catalog 2014-15 - Empire Beauty School
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catalog 2014-15 - Empire Beauty School
CATALOG 2014-15 OWINGS MILLS, MD WELCOME TO EMPIRE EDUCATION GROUP We want you to know how pleased we are that you have chosen a rewarding career helping others look and feel their best… and most importantly… that you have chosen Empire for your education. In this catalog, we will give you a guide for all of our course offerings, rules, regulations, and listings of student services. We have made every effort to make this a comprehensive reference to answer all of your technical questions regarding your time here at Empire. If you have any further questions, I urge you to talk with your instructors, your executive director or anyone on the Empire team. It is our goal to help you in any way that we can. Our exclusive CLiC Certified Learning in Cosmetology curriculum has been developed over a half century by the Empire educational team. All of our educators must attend advanced educational training each year, regardless of their years of experience. Our instructors – coupled with the Empire Education Method, the latest in audiovisual techniques, and the finest professional-only products available – make the Empire educational system, in my opinion, the best anywhere in the world. Our goals are very simple here at Empire: We want you to become the best cosmetologist/hairstylist that you can be. Besides the technical knowledge and skills you will learn and fine tune, we will place very heavy emphasis on your ability to deal effectively with others, to learn how to market your skills and products, and to focus on your success as a future professional. We at Empire don’t succeed unless you succeed… and we will do everything we can to make that a reality for you. Once again, welcome to Empire. I look forward to meeting you and working with you as a fellow professional well into the future. Sincerely yours, Franklin K. Schoeneman Chairman TABLE OF CONTENTS 2 MISSION STATEMENT PG 3 HISTORY PG 4 ADMINISTRATION PG 5 FACILITIES & LOCATIONS PG 6 AFFILIATIONS PG 8 ADMISSIONS PG 9 START DATES/ CLASS SCHEDULES PG 10 TUITION & FEES PG 11 FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE PG 11 SELF-PAYMENT OPTIONS PG 13 EDUCATION PROGRAM OVERVIEWS PG 14 SCHOOL POLICIES PG 15 STUDENT GUIDELINES PG 28 STUDENT SERVICES PG 30 GRADUATION PG 31 STAFF/FACULTYADDENDUM VOLUME II Issue 2, Published May, 2012 Rev. December 2014 Copyright © 1982 - 2012 by EEG, Inc. All Rights Reserved. Design by Condict and Company, Bally, Pennsylvania. Published in Pottsville, Pennsylvania. With the publication of this catalog all previous volumes become obsolete. Empire Education Group and the "e" logo are registered trademarks of EEG, Inc. This catalog is a guideline of what EEG, Inc., expects of its students. Empire reserves the right to modify its policies based on changes in accreditation requirements, state or federal laws, or for any other reason at the discretion of Empire’s Executive Committee. Changes will be made with the approval of the appropriate state regulatory agency. OUR MISSION AT EMPIRE EDUCATION GROUP® The mission of Empire Education Group is to provide quality cosmetology career-oriented higher education to a diverse student population. In addition, we incorporate both professional and personal development into our programs to help our students achieve a lifetime of success. In harmony with its mission, Empire has established the following goals: To offer students real-life-based programs developed by faculty and staff through regular assessment and consultation with other educators, industry leaders and potential employers of our students. To offer day- and evening-class scheduling options to accommodate the distinctive needs of both traditional and nontraditional students. To assist students in realizing their potential by establishing basic skills assessment and developmental evaluation. To provide student services that contribute to students' success and achievement. To provide career development strategies and employment assistance to facilitate students’ successful transition to their careers. To provide highly motivated and qualified graduates to meet the current and projected needs of the employers we serve. The goals of Empire Education Group are simple. We want to teach students the best possible techniques for becoming successful cosmetologists. 3 MISSION STATEMENT THE HISTORY OF EMPIRE EDUCATION GROUP For 73 years, Empire has been providing high-quality cosmetology education. In 1935, the first Empire Beauty School opened in Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania. Since then, Empire has grown to 87 schools nationwide, with 18 schools in Pennsylvania. HISTORY 4 Empire’s growth accelerated in April 2000, with the acquisition of Capelli Learning Center in Atlanta, Georgia. Finding the market to be a good match with Empire’s philosophies, the company now operates three schools in Georgia. By July 2000, Empire acquired Gordon Phillips Schools of Beauty Culture giving Empire an expanded presence on the East Coast with additional schools in Pennsylvania, Maryland and Southern New Jersey. South Eastern College of Beauty Culture, in Charlotte, North Carolina, joined the Empire family in June 2001, marking Empire’s first school in North Carolina. Empire continued expanding in 2003, opening its first school in Virginia and additional locations in Owings Mills, Maryland, and the South Hills area of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, and Concord, North Carolina. During October 2004, Empire acquired the Learning Institute for Beauty Sciences with locations in Manhattan, Brooklyn and Astoria, New York, as well as Boston and Malden, Massachusetts. Empire entered the Chicago, Illinois, market by acquiring the Hanover Park School of Beauty Culture in April 2005. Several locations are now operating in that market. After years of successfully integrating the operations of other schools into Empire, more significant opportunities to help more future cosmetologists were further investigated. And, in August 2007, Empire Beauty Schools merged with the School Division of Regis Corporation, the largest salon organization in the world, to form Empire Education Group. As a result, Empire Education Group is now the largest provider of cosmetology education in North America with 102 schools in 21 states, and serving more than 20,000 future cosmetologists annually. The new privately-held company includes 7 cosmetology school brands with rich heritages in the cosmetology education industry . They are: Concorde School of Hair Design, Empire Beauty Schools, European Academy, The Hair Design School, Natural Motion Institute, Northern Westchester, and International Academy. All of Empire’s schools offer spacious classrooms and state-of-the-art equipment. The Guest Service Area of each facility is designed so that students acquire practical experience through serving guests with a complete menu of hair, skin and nail services. All services are performed by senior-level supervised students. Guests are charged for reasonable cost of materials only. 5 ADMINISTRATION CcoRPoRatE oFFicERS/PRinciPalS Chief Executive Offi cer and Chairman of the Board President and Chief Operating Officer Franklin K. Schoeneman Michael D. Bouman EXEcUtivE ManaGEMEnt Executive Vice President, Operations Executive Vice President, Marketing Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer SEnioR ManaGEMEnt Senior Vice President, Human Resources Senior Vice President, Education Joseph A. Carretta Bruce Schmidt James A. Wunderle Carol King Cathy Klepeisz oPERatinG ManaGEMEnt Vice President, Communications John Dalton Vice President, Information Technology Joseph Drasdis Vice President, Field Operations Darlene Gibson Vice President, Planning and Analysis Brian Kyslinger Vice President, Industry Relations Vice President, Field Operations Dorothy McKinley-Soressi Vincent Scala, Jr. Vice President, Education Karie Schoeneman Vice President, Marketing Kyle Schoeneman Vice President, Academic Operations Vice President, Accounting & Chief Accounting Offi cer Vice President, Government Aff airs & Compliance Vice President, Field Operations Vice President, Financial Aid Services Vice President, Learning & Development EEG, Inc., a Delaware Corporation, owns and operates Empire Beauty School. The Corporate Offices are located at 396 Pottsville-St. Clair Highway, Pottsville, PA 17901. The telephone number is (570) 429-4321. The web site address is www.empire.edu. Kevin Shackles John J. Stemmler, Jr., CPA Raymond Testa Pat Tiderman Mary Rose Tonkin Margie Wagner-Clews CAMPUS OVERVIEW Our Owings Mills Campus is located at 9616 Reisterstown Road, Suite 105. This beautiful 5,841 square foot facility is equipped with brand new, modern equipment and provides students with a safe, healthy, comfortable learning atmosphere. The school features the following: spacious classrooms, a fully stocked dispensary, and a large clinic area with 24 styling stations, 6 shampoo stations and several manicuring stations. FACILITIES & LOCATIONS 6 Please visit our website at www.empire.edu for a listing of all our schools. MARYLAND SCHOOL LOCATION Owings Mills 9616 Reisterstown Road Owings Mills, MD 21117 (410) 581-0317 OTHER SCHOOL LOCATION IN MARYLAND (NOT COVERED BY CATALOG) GLEN BURNIE 6320 Ritchie Highway, Suite F Glen Burnie, MD 21061 (410) 789-9516 Hours of Operation The school is open 12 months a year, Monday through Thursday from 9:00 a.m. to 9:45 p.m. and Friday from 9:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. LOCATIONS NOT SUPPORTED BY THIS CATALOG Empire Beauty Schools ARIZONA Avondale (623) 907-9499 Chandler (480) 855-7901 Flagstaff (928)774-7146 Paradise Valley (602) 971-0150 Phoenix (NW) (602) 249-1262 Prescott (928) 778-5064 Tucson (Central) (520) 327-6544 Tucson (North) (520) 888-3011 COLORADO Aurora (303) 745-6300 Arvada (303) 455-0100 Lakewood (303) 238-7501 Littleton (303) 904-4400 Thornton (303) 451-5808 FLORIDA Lauderhill, (954) 742-4111 West Palm (561) 615-4265 GEORGIA Dunwoody, (770) 671-1448 Lawrenceville, (770) 564-0725 Kennesaw, (770) 419-2303 Morrow (678) 610-0734 Savannah (912) 447-3330 Augusta (706) 619-3487 ILLINOIS Arlington Heights (847) 394-8359 Hanover Park (630) 830-6560 Lisle (630) 717-1777 Vernon Hills (847) 371-9990 Stone Park (708) 316-2802 INDIANA Indianapolis, (317) 781-0959 Speedway (317) 481-0717 KENTUCKY Elizabethtown (270) 765-3374 Florence (859) 283-2690 Louisville (Chenoweth) (502) 897-9401 Louisville (Dixie) (502) 447-0111 Louisville (Highlands) (502) 459-8150 Louisville (Hurstbourne) (502) 499-0070 MAINE Bangor (207) 942-0039 Caribou (207) 498-6067 Portland (207) 774-1913 Waterville (207) 873-0682 MASSACHUSETTS Boston (617) 266-2661 Framingham (508) 370-3700 Hyannis (508) 771-1680 Lowell (978) 459-9959 Malden (781) 397-7400 MICHIGAN Grand Rapids (616) 363-9853 Portage (269) 329-3333 Standale (616) 735-9680 MINNESOTA Bloomington (952) 881-9327 Eden Prairie (952) 906-2117 St. Paul (651) 209-6930 Spring Lake Park (763) 717-1903 NEW JERSEY Bordentown (609) 392-4545 Cherry Hill (856) 667-8326 Laurel Springs (856) 435-8100 Paramus (201) 525-4701 PENNSYLVANIA Exton (610) 594-6181 Hanover (717)633-6201 Harrisburg (717) 652-8500 Lancaster (717) 394-8561 Lebanon (717) 272-3323 Monroeville (412) 373-7727 Moosic (570) 343-4730 Philadelphia (215) 568-3980 Philadelphia (NE) (215) 637-3700 Pittsburgh (412)367-1765 Pottsville (570) 622-6060 Reading (610) 372-2777 Shamokin Dam (570) 743-1410 Springfield (610) 543-4620 State College (814) 238-1961 Warminster (215) 443-8446 West Mifflin (412) 653-2870 Whitehall (610) 776-8908 Williamsport (570) 322-8243 York (717) 600-8111 NEW YORK Brooklyn (718) 373-2400 Manhattan (212) 967-1717 Queens (718) 726-8383 Peekskill (914) 739-8400 Rochester (585) 225-4796 RHODE ISLAND Providence (401) 272-4300 Warwick (401) 826-2022 NORTH CAROLINA Concord (704) 979-3500 Matthews (704) 845-8064 Pineville (704) 544-5601 Greensboro West (336) 252-5498 VIRGINIA Midlothian (804) 745.9062 Richmond (804) 270-2095 Virginia Beach (757) 355-5530 OHIO Cincinnati (513) 741-4777 THE HAIR DESIGN SCHOOL NEW JERSEY Bloomfield (800) 927-7624 Ocean Twp. (800) 942-4748 Union (800) 322-4247 Jersey City (201) 659-0303 TENNESSEE Jackson (731) 427-6642 Memphis/Highland (901) 320-9283 Memphis/Coleman (901) 372-2026 TENNESSEE Nashville (615) 353-8333 Memphis (901) 761-1888 WISCONSIN Appleton (920) 832-8686 Green Bay (920) 494-1430 Madison (608) 270-0270 Manitowoc (920) 684-0177 Milwaukee (414) 282-4110 NORTH CAROLINA Charlotte (704) 597-5503 Durham (919) 477-1444 Greensboro (336) 272-2966 Winston-Salem (336) 759-7969 7 FACILITIES & LOCATIONS AFFILIATIONS AND ASSOCIATIONS AFFILIATIONS 8 • American Association of Cosmetology Schools • Eastern Association of Student Financial Aid Administrators • Cosmetology Educators of America • National Association of Student Financial Aid Administrators APPROVED BY: • Training Readjustment Act • United Stated Department of Education ACCREDITED BY: National Accrediting Commission of Career Arts & Sciences 4401 Ford Avenue, Suite 1300 Alexandria, VA 22302 (703) 600-7600 APPROVED BY: Maryland Higher Education Commission 6 N. Liberty St., 10th Floor Baltimore, MD 21201 (410) 767-3301 Toll Free: (800) 974 0203 Students may contact the Commission for information regarding the performance of each approved program. STATE APPROVAL: The Maryland Higher Education Commission has approved EEG, Inc. to offer a 1530-hour Cosmetology-Hairstyling program in the State of Maryland. Maryland Licensure requires only 1,500 hours. The Maryland Higher Education Commission is located at 6 N. Liberty St., 10th Floor ,Baltimore, MD 21201 (410) 767-3301 Toll Free: (800) 974 0203 Any student from our Maryland location who has exhausted the School’s complaint procedures stated on page 27 of this catalog and still has an unresolved complaint should contact the Maryland Higher Education Commission at the above address. ADMISSIONS REQUIREMENTS I. Applicant must sign a school Enrollment Agreement and pay the Registration Fee, as well as complete an Admissions interview. The Registration Fee is valid for one year from the date of original Registration for school. II. Applicant must demonstrate proof of high school graduation OR General Education Development (GED) certificate. If an applicant is home schooled, a diploma or proof of graduation from the Home School must be provided. III. Applicant must, pending the completion of the program and the State’s requirements for taking the license examination, be otherwise eligible to obtain professional licensor in the occupation for which he/she is being trained. IV. Additional Admissions Information: • EEG, Inc. will provide appropriate credit/hours from other licensed schools (other than Empire) for previous training and will decrease the current training period accordingly. Notarized transcripts are required prior to any training adjustment as well as a practical examination. Transfer of any credits/hours is subject to approval by the School Director and must be done prior to the student's registration. EEG, Inc. will not make any adjustments to recognize a student’s prior training once the student has started school. Proficiency examinations will be used to determine the appropriate entry point in our curriculum. • Re-enrollment policy: Students wishing to be readmitted after withdrawing need to consult with and have the approval of their School Director prior to readmission. Students accepted for restart will not be charged an additional Registration Fee if restarting within 12 months of their previous withdrawal date. • EEG, Inc. expects that all admissions and financial planning information requirements will be completed at a minimum of seven (7) calendar days prior to the first day of scheduled classes. In some unique instances, exceptions may be necessary due to mail or federal and state schedules, but it is the philosophy and intent of the Admissions process to prepare students to succeed with their education. The earlier a student completes all phases of the Admissions process prior to the start of classes, the better the opportunity for student success. • EEG, Inc. does not recruit students already attending or admitted to another school offering a similar program of study. EEG, Inc. is an equal opportunity educator and does not discriminate against persons due to age, race, color, creed, sex, religion, disability or ethnic origin. • 9 ADMISSIONS ADMISSIONS 10 • Students must be able to take and pass clinical and classroom examinations based on materials learned in class. All instruction, handouts and text materials are provided only in English. • Empire Beauty Schools accepts United States citizens and foreign nationals who are permanent residents (or they have documented proof that they are in a candidacy/application part of the process), and foreign nationals with valid non-immigrant status who are eligible to attend school. However, foreign nationals who possess a current visa and valid I-94 (which allows attendance at school), which do not expire prior to graduation from a specific Empire Beauty School may attend any Empire Beauty School. Acceptable visa include: A-1, A-2, A-3, E-1, G-1, G-2, G-3, G-4, H1B, H-1C, H-2A, H-2B, H-3, H-4, I, J-2, L, O, and R. ENROLLMENT/CLASS STARTS Class cycles start/end every six weeks. A list of class start dates can be found below. Prospective students can contact either the Executive Director or Career Planning Specialist to schedule an interview to discuss the program and admission requirements. Once enrolled, new students would begin their program on one of the class start dates. 2015 CLASS START DATES* DAY EVENING January 5,26 February 16 March 9,30 April 20 May 11 June 1 January 26 March 9 April 20 June 1 * Empire reserves the right to adjust class start dates. DAILY CLASS SCHEDULES SCHEDULE DAYS TIMES FULL-TIME Day Class* M–F 9a.m.–4:00p.m. 6.25 Hrs./Day 31.25 Hrs./Wk. M–TH 5:45p.m.–9:45p.m. 4 Hrs./Night 16 Hrs./Wk. * with 3/4- hour lunch break EVENING Evening Class INSTRUCTIONAL CREDIT TUITION & FEES Cosmetology - Hairstyling Program (1530 hours) Tuition $17,895.00 Registration Fee 100.00 Books & Supplies 1,550.00† TOTAL † $19,545.00 Plus applicable state and local sales tax. METHODS OF PAYMENT Financial assistance (if qualified), cash, check, credit card, or via payment from an outside agency or scholarship (if applicable). FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE FEDERAL FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE PROGRAMS Two kinds of financial assistance are available to students. Grants, which require no repayment, and loans, which students must repay. Eligibility is sought using the “Free Application for Federal Student Aid” form. Generally, to be eligible, you must prove United States citizenship or permanent residence, be enrolled on at least a half-time basis at an approved school and demonstrate financial need. You must also be enrolled in an eligible program of study lasting at least 600 hours. • FEDERAL PELL GRANT PROGRAM (PELL) Through this program, grants to students of up to $5,645 each year of post-secondary education are authorized by federal legislation. The amount of the grant will depend upon your family financial status, the time you enter school, the cost of your education and Federal PELL funds available in the given year. Your grant may be $5,645, but due to the reasons stated above, it could be less. • FEDERAL SUPPLEMENTAL EDUCATIONAL OPPORTUNITY GRANTS (SEOG) Through this program, those students with an exceptional financial need can be aided with a grant. The school may directly make a grant using funds provided to the school for this purpose by the Federal government. These grants usually amount to between $100 and $300 per year and need not be repaid. 