2009 - 2010 Catalog - The Art Institutes

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• Vocational Rehabilitation Assistance • Veteran’s Administration Benefits Awards under these programs are based on the student meeting eligibility requirements, individual need, the availability of funds, and specific program requirements. A number of states also offer educational grants. Some states permit their residents to use the grants at schools outside of the state. Contact the Student Financial Services office for complete details about financial aid resources. Students receiving financial assistance must maintain satisfactory academic progress standards as outlined in this catalog. STUDENT FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE 1. All students who receive federalsponsored financial assistance must maintain satisfactory academic progress for financial assistance eligibility. 2. State grant eligibility is based on current regulations as detailed on the student’s state grant notice. Each student should refer to the award notice or contact the Student Financial Services department when his or her status changes. SUSPENSION AND REINSTATEMENT OF FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE Students who are suspended from a program of study or terminated from The Art Institutes International Minnesota are ineligible for financial assistance until they regain admission and comply with Satisfactory Academic Progress Policy requirements. FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE STUDENT APPEAL Students who are denied or suspended from financial assistance may file an appeal, under appropriate federal guidelines, with the College’s Student Financial Assistance Review Committee. STUDENT FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE REVIEW COMMITTEE This committee consists of the President, Director of Administrative and Financial Services, and Director of Student Financial Services. The committee is responsible for the review of all student financial-aid awards when there is a question regarding a student’s eligibility for such awards. Furthermore, the committee serves as an appeal panel when a student is denied 80 financial assistance under the Satisfactory Academic Progress Policy. STUDENT APPEAL PROCEDURE Any student who is denied financial assistance under The Art Institutes International Minnesota’s Satisfactory Academic Progress Policy has the right to appeal such a decision, according to the following procedure:The Student: 1. Writes a letter to the attention of The Art Institutes International Minnesota’s Director of Student Financial Services that details all mitigating circumstances. This letter must be received within 10 days after notification of financial-aid denial. 2. Attaches any documents that give justification or reason for the student’s situation leading to the denial of financial assistance. 3. May request a personal appearance before the Student Financial Assistance Review Committee. The Review Committee: 1. Secures a copy of the student’s academic and financial-aid records. 2. May request the appearance of the student to clarify any materials/ statements presented by the student. 3. Reviews all materials presented by the student and available from the college, and renders a final decision regarding the student’s financial assistance status. VETERANS’ INFORMATION The College is approved by the Minnesota State Approving Agency for veterans’ educational benefits and may receive assistance in the filing of appropriate forms from the Registrar’s office. These students must maintain satisfactory attendance and academic progress as outlined in this catalog. Make-up work is not permitted for the purpose of receiving Veteran’s Administration training allowances. SCHOLARSHIP & GRANT INFORMATION The Art Institutes system of schools, of which The Art Institutes International Minnesota is a member, offers various merit and competitive scholarships, including the following: PASSION FOR FASHION 2010 TUITION SCHOLARSHIPS AWARDED Tuition Scholarships Awarded LOCAL Local First Place Winner $3,000 tuition scholarship NATIONAL First Place: Full tuition scholarship Second Place: Half tuition scholarship Third Place: One-Third tuition scholarship National tuition scholarships will be awarded in addition to local prizes except when a winner receives a full tuition scholarship. Graduating high school students who are interested in entering the Fashion & Retail Management program are eligible to compete for a tuition scholarship. Tuition scholarships are non-transferable. To learn more, visit: www.artinstitutes.edu/ competitions/PassionforFashion.aspx. THE ART INSTITUTES AND AMERICANS FOR THE ARTS POSTER DESIGN COMPETITION 2010 Tuition Scholarships Awarded LOCAL LEVEL: Local first place winner $3,000 tuition scholarship Local second place winner $2,000 tuition scholarship NATIONAL LEVEL: First place: $25,000 tuition scholarship Second place: $20,000 tuition scholarship Third place: $15,000 tuition scholarship Fourth place: $10,000 tuition scholarship Fifth place: $8,000 tuition scholarship Sixth place: $6,000 tuition scholarship Seventh place: $5,000 tuition scholarship Eighth place: $4,000 tuition scholarship Ninth place: $3,000 tuition scholarship
