LINCOLN TECHNICAL INSTITUTE 901 HADLEY ROAD SOUTH PLAINFIELD NJ 07080 1-800-305-3487 (Toll-Free)

South Plainfield Campus 2021-2023 Official School Catalog Volume VII

Revised and Effective, May 2021

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LINCOLN TECHNICAL INSTITUTE 901 HADLEY ROAD SOUTH PLAINFIELD NJ 07080 1-800-305-3487 (toll-free) www.lincolntech.edu

A Branch Campus LINCOLN COLLEGE OF TECHNOLOGY 7225 WINTON DRIVE, BLDG 128 INDIANAPOLIS, IN 46268 317-632-5553

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Table of Contents

INTRODUCTION 3 General Objectives 4 Our Mission 4 History of the School 4 Educational Philosophy 4 A Letter from the President & CEO 5 CAREER PROGRAMS ...... 6 Diesel and Truck Technology 7 Diesel and Truck Technology with Transport Refrigeration 8 Diesel and Truck Mechanics 9 Heavy Equipment and Truck Technology 10 Welding and Metal Fabrication Technology 11 Welding Technology 12 Course Descriptions 13 GENERAL INFORMATION 16 Accreditation 17 Approvals 17 Memberships 17 Attendance for Blended Programs (where applicable) 28 Statement of Ownership 17 Make-Up 28 Compliance with City, State, and Federal Regulations 17 Consultation and Tutoring 28 Notice to Students 17 Student Advising 28 NonDiscrimination and Harassment Policy 17 Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) Policy 28 ADMISSIONS POLICIES ...... 18 Course and Academic Measurement 29 Admission Requirements 19 Grading 29 Orientation Program 19 Satisfactory Academic Progress (SAP) 29 Introductory Period of Enrollment 19 Introduction 29 Remedial Education 19 Qualitative Measure of Progress Veterans Training 19 (Grade Point Average) 29 FINANCIAL AID INFORMATION ...... 20 Quantitative Measures of Progress Financial Aid 21 (Pace of Progression and Maximum Time Frame) 30 Scholarships 21 Evaluation Period 30 Cancellation and Refund Policy 21 Failure to Meet Standards 30 State Refund Policy 22 Appeals and Probation 30 The Refund Process 22 Notification of Status and Appeal Results 31 GENERAL STUDENT INFORMATION ...... 23 Reinstatement 31 Housing 24 Treatment of Grades and Credits ...... 31 School Facilities 24 Satisfactory Academic Progress for VA Beneficiaries 31 Learning Resource Center 24 Transcripts (Progress Records) 31 Tools 24 Transfer Credits 31 Educational Equipment 24 Withdrawals and Incomplete Grades 32 Class Size 24 Course Repeats 32 Holidays 24 Grade Appeal Policy 32 School Closing 24 Leave of Absence 32 Employment Assistance 24 Re-entrance ...... 33 Student Complaint/Grievance Procedure 24 Graduation Requirements 33 Visitors 25 CAMPUS INFORMATION ...... 34 Official Student Communication 25 Our Staff and Instructors 35 ACADEMIC INFORMATION 26 Corporate Administration 35 Class Schedules 27 School Administration and Faculty Addendum Certificate Programs 27 Holiday Schedule Addendum Student Conduct 27 Schedule of Fees Addendum Attendance 28 Class Schedule Addendum

2 Introduction

INTRODUCTION 3 General Objectives 4 Our Mission 4 History of the School 4 Educational Philosophy 4 A Letter from the President & CEO 5

3 Introduction

General Objectives History of the School In May 2018, Lincoln Tech was approved to expand their program Lincoln Technical Institute (LTI) is Engine City Technical Institute (ECTI) offerings to include Welding and Metal committed to the advancement of career was established in Newark, New Jersey Fabrication Technology. education, and dedicated to individuals in 1930 by Mr. Edward McGovern Sr. In who desire to improve themselves and 1938 the school was closed to convert the Lincoln Educational Services their opportunity for career success. building to produce war supplies. In May of Corporation is a leading provider of During recent years, “Career” training has 1969 ECTI was re-founded by Mr. Edward diversified career oriented postsecondary finally achieved proper recognition in the McGovern Jr and the first evening class education. Lincoln offers recent high educational spectrum. The importance was launched in October of the same year. school graduates and working adults of acquiring a specific skill in order to be In September, 1970 a full time day shift degree and diploma programs in five employable has been dramatized by the vast was added to support increased enrollment. principal areas of study: health sciences, number of unfilled job openings for persons In August of 1971, the New Jersey automotive technology, skilled trades, with a specialized skill. Department of Education approved a 1250 hospitality services and business and Teaching skills to the unskilled, refining hour Diesel Engine Drive Train program information technology. the skills of the semi-skilled and helping and the first class in this program began Lincoln has provided the workforce them find gainful employment in the the following month. with skilled technicians since its inception industry is the overall objective of Lincoln In 1980 ECTI sought and received in 1946. Lincoln currently operates over Technical Institute. national accreditation with the National 20 campuses in 14 states under 3 brands: To this end, every effort is made to Association of Trade and Technical Lincoln College of Technology, Lincoln provide the finest training possible... Schools. NATTS as it was known at that Technical Institute, and Euphoria Institute training that is realistically attuned time changed its name in the mid 90’s to of Beauty Arts and Sciences. to the needs of industry and the rapid the Accrediting Commission of Career technological progress of our day. Training Schools and Colleges (ACCSC). Educational Philosophy programs are designed to provide students October of 2002 brought a change of Lincoln Technical Institute prepares each with skills that are marketable today and ownership for ECTI when Mr. Daniel student to meet the day-to-day challenges with knowledge that will allow them to Kasper purchased the school and became of an ever-changing world. At Lincoln, this grow and realize their maximum career the school’s Director. Under Mr. Kasper’s is achieved through a series of lectures/ potential in the future. leadership the school relocated to its current demonstrations, providing the student with An effective employment assistance 48,000 square foot facility located in South the knowledge to perform each task. A program makes it possible for Lincoln to Plainfield, NJ. comprehensive hands-on laboratory exercise fulfill its objective to provide a needed August of 2008 brought another change on technical trainers allows the student to and valuable service to the industry, the of ownership for ECTI when the school practice newly learned skills. Hands-on community, the nation, and most important was purchased by the Baran Institute of practical exercises on real-world equipment of all, to the student. Technology, East Windsor, Connecticut. allows the student to experience tasks Finally, in January, 2009, ECTI performed in the workplace. Although Our Mission underwent one more change of ownership not all classes will have the same amount when Lincoln Educational Services of West Lincoln’s mission is to provide superior of hands-on exercises, each class has the Orange, NJ purchased the Baran Institute education and training to our students appropriate amount for the skills taught. School Group which included ECTI. for in-demand careers in a supportive, Classroom instruction will always lead to In May of 2009, the approval process accessible learning environment, “hands-on” teaching and learning to apply was started to change the name to transforming students’ lives and adding the knowledge learned in the classroom. Lincoln Technical Institute, which value to their communities. Lincoln Technical Institute is proud of became effective August 1, 2009. The its many graduates who have taken their reason for the change is the result of goals place in the industry for which they were established in the long-range strategic plan trained, and will continue to exercise its for our institute and its parent corporation, leadership role in training persons for Lincoln Educational Services (LESC), marketable skills by continually revising and the perception of the institution to and updating programs as technological prospective students and employers. change occurs in the Industry.

4 Introduction

A Letter from the President & CEO

We believe education and training increase In addition to careful and detailed your self-esteem and enable you to work in a instruction, faculty, staff and administration rewarding and satisfying career. In order to provide ongoing support and encouragement. achieve our high educational standards, we You gain skills and confidence at LTI, so you carefully select qualified instructors that can achieve success here and in other areas offer competency and experience, as well as a of your life. caring commitment to each student’s success. It is our desire to provide you with the In the development of curricula, we ability and awareness to be of value in continuously monitor the current industry a technologically changing world. Your standards and update our courses regularly education and training here will be enriching, to reflect change in the employment trends. relevant and empowering. In a very short time, Our classrooms offer industry standard you can become a well-rounded, capable equipment that simulates the workplace as employee in the professional or technical field closely as possible. you choose.

Sincerely,

Scott M. Shaw President & Chief Executive Officer

5 Career Programs

Diesel and Truck Technology 7 Diesel and Truck Technology with Transport Refrigeration 8 Diesel and Truck Mechanics 9 Heavy Equipment and Truck Technology 10 Welding and Metal Fabrication Technology 11 Welding Technology 12 Course Descriptions 13

6 Career Programs Course Descriptions begin on page 13. Diesel and Truck Technology DTT105C – CERTIFICATE PROGRAM DAY/AFTERNOON/EVENING PROGRAMS total semester credit hours* ...... 63 total instructional hours ...... 1560 weeks to complete – day/aft approximately 56 (including holidays and scheduled breaks) weeks to complete – eve . . approximately 112 (including holidays and scheduled breaks) *The listing of credit hours is not meant to imply that credits can be transferred into college or other private career school programs. Transfer credits are at the sole discretion of the receiving school.

program objective

This program is designed to prepare students for entry into the diesel and versatility in the diesel and truck repair field to qualify for entry-level and truck career field. Students enrolled in this program will learn theory, positions as a mechanic, technician, mechanic’s helper, or a fleet service functions, diagnostics, and repair of diesel engines and truck systems. Using technician in truck dealerships, fleet maintenance departments, private repair industry standard tools and equipment, students will diagnose and repair enterprises, or franchised truck repair organizations. Students will be required electrical and mechanical systems on diesel engines, trucks, and trailers. Upon to complete out-of-class assignments in each course. successful completion of the program, the graduate should possess knowledge lecture lab/shop total total number course hours hours hours credits prerequisites

IN102 † Driving Your Performance 58 62 120 5.0 IN102 must precede all courses AT101 Gasoline Engine Construction and Operation 38 82 120 5.0 IN102 AT103 Electrical Systems 48 72 120 5.0 IN102 AT208 Air Conditioning and Electrical Accessories 48 72 120 5.0 IN102 DT101 Diesel Engines Construction and Operation 43 77 120 5.0 IN102 DT102 Diesel Fuel Systems and Tune-Up 52 68 120 5.0 IN102 DT103 Heavy Duty Drive Trains 43 77 120 5.0 IN102 DT106 Truck Steering and Suspension Systems 58 62 120 5.0 IN102 DT107 Air and Hydraulic Brake Systems 58 62 120 5.0 IN102 DT108 Truck Electrical and Electronics 51 69 120 5.0 IN102, AT103 DT109 Welding and Hydraulics 70 50 120 5.0 IN102 DT110 Preventive Maintenance 45 75 120 5.0 IN102, AT103, DT106, DT107 MA102 Service Shop Procedures Management 24 96 120 3.0 IN102 TOTALS 636 924 1560 63.0

MAXIMUM TIME FRAME (MTF) = 94.5 CREDITS Course numbers and sequences are listed here for reference only. The actual delivery sequence of courses contained in this program may vary depending upon scheduling needs.

† CIP CODE–47.0613 • SOC CODE–49.3031 IN102 – Driving Your Performance– must precede all courses.

Mode of Delivery: Residential, Blended Learning or Online are the methods we may use to deliver content in each course. The Residential courses are offered on ground at the campus. Blended courses are offered by delivering a fraction of the course in an online format as well as traditional face to face method. Online courses are delivered 100% online. The Blended delivery and online delivery plan will implement distance education activities into each course in the program of study. The use of simulations, case studies, assessments and multimedia will be used to enhance the students understanding of the learning objectives outlined in the course syllabus.