11 TUITION & FEES FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE 12 • FEDERAL DIRECT SUBSIDIZED/UNSUBSIDIZED STAFFORD LOAN PROGRAM* These are long-term, low-interest loans financed directly by the Federal Government. The Government pays accrued interest during any in-school, grace or deferment period for any subsidized loan. An unsubsidized student loan does not qualify for the interest subsidy. Students may borrow up to the maximum aggregate loan limits for their first and second academic years. There is a six-month grace period after completion or withdrawal from school before payment on the principal and the interest begins for a subsidized loan. In the case of an unsubsidized loan, the interest that accumulates will be capitalized and added to the principal balance. A student can reduce the interest costs on the loan by continuing to make monthly interest payments during periods when the repayment of the principal is deferred (in-school, grace and deferment). *3.86% Fixed Interest Rate • FEDERAL DIRECT PARENT LOANS FOR UNDERGRADUATE STUDENTS (PLUS)* This is a loan program that allows for the parent to borrow up to the difference between their child’s educational costs and financial award package. These loans are financed directly by the Federal Government. Parents must be credit worthy and the repayment on this loan program begins 60 days after distribution of funds. *6.41% Fixed Interest Rate ACE GRANTS* ** Prospective students should request information, an application and salon assessment for the Ace Grant program from the Beauty and Barber Supply Institute by calling (800) 468-2274. Ace Grant application, salon assessment and proof of high school graduation or GED should be sent to your Empire Education Group school of interest. The Ace Grant organization will formally inform the student of the award. * Subject to a Financial Assistance package reduction based on any additional funding sources. ** Any institutional aid will be applied to the student account when the student attends 750 clock hours of the first academic year. Note: In order for a student to continue financial assistance eligibility, a student must maintain satisfactory progress. (Refer to the Satisfactory Progress Policy). Any student not maintaining satisfactory progress will be ineligible to receive future disbursements of financial assistance. In order for the student to have financial assistance reinstated, the student’s financial assistance and Empire account, along with the maximum time frame, will be evaluated to determine the student’s ability to complete the program within the recommended scheduled allotments. When the student has met both the academic and attendance requirements, the student will be removed from the Unsatisfactory Progress status and financial assistance eligibility will be reinstated for the remaining period of time in the program. STUDENT SELF-PAYMENT OPTIONS† MARYLAND COSMETOLOGY Deposit Required: Registration Fee $ 100.00 20% down $ 3,889.00 31.25 Hrs. 16 Hrs. Installments: 10 installments @ $1,414.00 1 installment @ $1,416.00 21 installments @ $707.00 1 installment @ $709.00 All installments are due the first day of each month commencing with the first month following the class start date. The 20% down payment is due 7 days before the class start † Payment options do not include state and local sales tax. 13 FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE EDUCATION 14 PROGRAM OVERVIEWS The Owings Mills Campus currently offers a 1530-hour Basic Cosmetology Program that prepares students for the State of Maryland’s licensing examination for Cosmetology and for entry-level employment in the profession in as little as 49 weeks (with perfect attendance). A detailed Program Overview can be found below. Completion of the program does not guarantee either licensure or employment; however, Empire Beauty School does provide job placement assistance for its graduates. Additionally, please be aware that criminal convictions may affect a student’s ability to become licensed in the State of Maryland. Maryland Cosmetology - Hairstyling Program (1530 Hours) THEORYPRACTICAL TOTAL INSTRUCTION HOURS HOURSHOURS Haircutting 34 56 90 Texture & Hair Design 54 36 90 Multi-Cultural Design 40 50 90 Haircoloring 45 45 90 Hair, Skin & Make-up Theories 52 38 90 Nail Care 44 46 90 Color/Chemical Lab 36 54 90 Texture/Advanced Chemical Lab 17 73 90 State Board/Advanced Multi-Culture and Long Hair & Theories 44 136 180 Job Search 50 40 90 Advanced Skin Care & Make-up 33 57 90 Advanced Haircutting 13 77 90 Creative Customizing 15 75 90 Management Techniques 15 75 90 Structured Airforming & Design 15 75 90 Nail Technology 15 75 90 TOTAL 522 1008 1530 EDUCATION POLICIES ATTENDANCE Upon registration, a student schedules a place in a particular class. Since class size is limited by state law, the school insists upon prompt and regular attendance at all times. The student is required to report to school at the regularly scheduled time. All students must attend according to the Satisfactory Progress schedule. ABSENCE An absence due to illness, death in the immediate family and/or any other unavoidable circumstance must be reported to the school. Students who do not complete the program within the maximum time frame will be terminated. Students wishing to complete the program will recontract for the hours remaining until graduation, multiplied by the current hourly tuition rate. TARDINESS It is necessary to be prompt in reporting to class at the beginning of each session. Tardiness will be clocked at the nearest 1/4 hour. LEAVE OF ABSENCE Empire does not offer leave of absences to enrolled students. If a student needs to interrupt his/her training, he/she must be dropped from the program and re-enrolled upon return. The re-enrollment process will be according to the Re-enrollment Policy. SCHEDULE CHANGES Under normal circumstances, schedule changes will be granted only to those students making Satisfactory Progress and will not be granted until the end of a cycle. TRANSFERS/TRANSCRIPTS A student may transfer hours upon completion of a practical examination that will be given in conjunction with mock State Boards during the first week of each month. An evaluation will be done by the School Director and State Board evaluator to determine the number of hours that will be accepted. The applicant will be enrolled for instruction at the level commensurate with the 15 SCHOOL POLICIES SCHOOL POLICIES 16 testing. The number of hours will never be more than the hours obtained at the previous location. Any Empire student making Satisfactory Progress may transfer from one Empire school to another Empire school without loss of prior academic credit. Empire charges a fee for educational-transcript or hourtransfer services. Tuition and other fees will be charged based upon the hours and equipment needed. MAKE UP WORK All practical and lab work should be made up following an absence. The student is responsible for contacting his/her instructor to schedule a time to make up any work. It is the student's responsibility to make sure he/she has obtained all notes and assignments. All required assignments must be completed prior to rotation to the next curriculum cycle. Any practical work or lab work not made up will receive a zero. Students who are absent on the day of a scheduled theory test, such as: • Mini-Evaluation • Written Final • Practical Final • State Law Written Final • State Board Theory Final will only be permitted to make up any of the above items if the student has provided documentation validating the necessity for the absence. If there is no valid reason for the absence, the student will not be allowed to make up any of the above-mentioned items and will receive a zero. WEATHER-RELATED SCHOOL CLOSING Empire does not generally close because of weather-related conditions. When there is a serious “weather emergency,” which causes retail businesses and government offices to close, Empire will normally cancel or delay classes. A decision to have a late opening or early closing will be made by the School Director. A recorded announcement is normally placed on the “call in” telephone number for each school. SATISFACTORY PROGRESS POLICY GRADING PROCEDURES A. Theory (lessons in review, tests and examinations) and practical work are graded as follows: Grading Scale 100% - 94% Excellent A 93% - 86% Good B 85% - 80% Average C 79% - 75% Poor D Below 75% Unsatisfactory F B. Clinical (customers and models) are graded on the following criteria: C = Creativity ‑ The ability to create W = Workmanship ‑ Accomplish skillfully P = Public Relations and Attitude ‑ Customer and self-evaluation Note: Written examinations can be retaken if the grade falls below 80% . In this case the second score, if passing, can only be the minimum passing score of 80% C. Standards of Satisfactory Progress SAP is a requirement for all students enrolled in the Cosmetology program. Written notice of SAP standing will be provided to students at the time of the evaluation. Copies of the evaluations, as well as appeal results, will be kept in the student’s file. Students that withdraw and re-enroll will return under the same SAP Status as when they left, regardless of how long he/ she has been out. In order to be meeting SAP students must maintain specified grade levels. They must also proceed through the program at a pace leading to completion in the maximum time frame as defi ned below*. SAP is evaluated at the scheduled mid-point of a program for programs of one academic year or less. Evaluations are at the scheduled end of each payment period (every 450 scheduled clock hours) per academic year for all other programs. If a subsequent academic year is more than 450 hours and less than 900 hours, payment periods are equal to one half of that academic year. If a subsequent academic year is 450 hours or less then it is considered one payment period. SAP evaluations are always concurrent with the scheduled end of a payment period. 