federal Pell Grant) that have been credited or could have been credited to their tuition account will be subject to the Federal Refund Policy regarding the possible return of Title IV funds awarded. Also, the amount of refundable institutional charges will be determined based upon IDC's policy. The amount of the semester's Federal Title IV that has been earned by the student (as a result of the prorated amount of time the student has been in school for the semester) will be eligible for retention on the student's behalf. Any Federal Title IV aid that is not earned must be returned to its source. The amounts to be returned to the Federal Programs will vary based upon the type of program, the total amount to be returned, and the government's determination of the order in which aid is returned to the various programs. If there is a student account balance, resulting from these adjustments, the student is responsible for payment. When returning Federal Title IV aid, federally mandated priority listing will be used:
A written outline of the Federal Refund Policy, along with federal worksheets and sample refund calculations are available upon request in the Administration Office. The calculation for impact of withdrawal on financial aid is the same for all students. The determination of tuition refund is based on length of attendance. Returned Checks A $20 Fee is charged for any check that cannot be successfully negotiated. Any student who has more than two checks returned by the bank will no longer be able to submit payment by personal check. Stopping payment on a check does not remove your legal liability to pay for tuition charges, and does not constitute a withdrawal from the Institute. The Institute reserves the right to withhold transcripts, diplomas, and other services, including registration, from students whose financial obligations have not been fully met.
*A late registration fee will be chard to all re-enrolling students who register during the late registration period. First time students are not subject to the late registration fee. Students taking special non-credit architect registration review courses are exempt. **A re-matriculation fee is charged to any returning student matriculating who is re-admitted to the Institute after an absence of one or more semesters. ***The computer laboratory fee applies to any student taking Computers 1, Computers 2 or who wish to use the computer lab during the semester. |
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