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CATALOG ADDENDUM TO 2020-2022 Official School Catalog Volume XXVII 675 US Route 1 South 308 West Route 38 240 Bergen Town Center Iselin, New Jersey 08830 Moorestown, New Jersey 08057 Paramus, New Jersey 07652 (732) 548‐8798 (856) 722‐9333 (201) 845‐6868 EFFECTIVE FEBRUARY 24, 2021 REVISE the paragraph below in the following policy on page 29: Student Complaint/Grievance Policy In the event of an unannounced school closure, students enrolled at the time of the closure must contact the Department of Labor and Workforce Development’s Training Evaluation Unit within ninety (90) calendar days of the closure. Failure to do so within the ninety (90) days may exclude the student from any available form of assistance. Please contact the Training Evaluation Unit via email at [email protected]. REVISE the SOC CODES for the following programs listed below: Computer & Network Support Technician (pg. 7) CNST101CT – CERTIFICATE PROGRAM SOC CODE: 15-1231 Medical Coding and Billing (pg. 9) MCB303CT – CERTIFICATE PROGRAM SOC CODE: 29-2072 Patient Care Technician (pg. 10) PCT125CT – CERTIFICATE PROGRAM SOC CODE: 31-1131 21 22 45 / 9676R0321 Page 1 of 25 EFFECTIVE MARCH 12, 2021 REVISE the evening weeks to complete for Paramus on page 7: Computer & Network Support Technician CNST101CT – CERTIFICATE PROGRAM approximate weeks to complete – aft/eve . 78 (Moorestown & Iselin) including holidays and scheduled breaks approximate weeks to complete – aft/eve . 60 (Paramus) including holidays and scheduled breaks ADD the following prerequisite to course IT120T on pages 7 and 13: IT120T Introduction to Networking Tools and Techniques ……………..Prerequisite IT101T EFFECTIVE MAY 13, 2021 REVISE the HARASSMENT POLICY to the following page 19: Nondiscrimination and Harassment Policy Lincoln Technical Institute is committed to maintaining an educational and work environment free from discrimination and harassment based on age, race, color, sex, gender, sexual orientation, religion or creed, national or ethnic origin, or disability. Lincoln Tech, in accordance with applicable federal laws including Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972 and 34 C.F.R. Part 106, does not discriminate on the basis of any of the listed protected categories, including in admissions and employment, nor will it permit or tolerate discrimination or harassment against a student, employee, or other member of the Lincoln Tech community. All students and employees are expected to comply with Lincoln’s Nondiscrimination Policy and Title IX Policy. Any inquiries regarding these policies and procedures can be directed to the Title IX/Equity Coordinator as provided below, the Office for Civil Rights, at the U.S. Department of Education, at https://www.ed.gov , or both. This Policy does not specifically address any applicable state laws on sexual harassment. Lincoln Tech retains the right to revise its policies and procedures in light of any changes to applicable law. To view the entire Nondiscrimination policy, please visit: https://www.lincolntech.edu/sites/default/files/2021-05/NonDiscrimination_Harassment_Retaliation_policy.pdf To view the entire Title IX policy, please visit: https://www.lincolntech.edu/sites/default/files/2020-08/Title-IX-Policy-FINAL.pdf 21 22 45 / 9676R0521 Page 2 of 25 EFFECTIVE MAY 26, 2021 REVISE the first paragraph of the following policy located on page 23: Introductory Period of Enrollment Lincoln Technical Institute is offering new students at this campus an opportunity to enroll under an introductory period of enrollment. During this introductory enrollment period, which is applicable to all programs, students will be able to attend the school for 10 calendar days, including weekends and holidays, without any tuition obligation to Lincoln Technical Institute. If a student attends any scheduled class after the 10th calendar day, the introductory period will be concluded. Those students who do not attend after the 10th calendar day will be considered cancelled and will not have any tuition obligation to Lincoln Technical Institute. EFFECTIVE AUGUST 26, 2021 ADD to the following policy located on page 22: Additional Admission Criteria – Practical Nursing 6. Proof of full COVID-19 vaccination ADD to the following policy located on page 22: Important Disclosure Regarding Patient Care Technician Program 6. Proof of full COVID-19 vaccination 21 22 45 / 9676R0821 Page 3 of 25 CATALOG ADDENDUM TO 2020-2022 Official School Catalog Volume XXVII 675 US Route 1 South 308 West Route 38 240 Bergen Town Center Iselin, New Jersey 08830 Moorestown, New Jersey 08057 Paramus, New Jersey 07652 (732) 548-8798 (856) 722-9333 (201) 845-6868 EFFECTIVE FOR START DATES BETWEEN OCTOBER 1, 2020 THROUGH AUGUST 1, 2021 ADD