4229 Hwy 52 North
Rochester, MN 55901
507.285.3365
sara@rochesterschoolofhairdesign.com
Follow Your Passion…
Find Your Own Path
June 2014
TABLE OF CONTENTS
MISSION STATEMENT
ADMISSION POLICIES
TRANSFER STUDENTS
NON-DISCRIMINATION
NON-RECRUITMENT
COURSES OFFERED
SCHEDULES
CLASS START DATES
HOLIDAYS
CLASS SCHEDULE
FACILITIES
COSMETOLOGY COURSE
COURSE OBJECTIVES
GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS
MINIMUM REQUIRED NUMBER OF HOURS/SERVICES
COURSE COSTS
PAYMENT PLANS
CAREER OPPORTUNITIES IN THE COSMETOLOGY FIELD
COST OF ATTENDANCE BUDGETS (COA)
FINANCIAL AID SOURCES
MINIMUM REQUIRED NUMBER OF HOURS/SERVICES
COURSE COSTS
PAYMENT PLANS
NAIL TECHNOLOGY COURSE
COURSE OBJECTIVES
GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS
DIRECT LOANS
ENTRANCE AND EXIT COUNSELING
MINNESOTA STATE GRANTS
SELF-LOANS
LICENSING AND ACCREDITING AGENCIES
MEMBERSHIPS
OWNERSHIP
STAFF AND FACULTY
POLICIES AND SERVICES
ATTENDANCE
TARDY
DRUG AND ALCOHOL POLICIES
LEAVE OF ABSENCE
VACCINATION POLICY
TERMINATION POLICY
PRIVACY POLICIES
SCHOLARSHIPS
REFUND POLICY
VETERANS REFUND POLICY
RETURN TO TITLE IV POLICY
EXTRA INSTRUCTIONAL CHARGE
RULES AND REGULATIONS
SATISFACTORY ACADEMIC PROGRESS
GRADUATION AND COMPLETION RATES
JOB PLACEMENT POLICY
MEDIAN LOAN DEBT
CAMPUS SECURITY
COMPENSATION EXPECTED--COSMETOLOGY
PHYSICAL DEMANDS OF COSMETOLOGY
SAFETY REQUIREMENTS OF COSMETHOLOGY
COMPENSATION EXPECTED—NAIL TECHNOLOGY
PHYSICAL DEMANDS OF NAIL TECHNOLOGY
SAFETY REQUIREMENTS OF NAIL TECHNOLOGY
COMPLAINT POLICIES
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ROCHESTER SCHOOL OF HAIR DESIGN…
MISSION STATEMENT
Our mission is to graduate individuals with the skills and knowledge capable of licensure along with the ability to
succeed in the field of cosmetology. Our training will provide students with the confidence and skills as they enter their
new career.
ADMISSION POLICIES
Prospective students must provide RSHD with a copy of a high school diploma, GED or legible transcript with
graduation date clearly noted, a driver’s license, and photograph. We do not accept students on the basis of his or
her ability to benefit.
TRANSFER STUDENTS
Transfer students and hours will be accepted on a case-by-case basis. Transcripts from the previous school must
be received by RSHD before deciding a start date and to determine the exact hours of transfer. Appropriate credit
will be granted for prior training. Tuition will be determined based on $10.00- per-hour rate of tuition or case-bycase basis.
NON-DISCRIMINATION
It is the school’s policy not to discriminate on the basis of sex, age, race, color, religion or ethnic origin in its
admissions.
Student Body Diversity
The following percentages are created through The Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System, IPEDS, for
the year 2013:
Male: 10%
White: 83%
African American: 4%
Asian: 2%
Female: 90%
American Indian: 4%
Hispanic:
2%
Pell Grant Recipients: 63%
NON-RECRUITMENT
It is RSHD’s policy not to recruit students who are already attending another school with a similar course of study.
COURSES OFFERED
Cosmetology
Nail Technology
Refresher
1550 hours
350 hours
40 hours
SCHEDULES
We offer a full-time schedule where students are contracted to attend 35 hours per week, but can come a maximum
of 48 hours once you complete basics. The course will take approximately 45 weeks to complete.