Tenth place: $2,000 tuition scholarship Eleventh place: $1,000 tuition scholarship Twelfth place: $500 tuition scholarship National tuition scholarships will be awarded in addition to local tuition scholarships. All tuition scholarships must be used at the location the student represents in the competition. Tuition scholarships are non-transferable. All decisions made by judges are fi nal and may not be disputed. To learn more, visit: http://artinstitutes. edu/Competitions/BestPoster.aspx BEST TEEN CHEF COMPETITION 2010 TUITION SCHOLARSHIPS AWARDED: LOCAL Local First Place Winner $3,000 tuition scholarship NATIONAL First Place full-tuition scholarship (awarded evenly over all quarters) Second Place Half-tuition scholarship (awarded evenly over all quarters) Third Place Quarter-tuition scholarship (awarded evenly over all quarters) Fourth Place $5,000 tuition scholarship Fifth Place $5,000 tuition scholarship Sixth Place $5,000 tuition scholarship Seventh Place $5,000 tuition scholarship Eighth Place $5,000 tuition scholarship Ninth Place $5,000 tuition scholarship All remaining contestants $1,000 tuition scholarship National tuition scholarships will be awarded in addition to local prizes except when a winner receives a full tuition scholarship. All tuition scholarships are awarded toward a degree program. All tuition scholarships must be used at the location the student represents in the competition. Tuition scholarships are non-transferable. To learn more, visit: http://artinstitutes.edu/ Competitions/BestTeenChef.aspx THE ART INSTITUTES PHOTOGRAPHIC SCHOLARSHIP 2010 Tuition Scholarships Awarded LOCAL Local First Place Winner $3,000 tuition scholarship and the opportunity to advance to the National Photographic Competition NATIONAL First Place: Full tuition scholarship Second Place: Half tuition scholarship Third Place: One-Third tuition scholarship National tuition scholarships will be awarded in addition to local prizes except when a winner receives a full tuition scholarship. Graduating high school students who are interested in entering the Photography program are eligible to compete for a tuition scholarship. Tuition scholarships are non-transferable. To learn more, visit: http://www. artinstitutes.edu/competitions EVELYN KEEDY MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP High school seniors who show dedication to their education and a desire for a creative career may apply for the Evelyn Keedy Memorial Scholarship through The Art Institutes. This is a $30,000 tuition scholarship. Details and applications may be obtained by contacting The Art Institute location of your choice or calling 1-800- 275-2440. Deadline is May 1, 2009. SCHOLARSHIP GUIDELINES An applicant must be a senior at a high school located within the United States. Deadline for entry is May 1, 2010. The winner will be notified by June 2, 2010 and must accept the scholarship offer by June 16, 2010. An offer not accepted by that date will be rescinded and offered to the first runner-up. ENTRY PREPARATION Applicants for the scholarship must submit: • A completed entry form indicating the College and program of study desired. • An official high school transcript indicating current grade point average and class rank. • A letter of recommendation from a guidance counselor or teacher. • A letter of recommendation from an employer, club sponsor, coach, or community service leader. • A typed résumé stating educational background, extracurricular activities, hobbies, work experience, community involvement, and awards. • A 200-word essay about their career choice and why they have chosen it. JUDGING A team of Admissions and High school program staff will select the winner and two runners-up. Decisions will be final. WINNER’S OBLIGATIONS The scholarship recipient must begin his or her program of study in the summer or fall quarter following high school graduation. The recipient must not interrupt his or her studies; interruption of studies will result in loss of the scholarship. The scholarship will be suspended in quarters when the recipient’s cumulative grade point average falls below 2.5. ENTRY MATERIALS All entry materials become the property of The Art Institutes. The judging team is not responsible for loss, damage, or return of entry materials. OTHER CONDITIONS The scholarship will be awarded only to a student who has been admitted to his or her chosen Art Institute location. In the event that the scholarship recipient’s education is terminated either by the student or the College, the scholarship becomes null and void. The scholarship is not redeemable for cash and may not be used to finance optional programs sponsored by the College. The scholarship covers two academic years’ tuition (six quarters) only and may not be applied against fees, housing, living expenses, or program supplies, and may not be transferred between affiliate schools. Other Options: Do not plan to finance your education by anticipating a scholarship. You may want to apply for financial assistance either through The Art Institutes International Minnesota or the federal and state governments. Additionally, many local and national service clubs, civic groups, and organizations, such as DECA and VICA, sponsor scholarships. Contact these organizations for details and application guidelines. 81
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CONTENTS Mission, Vision and Values
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