the following policy under Scholarships on page 25: Scholarships Academic & Leadership Award Scholarship Background: Lincoln Technical Institute (Group of Schools) is honored to offer the Academic & Leadership Award to qualified applicants. This $2,500 award will go to thirty (30) current students annually throughout Lincoln Educational Services group of schools who exhibit leadership qualities, both in their personal lives and in their school career. Eligibility Requirements: In order to apply for the Award, an eligible student must: • Currently attend a Lincoln Tech (Group of Schools) program for a minimum of 30 days • Complete the applications • Complete the essay • Application must be typed • Minimum GPA of 3.0 • Title IV students must complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) The student who earns this award must maintain satisfactory academic progress. Only students that meet the qualifications listed above can apply for this award. Award: Thirty (30) awards will be available annually (15 awards in February & 15 awards in August), to eligible students who apply, each in the amount of $2,500. The award will be prorated over the entire length of his/her program and is specifically intended to cover expenses related to tuition costs. The Lincoln Award Committee will review all applications and select a finalist. Submission Opens Submissions DUE Winner Announced October 1, 2020 November 15, 2020 February 1, 2021 April 1, 2021 May 15, 2021 August 1, 2021 Contact Requirements: All award applications, recommendations and transcripts must be forwarded in PDF format as one file to [email protected]. No other submission method will be accepted. No late applications will be accepted. Un-typed applications will not be accepted. Note: • Due to Veteran Affairs (VA) regulations, if the selected scholarship winner is also receiving VA educational benefits, we are obligated to inform the VA of this award. In some cases, fully funded VA beneficiaries may not receive any direct benefit from this award. Page 4 of 25 CATALOG ADDENDUM TO 2020-2022 Official School Catalog Volume XXVII 675 US Route 1 South 308 West Route 38 240 Bergen Town Center Iselin, New Jersey 08830 Moorestown, New Jersey 08057 Paramus, New Jersey 07652 (732) 548-8798 (856) 722-9333 (201) 845-6868 EFFECTIVE FOR START DATES BETWEEN JANUARY 1, 2021 THROUGH DECEMBER 31, 2021 Add to the following policy on page 25: Scholarships American Hero and Single Parent Scholarship Programs Purpose: Lincoln Scholarship Programs are designed to provide financial assistance to students who meet the criteria established below and want to enroll in one of the Lincoln Group of Schools* for start dates between January 1, 2021 through December 31, 2021. By offering the American Hero and Single Parent Scholarships to future students who are interested in vocational career training, Lincoln continues to show its commitment to helping students reach their goals as it has done since opening its first school in 1946. Eligibility Requirements: In order to apply for a Lincoln Scholarship, an eligible student must: • Complete the application process to enroll; • Complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA); • Start the program of your choice by December 31, 2021; and • Submit your Lincoln Scholarship application to the financial aid staff. American Hero Scholarship applicants must submit proof of military service. Those students awarded a scholarship must maintain satisfactory academic progress and also must attend the Lincoln Financial Literacy presentation within six weeks of enrollment. Only students that meet the qualifications listed above, and the admissions requirements in order to be considered an enrolled student, and who have demonstrated a financial need, can be awarded this scholarship. Scholarship Award: Each eligible student may apply for one scholarship with an award of $1,000. The scholarship will be prorated over the entire length of his/her program. A Lincoln designee will make the final decision regarding the award. Applications can be submitted any time prior to enrollment periods established by the school of your choice. Winners of the scholarship will be notified in writing by school administration. The notification will include the amount being awarded and start date for the program. Additional Scholarship Information: In order to be eligible for the scholarship, a student must start between January 1, 2021 and December 31, 2021. Applications must be submitted on or before December 31, 2021. The scholarship will not be awarded to any student who defers their enrollment past the requisite time period. The amount and number of scholarships offered by each campus can vary based on the number of applications. This award is a scholarship and does not