7 Career Programs Course Descriptions begin on page 13. Diesel and Truck Technology with Transport Refrigeration DTT115C – CERTIFICATE PROGRAM DAY/AFTERNOON/EVENING PROGRAMS total semester credit hours* ...... 76.5 total instructional hours ...... 1920 weeks to complete – day/aft approximately 70 (including holidays and scheduled breaks) weeks to complete – eve . . approximately 136 (including holidays and scheduled breaks) *The listing of credit hours is not meant to imply that credits can be transferred into college or other private career school programs. Transfer credits are at the sole discretion of the receiving school.

program objective

This program is designed to prepare students for entry into the diesel service technician in truck dealerships, fleet maintenance departments, and truck career field. Students enrolled in this program will learn private repair enterprises, or franchised truck repair organizations. theory, functions, diagnostics, and repair of diesel engines, truck systems The specialized training in transport refrigeration units should provide and transport refrigeration units. Using industry standard tools and additional employment opportunities for the graduate at operations that equipment, students will diagnose and repair electrical and mechanical require this knowledge and skill. After successful completion of the TK101, systems on diesel engines, trucks, trailers, and mobile refrigeration units. TK102 and TK103 courses, the student will be able to take the ESCO Upon successful completion of the program, the graduate should possess Universal Refrigeration Certification Test, 608 and the Motor Vehicle Air knowledge and versatility in the diesel and truck repair field to qualify for Conditioning Certification Test, 609. Students will be required to complete entry-level positions as a mechanic, technician, mechanic’s helper, or a fleet out-of-class assignments in each course. lecture lab/shop total total number course hours hours hours credits prerequisites

IN102 † Driving Your Performance 58 62 120 5.0 IN102 must precede all courses

AT101 Gasoline Engine Construction and Operation 38 82 120 5.0 IN102

AT103 Electrical Systems 48 72 120 5.0 IN102

AT208 Air Conditioning and Electrical Accessories 48 72 120 5.0 IN102

DT101 Diesel Engines Construction and Operation 43 77 120 5.0 IN102

DT102 Diesel Fuel Systems and Tune Up 52 68 120 5.0 IN102

DT103 Heavy Duty Drive Trains 43 77 120 5.0 IN102

DT106 Truck Steering and Suspension Systems 58 62 120 5.0 IN102

DT107 Air and Hydraulic Brake Systems 58 62 120 5.0 IN102

DT108 Truck Electrical and Electronics 51 69 120 5.0 IN102, AT103

DT109 Welding and Hydraulics 70 50 120 5.0 IN102

DT110 Preventive Maintenance 45 75 120 5.0 IN102, AT103, DT106, DT107

MA102 Service Shop Management 24 96 120 3.0 IN102

TK101 Trailer Refrigeration Systems 55 65 120 4.5 IN102, AT103

TK102 Refrigeration Service and Electrical Systems 41 79 120 4.5 IN102, AT103, DT101, TK101

TK103 Truck Refrigeration and Bus Climate Control 40 80 120 4.5 IN102, AT103, TK101

TOTALS 772 1148 1920 76.5

MAXIMUM TIME FRAME (MTF) = 114.5 CREDITS Course numbers and sequences are listed here for reference only. The actual delivery sequence of courses contained in this program may vary depending upon scheduling needs.

† CIP CODE–47.0613 • SOC CODE–49.3031 IN102 – Driving Your Performance– must precede all courses.

8 Career Programs Course Descriptions begin on page 13. Diesel and Truck Mechanics DTT106C – CERTIFICATE PROGRAM DAY/AFTERNOON/EVENING PROGRAMS total semester credit hours* ...... 30 total instructional hours ...... 720 weeks to complete – day/aft approximately 28 (including holidays and scheduled breaks) weeks to complete – eve . . .approximately 52 (including holidays and scheduled breaks) *The listing of credit hours is not meant to imply that credits can be transferred into college or other private career school programs. Transfer credits are at the sole discretion of the receiving school. program objective

Provide the graduate with the entry-level knowledge and skills required to Upon completion of the program, graduates will be qualified for entry correctly test, diagnose, replace, repair and adjust diesel engines, electrical, into the truck service career field as a mechanic capable of performing charging, starting, lighting, brakes, and steering and suspension systems on most common service operations and with supervision may perform more trucks. specialized or complex tasks. Students will be required to complete out-of- class assignments in each course.

lecture lab/shop total total number course hours hours hours credits prerequisites

IN102 † Driving Your Performance 58 62 120 5.0 IN102 must precede all courses

AT103 Electrical Systems 48 72 120 5.0 IN102

DT101 Diesel Engines Construction and Operation 43 77 120 5.0 IN102

DT102 Diesel Fuel Systems and Tune Up 52 68 120 5.0 IN102

DT106 Truck Steering and Suspension Systems 58 62 120 5.0 IN102

DT107 Air and Hydraulic Brake Systems 58 62 120 5.0 IN102

TOTALS 317 403 720 30.0

MAXIMUM TIME FRAME (MTF) = 45 CREDITS Course numbers and sequences are listed here for reference only. The actual delivery sequence of courses contained in this program may vary depending upon scheduling needs.

† CIP CODE–47.0613 • SOC CODE–49.3031 IN102 – Driving Your Performance– must precede all courses.

9 Career Programs Course Descriptions begin on page 13. Heavy Equipment and Truck Technology HET101C – CERTIFICATE PROGRAM DAY/AFTERNOON/EVENING PROGRAMS total semester credit hours* ...... 78 total instructional hours ...... 1920 ACCREDITED weeks to complete – day/aft approximately 70 (including holidays and scheduled breaks) weeks to complete – eve . . approximately 136 (including holidays and scheduled breaks) *The listing of credit hours is not meant to imply that credits can be transferred into college or other private career school programs. Transfer credits are at the sole discretion of the receiving school. program objective This program is designed to prepare students for entry into the diesel and completion of the program, the graduate should possess knowledge and truck or heavy-duty and off-road equipment career field. Students enrolled versatility in the diesel/truck and heavy-duty off-road equipment service in this program will learn theory, functions, diagnostics, and repair of diesel and repair industry to qualify for entry-level positions in either truck or engines, truck systems and off-road equipment system units. Utilizing heavy-duty and construction equipment dealerships, fleet and equipment industry standard tools and equipment, students will diagnose and repair maintenance facilities as well as independent service and repair enterprises. electrical, mechanical, hydraulic, drive train, steering, and suspension Students will be required to complete out-of-class assignments in each systems on trucks and heavy-duty and off-road equipment. Upon successful course.

lecture lab/shop total total number course hours hours hours credits prerequisites

IN102 † Driving Your Performance 58 62 120 5.0 IN102 must precede all courses

AT101 Gasoline Engine Construction and Operation 38 82 120 5.0 IN102

AT103 Electrical Systems 48 72 120 5.0 IN102

AT208 Air Conditioning and Electrical Accessories 48 72 120 5.0 IN102

DT101 Diesel Engines Construction and Operation 43 77 120 5.0 IN102

DT102 Diesel Fuel Systems and Tune Up 52 68 120 5.0 IN102

DT103 Heavy Duty Drive Trains 43 77 120 5.0 IN102

DT106 Truck Steering and Suspension Systems 58 62 120 5.0 IN102

DT107 Air and Hydraulic Brake Systems 58 62 120 5.0 IN102

DT108 Truck Electrical and Electronics 51 69 120 5.0 IN102, AT103

DT110 Preventive Maintenance 45 75 120 5.0 IN102, AT103, DT106, DT107

DT112 Hydraulics for Heavy Equipment Application 70 50 120 5.0 IN102, AT103, DT108

DT113 Welding & Safe Equipment Operation 40 80 120 5.0 IN102, DT112

DT116 Heavy Equipment Powertrains 45 75 120 5.0 IN102, DT112

DT117 Heavy Equipment Systems 60 60 120 5.0 IN102, DT112

MA102 Service Shop Management 24 96 120 3.0 IN102

TOTALS 781 1139 1920 78.0

MAXIMUM TIME FRAME (MTF) = 117 CREDITS Course numbers and sequences are listed here for reference only. The actual delivery sequence of courses contained in this program may vary depending upon scheduling needs.

† CIP CODE–47.0302 • SOC CODE–49.3042 IN102 – Driving Your Performance– must precede all courses.

10 Career Programs Course Descriptions begin on page 13. Welding and Metal Fabrication Technology WLD100C – CERTIFICATE PROGRAM DAY/AFTERNOON/EVENING PROGRAMS total semester credit hours* ...... 27.5 total instructional hours ...... 720 weeks to complete – day/aft/eve . . .approximately 34. weeks at 24 hrs./week (including holidays and scheduled breaks)* weeks to complete – aft ...... approximately 49. weeks at 16 hrs./week (including holidays and scheduled breaks)* weeks to complete – weekend . . . approximately 40. weeks at 20 hrs./week (including holidays and scheduled breaks)* *The listing of credit hours is not meant to imply that credits can be transferred into college or other private career school programs. Transfer credits are at the sole discretion of the receiving school. program objective

The Welding and Metal Fabrication Technology program prepares cutting and preparing metal for welding procedures. students for entry level welder positions as structural welders. Students Upon successful completion of all components of this program, the graduate develop key fundamental skills during the initial courses and learn to apply should possess the working knowledge and skills to qualify as a structural these skills using different and more complex welding procedures. The welder using any one of three standard welding processes in construction, welding procedures include Shielded Metal Arc Welding (SMAW), Gas fabrication, or plant maintenance work settings. Students should be able to Metal Arc Welding (GMAW/MIG), Flux Core Arc Welding (FCAW), successfully complete pre-qualification tests for any construction structural and Gas Tungsten Arc Gas Welding (GTAW/TIG). Using each of these or pipe related projects. procedures, students learn to weld plate in various positions including Students will be required to complete out-of-class assignment in each horizontal, vertical, and overhead. Students also learn various techniques for course. lecture lab/shop total total number course hours hours hours credits prerequisites

WLD111AN Welding and Cutting Fundamentals 60 60 120 5.0

WLD112AN Basic Arc Welding Procedures 50 70 120 4.5 WLD111AN

WLD113AN SMAW – Plate Welding 30 90 120 4.5 WLD111AN, WLD112AN

WLD114AN GMAW/FCAW (MIG) – Plate Welding 30 90 120 4.5 WLD111AN, WLD112AN

WLD115AN GTAW (TIG) – Welding Procedures 30 90 120 4.5 WLD111AN, WLD112AN WLD111AN, WLD112AN, WLD118AN GMAW/GTAW – Fabrication Processes 30 90 120 4.5 WLD114AN, WLD115AN TOTALS 230 490 720 27.5

MAXIMUM TIME FRAME (MTF) = 41.0 CREDITS Course numbers and sequences are listed here for reference only. The actual delivery sequence of courses contained in this program may vary depending upon scheduling needs.

CIP CODE–48.0508 • SOC CODE–51-4121

11 Career Programs Course Descriptions begin on page 13. Welding Technology WLD141C – CERTIFICATE PROGRAM DAY/AFTERNOON/EVENING PROGRAMS total semester credit hours* ...... 36.5 total instructional hours ...... 960 weeks to complete – day/aft/eve . . .approximately 44. weeks (including holidays and scheduled breaks)* *The listing of credit hours is not meant to imply that credits can be transferred into college or other private career school programs. Transfer credits are at the sole discretion of the receiving school. program objective

The Welding Technology program prepares students for entry-level cutting and preparing metal for welding procedures. welder positions as structural and pipe welders. Students develop key Upon successful completion of all components of this program, the fundamental skills during the initial courses and learn to apply these graduate should possess the working knowledge and skills to qualify as skills using different and more complex welding procedures. The welding a structural and/or pipe welder using any one of three standard welding procedures include Shielded Metal Arc Welding (SMAW), Gas Metal processes in construction, fabrication, or plant maintenance work settings. Arc Welding (GMAW/MIG), Flux Core Arc Welding (FCAW), and Gas Students should be able to successfully complete pre-qualification tests for Tungsten Arc Gas Welding (GTAW/TIG). Using each of these procedures, any construction structural or pipe related projects. students learn to weld plate and pipe in various positions including Students will be required to complete out-of-class assignment in each horizontal, vertical, and overhead. Students also learn various techniques for course. lecture lab/shop total total number course hours hours hours credits prerequisites

WLD111AN Welding and Cutting Fundamentals 60 60 120 5.0

WLD112AN Basic Arc Welding Procedures 50 70 120 4.5 WLD111AN

WLD113AN SMAW – Plate Welding 30 90 120 4.5 WLD111AN, WLD112AN

WLD114AN GMAW/FCAW (MIG) – Plate Welding 30 90 120 4.5 WLD111AN, WLD112AN

WLD115AN GTAW (TIG) – Welding Procedures 30 90 120 4.5 WLD111AN, WLD112AN

WLD116AN SMAW – Pipe Welding 30 90 120 4.5 WLD111AN, WLD112AN, WLD113AN

WLD117AN GMAW/FCAW (MIG) – Pipe Welding 30 90 120 4.5 WLD111AN, WLD112AN, WLD114AN

WLD111AN, WLD112AN, WLD118AN GMAW/GTAW – Fabrication Processes 30 90 120 4.5 WLD114AN, WLD115AN

TOTALS 290 670 960 36.5

MAXIMUM TIME FRAME (MTF) = 54.5 CREDITS Course numbers and sequences are listed here for reference only. The actual delivery sequence of courses contained in this program may vary depending upon scheduling needs.