We also offer night classes (part-time schedule) for a maximum of 20 hours per week. This part-time schedule
enables students to work during the day and will take approximately 78 weeks to complete.
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CLASS START DATES
The following is a list of class dates for the 2013-2014 school year in Cosmetology and Nail Technology courses.
September 15th, 2014
November 3rd, 2014
January 5th, 2015
February 23rd, 2015
April 13th, 2015
June 8th, 2015
July 27th, 2015
September 14th, 2015
November 2nd, 2015
Evening classes are available starting September 16th, 2014, February 24, 2015 and September 15, 2015.
HOLIDAYS
School is closed on the following days:
Week of July 4th
December 24th-January 2nd
National Holidays (Memorial Day, Labor Day, Thanksgiving, Christmas & New Year’s)
CLASS SCHEDULE
Day Classes are Monday-Friday 8:30 a.m.-5:00 p.m. Evening Classes are Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday,
5:30 p.m.-9:30 p.m. and Saturdays 8:30 a.m.-5:00 p.m. We encourage enrolling 4-6 weeks in advance for classes.
Class dates are subject to change without notice.
FACILITIES
The school occupies 9,750 square feet of space. Upon entering the facility, there is a reception area with a very
open clinic floor consisting of 28 stations, 10 shampoo bowls, 5 manicure stations, 4 pedi baths, 2 facial beds, and
6 dryers. There are administrative offices, an instructor’s office, a theory classroom and a practical classroom,
locker area, student break area, dispensary, laundry area and two restrooms. We offer a very roomy, airy, open,
light, spacious, and tastefully decorated facility. We are conveniently located off Highway 52 with access to a bus
line and ample parking. We have incorporated Dragon Speck for students that have hearing disabilities. We strive
to help students that have reading and learning disabilities by reading tests to them or explaining terminology to
them during a test. Our school is handicapped accessible for wheelchairs.
COSMETOLOGY COURSE
1,550 HOURS
45 Weeks Full Time
78 Weeks Part Time
The 1,550-hour course contains studies of hair, skin, nail care, and laws/rules pertaining to cosmetology schools.
The first 240 hours are pre-clinical training of essential service skills in the sciences of anatomy, chemistry,
safety/sanitation, and electricity/light all related to cosmetology.
COURSE OBJECTIVES
Our goal is to graduate individuals with the skills and knowledge capable of licensure with the ability to succeed in
the field of cosmetology. This will provide students with the confidence and skills needed to enter their new
career.
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GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS
Upon completion of the following, the student will receive a diploma:
 Minnesota’s minimum service requirements
 Pass all exams with 75% or above
 1,550 hours in instruction of cosmetology
 Fulfillment of enrollment contract
 Skill certification as required by the State of Minnesota
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Students are given 5 weeks to complete course work for full time, 78 weeks for part time.
Our students will be prepared for jobs as cosmetologists.
MINIMUM REQUIRED NUMBER OF
HOURS
Shampooing and Rinses
50
Scalp and Hair Conditioning
80
Hair Shaping
150
Chemical Hair Services
200
Hair Coloring
100
Hair Styling
200
Facials and Make Up
200
Manicures/Artificial Nails
150
Theory Hours, State Laws, and Rules______________420
TOTAL
1550
COURSE COSTS
Application Fee
Registration Fee
Tuition
Kits, Supplies, Book
TOTAL
SERVICES
300
150
75
60
50
300
60
150
0___
1145
$ 100.00
$ 150.00
$12,750.00
$ 3,500.00
$16,500.00
PAYMENT PLANS
Students are required to make the following payments: $100.00 Application Fee, $150.00 Registration Fee, $2,500.00 the first day of
class, and $1,350.00 the first Monday of each month. There are funding resources available including Minnesota State Grants, Pell
Grants, Direct Loans and Self-Loans. Please see the Financial Aid Office.
