Readmission
A dismissed student may
be readmitted at the discretion of the Institute based on a
review of individual circumstances. If you are dismissed, or if
you withdraw from the Institute, you may petition for
re-enrollment. If your petition is approved, you may apply for
readmission.Skill Training Class
Hours
The skill training classes operate on a
35-hour week, Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
with one hour for lunch.
Each class or
laboratory period is a minimum of 50 minutes in length
(equaling a clock hour).
Scheduled breaks do not exceed 2.5 hours per 35 clock hours of
training.
The Institute is in session 50 weeks each
year. Holidays observed are New Year’s Day,
Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Thanksgiving and
Christmas.
Booth Rental
Any student who has successfully completed a course may return
and rent a booth to practice their skills in the area of study.
The charge for this service is $20.00 per hour. The student is
responsible for any non-standard materials they consume. It is
recommended that the student bring their materials with them. A
minimum of three hours rental is suggested. Contact the
Institute to pre-schedule your time.
Performance Reports
The Institute keeps all grades, evaluations and attendance
records on file. We can provide performance reports within 30
days of the request. Depending on the student, performance
reports may include the following:
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Failed to maintain academic progress |
| 2 |
Dropped from course or Institute |
| 3 |
Withdrew from Institute |
| 4 |
Experienced an unscheduled interruption of training |
| 5 |
Successfully completed training |
Student Complaint/ Grievance Procedures
In the event a student has concerns or complaints
against the Institute, the steps for filing the complaint and
resolving the problem would be as follows:
1. Discuss the matter with his/her class Instructor.
2. Discuss with the Director of Training
3. Discuss with the President of the Institute.
4. Should it become necessary, the individual may call the
Executive Director at the State Board of Proprietary School
Registration, 35 East Gay Street, Suite 403, Columbus, Ohio
43215-3138, phone (877)275-4219. Or,
if the student does not feel that the
school has adequately addressed a complaint or concern, the
student may consider contacting the Accrediting Commission. All complaints
considered by the Commission must be in written form, with
permission from the complainant(s) for the Commission to forward
a copy of the complaint to the school for a response. The complainant(s) will be kept informed as to the status of
the complaint as well as the final resolution by the
Commission. Please direct all inquires to: Accrediting
Commission of Career Schools and Colleges of Technology, 2101
Wilson Blvd., Suite 302, Arlington, VA 22201, phone (703)
247-4212.
Comparable Tuition &
Program Information
Students may receive comparable program
information related to tuition, fees, and program length by
contacting the Accrediting Commission of Career Schools and
Colleges of Technology, 2101 Wilson Blvd., Suite 302,
Arlington, VA 22201, (703) 274-4212.
Employment Assistance
HIWT has an Employment Assistance Center
for students to utilize. This center has a computer with
Internet access, a fax/print/phone to utilize for job searches,
faxing resumes, and calling potential employers.
Due to on-the-job performance of past
students, HIWT continually receives requests for trained
welders. We also maintain close contact with potential
employers.
These job leads are posted in this area and on HIWT’s website
(http://www.welding.org/cgi-bin/jobbank.pl?rm=entry)
in the Job Bank area.
Although we do not guarantee employment, we do
assist students
find work by passing along job leads and providing the
Employment Assistance Center.
Housing & Meals*
Students are responsible for securing their own
housing and meals. Rooms in private homes are available for
singles.
The Institute maintains a list of available accommodations: (http://www.welding.org/
Housing_List.pdf). HIWT is not responsible for any housing
related issues.
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The student lunch hour is
11:30 – 12:30. The Institute does not have food service,
but we do offer vending machines for sandwiches, snacks, and beverages.
Students may bring their own food or there are several
restaurants near the Institute.
Contact the Institute at 800-332-9448
or view our website at
www.welding.org for information about restaurants, housing, hotels, camp
sites and available accommodations.
Insurance & Medical Care
Students are responsible for their own medical care and
expenses. Students are not covered by HIWT insurance or
industrial compensation.
Campus Security
Policies and Procedures
The following information is provided and
updated annually as directed by the U.S. Department of Education
through Public Law 101-542, the “Criminal Awareness and Campus
Security Act of 1990”.
Reporting of Criminal Incidence. The
Institute strives to provide a safe and secure environment for
all students and staff members. All students and staff members
are encouraged to report any and all suspicious campus activity
immediately upon witnessing the occurrence. All students should
report any knowledge of a criminal or suspicious nature to their
Instructor.
The Institute will then take appropriate
action based upon the information given by the student or staff
member. When deemed appropriate, local law enforcement
authorities will also be notified.
Security on Institute Property. The
Institute is in operation from 7:00 a.m. until 4:00 p.m. Monday
through Friday. The building will open to students and staff
during these hours.
Security Program. All students are
informed of security procedures during orientation. All staff
members are briefed on security procedures upon hiring.
Both staff members and students are encouraged
to be responsible for their own security and the security of
those around them by carefully reading the security procedures
and reporting any incidents when they occur.