CIP CODE–48.0508 • SOC CODE–51-4121

12 Course Descriptions Career Programs begin on page 7. Course Numbering vehicle service information with computer and internet test results to engine performance and possible System based electronic retrieval systems. component failure. Students will learn how to diagnose basic electrical, Students will learn how to research vehicle service 100 LEVEL COURSES charging, starting, and lighting circuits through the information with computer and internet based use of diagnostic equipment to include test lights, electronic retrieval systems. These are courses that may or may not have multimeters, and continuity testers. Prerequisite(s): IN102 prerequisites defined and normally are Prerequisite(s): IN102 DT103 HEAVY DUTY DRIVE TRAINS offered to the student during the learning AT208 – AIR CONDITIONING AND ELECTRICAL process in the first academic year. ACCESSORIES 120 Contact Hrs (43 Lecture, 77 Lab/Shop); 5.0 Credits This course is designed to provide the student with the 120 Contact Hrs (48 Lecture, 72 Lab/Shop); 5.0 Credits 200 LEVEL COURSES knowledge and skills necessary to service the drive This course is designed to provide the student with trains found on diesel powered truck tractors. The These are courses that may or may not have theory and application of automobile air conditioning student will learn how to identify the components of prerequisites defined and normally are and heating systems. Students will also be presented a heavy duty clutch system. Students will learn how offered to the student during the learning with the operation of various automobile accessories to to diagnose a clutch system for wear and damage and process in the second academic year. include: power windows, door locks, and seats, and air give the possible causes of specific clutch defects. The bag operation and service. student will learn how to remove and replace a heavy Students will learn how to complete repair orders duty truck clutch system. Diesel Courses containing customer and vehicle information and The student will learn how to identify and describe corrective action. Students will learn how to research the various gear designs and shift mechanisms used IN102 – DRIVING YOUR PERFORMANCE vehicle service information with computer and internet in heavy duty trucks. The student will also learn how based electronic retrieval systems. to calculate both the gear pitch and gear ratios in a 120 Contact Hrs (58 Lecture, 62 Lab/Shop); 5.0 Credits Students will learn how to diagnose abnormal heavy duty drive line. The student will learn how to The overall goal of this course is to facilitate a operation of air conditioning and heating systems, disassemble and reassemble a heavy duty transmission, smooth transition to school by engaging the student remove and replace air conditioning and heating differential and power divider as well as learn how in curriculum focusing on academic, career, and system components, and evacuate and recharge to service the heavy duty drive line components in life skills. Students will make connections with key automobile air conditioning systems. maintaining the correct lubricant and the level of personnel within the school that will assist with Prerequisite(s): IN102 lubricant in the system. The student will also learn their questions and provide guidance throughout DT101 – DIESEL ENGINES CONSTRUCTION AND how to perform basic diagnostic procedures on an their education. OPERATION automated standard transmission. The student will be introduced to automotive systems, 120 Contact Hrs (43 Lecture, 77 Lab/Shop); 5.0 Credits Students will learn how to research vehicle service industry certifications, and job opportunities. Students information with computer and internet based will learn essential skills for the vehicle technician This course is designed to provide the student with electronic retrieval systems. the knowledge and skills necessary to service medium including safety, equipment fundamentals, and the Prerequisite(s): IN102 and heavy duty diesel engines. Instruction on the proper use of measurement tools such as dial indicators, DT106 – TRUCK STEERING AND SUSPENSION micrometers, and calipers. operating principles, construction, design variations, and applications of the diesel engines are emphasized. SYSTEMS The automotive content will be balanced by an 120 Contact Hrs (58 Lecture, 62 Lab/Shop); 5.0 Credits emphasis on skills that will enable students to be The student will learn how to perform a complete successful in school and in life. These skills will disassembly and assembly of the diesel engine, to This course is designed to provide the student with the include time management, financial management, include the cylinder head, block and timing gears, by knowledge and skills necessary to service heavy duty goal setting, learning strategies, career planning, and using the instructions in the engine manufacturer’s truck steering and suspension systems. The student critical thinking strategies. service manual. They will also learn the proper methods will learn how to identify, diagnosis, service, repair, Prerequisite(s): IN102 must precede all automotive and diesel of inspecting, identifying and naming the components and adjust as necessary, the components of a heavy duty courses to determine serviceability of the components prior truck steering system to include toe-in, camber, caster, axle inclination, turning radius and axle alignment AT101 – GASOLINE ENGINE CONSTRUCTION AND to making a repair. This will include learning how OPERATION to make all the necessary precision measurements and how they affect tire wear, directional stability and required for diagnosing component failure prior to handling. The student will learn how to balance truck 120 Contact Hrs (38 Lecture, 82 Lab/Shop); 5.0 Credits servicing and repair of the engine. tires and wheels and perform a wheel alignment to This course is designed to provide the student with The student will learn how to service, repair and include the rear axle(s) by using computerized wheel a detailed study of the modern internal combustion diagnose the cooling and lubricating system of diesel alignment equipment gasoline engine from the basic principles of design engines. The student will learn the different types The student will learn how to service the major tire and operation to inspection, precision measurement, of coolants as well as additives and how to test for and wheel configurations used on heavy duty trucks. fitting, and reconditioning, including cooling systems, Supplemental Coolant Additives (SCA) to determine Students will learn how to perform bearing and seal coolants, lubricating systems, and engine lubricants. if additions to or replacement is needed. Students service on both grease lubricated and oil lubricated Students will learn how to complete repair orders will learn how to perform coolant tests with different front and rear hubs. The student will learn how to containing customer and vehicle information and testing equipment. perform the basic checks for frame alignment and corrective action. Students will learn how to research Students will learn how to research vehicle service geometry and how the frame and chassis components vehicle service information with computer and internet information with computer and internet based are repaired. The student will learn how to service, based electronic retrieval systems. electronic retrieval systems. repair and replace if necessary, the components on the four types of suspension systems. Students will learn how to diagnose various engine Prerequisite(s): IN102 concerns through visual and auditory inspection. DT102 – DIESEL FUEL SYSTEMS AND TUNE-UP Students will learn how to research vehicle service Students will learn how to disassemble, measure, information with computer and internet based troubleshoot, service, and reassemble a gasoline 120 Contact Hrs (52 Lecture, 68 Lab/Shop); 5.0 Credits electronic retrieval systems. powered internal combustion engine. This course is designed to provide the student with the Prerequisite(s): IN102 Prerequisite(s): IN102 knowledge and skills necessary to service fuel systems DT107 – AIR AND HYDRAULIC BRAKE SYSTEMS AT103 – ELECTRICAL SYSTEMS found on diesel powered truck tractors. The student will learn how to perform maintenance, service and 120 Contact Hrs (58 Lecture, 62 Lab/Shop); 5.0 Credits 120 Contact Hrs (48 Lecture, 72 Lab/Shop) 5.0 Credits repair on diesel fuel systems such as the Common Rail This course has been designed to provide comprehensive This course is designed to provide the student with System, Detroit Diesel Electronic Controls (DDEC), information on air and hydraulic brake systems as they practical theory in basic and solid state circuitry, different Cummins Systems, and International HEUI apply to medium and heavy duty transport vehicles. including body electrical systems, operation and systems. The student will learn how to perform tune- The student will learn to identify, locate, and diagnose service of automotive storage batteries, automobile ups on diesel engines by following manufacturer’s the components of the truck brake systems, as it applies charging systems, starting systems, and lighting service procedures and specifications. to hydraulic, air over hydraulic, or air brake systems. systems. Students will evaluate components using both The student will learn how to identify the different The student will learn to perform maintenance, service, conventional and electronic diagnostic equipment. exhaust compounds from a diesel engine and define and repair of brake system components on medium Students will learn how to complete repair orders the ones that are classified as pollutants. The student and heavy duty trucks. containing customer and vehicle information and will learn about the various manufacturers’ exhaust The student will learn to identify, locate, diagnose, corrective action. Students will learn how to research aftertreatment systems. The student will learn how service, and repair as necessary, components of ABS, to perform an opacity smoke test and correlate the EBS systems on a heavy duty truck and trailer. The