NAIL TECHNOLOGY COURSE
350 HOURS
9 Weeks Full Time
18 Weeks Part Time
The 350-hour course studies nail care and laws/rules pertaining to cosmetology schools. The first 50 hours are
pre-clinical training of essential service skills in chemistry, electricity/light, and sterilization, all of which are related
to the Nail Technology field.
COURSE OBJECTIVES
Our goals for the nail technologist graduate are poise, appearance, and quality workmanship so that they are
capable to enter any position in the field of Nail Technology.
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GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS
Upon completion of the following, the student will receive a diploma:
 Minnesota’s minimum service requirements
 Pass all exams with 75% or above
 350 hours in instruction of Nail Technology
 Fulfillment of enrollment contract
 Skill certification as required by the State of Minnesota
 Students are given up to 9 weeks to complete course work for full time, 18 weeks for part time.
MINIMUM REQUIRED NUMBER OF
HOURS
Manicuring
175
Artificial Nails and Tips
75
Minnesota’s Laws and Rules, Professional Ethics,
Effective Communication & Human Relations,
Compensation Packages, Licensing Requirements,
Fundamentals of Business Management
25
Anatomy, Dermatology, Electricity/Lights
50
Sanitation, Sterilization, and Safety Procedures
25
Chemistry
25
TOTAL HOURS/SERVICES
350
COURSE COSTS
Application Fee
Registration Fee
Tuition
Kits, Supplies, Book
TOTAL
SERVICES
50
100
150
$ 100.00
$ 150.00
$ 3000.00
$ 750.00
$ 4,000.00
PAYMENT PLANS
Students are required to make the following payments: $100.00 Application Fee, $150.00 Registration Fee, and
$3500.00 the first day of class with the entire balance due the second month of class. There are funding resources
available including state grants and self-loans.
CAREER OPPORTUNITIES IN THE COSMETOLOGY
Hair Stylist
Nail Technician
Salon Manager/Owner
School Manager/Owner
Guest Artist
Platform Artist
Research Cosmetologist
Make Up Consultant
Instructor
Product Representative
Independent Contractor
Product Buyer
COST OF ATTENDANCE BUDGETS (COA)
In order to determine a student’s level of loan funding, the Department of Education requires the school to
develop annual cost of attendance budgets. These budgets include an average allowance for room and board,
transportation, miscellaneous, loan fees and, if applicable, child care and expenses related to disability. The
following are standard monthly allowances that make up the cost of attendance budgets for the first aid year of
900 hours:
Dependent Student
Independent Student
Room and Board
$707
$ 1059
Transportation
$218
$ 327
Personal Expenses
$360
$ 539
TOTAL
$1285
$1925
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FINANCIAL AID SOURCES
Federal Financial Aid
Students may apply for Federal Financial Aid by contacting our Financial Aid Office and speaking with Kathy
Christianson. Kathy can also be reached by phone (507-285-3365). Students may also apply online by visiting
www.fafsa.gov.
Pell Grant
A Federal Pell Grant, unlike a loan, does not have to be repaid. Pell Grants are usually awarded only to
undergraduate students who have not earned a bachelor's or a professional degree. Pell Grants are considered a
foundation of federal financial aid, to which aid from other federal and nonfederal sources might be added.
(This information is directly excerpted from http://studentaid.ed.gov/PORTALSWebApp/students/english/PellGrants.jsp )
Direct Loans
Direct loans are Federal loans that need to be paid back. A Direct Subsidized Loan is a low interest loan with a
fixed interest rate in which the federal government pays the interest while the student is in school and during
periods of authorized deferment. A Direct Unsubsidized Loan is a low-interest loan with a fixed interest rate in
which the students are responsible for the interest, and it accrues while in school, during the grace periods, and
during periods of deferment and forbearance. It is not based on financial need. A Direct Parent Plus Loan is a
Parent Loan for students. It enables parents with good credit histories to borrow money to pay for their child’s
expenses. Please speak with Kathy Christianson or Lisa Peterson in our Financial Aid Office to start the process of a
Direct Loan.
