Student Rights Responsibilities

Student's Consumer Rights
You have the right to ask a school:

• The names of its accrediting/licensing organizations.
• About its programs, facilities and faculty
• The cost of attending and the school policy on refunds to students who drop out
• What financial assistance is available, including federal, state, local, private and institutional aid programs, and the procedures and deadlines for applying for available financial programs
• What criteria are used in selecting Financial Aid Recipients
• How your financial need is determined and how much of your financial need has been met, as determined by the school
• To explain each type and amount of assistance in your Financial Aid Package and how and when you will receive it
• To reconsider your aid package if you believe a mistake has been made
• How the school determines whether you are making satisfactory progress and what happens if you are not
• What special facilities and services are available to the handicapped
• What the interest rate is on the loan that you have, the total amount you must repay, the length of the time you have to repay it, when you must start repaying, and cancellation and deferment provisions that apply

You will not be affected by any tuition increase once you officially enroll by signing the Enrollment Agreement. This Catalog is current at the time of printing. The Institution reserves the right to make changes in policy, tuition and equipment as circumstances dictate subsequent to publication.

Student's Responsibilities
It is your responsibility to:

• Review and consider all the information about the school's programs before you enroll
• Pay special attention to the application for requesting Financial Aid, complete it accurately, and submit it on time to the assigned person in charge 
• Provide all documentation, verification, corrections and/or new information requested by either the Financial Aid Office or the agency to which you submit your aid application
• Read, understand and keep copies of all forms you are asked to sign
• Comply with the provisions of any promissory notes and all other agreements you sign
• Notify your school of any change in your name, home address, telephone number or attendance status. If you have a loan, you must notify the Direct Loan Services Center of these changes
• Know and comply with the deadlines for the application or reapplication for Financial Aid
• Understand your school's refund policy

GRIEVANCE POLICY

In a training environment much like a work environment, miscommunication occurs from time to time. It is in the best interest of the student as well as the school to find effective ways to communicate in a positive way in order to resolve differences. From time to time a grievance may exist. Any student who has a grievance with the school must take the following action:

1. Contact the School's Executive Vice-President in writing, stating the grievance as well as any prior attempts on the part of the student to communicate his/her concerns to other staff members. The Executive Vice-President will schedule a personal appointment at the earliest possible date to discuss the matter and questions in a confidential manner. In the event of no satisfactory resolution;
2. Contact the School's President in writing, stating the grievance as well as any prior attempts on the student's part to communicate his/her concerns to other staff members. The President will schedule a personal appointment on the earliest possible date, to discuss the matter in question in a confidential manner. In the event of no satisfactory resolution;
3. It should be noted that The Schools President, Executive Staff, Administration and Faculty believe that our mission is to instruct all students, in a manner consistent with the highest educational standards achievable, as well as to promote effective communication during any dispute, grievance, or difference of opinion. Should the process listed above not fully result in the resolution of a grievance, the student has the right to contact the State Licensing Board and/or the Accredited Agency list. Working together toward the success of each student is the primary mission of our educational program.

STUDENT RECORDS

The school maintains permanent student records and guarantees the right of students to gain access to their files. A written request is required and an appointment must be scheduled for the Registrar or Financial Aid Department to review the records with the student. All grades, services, hours and student account are recorded and kept on file. The school recognizes the right to privacy, therefore, no information on a student will be released without the written permission of the student. Notification of rights under FERPA (the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act) is available in the Financial Aid Office.

ANTI-HAZING POLICY

Students or other persons associated with the school are prohibited from engaging in hazing as defined in F.S. 240.1325. Any student who engages in such activity will be terminated from the school.

SCHOOL RULES AND REGULATIONS

Standards and Criteria
Students are required to meet the standards and criteria established to
determine progress and competence in both academic study and practical
training throughout the entire program. An average of 75% is required.

Personal Appearance
All students must report to class in the proper uniform. Uniform jackets must be worn at all times. Appropriate dress must be worn with the uniform. Skirts and shorts must be at appropriate length, no shorter than one(1) inch above the knees. Shoes must be low-heeled, closed-toed as required by insurance regulations and should be rubber-soled. Students are not permitted to wear high-heeled shoes, outdoor weather boots, or slippers.

All students are expected to follow good hygiene rules such as bathing/showering and shampooing their own hair to be clean and well-groomed on a daily basis.

The school reserves the right to send a student home to change if he/she is not wearing the appropriate clothing.

Smoking
Smoking is not permitted anywhere in the school as per Florida law.

Chewing Gum

Chewing gum is not permitted in school.

Leaving Class

Students are not permitted to loiter or to congregate in the restrooms, hallways, classrooms, reception area, building entrance, etc., nor are they permitted in the offices or stockroom without being accompanied by a member of the staff.Students are not allowed to leave the school premises during class hours without permission from an instructor. Students may not leave any classroom during class at any time without permission from an instructor. If it becomes necessary to go the restroom during this time, you must ask permission from the instructor, go directly to the restroom, and then return immediately.

Cell Phones and Pagers

Cell phones and pagers must be placed on silent mode at all times.

Cleanliness

To help each student develop professional work habits, students will be responsible for the cleanliness of their work stations, mirrors and floors at all times. Hair should be swept up and disposed of after each haircut.

Equipment must be cleaned before and after each use. The condition and cleanliness of any equipment/implement you use is your responsibility. Instructors may examine your kit and lockers at any time. They must be kept in tip- top condition. When giving a perm, remove all papers from perm rods when you are finished.Wash and dry perm rods before returning them to perm carts.

Food in School

No food or drink is permitted in classrooms or clinic areas while classes are in session. Lunch must be eaten in the designated area only, and only during the meal break. Individuals using these areas are responsible for leaving the area in a clean and tidy condition.

Furniture and Equipment

Students are not permitted to leave equipment in the classroom. The school and staff are not responsible for lost or misplaced equipment or for a student's personal property. A student must have the required supplies to perform services on customers and/or participate in class projects. In addition, you must have your own pencils, pens, notebooks, textbooks, etc.

Personal Conduct and Professional Ethics

The school reserves the right to dismiss any student whose personal conduct is deemed unsatisfactory. All students are required to conduct themselves in a professional manner as would be expected in a salon. When a student has a grievance he or she must communicate the concern in a professional manner following the stated grievance policy.

Soliciting

Soliciting of any kind by students or visitors is not permitted on the school premises or in the vicinity of the school.

Drugs or Alcohol in School
Any student using, bringing, dispensing or selling drugs or alcohol in the school will be terminated immediately without prior warning and may be turned over to the local police.

The above rules must be strictly adhered to and are for your benefit.