13 Course Descriptions Career Programs begin on page 7.

student will learn to use LED lights and blink codes related components as required by law. The student Students will learn how to complete repair orders to assist them in diagnosing problems with the ABS, will learn how to disassemble, inspect, service, and containing customer and vehicle information and EBS systems. The student will learn how to perform reassemble, the fifth wheel. Students will learn corrective action. Students will learn how to research maintenance, service, repair, and overhaul of disc how to properly perform the necessary service and vehicle service information with computer and internet and drum brakes as it applies to hydraulic, air over maintenance procedures related to pintle hooks and based electronic retrieval systems. hydraulic, and air brake systems found on medium and drawbars. Students will learn how to research vehicle Prerequisite(s): IN102 heavy duty trucks. service information with computer and internet based TK101 – TRAILER REFRIGERATION SYSTEMS electronic retrieval systems. Students will learn how to research vehicle service 120 Contact Hrs (55 Lecture, 65 Lab/Shop); 4.5 Credits information with computer and internet based Prerequisite(s): IN102, AT103, DT106, DT107 electronic retrieval systems. DT112 – HYDRAULICS FOR HEAVY EQUIPMENT This course is designed to provide the student with Prerequisite(s): IN102 APPLICATION a detailed study of modern Thermo King Transport Refrigeration systems from the basic principles of DT108 – TRUCK ELECTRICAL AND ELECTRONICS 120 Contact Hrs (70 Lecture, 50 Lab/Shop); 5.0 Credits design and operation to inspection, maintenance and 120 Contact Hrs (51 Lecture, 69 Lab/Shop); 5.0 Credits This course covers the basic operation of a hydraulic repair of the refrigeration and engine systems. system to include the description, operation, safety This course is designed to provide the student with the precautions, and a logical approach to component Students will learn how to complete repair orders necessary skills and knowledge required to identify, and system diagnosis. The student will study Pascal’s containing customer and unit information and service, and repair the different types of electrical and Law and Bernoulli’s Principles of hydraulics as they corrective action. Students will learn how to research electronic circuits found on late model medium and relate to the repair industry. The student will have unit service information through the use of printed heavy duty trucks. Operation, diagnosis, and service the opportunity to demonstrate skills learned through service manuals. of the trucks’ computer systems will be emphasized. hands-on application on live equipment. Students will learn how to diagnose various The student will learn to apply Ohm’s law to series, Prerequisite(s): IN102, AT103, DT108 refrigeration and engine concerns through visual parallel and series-parallel circuits and how data DT113 – WELDING & SAFE EQUIPMENT OPERATION and auditory inspection. Students will learn how to is transmitted from the various engine, body, and perform refrigeration specific diagnostic procedures electronic system sensors to onboard computers that 120 Contact Hrs (40 Lecture, 80 Lab/Shop); 5.0 Credits for testing and troubleshooting. Students will control fuel management, driveability performance, This course is an introduction to welding, safe learn how to disassemble, measure, troubleshoot, and driver comfort systems. operation of construction equipment, and equipment service, and reassemble various refrigeration system The student will learn how to diagnose and service preventive maintenance. The student will learn the components. Students will learn how to perform electrical and electronic systems using wiring diagrams, necessary safety precautions pertaining to cutting, preventive maintenance, inspection, and repairs. manufacturer service manuals, and specialized welding, and general equipment operation. The Prerequisite(s): IN102, AT103, DT101 diagnostic equipment. The student will learn how to student will have the opportunity to demonstrate TK102 – REFRIGERATION SERVICE AND ELECTRICAL properly identify, disassemble, repair as necessary, and welding skills with MIG and ARC welders. Students SYSTEMS assemble connectors and wiring on medium and heavy will learn the proper methods of cutting utilizing 120 Contact Hrs (41 Lecture, 79 Lab/Shop); 4.5 Credits duty trucks. oxyacetylene combination torches. This course is designed to provide the student with Students will learn how to research vehicle service Emphasis will be placed on maintenance tasks that a detailed study of modern Thermo King Transport information with computer and internet based technicians in the heavy equipment industry are Refrigeration systems servicing and maintenance electronic retrieval systems. required to perform. Students will demonstrate newly procedures, electrical circuits and diagrams, Prerequisite(s): IN102, AT103 acquired skills while utilizing live equipment. Students electrical diagnostics and microprocessor controls. will learn various OSHA requirements for proper DT109 WELDING AND HYDRAULICS personal and equipment operator safety. Students will learn how to complete repair orders 120 Contact Hrs (70 Lecture, 50 Lab/Shop); 5.0 Credits Prerequisite(s): IN102, DT112 containing customer and unit information and corrective action. Students will learn how to research This course is an introduction to welding and basic DT116 – HEAVY EQUIPMENT POWERTRAINS unit service information through the use of printed hydraulics. The student will learn how to take the 120 Contact Hrs (45 Lecture, 75 Lab/Shop); 5.0 Credits service manuals. necessary safety precautions as they pertain to cutting, welding and hydraulics. They will learn how to weld This course provides the student with the Students will learn how to properly service and with a MIG welder. The student will also learn how fundamentals of heavy equipment power train maintain transport refrigeration units. Students will to use an oxyacetylene combination torch to cut metal. systems. Emphasis is on real world hands-on shop learn how to read wiring schematics and diagrams, experience utilizing live heavy-duty equipment. perform electrical diagnostic tests and diagnose The student will learn how to diagnose the basic Students will disassemble equipment including common electrical system failures. Students will operation of a hydraulic system to include giving front-end loader differentials, planetary gear sets, learn how to download unit information and use this a description of the operation and the diagnostic multiple countershaft Powershift transmission, and information for diagnosing refrigeration problems. procedures for all of the components in a hydraulic Hydrostatic Drive transmissions. Students will learn system. The student will study Pascal’s Law and the Prerequisite(s): IN102, AT103, DT101, TK101 to utilize service manuals and online SIS (Service TK103 – TRUCK REFRIGERATION AND BUS CLIMATE Bernoulli’s Principle of hydraulics as they pertain Information Systems) during this course. to the repair industry. The student will learn how CONTROL Prerequisite(s): IN102, DT112 to properly repair the basic hydraulic system in a 120 Contact Hrs (40 Lecture, 80 Lab/Shop); 45. Credits DT117 – HEAVY EQUIPMENT SYSTEMS hydraulic shop. This course is designed to provide the student with Students will learn how to research vehicle service 120 Contact Hrs (60 Lecture, 60 Lab/Shop); 5.0 Credits a detailed study of modern Thermo King Truck information with computer and internet based This course provides the student with the fundamentals Refrigeration and Bus Climate Control systems electronic retrieval systems. of heavy equipment systems. Emphasis is on real world from the basic principles of design and operation Prerequisite(s): IN102 hands-on shop experience utilizing live heavy-duty to inspection, maintenance and repair of the DT110 – PREVENTIVE MAINTENANCE equipment. Students will disassemble different types refrigeration and climate control systems. of equipment including; front-end loader differential, 120 Contact Hrs (45 Lecture, 75 Lab/Shop); 5.0 Credits Students will learn how to complete repair orders backhoe suspension, brake systems, kingpin containing customer and unit information and This course is designed to provide the student with suspension systems, and foundation brakes. Students corrective action. Students will learn how to research the knowledge and skills necessary to perform service, will also remove and install rubber and steel track unit service information through the use of printed maintenance, and PM Inspection on medium and systems. Students will gain knowledge in using service service manuals. heavy-duty trucks and trailers. The student will learn manuals and online SIS (Service Information Systems) the proper procedures that must be taken to perform during this course. Students will learn how to diagnose various truck refrigeration and bus climate control concerns a PM Inspection including the completion of PM Prerequisite(s): IN102, DT112 through visual and auditory inspection. Students Inspection forms. The student will learn how a well- MA201 – SERVICE SHOP PROCEDURES planned preventive maintenance program can reduce will learn how to perform truck refrigeration and repair cost and increase the life of the truck, trailer, 120 Contact Hrs (24 Lecture, 96 Lab/Shop); 3.0 Credits bus climate control specific diagnostic procedures for testing and troubleshooting. Students will learn and other associated equipment. This course is designed to provide the students how to download unit information and use this with exposure to an actual shops environment, The student will learn how to properly inspect, lubricate, information for diagnosing refrigeration and climate procedures, and protocol by applying prominent and repair or replace as necessary, components of control problems. Students will learn truck and skills obtained in previous courses. Emphasis is the truck drive line as well as checking for proper bus electrical systems and microprocessor controls. placed on the removal and replacement of both driveline angles and balance. The student will learn Students will learn how to perform preventive engines and transaxles. Methods of securing how to perform the proper service, maintenance, maintenance, inspection, and repairs. future employment and the preparation of resumés repairs and inspection procedures on the trailer’s Prerequisite(s): IN102, AT103, DT101, TK101 lighting system, wheels, tires, brakes and other safety are highlighted. Knowledge testing and skills application are highlighted among the topics. 14 Course Descriptions Career Programs begin on page 7. Welding Courses Students will then use plasma arc cutting equipment positions (1F, 2F, 3F, and 4F) and Open Root to cut metal at a faster rate with a cleaner cut. V-Groove positions (1G, 2G, 3G, and 4G) using WLD111AN –WELDING AND CUTTING As metal is heated and cooled, its characteristics both processes. FUNDAMENTALS and strength can change considerably. Students Prerequisite(s): WLD111AN, WLD112AN 120 Contact Hrs (60 Lecture, 60 Lab/Shop); 5.0 Credits learn how metal is formed when it transfers from WLD115AN – GTAW (TIG) –WELDING PROCEDURES a liquid to a solid form, what are identifying metal In this course students are introduced to the type designations and structural shapes and the strength 120 Contact Hrs (30 Lecture, 90 Lab/Shop); 4.5 Credits of tasks generally performed by welders and how characteristics of various types of metal, and the This course introduces students to Gas Tungsten Arc their skills and knowledge are applied to both the effect heat has on the strength properties of metal. Welding (GTAW) processes. Students will learn construction and manufacturing industries. Because Students will be given an opportunity to continue to the different components of GTAW equipment, of its importance students will also learn how safety the different types of filler metals used, and the procedures apply to welding and cutting operations. develop their skills in operating electric arc welding equipment and developing SMAW arc welding types of shielding gases used in the welding process. They will also complete a ten hour OSHA approved They will learn to weld sheet steel, aluminum, and safety orientation that explains job site hazards, control and application techniques. Students are expected to successfully weld weave and overlapping stainless steel in several basic joint designs to include accident prevention, and standard safety procedures. butt weld, T-joint weld, and a lap weld. Students will learn to set-up and safely use oxyfuel beads, horizontal fillet welds (2F position), vertical metal cutting equipment and processes. They will fillet welds (3F position), and overhead fillet welds Prerequisite(s): WLD111AN, WLD112AN then learn to read and interpret welding symbols (4F position). In the process they will use fit up WLD117AN – GMAW/FCAW (MIG) – PIPE WELDING gauges and measuring devices to be sure the metal from construction drawings. These symbols direct 120 Contact Hrs (30 Lecture, 90 Lab/Shop); 4.5 Credits the student to use the correct welding procedure to is properly aligned before beginning welding meet the specifications. operations. This course teaches students to set up welding Prerequisite(s): WLD111AN equipment for welding pipe using GMAW and Students will learn the classifications and types of FCAW procedures. Students will apply V-Groove WLD113AN – SMAW - PLATE WELDING welding electrodes used in arc welding. In addition, techniques foe welding mild steel pipe. They will weld they will learn the criteria used to select the proper 120 Contact Hrs (30 Lecture, 90 Lab/Shop); 4.5 Credits pipe in the 1G-Rotated, and 6G positions for each of electrode for a specific application. Students will the two processes (GMAW and FCAW). Welds will also properly set up SMAW arc welding equipment In this course, students first learn a new technique for cutting, gouging, and “washing” steel using air be tested using a destructive type bend test. prior to beginning welding operations. They will Prerequisite(s): WLD111AN, WLD112AN, WLD114AN learn about the different types of welding equipment carbon arc cutting and gouging equipment. and the types of current used in their operation. As Students then use the welding techniques they WLD118AN – GMAW/GTAW – FABRICATION a part of learning about the total scope of welding developed in the first two courses and apply them PROCESSES operations, students will be introduced to various to welding plate metal with open grooves. Students 120 Contact Hrs (30 Lecture, 90 Lab/Shop); 4.5 Credits welding codes and the agencies that govern these will learn to form grooves in plate metal and setup welding plate using a metal backing. This course applies both GMAW and GTAW welding codes. They will see examples of weld imperfections procedures to various fabrication processes. Students and learn what causes these defects. Students will Students will learn to weld steel plate in a flat set up equipment to weld various types of sheet metal. also be introduced to various weld testing procedures. V-Groove (1G position), and vertical V-Groove (3G Using an assigned project, students will read and Prerequisite(s): None position). Students will also learn to weld V-Groove interpret drawings, learn to layout, cut and/or correctly WLD112AN – BASIC ARC WELDING PROCEDURES steel plate in the 1G, and 3G positions. apply bend reductions to specifications, and weld joints Prerequisite(s): WLD111AN , WLD112AN 120 Contact Hrs (50 Lecture, 70 Lab/Shop); 4.5 Credits using weld designs and procedures learned in WLD WLD114AN – GMAW/FCAW (MIG) – PLATE WELDING 114AN and WLD115AN. Sheet metal application This course is a continuation of WLD111AN 120 Contact Hrs (30 Lecture, 90 Lab/Shop); 4.5 Credits may be steel, stainless steel, and/or aluminum. Welding and Cutting Fundamentals and introduces Prerequisite(s): WLD111AN, WLD112AN, WLD114AN, new technical information as well as continues to This course introduces students to Gas Metal Arc WLD115AN develop fundamental arc welding skills. Welding and Flux Core Arc Welding processes As a continuation about the characteristics of metal, used for welding carbon steel plate. Students will students will learn to properly prepare metal for learn the similarities and differences for these two cutting and welding operations. This includes cleaning processes. They will learn to setup the welding and grinding operations. They will also learn some machine, gas flow meter, and welding gun. Students of the basic joints used in welding metals together. will then practice welding plate in the Fillet Weld

15 General Information

Accreditation 17 Approvals 17 Memberships 17 Statement of Ownership 17 Compliance with City, State, and Federal Regulations 17 Notice to Students 17 NonDiscrimination and Harassment Policy 17

16 General Information Accreditation Notice to Students Lincoln Technical Institute is accredited by the Accrediting 1. The School is relieved and released of all claims by the student Commission of Career Schools and Colleges. The Accrediting that may arise as a result of the school’s inability to perform Commission (ACCSC) is listed by the U.S. Department of hereunder as a result of an Act of God, strike, or any matter or Education as a nationally recognized accrediting agency. thing beyond the control of the school. PROGRAM ACCREDITATION 2. Applicants interested in training in our Career Fields should be aware of the job duties they may need to be capable of Heavy Equipment performing prior to enrollment. These can be found on the O*NET Online website at www.onetonline.org. O*NET • AED Foundation Accredited Online is sponsored by the U.S. Department of Labor, Employment & Training Administration, and developed by the Approvals National Center for O*NET Development. • State of New Jersey Department Education 3. Criminal records and/or certain background issues may present • New Jersey Department of Labor and Workforce Development a barrier to employment in certain fields. Applicants may be denied admission as a student if after screening it is determined • Approved for the Training of Veterans and Other Eligibles that employment after graduation is not possible due to • New Jersey Vocational Rehabilitation Commission background issues. Accreditation and Approval Certificates are located in the School Lobby. Non Discrimination and Harassment Policy Lincoln Technical Institute is committed to maintaining an Memberships educational and work environment free from discrimination • Private Career Schools Association of New Jersey and harassment based on age, race, color, sex, gender, sexual orientation, religion or creed, national or ethnic origin, or • New Jersey Motor Truck Association disability. Lincoln Tech, in accordance with applicable federal • Career Education Colleges and Universities (CECU) laws including Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972 • Equipment Managers Council of America Complainants and 34 C.F.R. Part 106, does not discriminate on the basis of any of the listed protected categories, including in admissions • TMC Technical Maintenance Council and employment, nor will it permit or tolerate discrimination or harassment against a student, employee, or other member of Statement of Ownership the Lincoln community. Lincoln Technical Institute is owned and operated by NN All students and employees are expected to comply with Acquisition, LLC, a wholly owned subsidiary of Lincoln Technical Lincoln’s Nondiscrimination Policy and Title IX Policy. Any Institute, Inc. The major officers and administrators of the inquiries regarding these policies and procedures can be corporation are: directed to the Title IX/Equity Coordinator as provided below, the Office for Civil Rights, at the U.S. Department of Scott M. Shaw, President & CEO Education, at https://www.ed.gov, or both. Brian K. Meyers, Executive Vice President & CFO This Policy does not specifically address any applicable state Alexandra M. Luster, Corporate Secretary laws on sexual harassment. Lincoln retains the right to revise its Compliance with City, State and policies and procedures in light of any changes to applicable law. To view the entire Nondiscrimination policy, please visit: Federal Regulations https://www.lincolntech.edu/sites/default/files/2021-05/ NonDiscrimination_Harassment_Retaliation_policy.pdf Lincoln Technical Institute complies with all local, city, county, . To view the entire Title IX policy, please visit: https:// municipal, State and Federal Regulations. www.lincolntech.edu/sites/default/files/2020-08/Title- IX-Policy-FINAL.pdf.