Entrance and Exit Counseling
Upon applying for a Direct Loan, either Subsidized or Unsubsidized, students are required to complete entrance
counseling on studentloans.gov website. In completing the form, the student will print information about applying
for a Direct Loan and the responsibilities in doing so. The student needs to understand that these are loans that
are to be repaid. When a student graduates, they are again to go online to complete exit counseling at
studentloans.gov or cod.ed.gov
Minnesota State Grants
Minnesota State Grants will be awarded to qualified enrolled students based on actual hours attended. Eligible
students must maintain a minimum of 30 hours per week (30 in scheduled 40-hour week) to receive a 100%
calculation. The Nail Technology Course received a pro-rated amount of state aid.
To apply for a grant, the student may go on line to the FAFSA site or obtain a FAFSA form from the school office.
After completing the form and mailing it, allow 6 weeks for processing. If done online, allow 2 to 3
days. Payment from state grants are made out to the school, the school then credits the student account issuing a
voucher to the student. Disbursements are usually made in three payments.
Self-Loans
The Self-Loan is a variable-rate loan offered through the Minnesota Office of Higher Education. Students will apply
for this to supplement the Minnesota Grant money.
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LICENSING AND ACCREDITING AGENCIES
The Rochester School of Hair Design is licensed as a private career school with the Minnesota Office of
Higher Education pursuant to Minnesota Statutes, sections 141.21 to 141.32. Licensure is not an
endorsement of the institution. Credits earned at the institution may not transfer to all other institutions.
Minnesota Office of Higher Education
P.O. Box 64449
St. Paul MN, 55164-0449
Rochester School of Hair Design is licensed by:
MN Board of Barber & Cosmetology Examiners
2829 University Ave., SE #710
Minneapolis, MN 55414
651.201.2742 (phone)
612.617.2601 (fax)
http://www.bceboard.state.mn.us
bce.board@state.mn.us
Rochester School of Hair Design is accredited by:
NACCAS (The National Accrediting Commission of Career Arts and Sciences, Inc.)
“The National Accrediting Commission of Career Arts and Sciences is recognized by the United States
Department of Education as a national accrediting agency for post-secondary schools and departments of
Cosmetology arts and sciences and massage therapy.”
4401 Ford Ave., Suite 1300
Alexandria, VA 22302
703.600.7600 (phone)
703.379.2200 (fax)
http://www.naccas.org
webinfo@naccas.org
MEMBERSHIPS
National Cosmetology Association
Minnesota Association of Cosmetology Schools
Minnesota Cosmetology Association
OWNERSHIP
The school is owned by Rochester School of Hair Design, Inc.
STAFF AND FACULTY
Lisa Peterson
Kathy Christianson
Patty Herrington
Sara Hellerud
Karen Culhane
Stacy Ryan
Kim Simon
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School Owner/Manager
Financial Aid Director/Instructor
Financial Aid Director
Admissions Director
Instructor
Day Manager/Instructor
Night Manager/Instructor
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POLICIES AND SERVICES
Attendance
Students are expected to attend school regularly and be prompt. In a case of extenuating circumstances, the
school office must be contacted for the student to be considered to have an excused absence. If a student calls in,
it is considered an excused absence, if the student does not call in, it is considered unexcused. Your attendance
is extremely important to the success of course completion and future cosmetology career. Students should strive
for perfect attendance and arrive for school on time, if not early. We recognize that, on occasion, you may not be
able to come to school or need additional time before you arrive. Sickness and other emergencies cannot always
be anticipated and may require you to miss all or part of your school day. Excessive absences, or lateness and
excessive patterns of either will lead to disciplinary action, up to and including termination from the program. A
student must maintain an average of thirty hours per week to be considered full-time.
