Admission Policies
Candidates seeking admission to the Florida Career Training Center can apply online at https://floridacareertraining.com under the Admissions tab. To apply, candidates must be 18 years of age or older, or provide permission from responsible parties.
Admissions Process and Required Documents
- Submit a completed application
- Complete a phone interview with an Admissions Advisor
- A formal acceptance or denial letter is sent to the potential student
- A digital enrollment agreement is sent to the potential student to review and sign within five business days
- Applicant’s enrollment agreement is verified and signed by a designated FCTC representative
- A signed copy of the enrollment agreement is returned to the student electronically and uploaded to student's account
- Student account information and login credentials are provided to the student
- Evidence of earning a high school diploma or GED, or the recognized equivalent. Official documentation must be submitted within 90 days of enrollment. Failure to submit transcripts within 90 days will result in a withdrawal from the program.
- Students who have attended an accredited technical school, university or academy recognized by the U.S. Department of Education may submit an official school transcript in lieu of high school diploma. The transcript must be mailed directly to the Florida Career Training Center from the technical school, university or academy.
- Initial down payment according to chosen payment plan per program cost
- Student completes the new student orientation in the online learning classroom (SAS01.000 Skills for Academic Success)
- Student’s first day of class starts according to the Florida Career Training Center academic calendar
Candidates for admission must meet the following requirements upon enrollment
- Be 18 years of age or older or provide permission from responsible parties to enroll
- Have the ability to communicate, read, and write English fluently
- Have earned a high school diploma or GED, or the recognized equivalent
- Have the ability to use a personal computer and the Internet
- Have the ability to receive and send email
- Have the ability to be self-motivated and work independently
Cancellation and Refund Policy
Should a student’s enrollment be terminated or canceled for any reason, all refunds will be made according to the following refund schedule:
- Cancellation can be made in person, by electronic mail, by Certified Mail, or by termination.
- All monies will be refunded if the school does not accept the applicant or if the student cancels within three (3) business days after signing the enrollment agreement and making the initial payment.
- Cancellation after the third (3rd) Business Day, but before the first class, results in a refund of all monies paid, with the exception of the registration fee (not to exceed $150.00).
- Cancellation after attendance has begun, through 40% completion of the program, will result in a Pro Rata refund computed on the number of hours completed to the total program hours.
- Cancellation after completing more than 40% of the program will result in no refund.
- Termination Date: In calculating the refund due to a student, the last date of actual attendance by the student is used in the calculation unless earlier written notice is received.
- Refunds will be made within 30 days of termination of students’ enrollment or receipt of Cancellation Notice from students.
Florida Career Training Center must take reasonable measures to ensure that students accepted for enrollment in a program have no physical limitations that might prevent them from completing the program or gaining employment in the field for which the training is offered. Please inform the Florida Career Training Center if you have any special needs that might prevent the successful completion of the program or require further action by the FCTC.
If, for any reason, you are not accepted into FCTC, all monies remitted will be promptly returned.
Disclosures
Sexual Harassment and Gender Discrimination
Florida Career Training Center does not participate in unfair treatment because of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), national origin, age, disability or genetic information. Harassment because of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), national origin, age, disability, or genetic information is not tolerated.
Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA) of 1974
The Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA) was designed to protect the privacy of educational records; to establish the right so students can inspect and review their educational records, and to provide guidelines for the correction of inaccurate or misleading information through informal and formal hearings.
Except for in circumstances permitted by law, Florida Career Training Center will not disclose a student’s education record without obtaining the student’s prior written consent.
Students may inspect and review their own records pertaining to admissions and academic standing.
Florida Career Training Center depends on the accuracy of the records submitted by its students. False information on an application, an act to intentionally mislead or misinform a faculty member or administrator, or submission of work written or produced by another as his or her own will be grounds for disciplinary action, including dismissal from the school. Students seeking access or amendment of their educational records should contact student services.