17 Admissions Policies

Admission Requirements 19 Orientation Program 19 Introductory Period of Enrollment 19 Remedial Education 19 Veterans Training 19

18 Admissions Policies Admission Requirements any tuition obligation to Lincoln Technical Institute. In addition, any federal student aid that may have been posted will be refunded. In order to be considered for acceptance, an applicant must meet Students who choose not to continue their enrollment at Lincoln the following requirements: Technical Institute during the introductory period, will be charged • Be beyond the age of compulsory school attendance. for all books, uniforms, tools, and equipment not returned to the • Be a high school graduate or possess a state-approved high school. Further, the school application or registration fee is non- school equivalency assessment including, but not limited to: a refundable if a student decides to withdraw from Lincoln Technical GED, HiSET or TASC examination; or possess an associate’s Institute during the introductory period of enrollment. degree or higher from an accredited institution. Lincoln Technical Institute reserves the right to withdraw • Complete and sign an Enrollment Agreement. a student prior to the conclusion of the introductory period of enrollment due to violations of the institution’s attendance policy or • Complete the Learner Assessment to determine readiness for student code of conduct. academic success. • Student has reliable internet connectivity and access to a device Remedial Education that meets the minimum systems requirements. See your Admissions contact for current systems requirements. Students requiring remedial education programs will receive information from the Student Coordinator on the availability of Orientation Program remedial programs from adult learning centers listed in the Adult Education Programs Directory, published by the Division of Adult An orientation program is scheduled for each incoming class. and Occupational Education, New Jersey Department of Education. The purpose of this program is to familiarize the student with necessary requirements if applying for financial aid, to acquaint Veterans Training the student with the rules and regulations of the school, and to Eligible Veterans are accepted for training under Public Law issue appropriate class assignment. # 85-857, as amended. Veterans may file application either at the Students will be notified, in writing, of the Orientation Date. School or the Veterans Administration. Failure to attend may result in rescheduling of Starting Date. Children of Veterans who died of a service connected disease Students are expected to fulfill their initial financial or disability, or children of veterans who have a 100% service obligations at this time. connected disability, are eligible to attend Lincoln Technical Institute Introductory Period of Enrollment under Public Law # 85-857, as amended. The Veterans Administration will be informed of the status of Lincoln Technical Institute is offering new students at this students receiving benefits including attendance problems, change campus an opportunity to enroll under an introductory period of in student’s status based on academic probation, and/or suspension enrollment. During this introductory enrollment period, which is from school. applicable to all programs, students will be able to attend the school Current VA regulations prohibit the payment of benefits for any for 10 scheduled class days without any tuition obligation to Lincoln period of training designated as “make-up time.” Technical Institute. If a student attends on the 11th scheduled class day, or any scheduled class thereafter, the introductory period will be concluded. Those students who do not attend after the 10th scheduled class day will be considered cancelled and will not have

19 Financial Information

Most students who attend LTI benefit from some type of financial aid. Financial aid is available to those who qualify.

Financial Aid 21 Scholarships 21 Cancellation and Refund Policy 21 State Refund Policy 22 The Refund Process 22

20 Financial Information Financial Aid • Provide written request to be certified; A call or visit to Lincoln Technical Institute’s Financial Aid • Provide additional information needed to properly certify the Office will help determine eligibility for the various sources of enrollment as described in other institutional policies. financial assistance. Lincoln Technical Institute is an eligible G.I. Bill® is a registered trademark of the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs institution under the following student financial aid programs: (VA). More information about education benefits offered by VA is available at the official U.S. government website at www.benefits.va.gov/gibill. * The William D. Ford Direct Loan Program ** Federal Pell Grants Program Scholarships ** Federal Supplemental Educational Opportunity Grant Lincoln Technical Institute offers two educational scholarships. Program (FSEOG) The Matthew Paduano Scholarship and Lincoln Technical *** Federal Work-Study Institute Scholarships are awarded annually to winners of the Scholarship Awards Program. A preliminary scholarship * LOANS are borrowed money that you must repay with interest. competition is conducted in the form of aptitude testing at the ** GRANTS are awards that you don’t have to pay back. campus. On the basis of test results, finalists are selected and *** WORK-STUDY gives you the chance to work and earn money to help pay for school. invited to return for an interview conducted by the Scholarship Committee, comprised of volunteers representing business, industry, Undergraduates may receive aid from all three types of programs. education, and/or government not affiliated with the school. This LINCOLN BRIDGING THE GAP GRANT committee will evaluate each finalist on the basis of preliminary test results, appearance, friendliness, poise, stability, enthusiasm, The Lincoln Bridging the Gap Grant is available to eligible, full personal conduct, oral expression and alertness. time students who have remaining financial need for direct costs To participate, the applicant must be a graduating member of (tuition and fees) after exhausting all available student aid. the high school senior class in good standing and must complete Eligibility for this program is determined based on the following the Scholarship Awards Program Application. Contact your high criteria: school guidance counselor or LTI admissions representative for • Confirmed enrollment in an approved program of study more information. • Completed FAFSA for the applicable award year with an official Estimated Family Contribution (EFC) Cancellation and Refund Policy • Acceptance of all available student aid from federal, state 1. THREE (3) DAY CANCELLATION POLICY: and other sources. All monies will be refunded in full under any one of the • Remaining financial need for direct costs (tuition and fees) following conditions: greater than $500 after all other sources of student aid have a. Rejection of the Enrollment Agreement by the SCHOOL. been exhausted. b. Receipt by the SCHOOL, within three (3) business days of the The Lincoln Bridging the Gap Grant awards will vary depending contract signing, of written notification that the STUDENT on each applicants’ determined institutional need. This grant does wishes to cancel, even if instruction has begun. If the applicant not carry any cash value. is a minor, the cancellation notice must be signed by a parent The grant is awarded in up to two disbursements per academic or guardian. (The postmark date will be effective date of year. Due to limited funding, not all students who are eligible will cancellation.) receive this award and the grant program may not be available each 2. CANCELLATION AFTER THREE (3) DAY PERIOD: academic year. a. After the three (3) day period mentioned in Paragraph 1b, the VA PENDING PAYMENT COMPLIANCE Registration Fee is non-refundable. b. After the STUDENT starts SCHOOL, the SCHOOL will In accordance with Title 38 US Code 3679 subsection (e), this refund tuition and fees according to the following schedule. school adopts the following additional provisions for any students using U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) Post 9/11 G.I. RETURN OF TITLE IV FEDERAL STUDENT AID* Bill® (Ch. 33) or Vocational Rehabilitation and Employment (Ch. Federal regulations regarding repayment of federal financial aid has 31) benefits, while payment to the institution is pending from the changed the formula for calculating the amount of aid a student may retain VA. This school will not: when a student withdraws. Students who withdraw from all classes prior to completing more than 60% of an enrollment term will have their eligibility • Prevent the students enrollment; for federal aid recalculated based on the percentage of the term completed, • Assess a late penalty fee to; which shall be calculated as follows: • Require student secure alternative or additional funding; # of calendar days completed by student • Deny their access to any resources (access to classes, libraries, or total # of calendar days in term other institutional facilities) available to other students who have satisfied their tuition and fee bills to the institution. The total number of calendar days in a term excludes any scheduled breaks of 5 days or more. However, to qualify for this provision, such students may be If a student is entitled to a post-withdrawal loan disbursement, required to: the borrower must respond to the school’s notice of the intended • Provide Chapter 33 Certificate of Eligibility (or its equivalent) disbursement within 14 days. or for Chapter 31, VA VR&E’s contract with the school on VA Returns will be processed and sent to the payee no later than 30 Form 28-1905 by the first day of class. days after the school determined withdrawal date. Note: Chapter 33 students can register at the VA Regional Office to use *Please note that students are responsible for any balance owed to Lincoln E-Benefits to get the equivalent of a Chapter 33 Certificate of Eligibility. Technical Institute as a result of the repayment of Federal Aid funds. Chapter 31 student cannot get a completed VA Form 28-1905 (or any equivalent) before the VA VR&E case-manager issues it to the school.

21 Financial Information State Refund Policy* order, up to the net amount disbursed: 1 – Unsubsidized Federal Stafford Loan/Direct; 2 – Subsidized Federal Stafford Loan/ In calculating refunds of tuition paid in advance or sums due the Direct. 3 – Federal/Direct Graduate Plus Loan; 4 – Federal/ school where tuition is paid on a weekly, monthly or semester basis, Direct Parent Plus Loan; 5 – Federal Pell Grant; 6 – Federal the following shall apply: Supplemental Educational Opportunity Grant (FSEOG). The a. For courses of 300 hours or less, the school may retain the student’s eligibility for a state grant and agency funding will be registration fee plus a pro-rata portion of the tuition calculated on calculated independently of the refund process upon the student’s a weekly basis. withdrawal from school. If a credit balance still remains after b. For full-time attendance in courses exceeding 300 hours in length, the above process has been completed, the school will honor the the school may retain the registration fee plus: student’s authorization to reduce their Federal loan obligation. If 1. Ten percent of the total tuition if withdrawal occurs in the the school does not possess a Federal loan reduction authorization, first week; the remaining credit balance will be returned to the student. 2. Twenty percent of the total tuition if withdrawal occurs in To obtain a refund of unearned tuition, STUDENTS are not the second or third week; required to notify the SCHOOL in writing, but are requested 3. Forty-five percent of the total tuition if withdrawal occurs to complete a Student Withdrawal Request, available from the after the third week but prior to the completion of 25 SCHOOL office. percent of the course; REGISTRATION FEE, STUDENT FEE, TECHNOLOGY FEE, 4. Seventy percent of the total tuition if withdrawal occurs BUS FEE, BOOKS, TOOLS & UNIFORMS REFUND POLICY after 25 percent but not more than 50 percent of the course has been completed; or For students who have started classes and are beyond the three 5. One hundred percent of the total tuition if withdrawal day cancellation period as stated above: occurs after completion of more than 50 percent of the No refund will be provided for the registration fee books, tools, course. or uniforms received. Also, any refund due for student fees or technology fees will be prorated based upon use and any refund due c. For part-time attendance in courses over 300 hours in length, for bus transportation will be prorated through the effective date of calculation of the amount the school may retain in addition to the termination. registration fee shall be based on: 1. Ten percent of the total tuition if withdrawal occurs in the The Refund Process first 25 hours of scheduled attendance. The refund process is a two step procedure. In step one, Lincoln 2. Twenty percent of the total tuition if withdrawal occurs Technical Institute will calculate the percentage of the Federal between 26 and 75 hours of scheduled attendance. Title IV aid that has been earned by the student in accordance with 3. After 75 hours of scheduled attendance the amount the 34 CFR 668.22 of the Federal regulations. The second step of the school retains shall be calculated on the same basis as for process will establish the total charges incurred by the student for full-time attendance. the training received through the last day of attendance. Lincoln d. In cases where other fees have been charged, the refund shall be Technical Institute will calculate this portion of the refund by based upon the extent to which the student has benefited. For utilizing the state refund policy. example, the graduation fee shall be refunded; the activity fee In conformance with Federal regulation, the school will shall be prorated. distribute the proceeds from step one to the origination source in *Plus charges for bus fees, student fees and (if purchased from the the following order, up to the net amount disbursed. School) tools. 1. Unsubsidized Federal Stafford Loan/Direct e. The calculations of refunds will be based on the effective date of 2. Subsidized Federal Stafford Loan/Direct termination. 3. Federal/Direct Graduate Plus Loan f. Refunds will be processed and sent to the pupil no later than 30 4. Federal/Direct Parent Plus Loan days after the school determined withdrawal date. All other refunds (i.e. FFELP, FDSLP, etc.) will be issued in accordance 5. Federal Pell Grant with applicable State and Federal mandates. 6. Federal Supplemental Educational Opportunity Grant (FSEOG) g. Students who have not visited the school facility prior to Lincoln Technical Institute will distribute any refund proceeds enrollment will have the opportunity to withdraw without from step two in the following manner. Reduce the outstanding penalty within three days following either the regularly scheduled Federal loan obligation first in the order listed above. orientation date, as appropriate, or following a tour of the school The student’s eligibility for a state grant and agency funding facilities and inspection of equipment. will be calculated independently of the refund process upon the h. Special cases. In case of prolonged illness or accident, death in student’s withdrawal from school. the family, or other circumstances that make it impractical to If a credit balance still remains after the above process has been complete the program, the school shall make a settlement which completed, the school will honor the student’s authorization to is reasonable and fair to both parties. reduce their Federal loan obligation. If the school does not possess i. The policy of Lincoln Technical Institute is to distribute the a Federal loan reduction authorization, the remaining credit proceeds of refunds to the origination source in the following balance will be returned to the student.