Tardy
If a student finds he/she has a situation that will cause him/her to be late, the student must call and speak to an
instructor (speaking to another student, sending a text, or any other means of communication will not be
considered acceptable). For a 1st offense (school starts at 8:30 a.m./5:30 p.m.), if the student is not in the door at
8:30 am/5:30 pm, he/she will be sent home for the day. For a 2nd offense, the student will be sent home for 1
week. For a 3rd offense, the student will be sent home for 1 month. For a 4th offense, the student will be
terminated from the program.
Drug and Alcohol Policies
RSHD is a chemical-free campus. Under no circumstances are controlled chemicals allowed on the premises or are
you allowed to be under the influence of any controlled chemical substance while in attendance during regular
business hours. RSHD believes in preventing and maintaining a chemical-free campus. There are posted phone
numbers for local facilities which provide drug prevention and counseling. All students are also required to sign a
contract on their first day of attendance agreeing to be chemical free while attending RSHD. RSHD reserves the
right to random drug and alcohol testing.
Leave of Absence
A Leave of Absence (LOA) is a period of time approved by the school under certain circumstances, during which
time the student is not in attendance but is considered to be enrolled. The student returns from the LOA in the
same satisfactory progress as they had when they went on the LOA. You are allowed 3 leaves of absence per
course, 30-, 60-, or 90-day leave. The total number of days for all LOAs must not exceed 180 days in any 12-month
period. The student’s contract end date will be extended out the same number of days as the leave. The
institution may not assess the student any additional charges, the school’s financial need may not increase, and
the student is not eligible for any additional state financial aid due to the LOA. If a student does not return from a
LOA, he or she will be terminated. If there are Title IV funds that have to returned, the dates used will be the
student’s last day of attendance. A student returning from a LOA or other official interruption of training must
return to the school in the same satisfactory or unsatisfactory progress status as prior to the leave. A LOA will
extend the student’s contract period and maximum timeframe by the same number of days in the LOA.
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Vaccination Policy
RSHD’s vaccination policy aligns with the State of Minnesota’s post-secondary education requirements.
Immunization laws protect everyone, because high immunization levels prevent disease outbreaks. Minnesota has
several laws requiring immunizations for adults and children enrolled in child care, school, and college settings.
Legal exemptions are allowed for both medical reasons and conscientiously held beliefs. Minnesota Statutes,
section 135A.14, requires all students enrolling in a post-secondary educational institution to show evidence of 1
dose of tetanus and diphtheria (Td) within 10 years of enrollment and 1 dose of measles, mumps, and rubella
vaccine or properly documented exemption. This law applies to persons born in 1957 or later who are enrolled in
more than 1 class. Students who graduate in 1997 or later are also exempt. Vaccinations are not mandatory at
RSHD. Please contact RSHD for further information.
TERMINATION POLICY
The school reserves the right, without recourse on the part of the student, to suspend or terminate their course of
study at any time for the following reasons:
 Conflicting with the school’s moral standards
 Conflicting with the school’s disciplinary principles
 For habitual or unexcused absences
 Failure to apply themselves to classes
 Unable to maintain satisfactory progress
 Absent for 14 consecutive days
Inappropriate behavior includes but is not limited to:
Yelling, swearing, bullying, unprofessionalism, being disrespectful, leaving campus without approval, failure to
apply self during classes and down time and any behavior seen as disruptive to students, clients and staff.
If you are partaking in inappropriate behavior, you will be suspended for 1 week and can only reenter the program
after writing a letter of intent explaining the need for changed behavior.
(All policy changes, suspensions, terminations, disciplinary actions subject to RSHD discrimination.)
PRIVACY POLICIES
Access Rights: The school will provide any student (or, if a dependent minor, the student’s parent or legal
guardian) the opportunity to review the student’s educational records, and to seek correction of any inaccurate
information contained within. A complaint may be filed to the school administrator or to the Department of
Education. To review your file, speak with a school administrator.
Release of Information to a Third Party: The school will not disclose information from any student record to
unauthorized persons without the signed written consent of the student (or the student’s parent or legal guardian
of dependent minors.) This policy relates to all information, which is personally identifiable and may not be altered
without the signed written permission of the student. Student records are safeguarded in fire-resistant file
cabinets at our Administrative Office. Exceptions include records under subpoena as required by law, the
accrediting body for accreditation purposes, and designated staff members.
