Workshop, Training and Class Enrollment and Attendance Policies:

It is expected that all students that enroll in one of our classes or programs treat the experience with professionalism.  The Institute is a professional, career skill and development program for business minded individuals. We expect for students to arrive at least 10 minutes before the start time for a class or workshop. We expect that students will come to class with a learning mindset. Should a student need to leave a workshop or class for an emergency or illness, it will be the student’s responsibility to schedule makeup time with the facilitator of that class or workshop. Competition of the program and certification / certificate will not be issued until all modules of the curriculum are completed.   If assigned home-work is not completed, that is considered an incomplete item in the curriculum.

 

Credit for Past Experience, Education or Training Policy:

No credits will be given for past experience, education or training. We believe in a continuum of learning and encourage our graduates to seek out alike programs to refresh and reinforce nuances of the business.   

 

Refund Policy:

Deposits for classes, workshops and trainings are not refundable.  Should a student enroll, make a deposit and need to cancel attending a workshop, class or training, all class materials and supplies that were purchased for the student by the Institute will be mailed to them.

 

All cancellations or requests for refunds need to be received by the Institute in writing.  Email is acceptable. Notifications should be sent to Kathy@style-image-institute.com

 

Fees for attending a workshop, class or training are due prior to the date of the first day of class.  If a student schedules a 2-day class and cancels more than 7-days prior to the first day of that class, a refund of the class fees (minus 10%) will be given.  All refunds are given in the form of a check within 14 days of the date of the student’s written request.

 

For students cancelling attendance in a workshop, class or training within 7-days of the first day of that program, no refunds can be given; however the fees paid can be applied to a rescheduled date for that class, workshop or training.

 

Should a student not be able to complete a workshop, class or training, the Institute will work with that student to reschedule the balance of the class.  Rescheduled time is not eligible for refunds. Because our workshops and training classes are typically a 2-day commitment, after the first day of the class the student has completed more than 50% of the curriculum.

 

Should a class, workshop or training need to be cancelled by the Institution for any reason, any fees paid by the students will be refunded in their entirety.  Deposits will also be refunded, minus $100 for supplies already purchased. The supplies purchased for the student by the Institution will be mailed to the student.

 

Federal VA Policy:
Title 38 US Code CFR 21.4255 Refund Policy; Non-Accredited Courses for IHL/NCD

A refund of the unused portion of the tuition, fees and other charges will be made to the veteran or eligible person who fails to enter or fails to complete the course as required by Veteran Administration regulation.  The refund will be within 10% (percent) of an exact pro rata refund.  No more than $10.00 of the established registration fee will be retained if a veteran or eligible person fails to enter and complete the course.

The code states that the exact proration will be determined on the ratio of the number of days of instruction completed by the student to the total number of instructional days in the course.  

This policy will change upon accreditation of the school by an accrediting body recognized by the U.S Department of Education.  The State Approving Agency will be notified accordingly.
 

 

Student Standards of Progress and Certification Policy:

Every effort will be made to insure that all students that go through our program leave with a solid knowledge of all aspects of the business. Several “real world” testing type experiences are built into the curriculum to give students a feel for working with a live client (as opposed to book learning and practicing with classmates).  These “tests” are not a pass-fail (or grade based) tests; rather they are a way for students and faculty/staff to measure what aspects of the business need more learning and attention. Every student that goes through our classes, workshops and trainings are required to go through our “real world testing” portions of the curriculum.

 

Student Conduct Policy:

We require all students, faculty and staff to treat each other, our guests and our facilities with the upmost respect and to conduct themselves as professionals at all times.  The Style and Image Institute reserves the right to dismiss a student from the program for inappropriate, illegal or unethical behavior.  Dismissal from the program will result in no refunds of any kind for fees or deposits. 

Should a situation arise that would cause a student to be dismissed, the student will first be granted a private meeting with the President of the Institute, given details of the situation causing possible dismissal, and offered an opportunity to fix, correct, rectify the situation. The outcome of this meeting with the President will determine the student’s future in the program.