22 General Student Information

Housing 24 School Facilities 24 Learning Resource Center 24 Tools 24 Educational Equipment 24 Class Size 24 Holidays 24 School Closing 24 Employment Assistance 24 Student Complaint/Grievance Procedure 24 Visitors 25 Official Student Communication 25

23 General Student Information Housing Class Size The Admissions Department can assist students in locating Classrooms at our campus can accommodate up to 40 students. appropriate housing during training. Housing arrangements are Our diesel shop can accommodate up to 230 students. There may usually made prior to the Orientation Program. be several smaller groups of students with their instructors within School Facilities the shop at any given time. Holidays* Lincoln Technical Institute occupies a building of approximately 63,000 square feet of well lighted shop and classroom areas. All New Year’s Day Labor Day classrooms are air conditioned. President’s Day Thanksgiving Day and Day After Training equipment consists of trucks, diesel engines, Good Friday Christmas Eve transmissions, differentials, components, accessories, mock-ups, Memorial Day Christmas Day Independence Day New Year’s Eve tools, visual aids, computers and other training aids as required to fully implement all courses. *Subject to change depending on class schedule The school maintains audio visual equipment including School Closing internet resources, computers, recordings and resource material for student use. In case of severe snowstorms, or hazardous conditions, the school Parking facilities are available on a first come, first served basis. closing will be announced over the local radio stations and via the To conserve energy, car pooling and/or public transportation is LincAlert notification system. recommended. The School cannot accept responsibility for loss or damage to student vehicles. Employment Assistance Learning Resource Center Lincoln Technical Institute does not guarantee job placement. However, it does provide employment assistance to its current A learning resource center is available for the use of students and students and graduates by means of the following services: graduates. Students are encouraged to make use of this facility at • Advises industry leaders of the availability of the school’s designated times. The library has been assembled to supplement each students and graduates through regular contact, including course of study. Its purpose is to enable the students to pursue their several scheduled Career Days per year. studies and interests with resource material conveniently at hand. • All of the students attending Lincoln Technical Institute will participate in our Lincoln Edge program. Lincoln Edge is a Tools combination of interactive workshops and online services that The SCHOOL provides all equipment and tools to successfully deliver professional skills training on topics like resumé building, complete course work. In addition, depending on their program personal development, setting goals, job search and interviewing of study, students are either issued a voucher which enables them strategies. Students will have a dedicated portal where they to purchase hand tools at a special price or will be provided with can access an array of professional services even after they have the appropriate tools necessary for their program that are included graduated from Lincoln! We are dedicated to ensuring that in the program cost. we not only provide our students with the skills they need to perform on the job, but the skills they need to build a lifetime To be employable in the industry, a graduate must be equipped career. with his/her own basic set of hand tools. To assist students in obtaining the tools they will need for employment, Lincoln Tech • Provides additional assistance if desired. offers them the opportunity, upon enrollment, to purchase a discounted voucher, which enables them to acquire professional Student Complaint/Grievance Procedure grade tools at a significantly reduced rate. This voucher must be Conflicts are best resolved when people utilize basic redeemed BEFORE the student graduates. If the student already communication skills, common sense, and discretion. A student has his/ her own set of tools for employment purposes, they do whose views differ from those of an instructor should first try to not need to purchase the discounted voucher from the school. resolve the difference with the instructor involved. If a satisfactory As with any student belongings (tools included), the school solution cannot be obtained, the student should request an cannot and does not assume any responsibility for the student’s interview with the Department Manager or Director of Education. property on or off the school premises. Students who have concerns of a non-academic nature are urged Educational Equipment to consult with the office of the Campus President. This office will refer the student to the proper department and will assist the Classrooms and shops are equipped with a variety of training student as necessary. equipment consisting of trucks, diesel engines, transmissions, If a student does not feel that the school has adequately transport refrigeration units, welding equipment, hydraulic addressed a complaint or concern by following the above measures, training aids, differentials, components, accessories, mock-ups, the student may consider contacting: tools, visual aids, computers and other training aids as required to LINCOLN EDUCATIONAL SERVICES PROBLEM RESOLUTION HOTLINE fully implement all courses. 1-800-806-1921 An electronic notebook, smartbook or laptop is required in order to access the course companion platform utilized for New Jersey residents can also contact: classroom instruction. There are minimum system requirements NEW JERSEY DEPARTMENT OF LABOR that these devices must meet for the learners to have a positive & WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT CENTER FOR OCCUPATIONAL experience. See your Campus Representative to inquire about the EMPLOYMENT INFORMATION programs that require devices and the related minimum systems ATTN: CONFLICTS requirements necessary to access the program course companion PO BOX 057 platform. TRENTON, NEW JERSEY 08625-0057 https://www.nj.gov/labor/forms_pdfs/coei/SAU/ Conflict%20Resolution%20Questionnaire.pdf

24 General Student Information In the event of an unannounced school closure, students POSTAL MAIL U.S. DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION FSA OMBUDSMAN GROUP enrolled at the time of the closure must contact the P.O. BOX 1843 Department of Labor and Workforce Development’s MONTICELLO, KY 42633 Training Evaluation Unit within ninety (90) calendar PHONE 1-877-557-2575 days of the closure. Failure to do so within the ninety FAX 606-396-4821 (90) days may exclude the student from any available WEB https://feedback.studentaid.ed.gov/ form of assistance. Please contact the Training Evaluation Unit via email at [email protected] Students have the right to file a complaint with the U.S. Department of Education concerning alleged failures by Lincoln Technical Institute to comply with the requirements of FERPA. The name and address of the office that administers FERPA is: ACCSC STUDENT COMPLAINT/ FAMILY POLICY COMPLIANCE OFFICE U.S. DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION GRIEVANCE PROCEDURE 400 MARYLAND AVENUE, SW Schools accredited by the Accrediting Commission of Career Schools WASHINGTON, DC 20202 and Colleges (ACCSC) must have a procedure and operational plan for handling student complaints. If a student does not feel that Visitors the school has adequately addressed a complaint or concern, the student may consider contacting the Accrediting Commission. All Parents and other interested persons are welcome to call at complaints reviewed by the Commission must be in written form and any time to confer with School authorities, to inspect the School should grant permission for the Commission to forward a copy of the facilities, or to seek advice on the future career of an enrolled complaint to the school for a response. This can be accomplished student. Visitors will find a cordial reception at Lincoln Technical by filing the ACCSC Complaint Form. The complainant(s) will be Institute. A previously made appointment would be appreciated. kept informed as to the status of the complaint as well as the final resolution by the Commission. Please direct all inquiries to: In keeping iwth Lincoln’s safety procedures, all visitors sign- in at the front desk upon arrival to the school and are issued a ACCREDITING COMMISSION OF visitor’s badge. CAREER SCHOOLS AND COLLEGES 2101 WILSON BLVD, SUITE 302 Official Student Communication ARLINGTON, VA 22201 Lincoln Technical Institute’s official web-based student (703) 247-4212 portal (MyCampusLinc) and student email accounts are an www.accsc.org official means of communication to all full and part-time students enrolled in credit bearing classes. All such students are A copy of the ACCSC Complaint Form is available at the school and MyCampusLinc @mylincoln. may be obtained by contacting the school’s Campus President or required to activate portal and online at www.accsc.org edu email accounts. Official LTI communications may include, but are not limited to, registration information, reminders of important dates associated with key financial aid and financial obligations as well as academic progress notifications. Lincoln Technical Institute expects that students shall receive and read their electronic communications on a frequent and timely basis. Failure to do so shall not absolve the student from knowing of and complying with the contents of all electronic communications, some of which will be time-critical.

The federal contact for student loan issues is:

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Class Schedules 27 Certificate Programs 27 Student Conduct 27 Attendance 28 Attendance for Blended Programs (where applicable) 28 Make-Up 28 Consultation and Tutoring 28 Student Advising 28 Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) Policy 28 Course and Academic Measurement 29 Grading 29 Satisfactory Academic Progress (SAP) 29 Introduction 29 Qualitative Measure of Progress (Grade Point Average) 29 Quantitative Measures of Progress (Pace of Progression and Maximum Time Frame) 30 Evaluation Period 30 Failure to Meet Standards 30 Appeals and Probation 30 Notification of Status and Appeal Results 31 Reinstatement 31 Treatment of Grades and Credits ...... 31 Satisfactory Academic Progress for VA Beneficiaries 31 Transcripts (Progress Records) 31 Transfer Credits 31 Withdrawals and Incomplete Grades 32 Course Repeats 32 Grade Appeal Policy 32 Leave of Absence 32 Re-entrance ...... 33 Graduation Requirements 33

26 Academic Information Class Schedules late. If a student must leave prior to the official end of class time, he/she must notify the instructor and/or Education Department. Students can enroll at any time during the year. Class starting Class attendance is closely monitored by the school, and unless, dates are scheduled at frequent intervals to enable students to start they contact the school first, students who are absent from class moving toward their career goals as soon as possible. Class size is will be contacted. limited so that each student can receive the personal attention so • Student conduct which disrupts classes or interferes with the vital to successful mastery of the skills and understanding of the progress of other students. subject at hand. The class schedules that follow are designed to be flexible and • Theft of property belonging to the School, other students or best utilize facility and instructional time: employees. (In addition to termination, theft may be reported to civil authorities.) Morning Schedule - Diesel programs (30 hours per week) • Any act resulting in defacing or destruction of School property 7:00 a.m. – 2:30 p.m. and/or property of others including other students. Monday through Thursday • Fighting in or near the school premises. Morning Schedule - Welding program (24 hours per week) 7:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. • Threatening behavior or bullying of student or staff members. Monday through Thursday • Possession or consumption of alcohol or illegal substances Afternoon Schedule - Welding program (24 hours per week) on or near school premises. Possessing firearms, fireworks, ammunition, or weapons is a violation of schools rules and state 12:30 p.m. - 6:30 p.m. laws. (In addition to termination, illegal substance abuse will be Monday through Thursday reported to proper authorities.) Evening Schedule - Diesel programs (15 hours per week) • Personal conduct at any time or place which may, in the 6:00 p.m. - 12:00 a.m. judgment of the School staff, cast a bad reflection on the School Monday through Thursday and its well-earned reputation. Evening Schedule - Welding program (24 hours per week) • We oppose all forms of unlawful discrimination and harassment 5:30 p.m. – 11:30 p.m. in the school environment. Harassment and discrimination can Monday through Thursday take many forms including but not limited to, racial slurs, ethnic jokes, disparaging or insensitive remarks about an individual’s The school reserves the right to alter hours of attendance and/ religion, age, gender, physical ability or sexual orientation, or starting dates when deemed necessary. Such changes will not physical or verbal threats, or sexual harassment. None of these, alter the program costs or refund policy stated in the enrollment or any other form of harassment, including cyber-bullying, or agreement. If conditions beyond the control of the school require discrimination is acceptable in the school environment. All postponement of a starting date or temporary suspension of classes, allegations of harassment or discrimination are fully investigated. appropriate adjustments will be made to provide students all the Students found to have engaged in this behavior are subject to instruction to which they are entitled under the terms of the disciplinary action up to and including expulsion from school. enrollment agreement. Students who have enrolled but have not • Any student creating a hazard; immoral conduct, or disturbance started attending school will, upon request, be issued a refund of in the surrounding neighborhood. Reckless driving and / monies paid if postponement of classes extends beyond the next or squealing tires near the school or places of residence are class starting date. prohibited. • The campus computer systems and networks are provided for Certificate Programs student use as a part of the academic program. All students We offer a few different approaches to career training to help have a responsibility to use Lincoln Educational Services students prepare for jobs in the industry: computer systems and networks in an ethical and lawful manner. • For the person wanting comprehensive training geared towards The intentional misuse and abuse of computer and Internet succeeding as a professional technician, the school offers resources is not permitted. This includes, but is not limited certificate programs which prepare students for entry-level to, purposely visiting inappropriate and non-academic Web positions in their chosen field. sites which promote or advocate illegal or unethical behavior; visiting inappropriate and non-academic Web sites for personal • Certificate of Completion Courses – Students may choose business; downloading graphics or other pictures, images, or to take a single course or a group of courses which confers a information not related to academic curricula; inappropriate and certificate of completion. These courses may not be within the non-academic use of email; inappropriate and non-academic use institution’s scope of accreditation. of chat rooms; and inappropriate and non-academic use of school Rules and Regulations vary by state, the conferred certificate software. awarded by the school is in accordance with the state of New Jersey. • In keeping with accepted industry and shop safety hazards, For a description of the subject matter covered in each course, jewelry must be evaluated for safety risks when in the lab or please refer to the curricula on pages 7 through 15. shop. Hanging earrings, necklaces, rings, or bracelets may pose a safety risk. If in the judgment of school staff, a safety hazard Student Conduct exists, a jewelry item in question must be either removed or Students are required to comply with all Student and Safety covered with protective clothing. Regulations. Failure to adhere to and observe School Regulations • The campus has an established a dress code for students in all and Policy may result in probation or immediate dismissal. programs which is in accordance with industry expectations and Conduct which may be considered unsatisfactory includes but is not in consideration of professional standards. limited to the following: • We expect honesty from students in presenting all of their • Excessive absenteeism, tardiness or leaving class early. Students academic work. Students are responsible for knowing and are also expected to put forth a reasonable effort to learn. Acts observing accepted principles and procedures of research and such as loafing, horseplay, failure to pay attention and carry out writing in all academic work, including term paper writing, lab instructions, or poor attendance are not tolerated. 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• Misrepresenting the school’s programs, policies, or activities of assignment(s). Online graded assignments must be submitted within members of the staff or of other students is prohibited. the school week, defined as Monday through Sunday. • Cell phones and/or other electronic recording or communication Examples of gradable assignments are: devices are not allowed to be operated in any classroom or lab area • Threaded discussion post without the expressed permission of the instructor. • Quizzes • During the COVID-19 pandemic period, a multi-layer face cover • Weekly assignment(s) reaching from the chin and over the mouth and nose is required to be worn at all times. Face covers are to be plain or patterned Sending an email to the instructor does not count as an academic and may not contain writing or images with the exception of the activity or a gradable item. Meeting the attendance requirements does Lincoln logo. not indicate that the student has completed all of the required class work for a particular week. Meeting the attendance requirements Attendance indicates only that the student has participated sufficiently to be considered in attendance for that week. Assignments are graded on The technical nature of the training and graduate employability their merit and according to the established guidelines. goals of the programs offered requires that students attend classes on a regular basis. Our expectation is that students will attend all Make-up sessions for courses in which they are registered. Class attendance is Make-up work is only permitted when a student has a documented monitored daily commencing with the student’s first official day of absence. The documented absence form must be approved by the attendance and a student will be considered withdrawn from a course campus Education Department before the assigned work can be or courses when any of the following criteria are met: accepted for a grade. Make-up work may only be used to affect a • The sixth consecutive day of absence from classes; course grade. Make-up work may not be used to raise attendance • The fourteenth consecutive calendar day of absence (two weeks); percentage in a course. Make-up work must be completed in the • Cumulative absences prevent the student’s ability to master the timeframes required to process Grade Appeals and/or Incomplete course content during the remainder of the scheduled course, term, Grades, and must be specifically for assignments missed while out for or semester as determined by the course syllabus. a documented absence. Approved employment interviews (established per school policy) are In the case of school closure due to inclement weather or other not counted as absences for attendance purposes. natural disaster, make-up sessions will be scheduled to present and/or The following documented absences may be considered on appeal. review material not incorporated into the remaining scheduled days. If approved the student will be allowed to make up any work missed, The campus will attempt to schedule make-up classes at times that fit however, the make-up time cannot be applied to their course within the students’ schedule. attendance percentage: Consultation and Tutoring • Court Appearance – Applicable only when a student is mandated to appear in court for an action in which he/she is a third party or Students and graduates may consult with the School faculty at witness. Documentation will be required. any time about program or course problems. Students who require • Military Duty – All military personnel requesting a documented additional assistance with their work may obtain individual tutoring absence must submit a copy of their orders to the campus from the faculty outside of class hours. Arrangements for special Education Department prior to the missed time. tutoring must be made with the campus Education Department. • Illness – In the event a student suffers personal illness, either a written doctor’s note excusing participation in school or Student Advising documentation of the stay in the hospital will be required. The Education Department monitors student success as measured • Bereavement – In the event of the death of an immediate or by student attendance, student learning, professionalism, academic extended family member and not to exceed 4 days or 25% of the progress, and achievement of career goals. As a student service, scheduled course. Documentation (e.g. newspaper notice, funeral Department personnel engage active students in advising sessions to notice, obituary, or church handout) is required. mitigate obstacles or challenges, identify additional needed supports • Jury Duty – Documentation required (stamped jury duty form or services, and promote student success. Students are encouraged from court). to call upon staff to address academic or non-academic concerns. Documentation of the above approved absences should be presented Matters of a personal nature that distract the learning experience to the Education Department upon returning to school or in advance may be addressed through advising practice or through referral to when applicable. qualified professionals in the local community. Good communication Cases of extenuating circumstances may be considered by is imperative for effective advising; therefore, active students are asked the Campus President or designee and in the form of signed to inform staff of any changes to their records including phone, home documentation or verifiable email from the student and if the student address, e-mail, employment, marital status, and so forth. demonstrated comprehension of the course content missed. Students receiving funds from any state or federal agency may be Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) subject to the additional attendance requirements of that specific agency. Policy Note: Calendar day calculations include all days visible on a calendar without exception. Lincoln Technical Institute (LTI) is committed to providing Attendance for Blended Programs opportunities for all qualified students to participate in its programs, including students with disabilities who need reasonable (where applicable): accommodations. A qualified student is one who, with or without Blended courses consist of both classroom and online instruction. reasonable accommodation, meets the essential institutional, academic Each week, students are required to attend scheduled classroom and technical standards requisite to admission, participation and sessions AND participate in online activities. completion of our programs. Participation in the classroom, as well as online, is necessary each A reasonable accommodation is an accommodation that allows week. On-campus participation is defined as physical attendance, a student with a disability to participate in our programs without and online participation is defined as submission of online graded changing the essential academic requirements of our programs,