Schools may also disclose, without consent, “directory information” such as a student’s name, address and phone
number of the student, date and place of birth, honors and awards and dates of attendance. However, the school
must tell parents of minors and students of the information that is designated as directory information and
provide a reasonable amount of time to allow the parent of an eligible student to request that the school not
disclose that information about them. The Department of Education, NACCAS and others, specified by the
Admissions Office, have the right to view student files.
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Schools that enter into an agreement with a potential student, student, or parents of a student regarding a Title IV,
(including Pell Grants) HEA loan are required to inform the student or parent that the loan will be submitted to the
National Student Loan Data System (NSLDS), and will be accessible by guaranty agencies, lenders, and schools
determined to be authorized users of the data systems.
Family Educational Rights Prevention Act (FERPA)
The Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act of 1974 (FERPA or the Buckley Amendment) is a United States
federal law codified at 20 U.S.C. § 1232g, with implementing regulations in title 34, part 99 of the Code of Federal
Regulations. The regulations provide that educational agencies and institutions that receive funding under a
program administered by the U. S. Department of Education must provide students with access to their education
records, an opportunity to seek to have the records amended, and some control over the disclosure of information
from the records. With several exceptions, schools must have a student's consent prior to the disclosure of
education records. Examples of situations affected by FERPA include school employees divulging information to
anyone other than the student about the student's grades or behavior, and school work posted on a bulletin board
with a grade. Generally, schools must have written permission from the parent or eligible student in order to
release any information from a student's education record. However, the Department of Education and any
accreditation agency do have the right to view student files without permission.
This privacy policy also governs how state agencies transmit testing data to federal agencies. For example, see
Education Data Network.
The law allows students who apply to an educational institution, such as graduate school, permission to view
recommendations submitted by others as part of the application. However, on standard application forms,
students are given the option to waive this right.
FERPA specifically excludes employees of an educational institution if they are not students.
(This passage is directly extracted from http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Family_Educational_Rights_and_Privacy_Act)
SCHOLARSHIPS
There are various outside scholarship resources available. A prospective student can go online to
www.beautyschools.org to find several sources for scholarships.
REFUND POLICY
1. An applicant rejected by RSHD shall be entitled to a refund of all monies paid.
2. If a student (or in the case of a student that is a dependent minor, his/her parent or guardian) cancels his/her
enrollment and demands his/her money back in writing, within 3 business days of the signing of the
enrollment contract, all money collected by RSHD will be refunded within 45 days. The cancellation date will
be determined by the postmark on written notification, or the date said information is delivered to the RSHD
administrator in person. This policy applies regardless of whether or not the student has actually started
training.
3. If the student cancels after 3 business days, but prior to starting class, a full refund less the $100 application
fee.
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4.
If a student has entered classes the following minimum tuition refunds shall be made.
Percentage Length Completed to Total Length
Amount of Total Tuition Owed to the School
Of Course and/or Program, Semester, or Term or
Billing Period per Contract
0 - 4.9
percent
20 percent
5 – 9.9
percent
30 percent
10 – 14.9 percent
40 percent
15 – 24.9 percent
45 percent
25 – 49.9 percent
70 percent
Over 50 percent
100 percent
5. Enrollment time is defined as the time elapsed between the actual starting date and the date of the student’s
last day of physical attendance at RSHD. Any monies due the applicant or student shall be refunded within 45
days of formal cancellation by the student, or formal termination by RSHD, which shall occur no more than 30
days from the last day of physical attendance, or in the case of a leave of absence, the earlier of the date that
the student informs the school that he or she will not be returning, or the documented date of return.