17 SCHOOL POLICIES In clock hour programs an academic year consists of 900 clock hours over period of not less than 26 weeks. SCHOOL POLICIES 18 In clock hour programs students who do not meet academic requirements(80% cumulative grade average) or attendance requirements (80%cumulative attendance average) as of the evaluation will be considered not making satisfactory progress. They may lose eligibility for financial aid from title IV HEA program funds, and may be subject to termination from the program. School holidays are not counted into the calculation of cumulative attendance. Course incompletes and noncredit remedial courses are not applicable and have no eff ect on SAP standards. Clock hours accepted from another institution toward the student’s educational program are counted as attempted and completed. Financial Aid Warning Status Students who are evaluated at the end of a payment period and fail to meet SAP are automatically placed on fi nancial aid warning status. They may continue to receive assistance under the title IV HEA programs for one payment period. Financial aid warning status may be assigned without an appeal or other action by the student. If the student does not achieve SAP by the end of that payment period eligibility for title IV program funds will cease. A student may appeal and if successful may be placed on Financial Aid Probation. Financial Aid Probation The institution may place a student on fi nancial aid probation and may disburse title IV, HEA program funds for the subsequent payment period. All the following conditions must be met, a. The student must appeal the determination that they are not making satisfactory progress. b. The institution must determine that the student should be able to make satisfactory progress during the subsequent payment period and meet the institution’s SAP standards at the end of that payment period. c. A student must have a basis to fi le an appeal. Acceptable reasons might include the death of a relative, an injury or illness of the student, or other special circumstances. The student must explain what caused the failure to meet the standards. They must also explain what has changed in their situation that will allow them to demonstrate SAP at the end of the next payment period. The student must submit all information relating to the appeal in writing within 10 days of being notifi ed of not making SAP d. If the student’s appeal is approved and he/she meets the SAP requirements, by the end of the probationary period, they will be removed from probation and will be considered making SAP. If the student does not meet or exceed SAP by the end of the probationary period, they will be considered not making SAP. This will result in loss of eligibility for title IV HEA program funds. The student may also be terminated from the program. Students meeting the minimum requirement at any evaluation are considered to be making SAP until the next scheduled evaluation. . *MAXIMUM TIME FRAME Maximum time frame for students in clock hour programs is 120% of the time it would take to complete the scheduled hours in the program. Time frames are based on schedule of attendance. For example, if a student’s schedule would allow for completion in 49 weeks with no absence, the maximum time frame for that student would be 120% of 49 weeks or 59 weeks. If a student must attend additional time beyond maximum time frame due to poor attendance, or to complete graduation requirements, the student’s Enrollment Agreement will terminate. The School may have any student whose contract terminated execute a new Agreement if the Student is readmitted to the Program. The Student shall be required to pay the current charges per Program hour or credit in eff ect at the time the new Agreement is executed for each Program hour or credit that the Student must complete. A Cumulative Grade Average of 80% must be maintained in order to meet graduation requirements. A student seeking reinstatement after termination caused by lack of SAP or offi cial interruption must fi rst meet with a School Executive Director. The Director will determine if the student is eligible to re-enroll. If a student applies for reinstatement, he/she must document the ability to successfully complete the program and certify that the causes of previous diffi culties have been rectifi ed. Students who ceased attendance while not making SAP will return as not making SAP. They will be allowed to continue their education but are not eligible for title IV program funds unless they are able to re-establish SAP. SCHOOL POLICIES 19 SCHOOL POLICIES SCHOOL POLICIES 20 LEAVES OF ABSENCE POLICY Empire does not offer leave of absences to enrolled students. If a student needs to interrupt his/her training, he/she must be dropped from the program and re-enrolled upon return. The re-enrollment process will be according to the Re-enrollment Policy. WITHDRAWAL Any student who withdraws from his/her contracted course or fails to complete his/her training will have notice placed in his/her student file as to progress at the point of withdrawal. A student making Satisfactory Progress at the point of withdrawal may apply for re-enrollment in the school and will be considered to be making Satisfactory Progress at the point of reentry; likewise, a student not making Satisfactory Progress at the point of withdrawal may apply for reenrollment in the school and considered to be not making Satisfactory Progress at the point of reentry. Note: Students receiving funds under any Title IV Financial Assistance Programs must maintain Satisfactory Progress in order to continue eligibility for such funds. A student must complete the program of study in a period of time not to exceed the maximum time frame. School holidays will not be considered in the calculation of cumulative attendance. RECORD RETENTION POLICY Student records shall be maintained for at least 5 years after a student either terminates training or graduates. After that, the school will maintain adequate permanent student records which will include: (1) Evidence of compliance with the school’s admissions requirements; (2) Credit granted for previous experience or training; (3) Dates of admission, start dates and withdrawal or completion dates; (4) Reasons for withdrawals when known; (5) Daily attendance; (6) Student transcripts indicating achievements; and (7) Tuition and financial aid records, when applicable. RETURN OF TITLE IV FUNDS AND REFUND POLICY A. If (i) Student is not accepted for admission to the selected Program as specified in the Enrollment Agreement; or (ii) Student (or the Student’s parent or guardian if the Student is under the legal age to enter into the Enrollment Agreement) provides written or verbal notification canceling Student’s enrollment within seven (7) calendar days after Student executes the Agreement, the School will provide Student with a full refund of all monies paid, including any Registration fees. This policy applies regardless of whether Student starts actual attendance during such seven (7) calendar day period. The postmark on the written notification will determine the cancellation date, or the date the notification is hand delivered to the School Director. B. If Student (or Student’s parent or guardian if Student is under the legal age to enter into this Agreement) provides written or verbal notification canceling Student’s enrollment more than seven (7) calendar days) after Student signs this Agreement, but before Student starts actual class attendance, the School will provide Student with a full refund of all monies paid (including the tuition fees) less the $100.00 fee. C. If Student enrolls with the School and starts actual class attendance and Student either withdraws from the selected Program or the School dismisses Student from the selected Program for a violation of the School’s Rules and Regulations, this may result in a return of Federal Student Financial Assistance (Title IV Funds). D. The law specifies how EEG, inc. must determine the amount of Federal Student Aid (FSA) assistance that you can earn if you withdraw from school. The FSA programs that are covered by this law are: Federal Pell Grants, Stafford Loans and Federal Supplemental Educational Opportunity Grants (FSEOGs). SCHOOL POLICIES 21 When you withdraw during a payment period, the amount of FSA payment program assistance that you have earned up to that point is received on your behalf less assistance than the amount that you earned, you may be able to receive those additional funds. If you received more assistance than you earned, the school must return the excess funds. 22 SCHOOL POLICIES The amount of assistance that you have earned is determined on a pro-rata basis. For example, if you completed 30% of your payment period, you earned 30% of assistance that you were originally scheduled to receive. Once you have completed more than 60% of the payment period, you earn all the assistance that you were scheduled to receive. If you did not receive all the funds that you earned, you may be due a postwithdrawal disbursement. If the post-withdrawal disbursement includes loan funds, you may choose to decline the loan funds so that you do not incur additional debt. EEG, inc. may automatically use all or a portion of your post-withdrawal disbursement (including loan funds, if you accept them) for tuition and fees charges. It is in your best interest to allow the school to keep the funds to reduce your debt to the school. There are some FSA funds that you were scheduled to receive that you cannot earn once you withdraw because of other eligibility requirements. For example, if you are a first-time, first-year undergraduate student and you have not completed the first 30 days of your program before you withdraw, you will not earn any FFEL (Federal Loan) funds that you would have received had you remained enrolled past the 30th day. If you receive (or your school or parent receive on your behalf ) excess FSA program funds that must be returned, your school must return the portion of excess equal to the lesser of 1. your institutional charges multiplied by the unearned percentage of your fund, or 2. the entire amount of excess funds. The school must return this amount even if it didn’t keep this amount of your FSA program funds. If the school is not required to return all of the excess funds, you must return the remaining amount. Any loan funds that you must return, you (or your parent for a PLUS Loan) repay in accordance with the terms of the promissory note. That is, you make scheduled payments to the holder of the loan over a period of time. Any amount of unearned grant funds that you must return is called an overpayment. The amount of a grant overpayment that you must repay is half of the unearned amount. You must make arrangements with your school or the Department of Education to return the unearned grant funds. The requirement for FSA program funds when you withdraw are separate from any refund policy that your school may have. Therefore, you may still owe funds to the school to cover unpaid institutional charges. EEG, inc. may also charge you for any FSA program funds that the school was required to return. EEG, inc.’s refund policy is printed in your school catalog and also on your enrollment agreement. Also printed in the school catalog are the