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creating a threat to others or placing an undue burden on the Temporary grade; Is not considered in computing Grade institution. Incomplete I Point Average; Requires make-up N/A An example of a reasonable accommodation is giving students work with certain learning disabilities additional time to take an exam. Received by students who Accommodations are provided to allow a student to participate in officially withdraw from a course Withdrawal WA N/A our programs but LTI does not provide personal assistants such as before the end of the add/drop aides who help with dressing, feeding and the like. period Withdrawal after the add/drop A disability is a physical or mental impairment that substantially Withdrawal W N/A limits one or more major life activities such as seeing, hearing, period walking or learning. Received by students in internship or Developmental Courses. “P” is All requests for reasonable accommodation must be submitted to Pass P N/A not considered in computing the the Director of Education. While a student may discuss a possible Grade Point Average accommodation with any faculty or staff member, students Received by students in should be aware that faculty and staff are not authorized to provide Non-Pass NP internships and Developmental N/A accommodations. All inquiries from students about reasonable Courses Received by students who repeat accommodation should be directed to the Director of Education, Repeat Course ** N/A who will then evaluate the request and make a decision. The a course complete policy can be found by visiting: Received by students when their Repeat Course grade does not meet a course www.lincolntech.edu/consumerinfo R N/A . Required requirement or programmatic Course and Academic Measurement standard Indicates the school accepted The instructional hours listed for each of the programs in this credit earned for previous catalog are included in compliance with State and Veteran’s post-secondary education at an Transfer Credit TR institution other than a Lincoln N/A training requirements and are predicated on regular attendance, Educational Services School. “TR” successful completion of each course in the program without is not considered in computing repetition or make up work and excluding holidays that occur the Grade Point Average during the period of attendance. An instructional hour is defined Indicates the school accepted as a minimum of 50 contact minutes within any scheduled 60 credit earned for testing out of minute period. Test Out Credit TO a course. “TO” is not considered N/A A credit hour is defined as an amount of work represented in in computing the Grade Point Average intended learning outcomes and verified by evidence of student achievement for academic activities as established by the school comprised of the following units: didactic learning environment; supervised laboratory setting of instruction; and/or out-of-class Satisfactory Academic Progress (SAP) work/preparation. INTRODUCTION Grading Federal regulations require the Institution to monitor the Grading is based on the student’s class work and lab/shop work, academic progress of each student who applies for financial aid and the results of written and performance tests. An average and to certify that each student is making satisfactory academic is taken of all grades in any marking period and must be at a progress toward a degree, diploma, or certificate. In accordance specified CGPA or above to be considered making satisfactory with those regulations, the Institution has established standards academic progress. of Satisfactory Academic Progress (SAP) that include qualitative,

Letter quantitative and incremental measures of progress. Students bear Percentage Grade Interpretation Point Value primary responsibility for their own academic progress and for 95-100 A Excellent Plus 4.0 seeking assistance when experiencing academic difficulty. Academic advisement, tutoring, and mentoring programs are all available. 90-94 A– Excellent 3.9 QUALITATIVE MEASURE OF PROGRESS 87-89 B+ Good Plus 3.8 (GRADE POINT AVERAGE) 84-86 B Good 3.5 All students are required to meet the minimum cumulative grade 80-83 B– Good Minus 3.0 point average (CGPA) shown on the chart below. Grades ranging 77-79 C+ Average Plus 2.8 from “A” to “F” will be included in the CGPA calculation.

74-76 C Average 2.5 QUALITATIVE MEASURE OF PROGRESS (GPA) 70-73 C– Average Minus 2.0 PROGRAM INTERVALS MINIMUM REQUIRED 67-69 D+ Below Average 1.5 (Based on Total Published Program Credits) GRADE POINT AVERAGE

64-66 D Poor 1.2 BELOW 25% 1.25 60-63 D– Poor 1.0 25% TO <50% 1.50 59 and below F Failing Work 0.0 50% TO <75% 1.75 75% AND ABOVE 2.00

29 Academic Information QUANTITATIVE MEASURES OF PROGRESS (PACE OF PROGRESSION AND MAXIMUM TIME FRAME) point average and minimum pace of progression standards, the student shall be placed on SAP/FA Suspension. Students on SAP/ PACE OF PROGRESSION (“PACE”) FA Suspension are not eligible to receive financial aid. SUSPENSION OF STUDENTS NOT ON SAP/FA The institution has established a minimum pace of WARNING STATUS progression for all enrolled students as outlined in the table below. Grades of “F”, “I”, “W”, (or blank/missing) are treated as • Suspension for Exceeding the Maximum Time-Frame. registered credits but NOT earned credits and thus negatively If at the end of the evaluation period a student has failed to impact the pace of progression. meet the institution’s standard for measurement of maximum QUANTITATIVE MEASURES OF PROGRESS (PACE) time-frame, the student shall be suspended from financial aid eligibility and may be subject to dismissal. PROGRAM INTERVALS MINIMUM PACE • Suspension for Inability to Meet Program Requirements (Based on Total Published Program Credits) OF PROGRESSION within the Maximum Time Frame. If at the end of the BELOW 25% 50% evaluation period the institution determines it is not possible 25% TO <50% 66.67% for a student to raise her or his CGPA or pace of progression percentage to meet the institution’s standards before the student 50% TO <75% 66.67% completes his/her program of study, the student shall be 75% AND ABOVE 66.67% suspended from financial aid and may be subject to dismissal. • Suspension for Extraordinary Circumstances. The The formula used to calculate the Minimum Pace of Progression Institution may immediately suspend students in the event will vary depending on the program of study as noted below. of extraordinary circumstances, including but not limited to previously suspended (and reinstated) students whose MINIMUM PACE OF PROGRESSION academic performance falls below acceptable standards during a subsequent term of enrollment; students who register for PROGRAM STANDARD FORMULA courses, receive financial aid, and do not attend any classes; and students whose attendance patterns appear to abuse the receipt cumulative earned credits CREDIT HOURS of financial aid and may be subject to dismissal. cumulative registered credits APPEALS AND PROBATION cumulative earned hours CLOCK HOURS cumulative scheduled hours APPEALS

MAXIMUM TIME FRAME A student who fails to make satisfactory academic progress and is suspended has the right to appeal based on special, unusual or All financial aid recipients are expected to complete their degree/ extenuating circumstances causing undue hardship such as death in diploma/certificate within an acceptable period of time. The the family, student’s injury or illness or other special circumstances maximum time frame for financial aid recipients is 150% of the as determined by the institution. published length of the program. For students enrolled in credit • Appeals must be submitted in writing. hour programs, the MTF is based on 150% of the minimum • The appeal must include an explanation of the special, unusual or required credits for graduation as published in the catalog. For extenuating circumstances causing undue hardship that prevented students enrolled in clock hour programs the MTF is calculated the student from making satisfactory academic progress. as 150% of the calendar weeks required for successful program • The appeal must also include what has changed in the completion as published in the catalog. student’s situation that would allow the student to EVALUATION PERIOD demonstrate satisfactory academic progress at the end of the next evaluation period. In order to assess financial aid recipients’ eligibility for continued funding, the Financial Aid Office reviews student performance • Supporting documentation beyond the written explanation is against these standards at the end of each payment period. This required. will vary from student to student according to their program start • Initial consideration of appeals will be undertaken by the Appeal date and program of study. Committee which will minimally consist of the Academic Dean, FAILURE TO MEET STANDARDS Director of Financial Aid. The Campus President may appoint additional members as deemed appropriate. SAP/FA WARNING • Appeals that are approved must contain an academic plan that, if followed, ensures the student would be able to meet satisfactory • If at the end of the evaluation period a student has not met academic progress standards by a specific point in time. either the GPA or pace of progression standard, the student will SAP/FA PROBATIONARY STATUS be placed on warning for one evaluation period. Students on warning are eligible to register and receive financial aid. A student who has successfully appealed shall be placed on SAP/ • If at the end of the warning period a student who has been on FA Probation for one evaluation period. If, at the end of the next warning has met both the cumulative GPA and cumulative evaluation period, a student on SAP/FA Probation status: pace standards, the warning status is ended and the student is • Has met both the institution’s cumulative grade point average and returned to good standing. pace standards, the student shall be returned to good standing. SUSPENSION OF STUDENTS ON SAP/FA • Has not met the institution’s cumulative grade point average WARNING STATUS and pace standards but has met the conditions specified in his/ her academic plan, the student shall retain his/her financial If at the end of the warning period a student who has been on aid and registration eligibility under a probationary status for a SAP/FA Warning status has not met both the cumulative grade subsequent evaluation period. 30 Academic Information