6. If RSHD is permanently closed and ceases to offer instruction after a student has enrolled, and instruction has
begun, the school must make arrangements for students. The school has as its options:
a) Provide a pro rata refund, or
b) participate in a Teach-Out agreement
7. If a course and/or program is canceled subsequently to a student’s enrollment, and before instruction in the
course and/or program has begun, the school shall, at its option:
a) Provide a full refund of all monies paid, or
b) Provide completion of the course and/or program, if mutually agreeable at another location.
8. If RSHD cancels a course and/or program and ceases to offer instruction after students have enrolled
and instruction has begun, the school shall at its option:
a) Provide a pro-rata refund for all students transferring to another school based on the hours that
will be accepted at the receiving school, or
b) Provide completion of the course and/or program, or
c) Participate in a Teach-Out Agreement, or
d) Provide a full refund of all monies paid.
9. The technical kit and instructional books become the property of the student if terminated or if the student
leaves RSHD for any reason (provided that the student has paid for such materials).
10. In the case of illness or disabling accident, death in the immediate family or other circumstances beyond the
control of the student, RSHD will make a settlement which is reasonably fair to both RSHD and the student.
VETERAN’S REFUND POLICY
If the student receiving veteran’s benefits for attendance in a state or federally approved course, withdraws or if the
student is terminated at any time prior to completion, that student receives a refund of all tuition fees and other
changes which exceed a pro-rated portion of the total charges. The pro-rated portion is determined by the ratio of
the number of days or hours of instruction completed to the total number of instructions days or hours in the
course, in accordance with Chapter 36, Title 38 US Code Section 1776. An established registration fee in an amount
not to exceed $10 need not be subject to pro-ration. Where the established registration fee is more than $10, the
amount in excess is pro-rated.
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RETURN TO TITLE IV POLICY
The Federal Return of Title IV funds formula (R2T4) dictates the amount of Federal Title IV aid that must be
returned to the federal government or the lending institution by the school and/or the student. The federal
formula is applicable to an eligible student receiving federal aid when that student withdraws on or before the
60% point in time in the payment period. If a student does not begin training, R2T4 formula does not apply.
If a student wishes to withdraw, the student’s withdrawal date is the date the school received notice from the
student that they are withdrawing, or their last day of physical attendance.
The school’s determination that a student is no longer in school for withdrawal is determined after 14 days of
nonattendance.
The federal formula requires a Return of Title IV calculation if the student received or could have received (based
on eligibility criteria) federal financial assistance in the form of Pell Grants, Stafford Loans, or Plus Loans and
withdraws on or before completing 60% of the payment period.
The percentage of Title IV aid earned is equal to the percentage of the payment periods that was completed as of
the withdrawal date if this occurs on or before the 60% point of time. The percentage that has not been earned is
calculated by subtracting the percentage of Title IV aid earned from 100%.
The percentage of the payment period completed is calculated by the hours scheduled in the payment period as of
the withdrawal date divided by the scheduled hours in the payment period.
The amount to be returned is calculated by subtracting the amount of the Title IV assistance earned from the
amount of Title IV aid that was or could have been disbursed as of the withdrawal date.
If a student receives less Title IV funds than the amount earned, the school will offer the student a disbursement of
the earned aid that was not received at the time of their withdrawal which is a post withdrawal disbursement.
Post withdrawal disbursements will be made from Pell Grant funds first if eligible. If there are current educational
costs still due the school at the time of withdrawal, a Pell Grant post withdrawal disbursement will be credited to
the student’s account. Any Pell Grant funds in excess of current educational costs will be offered to the student.
Any federal loan program funds due in a post withdrawal disbursement must be offered to the student and the
school must receive the student’s permission before crediting their account.
The following Title IV refund distribution is used for all FA students due a refund:
1. Unsubsidized Federal Direct Stafford Loan
2. Subsidized Federal Direct Stafford Loan
3. Federal Pell Grant
4. Minnesota State Grant
5. Any other Federal, State or local financial assistance program
6. Student
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Refunds will be made to the federal programs no later than 45 days of the date of determination, but will be made
within 30 days to comply with state or accrediting requirements.
