catalog 2014-15 - Empire Beauty School

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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
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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.
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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
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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.
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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
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, 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.
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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
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AFFILIATIONS AND ASSOCIATIONS
AFFILIATIONS
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• 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.
•
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ADMISSIONS
ADMISSIONS
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•
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).
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.
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TUITION & FEES
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• 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.
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EDUCATION
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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
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SCHOOL POLICIES
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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.
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In clock hour programs an academic year consists of 900 clock hours over
period of not less than 26 weeks.
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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.
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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).
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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.
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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.
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(i) Registration Fee: This fee is not refundable except as provided in
paragraph A, on the previous page.
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(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.
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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.
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professional development guidelines
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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%.
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
Name of the state this placement rate is calculated for:
The Maryland Higher Education Commission
Graduates July 1, 2012 - June 30, 2013
Between July 2012 & August 2013
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
Manicurists and Pedicurists
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%.
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
Name of the accrediting agency this placement rate is calculated for:
NACCAS
Students who graduated before 11/30/14 with an original graduation date in 2013.
Between January 1, 2013 & November 15, 2014
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
Makeup Artists, Theatrical and Performance
Manicurists and Pedicurists
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
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
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.
Rev 7/15
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