requirements and procedures for officially withdrawing from school. If you have any questions about your FSA program funds, you can call the Federal Student Aid Information Center at 1-800-FEDAID. The center accepts calls from 8 a.m. to midnight (EST), seven days a week. TTY users may call 8-800-8913. Information is also available on the U.S. Department of Education’s “Financial Aid for Student’s Home Page” at www.studentaid. ed.gov. E. REFUND POLICY: The following Refund Policy is the same or stricter than the relevant State refund policy and shall apply, after the Return of Title IV Funds calculation has been made, if applicable, to remaining tuition payments once the Student has started actual class attendance. The following refund policy is for all students, including persons enrolled under provision of Title 38, United States Code. Percentage of Enrollment Time to Total Time .001% to 9.99% 10% to 19.99% 20% to 29.99% 30% to 39.99% 40% to 50% over 50% Amount of Tuition School Shall Retain 10% Retained 20% Retained 30% Retained 40% Retained 50% Retained 100% Retained Enrollment Time means the amount of actual hours completed between the Student’s actual first day of attendance in the Program and the date Student last actually attended class. Total Time means the total hours of instruction for the Program in which the student is enrolled. Any monies due Student hereunder shall be refunded within thirty (30) days of formal cancellation as defined or formal termination by the School, which shall occur no more than fourteen (14) consecutive calendar days from the last day of physical attendance or the date that the student contacts the institution that he/she will not be returning. SCHOOL POLICIES 23 (i) Registration Fee: This fee is not refundable except as provided in paragraph A, on the previous page. 24 SCHOOL POLICIES (ii) Student Supplies Fee: Student Supplies Fee will not be cancelled or adjusted unless Student returns the supplies unused and in their original condition within twenty (20) calendar days of receipt of the student supplies from School. F. All refunds due will first be made to the source that provided funding, before any refund will be paid to Student. G. If the selected Program is cancelled subsequent to Student’s enrollment, but before Student started class attendance, the School shall provide Student with a full refund of all monies paid by Student. H. If the School permanently closes and no longer offers instruction after Student begins classes. Student’s enrolled at Maryland locations only shall be entitled to a full refund, unless the student elects to transfer to another institution. COMPLAINT PROCEDURE GUIDELINES 1. A student, teacher or interested party may file a complaint against the school; however, the complaint should be in writing to the School Director and should outline the allegations or nature of the complaint. 2. The School Director will meet with the complainant within ten (10) calendar days of receipt of the written complaint. If after careful evaluation, the problem cannot be solved through discussion, the complaint will be referred to the school’s Regional Director. 3. The Regional Director will meet within twenty-one (21) calendar days of receipt of the complaint and review the allegations. A. If more information from the complainant is needed, a letter will be submitted outlining the additional information required. B. If no further information is needed the complaint committee will act on the allegations and a letter be sent to the complainant within fifteen (15) calendar days, stating the steps taken to correct the problem, or information to show that the allegations were not warranted or based on fact. 4. If a Maryland student has a complaint that has not been resolved, he/she should contact the Maryland Higher Education Commission. Maryland Higher Education Commission 6 N. Liberty St., 10th Floor Baltimore, MD 21201 (410) 767-3301 Toll Free: (800) 974 0203 5. If the complainant wishes to pursue a matter, a complaint form is available through the schools’ accrediting agency. Empire’s accrediting agency requires that the complainant attempt to resolve any issues through the school’s complaint process prior to filing a complaint with the school’s accrediting agency. This procedure does not in any way limit a student’s right to exercise his or her legally protected rights. National Accrediting Commission of Career Arts and Sciences (NACCAS) 4401 Ford Avenue • Suite 1300 Alexandria, VA 22302 (703) 600-7600 POLICY AGAINST HARASSMENT Empire firmly believes that each individual has the right to study and work in an environment that promotes equal opportunities for all and prohibits discrimination, including any form of harassment. Therefore, Empire has developed a “Policy Against Harassment” that is distributed at the time of enrollment. The Policy provides a means by which individuals can bring any violations of the Policy to Empire’s attention. It also includes guidelines for the investigation of complaints and enforcement of the Policy. Please address any questions regarding the Policy to your School Director REASONABLE ACCOMMODATIONS POLICY The Americans with Disabilities Act Coordinator is your School Director. Prior to starting school, the Director should be contacted by any person requiring information relative to the services available for individuals with disabilities. SCHOOL HOLIDAYS AND VACATIONS Official School holidays and vacations for 2013 • January 1, 2013 New Year's Day • January 21, 2013 Martin Luther King Jr. Day • May 27, 2013 Memorial Day • July 4, 2013 Independence Day • September 2, 2013 Labor Day • November 28, 2013 Thanksgiving • November 29, 2013 Thanksgiving • December 25, 2013 Christmas Schools will also be closed to students for teacher in-service on the last Thursday evening and the last Friday of each six (6) week cycle. SCHOOL POLICIES 25 26 SCHOOL POLICIES CONSUMER DISCLOSURE STATEMENT Students interested in information, tuition and fees at other NACCASaccredited institutions within the state may obtain this information by writing and sending a stamped, self-addressed envelope to NACCAS at the address listed on this page. WITHDRAWAL POLICY A student will be considered as withdrawn when one of the following occurs: A. The student “officially” notifies the School Director, in writing or verbally, of his/her or her intent to withdraw. B. A formal termination (unofficial withdrawal) by the student shall occur no more than 14 consecutive calendar days from the last day of physical attendance. Family Education Right to Privacy Act Policy (FERPA) The policy of Empire Education Group is to maintain confidentiality of information entrusted to it by Students, prospective Students or parent/ guardian(s) of a dependent minor child. Therefore, prior to release of information, and in accordance with NACCAS requirements, an Authorization for Release of Information form must be filled out by the student for every request of student information by a third party. An Authorization for Release of Information is not required by Students, prospective Students, or guardian(s) of dependent minor children wishing to review their own records or for legal or accreditation purposes. A Student or parent/guardian of dependent minor Students may review the student’s record by contacting the Executive Director to make an appointment. The Executive Director will be present during the review to provide supervision and interpretation. A Student shall be permitted to review his/her record on file with the School seven (7) days after the School has received the Student’s written request to review his/her records in accordance with the manner set forth in this Catalog or any Supplement to this Catalog. The parent or eligible Student may seek to amend education records that the parent or eligible Student believes to be inaccurate, misleading, or otherwise in violation of the student’s privacy rights. Empire will make a determination on the student’s request for amendment within 30 days of the request. If Empire agrees that the information is inaccurate, misleading or otherwise in violation of the privacy rights of the student , Empire will amend the record accordingly and inform the parent or eligible Student in writing that the record was amended. If Empire decides not to amend the record, the student has a right to a hearing with 30 days of the denial. Empire will notify the parent or eligible Student of the time, date and place of the hearing. The decision of the hearing will be sent to the parent or eligible Student in writing and will be based solely on the evidence presented in the hearing. If the decision not to amend the record is determined, the parent or eligible Student has the right to place a statement in the student’s file contesting the information in the record. School staff members and administrators who the School deems to have a “legitimate educational interest” have access to Students’ information as required to perform duties that are specific to their position. FERPA permits Empire to disclose, upon request, directory information (Student’s name, address, telephone number, date and place of birth, field of study, dates of attendance and degrees/awards received) without the student’s consent unless the student has otherwise directed Empire, in writing. FERPA permits release of personally identifiable, non-directory information in the connection with a health or safety emergency that presents imminent danger Copyright Infringement Policy Unauthorized distribution of copyrighted material, including unauthorized peer-to-peer file sharing, may subject a student to civil and criminal liabilities. A summary of the penalties may be found at : www.copyright.gov/title17/92appf.pdf. Students who engage in illegal downloading or unauthorized distribution of copyrighted materials using the school’s information system will be terminated. SCHOOL POLICIES 27 professional development guidelines 28 STUDENT GUIDELINES 1. It is required that all students enrolled in an Empire Education Group school dress and groom themselves in a manner befitting the highest professional standards established by the school and the profession. Students are required to dress in solid black and/or white (including footwear) and must wear school issued name tag. School issued tee-shirts are provided with the student kit and can be worn if desired. No patterns, stripes, decorations or logos of any kind are permitted unless approved by your School Executive Director. Students are required to wear clothing that has sleeves, covered midriff and does not have revealing necklines. Spandex and workout attire are not permitted. Skirts must fall below the knee. Students are required to wear shoes that are comfortable and closed-toe. No hats are allowed. Failure to follow the dress code will result in the student being sent home. 2. All of our schools are smoke-free. Smoking is only permitted in designated areas outside of the school; however, student smokers are required to keep those areas free of any debris caused by smoking. 