CATALOG 2011-2012 - The Art Institutes

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• Dial-up internet access is the minimum standard, however, a higher speed is recommended NON-DISCRIMINATION POLICY The Art Institutes International Minnesota does not discriminate on the basis of race, genetic marker, gender, creed, color, age, ancestry, sexual orientation, religion, national origin, sex, disability, or any other characteristic protected by state, local, or federal law. Enrollees requiring additional educational or tuition assistance will be referred to appropriate government agencies or other special educational institutions equipped to handle such situations. For information, please contact the Office of Admissions. The Art Institutes International Minnesota reserves the right to request any additional information necessary to evaluate an applicant’s potential for academic success. STUDENT FINANCIAL SERVICES Student Financial Services assists students and their families with financial plans to help ensure students’ completion of their programs. Financial Aid Officers from this department also help in the completion of federal and state applications for grants and loans. Once students’ eligibility for financial aid is determined, students receive help to develop plans for meeting educational expenses. BOOK PROCESS Students in need of purchasing books for their classes will need to sign an authorization form either approving or not approving the use of excess Title IV funds, if applicable, to cover the cost of books and supplies. If the purchase of books and supplies should exceed the amount of the student’s credit balance after all aid pays in, the remaining amount due will be posted to the student’s account and the student will be responsible for making alternative payment arrangements. Students who do not authorize and who have excess Title IV funding due to receiving funds from a Pell Grant will receive the lesser amount of either the amount of their Pell Grant excess or their full credit balance amount, for the term in question, within seven days of the start of the term. Students who do not authorize and who are receiving excess Title IV funds but do not have a Pell Grant will receive a stipend within the later of the term begin date or 14 days of the date of their credit balance on their ledger card. NON FEDERAL REFUND POLICY Refunds for state aid programs and nonstate aid programs are calculated on a proportional basis using the State mandated or institutional refund policy. To calculate the minimum refund due to the Minnesota State Grant program, the SELF Loan Program, and other aid programs, with the exception of the State Work Study Program, the Minnesota Office of Higher Education Refund Calculation Worksheet, Appendix 14, of the Minnesota State Grant manual is used. BUYER’S RIGHT TO CANCEL Each student will be notified of acceptance/ rejection in writing. In the event a student is rejected, all tuition, fees, and other charges will be refunded. Notwithstanding anything to the contrary, if a student gives written notice of cancellation within five business days of the execution of the contract or day on which the student is accepted, then a complete refund is given regardless of whether the program has started. If a student gives a written notice of cancellation after five business days of the execution of the contract or day on which the student is accepted, but before the start of the program by The Art Institutes International Minnesota, then all tuition, fees, and other charges, except 15 percent of the total cost of the program (15 percent not to exceed $50.00) shall be refunded to the student. If a student gives written notice of cancellation after the start of the period of instruction for which the student has been charged, but before completion of 75 percent of the period of instruction, then student is assessed a pro rata portion of tuition, fees and all other charges based on the number of days in the term plus 25 percent of the total program cost (25 percent not to exceed $100.00.) Any notice of cancellation shall be acknowledged in writing within 10 business days of receipt of such notice and all refunds shall be forwarded to the student within 30 business days of receipt of such notice. This refund policy is not linked to any student conduct policy and any promissory instrument shall not be negotiated prior to the completion of 50 percent of the course. Written notice of cancellation shall take place on the date the letter of cancellation is postmarked, or, in the case where the notice is hand carried, it shall occur on the date the notice is delivered to The Art Institutes International Minnesota. The date of execution of the enrollment agreement shall be presumed to be the date of delivery of the notice of acceptance, and if delivered by mail, the postmark dates of the letter of acceptance. Examples of the calculations for policy are available in the Student Accounting office. The Art Institutes International Minnesota may change the refund policy when federal, state, or other policies change. Students will be given 60 days notice of any change. KIT RETURN POLICY During the first 6 days of the student’s attendance, the supply kit and individual components of the kit may be returned for a refund only if the item being returned is in good condition and able to be resold. NON-PAYMENT OF CHARGES Non-payment of tuition, housing, fees, and/or other charges due to The Art Institutes International Minnesota will result in the student being obligated for additional collection costs, collection agency costs, and legal costs. In addition, we reserve the right to report your failure to pay amounts owed to one or more national credit bureau organizations and not release your academic transcript until all your debts to us are paid in full. FINANCIAL AID All students are eligible to apply for financial assistance under various federal and state programs as follows: • Federal Stafford Loan (Subsidized/Unsubsidized) • Federal Pell Grant • Federal Supplemental Educational Opportunity Grant (SEOG) • Federal Work-Study • Federal PLUS Loan Program • State-Funded Student Assistance Programs • 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 THE ART INSTITUTES INTERNATIONAL MINNESOTA
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 financial assistance under the Satisfactory Academic Progress Policy. Student FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE Appeal PROCESS 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. 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 the student’s records and all materials presented by the student, and renders a final decision regarding the student’s financial assistance status. STUDENT TUITION APPEAL PROCESS 1. Students have the right to make a tuition appeal if an error by The Art Institutes International Minnesota results in the student’s inability to continue in a class or at the institution. 2. The appeal should be in writing, and the letter should be directed to the Tuition Appeals committee. Letters should be delivered to the Dean of Academic Affairs, Susan Tarnowski, whose office is located in the Administration Office, 333 LaSalle building. 3. The written tuition appeal must be filed within thirty days from the time of the discovery of the error. Documentation of the error should be provided with the letter of appeal. 4. A response from the committee will be provided within three weeks of the receipt of the letter. 5. If students have questions regarding the tuition appeal process, they should see the Dean of Student Affairs, Pam Boersig, located in 209 Pence. For questions about the results of the appeal, see Jeff Lee, Accounting. 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 International Minnesota offers various merit and competitive scholarships. Scholarships rules and awards may change after the printing of this catalog. For current information, please visit, http://www.artinstitutes.edu/ competitions/high-school.aspx. PASSION FOR FASHION 2012 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 International Minnesota AND AMERICANS FOR THE ARTS POSTER DESIGN COMPETITION 2012 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: 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) 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 final and may not be disputed. To learn more, visit: http://artinstitutes. edu/Competitions/BestPoster.aspx BEST TEEN CHEF COMPETITION 2012 Tuition Scholarships Awarded First Place Winner $5,000 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 International Minnesota 2012 STORYTELLERS PHOTOGRAPHY COMPETITION 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 International Minnesota. 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, 2012. SCHOLARSHIP GUIDELINES An applicant must be a senior at a high school located within the United States. Deadline for entry is May 1, 2012. The winner will be notified by June 2, 2012 and must accept the scholarship offer by June 16, 2012. 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. 83
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