Policy Regarding Illegal Substances.
The Institute strictly forbids the possession, use or sale of
any alcoholic beverages and/or illegal drugs on all Institute
property. Students and staff members should report any knowledge
of such activities to the appropriate school personnel mentioned
above in “Reporting of Criminal Incidence.” Any infraction is
cause for immediate suspension and possible termination. When
appropriate, such infraction will also be reported to the local
authorities. Specific details of this institution’s drug policy
are outline in the drug free policy distributed annually.
Current Crime Statistics. A list of all
criminal incidences reported during the three-year period can be viewed on the U.S. Department of Education
website at
http://ope.ed.gov/security/ InstDetail.asp.
Safety & Health
We have facilities, equipment, and policies to meet or exceed
the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) and
State of Ohio safety requirements. Students and Hobart Institute
personnel are required to wear safety glasses at all times in
demonstration, practice, work and other laboratory areas. This
includes wearing safety glasses under the welding helmet while
welding. Safety leather work shoes are required for all courses.
Cloth, leather sports shoes (including steel-toed tennis or
sports shoes), are not permitted. We recommend safety shoes with
steel toes.
We do not permit tobacco use inside the Institute for the
safety and health of other students and staff. However, the
Institute does provide designated areas outside the facility
for tobacco users. Complete safety and health information is
provided during orientation.
FAMILY EDUCATIONAL RIGHTS & PRIVACY ACT
(FERPA)
The Family Educational Rights & Privacy Act (FERPA); is a
Federal law that protects the privacy of student education
records. The law applies to all schools that receive funds
under an applicable program of the U.S. Department of
Education. FERPA gives parents certain rights with respect
to their children’s education records. These rights transfer
to the student when he or she reaches the age of 18 or
attends a school beyond the high school level. Students to
whom the rights have transferred are “eligible students.”
Students have the right to inspect and review his or her
education records maintained by the school.
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Schools are not required to provide copies
of records unless, for reasons such as great distance, it is
impossible for students to review the records. Schools may
charge a fee for copies. For further information on
FERPA you may contact:
Family Policy Compliance Office
U.S. Department of Education
400 Maryland Avenue, SW
Washington, D.C. 20202-4605
Financial Aid
You must meet eligibility requirements in order to apply for financial aid.
You must:
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Have a high school diploma or General Equivalency Degree (GED); |
| 2 |
Be enrolled in an eligible HIWT program; |
| 3 |
Complete the proper paperwork; |
| 4 |
Provide all the necessary supporting documentation; |
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Maintain a 2.0 average or higher; |
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Maintain less than a 10% absenteeism rate to maintain eligibility. |
When all of the
requested documentation has been completed and processed, the
Institute will determine the amount of assistance available to
the student. Need is determined by an assessment of the
student’s / spouse’s / parent’s income and assets. The
Expected Family Contribution is determined through the Federal
Needs Analysis System.
HIWT then utilizes
the following ED formula to determine loan eligibility: Cost
of Education – Expected Family Contribution = Need. Once the
award is determined, the financial aid officer will put
together a financial aid “package” consisting of several
programs (grant/loan).
For further information about loans, grants or scholarships, contact the Institute
at 800-332-9448.
FFEL (Federal Family
Education Loan
Programs)*
The Hobart Institute of Welding
Technology is eligible to participate in the Federal Stafford
Subsidized or Federal Stafford Unsubsidized Loan Programs, and
the Federal Parent Loans for Undergraduate Students (PLUS)
Program administered by the Department of Education and
individual states.
Students may acquire all loan applications
from HIWT.
All loans have up to a 3% origination fee
and no more than a 1% guarantee fee taken off the top of each
disbursement.
Your guarantee agency will notify you of
the repayment schedule.
Loan repayment is mandatory.
Federal Pell Grant*
Students must complete a Free
Application for Student Financial Aid form. It works best if
you mail your completed form to Hobart Institute of Welding
Technology, however you can mail the form directly to the
Department of Education or apply online at www.fafsa.ed.gov.
Pell Grant eligibility is determined by an
assessment of the student’s/spouse’s/ parent’s income
and assets. The result is called the Expected Family
Contribution (EFC) and schools use this figure to determine
the award. The maximum award for Program 1 students is $4050
and for Program 2 students is $2671.
Federal Subsidized
Stafford Loan
Students must have their need determined
by the Federal Needs Analysis System in order to determine
loan eligibility. Students must complete the loan
application and submit it to the Institute for processing.
Students enrolled in Program 1 may qualify for up to $2625
and student enrolled in Program 2 may qualify for up to
$1838. The interest rate for a Stafford Loan is at a
variable rate. The Secretary shall determine the interest
rate by adding 3.1 percent to the bond equivalent rate for
91 day Treasury bills auctioned at the final auction held
prior to June 1, except the interest shall not exceed 8.25
percent. The loan is repayable starting six months after the
student ceases at least half-time study. The government pays
the interest while the student attends school and during the
6 month grace period. A minimum of $600 per year or $50 per
month must be paid back.
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