3. Sanitation guidelines and cleansing assignments must be complete before, during and after scheduled class, service appointments and clinic floor times. 4. Students are responsible for the cleanliness of their work area and equipment used throughout the day. 5. Penalty for theft is termination of enrollment and legal prosecution. School equipment, products and supplies must be used following classroom or clinic floor guidelines. Misusing or taking school materials, products or equipment is not allowed. 6. The use or possession of illegal drugs or alcohol on the premises of a school or at a school function is strictly forbidden and will result in the termination of student financial assistance and enrollment. 7. Prior to class start, a student must notify the school if he/she is ill or unable to attend regularly scheduled class. Late arrivals will be clocked on the nearest 1/4 hour. 8. If a student arrives late or needs to leave early, the student is required to initial off on the "Class Roster Sheet.". Excessive absenteeism may result in dismissal or termination. 9. Students are responsible for their own educational equipment and personal belongings. Be prepared for class and the clinic floor learning process by having a complete tool kit, required class materials and completed assignments each day. 10. All lockers are the property of EEG, Inc. and are available by assignment for student use. Empire Education Group reserves the right to open and inspect lockers. A combination lock is provided for use. No outside lock of any type can be used or placed on lockers. 11. The school’s business telephone is not available for personal calls. Most schools have pay telephones available. If not, there is one in reasonable proximity to the school. 12. Cellular phones and pagers must be turned off upon reporting to school. Cellular phones are not to be used during class time. Of course, voice mail messages may be checked and personal calls may be made at break and meal times. In case of an “emergency”, the cell phone may be used to place a call during school time (“Emergency” is defined by Webster’s Dictionary as a: sudden, generally unexpected occurrence demanding immediate action). In addition, as a matter of privacy, camera cell phones and other devices that have photographic, transmitting and/or audio recording capabilities are not permitted in school. 13. As a courtesy to our students, hair, nail and skin services may be performed at a special rate. See your Instructor for approval. 14. Safety and physical demands of the profession: a. Maintaining good body posture will eliminate straining your back, legs and feet. b. For people who are extremely sensitive, continuous exposure to cosmetic products may cause an allergic reaction. c. Wearing support hosiery and low-heeled shoes provides added support and comfort, thereby preventing or reducing the possibility or varicose veins. 15. Conducting any raffles, pools and other games of chance on school property is prohibited. 16. Eating or drinking in a classroom or laboratory (clinic) is prohibited. Students are permitted to eat in designated areas at the times posted. Chewing gum in the School is prohibited. 17. The use or possession in the School of any item that is, or resembles, a weapon, firearm or explosive of any kind that could be used to cause physical injury is prohibited. 18. Professional and courteous conduct is expected. Respectful communication with staff, fellow students and service clients is required. Unnecessary conversation, creating noise, causing discord, abusive language or using racial, sexual, ethnic or religious slurs or references is prohibited and may result in termination from the program. 19. Gross negligence, abuse or endangering the health or welfare of any staff member, student, clinic guest, visitor or other, including the use of verbal or written threats, intimidation, coercion, abusive language or inappropriate physical behavior is prohibited and may result in termination from the program. 20. Family and friends may visit the school as service clients only. Visitors are not allowed during class and clinic floor hours. 21. Students are not to provide cosmetology services at home in exchange for money. Solicitation of EEG school clients to be serviced in your home is unethical and is grounds for termination. Students who fail to adhere to the guidelines or disrupt the learning process for others may be subject to disciplinary action, which may include suspension or termination. STUDENT GUIDELINES 29 STUDENT SERVICES PROBLEM SOLVING If you need assistance with problems that might affect your education, whether in school, or outside of school, we encourage you to speak with your instructors or School Director to help resolve the problem. 30 STUDENT SERVICES EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES We believe that school life should be pleasant and remembered as an enjoyable experience. Our extracurricular activities are carried on for the definite value they offer to the students who participate in them. These activities broaden the experience of our students and foster school spirit and enthusiasm, while helping create lifelong friendships. As a multi-school system with many different geographical locations, activities at each location vary slightly. Styling contests, educational trips and other social and educational events are scheduled. Students are also given the opportunity to attend various trade shows, seminars and workshops relating to the cosmetology industry. Students are encouraged to participate in student hairstyling competitions. The challenge of these competitions stimulates new ideas for hair fashions and gives students an exciting outlet for their creative talents. CAREER EMPLOYMENT ASSISTANCE Empire Career Placement Assistance strives to assist every graduate in obtaining a career-related position suited to his/her needs and desires. A file of locally available positions in the cosmetology industry is maintained at each location. Just prior to completion of the program, each student is to register with school personnel for the placement service. School personnel will extend their best efforts to provide career-related placement assistance to graduates. Regulations prohibit any school, college or institution of higher learning from guaranteeing placement as an inducement to enter school. Our school personnel also offer counseling and advice to students who wish to set up their own businesses. A consultant service to help you get started in planning your own salon is also available to our graduates. School personnel are most anxious to assist our graduates in their quest for employment. TRANSFERS/TRANSCRIPTS A student may transfer hours upon completion of a practical examination that will be given in conjunction with mock State Boards on the first Monday of each month. An evaluation will be done by the School Executive Director and State Board evaluator to determine the number of hours that will be accepted. The applicant will be enrolled for instruction at the level commensurate with the testing. The number of hours will never be more than the hours obtained at the previous location. Any Empire student making Satisfactory Progress may transfer from a branch to main campus or from main campus to a branch. Prior academic credit will be evaluated. If an Empire student is wishing to move to another Empire owned school that is recognized by the U.S. Department of Education and the school’s accrediting body as an additional location, or branch, of the school the student is presently attending, he/she may transfer to the additional location. The student’s current Satisfactory Progress standing follows through to the his/her new school. However, if the student is wishing to transfer from one main campus to another main campus, the student must withdraw from their present school, and then enroll at the new campus. In cases such as this, the student's current Sat. Progress will not follow to the new school. Additionally, refund calculation will be completed by the school from which they are leaving and the student may need to re-apply for Title IV funding at the new campus. Empire charges a fee for educational-transcript or hour-transfer services. Tuition and other fees will be charged based upon the hours and equipment needed. GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS In Maryland, a student must Satisfactorily Complete 1500 clock hours of instruction in cosmetology in order to qualify to take the Maryland State Board of Cosmetologists examination for the cosmetologist license. However, a student must “Satisfactorily Complete” the program’s 1530 clock hours in order to graduate from the Cosmetology Program. “Satisfactorily Complete” is defined as follows: achieve the minimum cumulative academic average of 80%, complete and pass all written and practical assignments and pay the total cost of attendance and any other financial obligations due to the school. However, in extenuating circumstances, special payment arrangements may be approved by the school's Regional Director. Additionally, a Maryland student must have an 80% cumulative attendance rate. Diplomas are awarded to students who “Satisfactorily Complete” their program. STATE BOARD EXAMINATION INFORMATION Upon completion of all course requirements, successful completion of the State Board of Cosmetology Examination is required to obtain a license to practice. Students must be at least 16 years of age to take the State Board Examination. The examination is regulated by the State Board of Cosmetology, with licensed practicing professionals hired by the State Board to serve as examiners. GRADUATION 31 5/29/2015 School School Number Street Address City, State, Zip Phone Number Addendum A Owings Mills Executive Director Nicole Nichols Asst. Director Gina Hergenhahn 1771 9616 Reisterstown Rd Owings Mills, MD 21117 410 581 0317 Educators Last Wright Georgie McQueen Jones First Kenzie Gennine Patricia Teresa Cosmetology License # Course Taught 421484 78083 62753 57317 Cosmetology Cosmetology Cosmetology Cosmetology Addendum B - Important Consumer Information Empire Beauty School Owings Mills Full-Time Cosmetology Program Level - Undergraduate certificate Program Length - 49 weeks Q. How much will this program cost me?