• Has not met the institution’s cumulative grade point average and Withdraw: The mark of “W” (withdrawal) is assigned when a pace standards and has also not met the conditions specified in student withdraws from a class after the add/drop period or has his/her academic plan, the student shall be re-assigned a SAP/FA not satisfied the requirements of an “I” grade within a defined Suspension status immediately upon completion of the evaluation. timeframe. It is not included when calculating grade point NOTIFICATION OF STATUS AND APPEAL RESULTS average or earned credits. Thus, it does not impact CGPA but does negatively impact earned credits and, therefore, negatively STATUS NOTIFICATION impacts the student’s percent of completion. The mark of “WA” is assigned when a student withdraws from a Students are notified in writing (letter or email) when the class before the end of the add/drop period. It is not included when evaluation of satisfactory academic progress results in warning, calculating grade point average or earned credits. Thus, it does not suspension, or probation. The notice includes the conditions of the impact CGPA and does not negatively impact earned credits and, current status and the conditions necessary to regain eligibility for therefore it does not impacts the student’s percent of completion. registration and financial aid. Notice of suspension also includes Incompletes: The mark of “I” (incomplete) is a temporary grade the right and process necessary to appeal suspension. which is assigned only in exceptional circumstances. It will be APPEAL RESULT NOTIFICATION given only to students who cannot complete the work of a course on schedule because of illness or other circumstances beyond their control. An “I” grade will automatically become a “W” grade if Students are notified in writing (letter or email) of the results of requirements to complete course work have not been satisfactorily all appeals. Approved appeals include the conditions under which met within 14 days of the original course end date.* Instructors the appeal is approved and any conditions necessary to retain have the option of setting an earlier completion date for the student. eligibility for registration and financial aid. Denied appeals include A grade of “I” is not included when calculating grade point the reason for denial. average or earned credits. Thus, it does not impact CGPA but does REINSTATEMENT negatively impact earned credits and, therefore, negatively impacts the student’s percent of completion. A student who has been suspended from financial aid eligibility may be reinstated after an appeal has been approved *During the Covid-19 crises period, the Education Department Director or the minimum cumulative GPA and pace standards have been may opt to extend the use of “I” incomplete grades for up to a 12-month achieved. Neither paying for their own classes nor sitting out period allowing flexibility in resolving the incomplete coursework. a period of time is sufficient in and of itself to re-establish a student’s financial aid eligibility. Satisfactory Academic Progress for TREATMENT OF GRADES AND CREDITS VA Beneficiaries Credits: The unit by which academic work is measured. In accordance with the requirements set forth by the Department of Veterans Affairs, the school will notify the VA within 30 days Registered (Attempted) Credits: The total number of credits for of any VA beneficiaries who are placed on SAP/FA Warning which a student is officially enrolled in each term. Cumulative Registered Credits: for a 2nd consecutive term. This notification will include the Cumulative registered credits are date at which the student will be placed on SAP/FA Suspension. the total number of credits registered for all terms of enrollment at Students in SAP/FA Suspension are considered ineligible for the Institution, including summer terms and terms for which the VA Educational Assistance benefits and as such the School VA student did not receive financial aid. Certifying Official will no longer be permitted to certify the Earned Credits: Earned credits include grades ranging from “A” student’s enrollment for any training towards the remaining to “D-” and “P”. They are successfully completed credits that count requirement of his/her program which he/she completes before towards the required percentage of completion (66.67%) as defined being readmitted to the approved program. VA students may avail by the quantitative measure. themselves of the school’s appeals process. Attempted, NOT earned: Grades of “F”, “I”, “NP”, “W” (or a blank/missing) will be treated as credits attempted but NOT Transcripts (Progress Records) successfully completed (earned). Following a review by the School, grade reports (unofficial Audited Courses: Audited courses are not aid eligible courses and transcripts) are available for the student to review upon are not included in any financial aid satisfactory academic progress completion of each course or term on the student portal. measurements. Individual grade records are permanently maintained for each Repeat Credits: Repeat credits are credits awarded when a student Student and are open for inspection in accordance with the Family repeats a course in order to improve a grade. A student may repeat Educational Rights and Privacy Act of 1974. a class as allowed by the institution. The institution will use the The student will receive an official transcript upon graduation. highest grade achieved to calculate GPA. All repeated credits are Requests for official transcripts while in school or additional copies included in the percent of completion and maximum time frame of official transcripts after graduation or replacement certificates calculations. / diplomas must be submitted in writing to the school. In order Transfer Credits: Transfer credits are credits earned at another to receive an official transcript, any balance owed to Lincoln postsecondary educational institution which are accepted by this Technical Institute must be paid in full. Contact the school’s Institution. Transfer credits which are accepted by the Institution Business Office for a current schedule of fees. and are applicable to the student’s program of study shall be Transfer Credits counted as credits attempted and completed for calculation of pace of progression and maximum time frame. Grades associated with The school’s programs are career oriented in nature with these credits are not included in calculating CGPA. objectives designed to prepare graduates for immediate For students who either change programs within the institution employment in their chosen field of study upon graduation. or wish to earn an additional credential, all credits earned toward Students seeking to continue their education at other post courses that apply to a student’s new program of study or credential secondary institutions should be aware that the school does will be used to determine satisfactory academic progress. not claim or guarantee that credit earned here will transfer to 31 Academic Information

another institution and acceptance of the credit earned here is A successful Test Out result is recorded as “TO” on the student determined at the sole discretion of the institution in which the transcript and is not considered in computing the Grade Point student desires to transfer his/her credits. Students are advised Average. Students have the option to request a numeric grade be to obtain information from all institutions they are considering applied. Numeric grades are considered in the computing of the attending in order to understand each institution’s credit Grade Point Average. A nominal administrative fee may apply acceptance policies. It is the student’s responsibility to confirm for Testing Out. Students interested in Test Out should see the whether or not credits earned at this campus will be accepted by Education Department Manager. another school. Students who transfer credits from postsecondary institution Withdrawals and Incomplete Grades accredited by an agency recognized by the U.S. Department A “W”ithdrawal is issued to students who are withdrawn from of Education will receive a grade of “TR” on their transcripts. the institution or course after the introductory period of enrollment Those courses which have been accepted as transfer credit are not and prior to the end of the module or term. Readmitted students included in the cumulative grade point average (CGPA) calculation must retake all “W”ithdrawal graded courses. A “W” will not be but are calculated towards the maximum time frame to be used calculated in the cumulative GPA, but counts as an attempt for to determine a student’s satisfactory academic progress. Courses satisfactory academic progress. that are the same (Course Code, Course Name, Credits and The mark of “WA” is assigned when a student withdraws from Description) that are transferred from one Lincoln campus to a class before the end of the Add/Drop period. It is not included another, will be calculated within the student’s CGPA to the new when calculating grade point average or earned credits. Thus, it campus. This is determined by the campus administrator within does not impact CGPA and does not negatively impact earned the campus system. credits and, therefore it does not impacts the student’s percent of Applicants requesting transfer credits must apply prior to starting completion. school. An “I”ncomplete is given to students who do not complete a test Transfer applicants must submit an official transcript from or required course work due to an approved documented absence on their former institution that clearly indicates the courses taken, file. The student has a maximum of 14 days to complete the course grades achieved and credits awarded. All credits transferred from work, the school may require less time in certain circumstances. If applicable courses must have an earned grade of “C” or better. Or, the coursework is not completed in the specified time, the student the applicant must produce an up-to-date professionally recognized will receive a zero for the assignment which will be averaged into certification along with a verifiable history of employment relating the GPA. to the course. Regardless of the number of transfer credits awarded, all Course Repeats students must complete a minimum of 50% of the credits required for graduation through actual attendance for all programs taken. Based on scheduling availability, a student will be allowed Those students who transfer credits from an accredited to repeat one failed course; or a course that falls below a postsecondary institution will receive a grade of “TR” as noted programmatic standard, at no additional tuition charge provided in the grading policy. If a student would like to receive a higher the student graduates and provided the repeat will not prevent GPA for the course they may use the test out procedure. For the student from completing the program in the maximum time students who change programs, only those courses that count permitted by the School’s Satisfactory Academic Progress policy. If towards a student’s new program of study will be used to determine the student fails or falls below a programmatic standard in more satisfactory academic progress. than one course within the term, the free course repeat will apply The Education Department manager receives and evaluates to the course with the higher number of hours. Students who fail the student transcript and any related support materials (such as (or fall below a programmatic standard) the same course twice a school catalog and / or course syllabi) to determine where prior will be terminated except in the case of verifiable extenuating learning is a match to school course offerings. There are a variety circumstances. In such cases, a student may be granted permission of considerations when evaluating submitted records (i.e. institution, by the Education Department to enroll in the course for a third course title, course level, course descriptions, grades, and year time if the circumstances are thoroughly documented. of study). Where needed, a campus subject matter expert will participate in the evaluation process. The education departments Grade Appeal Policy goal is to ensure student academic success; therefore, an approved Any student wishing to have a course grade reviewed must transfer of credit is a result of verified evidence of student learning appeal in writing within 10 days after the final grade has been which aligns with school offerings. When further assessment assigned. Grade Appeal Forms are available from the Education of student learning may be needed, the school may consider the Office. Initially the appeal should be given to the faculty member option of test out. who awarded the grade. If satisfaction is not obtained, the Student applicants with evidence of prior work experience student should then appeal to the Education Supervisor who after directly applicable to the program may choose to submit their reviewing with an Academic Review Panel, will respond in writing documentation for review. Such applicants will have their skills with a binding decision. and knowledge validated through a test out procedure. TEST OUT Leave of Absence The granting of a Leave of Absence (LOA), which may be Test Out exams provide students the opportunity to be exempt issued to students for reasons such as, but not limited to, personal, from certain required courses by demonstrating proficiency professional, medical or financial hardship, must be approved through assessment in the subject area to verify knowledge and in accordance with guidance in accreditation, state and federal skill. Applicants requesting to take a test out exam must do so prior regulations. In compliance with these regulations a student may to starting school. be granted a number of Leaves during any twelve month period Not all courses are eligible for test out exam credit, and students provided that the cumulative number of days of LOA’s do not cannot have attended past the add/drop period in the course for exceed 180 calendar days. The length of any one LOA is at the which they want to test out. To receive credit for a course, the discretion of campus management. The student must state the student must earn a “B” on the test out exam on the first attempt.

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specific reason for the LOA on the Leave of Absence Request must be presented to the Education Department for review. If the Form, and have an exit interview with the Education Department Education Department determines that re-admittance is justifiable, to determine what is in the best interest of the student. the student may be readmitted only after meeting with the If the leave of absence from school exceeds the officially approved Education Department. This signed document must remain in the date of return the student will be withdrawn from school and student’s file. A student may not be readmitted a third time unless any refunds, if applicable, will be issued within 30 days after the documented extenuating circumstances exist as determined by the effective date of withdrawal. Any unearned financial aid credited Education Department. to the student’s account will be refunded. Reinstatement of Students, who are terminated by the school for disciplinary financial aid will require a new application and routine processing reasons or academic deficiencies, may request re-entrance. Such time. In addition, the student will be required to complete a new a request must be by letter to the school’s Campus President. The enrollment agreement (contract) at the tuition rate in effect on the letter must set forth valid reasons for granting the request. The date of re-application. request will be reviewed by the Re-entry Committee, and the Re-entrance student will be notified of the Committee’s decision. Graduation Requirements Students requesting readmission following an interruption in classes, and students who fail to re-enter on the scheduled time To be eligible for graduation the following requirements must following an authorized leave of absence must re-enroll under the be met: current effective school Enrollment Agreement reflecting revised • Successfully complete all required courses in the program. prices, if applicable. The school reserves the right to limit re-entries. • Achieve an overall Grade Point Average of 2.0. Note: The student’s SAP status will be re-calculated and the appropriate status applied to the student’s enrollment record. • Be free of indebtedness to the School. Students are allowed no more than two interrupts. To • Meet satisfactory academic progress (SAP) requirements. re-enter a second time, a student may be readmitted where documented extenuating circumstances exist. An appeal letter

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34 Campus Information Our Staff and Instructors Our instructors are proven professionals, each selected because of his/ her knowledge of the subject matter gained through years of experience in the field. Passing the benefit of years of experience on to you is each instructor’s prime concern. Equally important, our instructors are pros in the classroom, shop, or lab, and have proven their teaching capability by successfully completing a comprehensive Instructor Training Program. In addition, participation in our In‑Service Instructor Training Program is required insuring the continuation of our quality teaching standards. For a listing of our dedicated administration and faculty, please refer to the Addendum. Corporate Administration Scott M. Shaw President and CEO Stephen Buchenot Executive Vice President of Campus Operations With confidence and the right skills, there’s no question you’re going to be somebody.