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Shannon Simmons

Enrollment Agreements

Are social security numbers required on enrollment agreements when your school is accredited?

Shannon Simmons

Training

Do employees who ONLY sell to consumer students need to be up to date on their CEUs? I have several employees who ONLY sell to business clients and not consumer students. They wouldn't be required to take this training, would they?

Scott Singleton

How soon is too soon?

How soon should it be in determining whether a prospective student would get through the admissions process? e.g. The first initial call or when meeting face-to-face.

Daniel Purnell

HELPFUL

TO KNOW ALL THE RULES

Daniel Purnell

UNDERSTANFDING

Also ask for an organization chart. If there is an employee handbook or policies and procedures manual you might find job descriptions there. Also ask for a directory that hopefully includes the name of every employee plus their phone, fax, and email information.

Daniel Purnell

PAPERWORK

It is possible that all programs list basic admissions requirements such as minimum age and whether a high school diploma, GED, or equivalent is required.

Daniel Purnell

paperwork

There is the course itself, plus all the documents that you need as reference material

Meredith Kent

Naming your schools accredidation

If you're school is accredited, it is important to know WHICH accredidation.

Meredith Kent

Lead Generation

It's helpful to understand HOW school'get their leads. This will help you understand more about prospective students.

Nadia Gilbert

Title IV

So if I am not mistaken Title IV is financial aid? Or are we talking about two different things?

Nadia Gilbert

Life experience credits

Some institutions accept life experience credit. Acceptance of this credit typically requires submission and review of paperwork proving that the applicant's life experience equals so many hours of coursework. This is an extensive process and you will need to know if it applies to your institution. Never heard of this before, has anyone had this experience before? Just curious.

Meredith Kent

Admissions requirement

It's good to find out if your student meets the requirements as soon as possible, before you get to far into the process.

Meredith Kent

Certain titles employees can't use

This was a reminder to never call myself a "counseor" or an "advisor."

Bridget Philip

Nonrefundable fees

I read that - Nonrefundable fees regarding admission and registration of Florida students shall not exceed $150. Does this apply to enrollment deposits?

Bridget Philip

Updating with the Florida Commission for Independent Education

In order to keep current with any document changes - it is suggested that you check the Florida Commission for Independent Education website at least once a month for announcements of any updates to Rules and Statutes. Does anyone know of a specific place on the website that would show updates? or would you need to look within the document for changes?

Christian Gomez

Graduation

Many institutions have formal graduation ceremonies at various times of the year. Some are elaborate and others are just cake and cookies served on the last day of class or as each student graduates. It's important to find out what type of ceremony happens at your institution.

Christian Gomez

CM201 - Admissions Compliance for Postsecondary Schools in Florida

CM221 - Florida Admissions: Complying with the Rules and Regulations

Enrollment Agreements

Training

How soon is too soon?

HELPFUL

UNDERSTANFDING

PAPERWORK

paperwork

Naming your schools accredidation

Lead Generation

Title IV

Life experience credits

Admissions requirement

Certain titles employees can't use

Nonrefundable fees

Updating with the Florida Commission for Independent Education

Graduation

paperwork

Helpful

meetings

programs offered at your school