* A. Tuition and fees: $17,995 Books and supplies: $1,550 On-campus room & board: not offered Q. How long will it take me to complete this program? A. The program is designed to take 49 weeks to complete. Of those that completed the program in 2013-2014, 45% finished in 49 weeks. What other costs are there for this program?1 For further program cost information, visit http://www.empire.edu/consumer-info * The amounts shown above include costs for the entire program, assuming normal time to completion. Note that this information is subject to change. Q. What financing options are available to help me pay for this program? A. Financing for this program may be available through grants, scholarships, loans (federal and private) and institutional financing plans. The median amount of debt for program graduates is shown below: Q. What are my chances of getting a job when I graduate? A. Both the institution's state and accreditor require the calculation of a job placement rate for this program. Accreditor Rate: The job placement rate for students who completed this program is 60%. For further information about this job placement rate. 2 State Rate: The job placement rate for students who completed this program is 50%. For further information about this job placement rate. 3 Federal loans: $12,443 Private education loans: $0 Institutional financing plan: $0 For additional information related to this program and/or the information provided above. 4 1771-FT-COS-49 For more information on jobs related to this program. 5 Date Created: 1/19/2015 1 Other costs for this program $93 will be charged for sales tax on books and supplies. Sales tax was calculated at 6.00% as of 12/22/14 and could be subject to change at the discretion of the state. 2 Job Placement Rate Information Name of the accrediting agency this placement rate is calculated for: NACCAS Who is included in the calculation of this rate? Students who graduated before 11/30/14 with an original graduation date in 2013. What types of jobs were these students placed in? The job placement rate includes completers hired for: Jobs within the field Positions that recent completers were hired for include: Stylist, Beauty Advisor, Stylist Assistant When were the former students employed? Between January 1, 2013 & November 15, 2014 How were completers tracked? Student & Employer Contact 3 Job Placement Rate Information Name of the state this placement rate is calculated for: The Maryland Higher Education Commission Who is included in the calculation of this rate? Graduates July 1, 2012 - June 30, 2013 What types of jobs were these students placed in? The job placement rate includes completers hired for: Jobs within the field Positions that recent completers were hired for include: Stylist, Beauty Advisor, Stylist Assistant When were the former students employed? Between July 2012 & August 2013 How were completers tracked? Student & Employer Contact 4 Additional information related to this program and/or the information provided above The information contained in this disclosure template is usually different from other retention, completion and placement rates provided to students prior to enrollment. The US Department of Education, National Accrediting Commission of Career Arts and Sciences and some state licensing agencies require that rates be calculated using different formulas, time frames and based on institutional outcomes rather than individual campus and program outcomes. On time graduation rates may be substantially lower than actual completion rates because they only reflect the percentage of graduates who completed within their initial enrollment schedule with above 90% attendance. However, many students successfully complete a program but take longer to graduate because of time missed for family responsibilities, daycare issues, and conflict with employment schedules or simply changing schedules for convenience. Our students are permitted to make up time missed as long as they do not exceed the maximum time frame as stated in our Satisfactory Progress Policy. Additional consumer information, retention rates and student body diversity can be found on the College Navigator web site at www.nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator. All required disclosures commonly referred to as "Student Right to Know" information is provided to every prospective student prior to enrollment. Please note: the programs offered prepare students for the following occupations (if applicable): Hairdressers, Hairstylists, Cosmetologists SOC 395012; Skin Care Specialist (Esthetician) SOC 39-5094 & SOC 39-5091; Make-up Artist SOC 39-5091; Manicurist, Pedicurist, Nail Technician SOC 39-5092; Vocational Education Teacher SOC 25-1194. 5 More information on jobs related to this program Hairdressers, Hairstylists, and Cosmetologists http://online.onetcenter.org/link/summary/39-5012.00 Makeup Artists, Theatrical and Performance http://online.onetcenter.org/link/summary/39-5091.00 Manicurists and Pedicurists http://online.onetcenter.org/link/summary/39-5092.00 1771-FT-COS-49 Addendum B - Important Consumer Information Empire Beauty School Owings Mills Part-Time Cosmetology Program Level - Undergraduate certificate Program Length - 96 weeks Q. How much will this program cost me?* A. Tuition and fees: $17,995 Books and supplies: $1,550 On-campus room & board: not offered Q. How long will it take me to complete this program? A. The program is designed to take 96 weeks to complete. Of those that completed the program in 2013-2014, 25% finished in 96 weeks. What other costs are there for this program?1 For further program cost information, visit http://www.empire.edu/consumer-info * The amounts shown above include costs for the entire program, assuming normal time to completion. Note that this information is subject to change. Q. What are my chances of getting a job when I graduate? A. The job placement rate for students who completed this program is 73%. For further information about this job placement rate. 2 Q. What financing options are available to help me pay for this program? A. Financing for this program may be available through grants, scholarships, loans (federal and private) and institutional financing plans. The median amount of debt for program graduates is shown below: For more information on jobs related to this program. 4 Federal loans: $14,030 Private education loans: $0 Institutional financing plan: $0 For additional information related to this program and/or the information provided above. 3 1771-PT-COS-96 Date Created: 1/19/2015 1 Other costs for this program $93 will be charged for sales tax on books and supplies. Sales tax was calculated at 6.00% as of 12/22/14 and could be subject to change at the discretion of the state. 2 Job Placement Rate Information Name of the accrediting agency this placement rate is calculated for: NACCAS Who is included in the calculation of this rate? Students who graduated before 11/30/14 with an original graduation date in 2013. What types of jobs were these students placed in? The job placement rate includes completers hired for: Jobs within the field Positions that recent completers were hired for include: Stylist, Beauty Advisor, Stylist Assistant When were the former students employed? Between January 1, 2013 & November 15, 2014 How were completers tracked? Student & Employer Contact 3 Additional information related to this program and/or the information provided above The information contained in this disclosure template is usually different from other retention, completion and placement rates provided to students prior to enrollment. The US Department of Education, National Accrediting Commission of Career Arts and Sciences and some state licensing agencies require that rates be calculated using different formulas, time frames and based on institutional outcomes rather than individual campus and program outcomes. On time graduation rates may be substantially lower than actual completion rates because they only reflect the percentage of graduates who completed within their initial enrollment schedule with above 90% attendance. However, many students successfully complete a program but take longer to graduate because of time missed for family responsibilities, daycare issues, and conflict with employment schedules or simply changing schedules for convenience. Our students are permitted to make up time missed as long as they do not exceed the maximum time frame as stated in our Satisfactory Progress Policy. Additional consumer information, retention rates and student body diversity can be found on the College Navigator web site at www.nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator. All required disclosures commonly referred to as "Student Right to Know" information is provided to every prospective student prior to enrollment. Please note: the programs offered prepare students for the following occupations (if applicable): Hairdressers, Hairstylists, Cosmetologists SOC 395012; Skin Care Specialist (Esthetician) SOC 39-5094 & SOC 39-5091; Make-up Artist SOC 39-5091; Manicurist, Pedicurist, Nail Technician SOC 39-5092; Vocational Education Teacher SOC 25-1194. 4 More information on jobs related to this program Hairdressers, Hairstylists, and Cosmetologists http://online.onetcenter.org/link/summary/39-5012.00 Makeup Artists, Theatrical and Performance http://online.onetcenter.org/link/summary/39-5091.00 Manicurists and Pedicurists http://online.onetcenter.org/link/summary/39-5092.00 1771-PT-COS-96 Addendum C-Book/Kit List MARYLAND ADDENDUM As of 8/24/15 admissions I N F O R M AT I O N S TA R T D AT E S & S C H E D U L E S The following class start dates may not be available at every school location. CLASS START DATES Full-time* START DATE February 16, 2015 March 9, 2015 March 30, 2015 April 20, 2015 May 11, 2015 June 1, 2015 June 22, 2015 July 13, 2015 August 3, 2015 August 24, 2015 September 14, 2015 October 5, 2015 October 26, 2015 November 16, 2015 December 7, 2015 January 4, 2016 January 25, 2016 END DATE December 28, 2015 January 18, 2016 February 8, 2016 February 29, 2016 March 21, 2016 April 11, 2016 May 2, 2016 May 23, 2016 June 13, 2016 July 4, 2016 July 25, 2016 August 15, 2016 September 5, 2016 September 26, 2016 October 17, 2016 November 14, 2016 December 5, 2016 * End Dates are based on 100% of the scheduled program length, including holidays and scheduled school closings and assuming a student either maintains a 100% rate of attendance, or a minimum of 80% rate of attendance and makeup all missed time during their enrollment period. Based on a 35 hour schedule, incorporating anticipated days that the school would be closed for holidays and scheduled special events, the number of weeks required for a student to complete the cosmetology program is approximately 45 weeks. On a 17.5 hour schedule the number of weeks required is approximately 90 weeks. Part-time* START DATE March 9, 2015 April 20, 2015 June 1, 2015 July 13, 2015 August 24, 2015 October 5, 2015 November 16, 2015 January 4, 2016 END DATE November 28, 2016 January 9, 2017 February 20, 2017 April 3, 2017 May 15, 2017 June 26, 2017 August 7, 2017 September 25,2017 For students who are unable to make up missed time during their regular scheduled enrollment period, the school will schedule additional days for the student to make up hours required for state licensing purposes at the end of their enrollment period during which the student may make up time missed by attending their regular schedule plus the normal available make up hours provided they have achieved a minimum of 80% attendance during that period and they can expect to complete all required hours with a cumulative minimum of 80% attendance. admissions I N F O R M AT I O N HOLIDAYS & VACATION January 1, 2015 January 19, 2015 February 9, 2015 April 6, 2015 May 25, 2015 June 15, 2015 July 3, 2015 September 7, 2015 October 12, 2015 October 13, 2015 November 26, 2015 November 27, 2015 December 24, 2015 December 25, 2015 January 1, 2016 January 18, 2016 February 8, 2016 April 4, 2016 May 30, 2016 June 13, 2016 July 4, 2016 September 5, 2016 October 10, 2016 October 11, 2016 November 24, 2016 November 25, 2016 December 23, 2016 December 26, 2016 NORMAL TIME TO COMPLETE Students should have a reasonable expectation of the time it should take to complete a program in order to plan and budget accordingly. Program lengths for full time and part time schedules are stated in weeks and include estimated days the school is closed for holidays, educator training, special events, inclement weather and a limited number of days scheduled to allow students to make up missed work as necessary for state licensing purposes. When calculating and disclosing normal time to complete and On Time Completion Rates, the number of days scheduled to make up work is limited to 10% of scheduled hours. For example, if a student is scheduled to attend class 7 hours per day and is enrolled in a 1500 hour program, the number of days scheduled to make up work would be determined by dividing 150 (10% of the hours in the program) by 7 (number of hours scheduled per day), or 22 days. Students are permitted to make up additional work in order to graduate, as long as they do not exceed the maximum time frame as described in the school’s satisfactory progress policy, but they would not be counted as graduating within normal time for purposes of the calculation and disclosure of On Time Completion Rates in Addendum B to the catalog. Normal Time to Complete: Day Program: 50 Weeks Evening Program: 99 Weeks admissions I N F O R M AT I O N E D U C AT I O N A L C L A S S S C H E D U L E : Empire Beauty School offers professional courses to complement your career choice. Here is a listing of days and times available: COSMETOLOGY PROGRAM The Cosmetology program consists of 1,500 hours of instruction. Subjects include haircutting, haircoloring, facials, makeup, manicuring, salon management and much more. Upon completion of the program, the Student is qualified for licensure and practice as an entry-level licensed cosmetologist. SCHEDULE DAYS TIMES INSTRUCTIONAL CREDIT Full-time M-F 9:00am - 4:30pm 35 hrs/week Part-time * M-Wed 5:30pm - 10:00pm 17.5 hrs/week Thursday 5:30pm - 9:30pm *Check with school for availability. cosmetology PROGRAM COSMETOLOGY COURSE DESCRIPTION The Cosmetology program consists of Pre-Clinic and Student Clinic. 1. Pre-Clinic Pre-Clinic includes the Fundamentals and Techniques of the following: Hair Cutting including Scalp Massage and Scalp Care Services; Hair Coloring including Rinsing and Conditioning; Chemical Reformation including Permanent Waving and Chemical Relaxing; Design Principles including Fingerwaving, Hairstyling, Thermal Pressing, Care and Styling of Artificial Hair and Curling; Skin Care including Facial Massage, Superfluous Hair Removal and Makeup Applications; and Nail Care including Manicuring and Pedicuring. All incorporating Bacteriology, Sterilization Sanitation; Histology; Anatomy and Physiology including Diseases and Disorders of the Skin, Scalp, Nails, and Hair; Chemistry and Electricity for Cosmetologists; and Personal Development. 2. Student Clinic Student Clinic involves performing advanced techniques and services on live models or mannequins on the Student Clinic floor and time in the classroom studying the following areas: Maryland State Law / State Board; Career Readiness including Careers in Cosmetology, Job Interviewing and Beauty Salon Management; Clinic Hair Cutting; Clinic Hair Coloring; Clinic Chemical Reformation; Clinic Design Principles; Clinic Skin Care; and Clinic Nail Care; all incorporating Bacteriology, Sterilization Sanitation. EDUCATIONAL OBJECTIVES / GOALS: Upon completion / graduation, students will be able to demonstrate the following: • Basic practical skills in the following areas: Hair Cutting, Hair Coloring, Chemical Reformation, Design Principles, Skin Care, and Nail Care • Practice Safety, Bacteriology, Sterilization Sanitation • Proficiency in all Theory related topics • A knowledge of the many job opportunities in the Beauty Industry • Professionalism with a focus on providing good Customer Service COURSE FORMAT Course content is identified and prioritized through State and Industry standards. Each course will provide students with an understanding of the Fundamentals and Techniques of Hair, Skin, and Nail Services, Related Sciences, and Customer Service Skills necessary to complete a successful clinic level service. INSTRUCTIONAL METHODS In a student-centered classroom, Educators will instruct and coach students to achieve competency in all the various skill sets. Through problem solving, self-paced study, interactive theory and hands on practice. Enrichment Activities will be provided so that the student can individualize their education. REFERENCES Each classroom will have the following: Textbooks, Tools / Equipment and Hair Products. In addition, the school is provided with an internet connection allowing accessibility to current Websites, Videos, and Tutorials. Electronic and/or hard copies of any Textbooks, Periodicals or other Reference Materials may also be available. cosmetology PROGRAM OBJECTIVE To educate the students to a degree of competence that will enable him/her to systematically and professionally perform the skills required to pass the State Board examination and obtain employment. Upon completion of the program the student is qualified for employment in the following occupations: Cosmetology as a stylist, Cosmetology/Stylist Assistant and/or Shampoo Assistant. COSMETOLOGY PROGRAM DESCRIPTION - 1500 HOURS CURRICULUM BREAKDOWN THEORY PRACTICAL TOTAL 64 64 64 64 64 64 41 41 41 41 41 41 105 105 105 105 105 105 15 15 14 15 15 14 14 14 0 90 90 91 90 90 91 91 91 30 500 1000 PRE-CLINIC Hair Cutting Hair Coloring Skin Care Chemical Reformation Design Principles Nail Care Total Hours 630 CLINIC Clinic Hair Cutting Clinic Hair Coloring Clinic Chemical Reformation Career Readiness State Law and State Board Clinic Design Principles Clinic Skin Care Clinic Nail Care Enrichments Total Hours TOTAL 105 105 105 105 105 105 105 105 30 870 1500 19 TUITION & FINANCIAL INFORMATION COSMETOLOGY PROGRAM W/ TABLET Tuition .......................................................................... $18,300.00 Registration Fee........................................................... $100.00 Student Supplies*......................................................... $2,100.00+Tax TOTAL: $20,500.00 COSMETOLOGY PROGRAM W/ DOWNLOAD Tuition .......................................................................... $18,3000.00 Registration Fee........................................................... $100.00 Student Supplies*......................................................... $1,700.00+Tax TOTAL: $20,100.00 METHODS OF PAYMENT Financial assistance (if qualified), cash, check, credit card, or via payment from an outside agency or scholarship (if applicable). *Student Supplies charges do not include sales tax. 1 STUDENT SELF PAY (TAX NOT INCLUDED) Cosmetology w/ Tablet Full-Time Part-Time 20% down Installment Installment Amount Final Installment Installment Amount $4,080.00 $4,080.00 8 20 $1,813.00 $816.00 1 20% down Installment Installment Amount Final Installment Installment Amount $4,000.00 $4,000.00 8 20 $1,778.00 $800.00 1 $1,776.00 $1816.00 Cosmetology w/ Download Full-Time Part-Time 2 Maryland Kit/Book List I have received the above list of kit contents St uden t 05/ 09 / 2013 02: 4 4: 26 pm Par ent 05/ 09 / 2013 02: 4 4: 37 pm _____________________________________________ _____________________________________________ STUDENT SIGNATURE PARENT OR GUARDIAN SIGNATURE If Student is under 18 years of age, Student’s parent or legal guardian must also sign this Agreement. 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