The statute requires that a student is responsible for all unearned Title IV program assistance that the school is not
required to return. This is determined by subtracting the amount returned by the school from the total amount of
unearned Title IV funds to be returned.
TRANSFER OF CREDIT POLICY
RSHD adheres to the rules set in place by the Minnesota Board of Cosmetologists Examiners regarding transfer
students as stated*:
When a student has paid or made arrangement to pay all applicable tuition fees to a school, that school shall certify a
student’s hours to another school within 10 days of the student’s written request. The former school may charge a
nominal fee for providing this certification and transfer of hours.
*Excerpt from Minnesota Board of Cosmetologists Examiners, Cosmetology Rules 2110.0700 “Transfer Students”
MAKE-UP POLICY
If a student misses a test, arrangements must be made with your instructor to retake the exam. If a student misses
a particular class, the student will have to wait and make that class up when it rotates again through the
curriculum.
HOUSING
The school does not offer any housing.
EMERGENCY RESPONSE AND EVACUATION
In the event of an emergency, all students and staff are to proceed to the closest exit and meet across the street in
the parking lot of the Microtel Motel. Emergency Plans are posted throughout the school. Once the group meets in
the parking lot, roll call will be taken to ensure the safety of students and staff.
ADVISING
The staff at Rochester School of Hair Design wants to help every student to successfully progress through the
course. We will be happy to discuss with any student any concern or problems relating to your academics or
attendance. We also have a list of outside counseling references for problems/concerns outside our areas of
expertise.
JOB PLACEMENT POLICY
Students who complete their training and are willing to work cooperatively have been successful in securing an
enjoyable and rewarding job after graduation. The school will assist students in their job search. Students should
remember that their record in classes, grades and attendance usually affect job placement and wages. Job
placement services include: regular board postings of job openings, help with résumés and cover letters, career
counseling, job search strategies, community connections, help locating position openings, etc. Records are kept
of salons needing graduates. Interviews with prospective employers are arranged as needed. The school,
however, does not and cannot guarantee employment.
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GRADING SCALE
Clinic work is merely counted toward total services completed, but is not counted in the overall GPA. Practical
work is assessed at scheduled intervals throughout the course while theory is tested after each chapter. Practical
and theory work are graded based on the following scale:
100-90 =
A
89-85
=
B
84-80
=
C
79-75
=
D
Below 74 =
FAIL
1
=
Satisfactory
0
=
Unsatisfactory
EXTRA INSTRUCTIONAL CHARGE
For a student who exceeds his or her contract end date, a $10.00-per-hour fee will be assessed until completion of
the course.
RULES AND REGULATIONS
Dress Code
Rochester School of Hair Design expects students to dress appropriately in business attire. Because our
environment has frequent visits from customers, clients, and the public, professional business attire is essential.
Students are expected to demonstrate good judgment and professional taste. Courtesy to peers, staff and your
professional image to clients should be the factors that are used to assess whether the student is dressing
appropriately. Students are expected to demonstrate good judgment and professional taste. Our goal is to provide
an environment that is comfortable and inclusive for all students, staff and clients. We expect that students’
business attire, although casual, will exhibit common sense and professionalism. Because all casual clothing is not
suitable for the office, these guidelines will help you determine what is appropriate to wear to school.
Clothing that works well for the beach, yard work, dance clubs, exercise sessions, and sports contests are NOT
appropriate for a professional appearance at school. Clothing that reveals too much cleavage, your back, your
chest, your stomach or your underwear is not appropriate for a place of business, even in a business casual setting.
Clothing should be pressed and never wrinkled. Torn, dirty, or frayed clothing is unacceptable. All seams must be
finished. Any clothing that has words, terms, or pictures that may be offensive to others is unacceptable. Clothing
that has the school logo is encouraged.
Your hair must be styled and make up done before school starts. (You must look the part of a Cosmo). We are in
the beauty industry and must look the part. In our career, much of our success depends on how well we sell
ourselves. Always be photo ready!
Slacks, Pants, and Suit Pants
Slacks that are similar to Dockers and other makers of cotton or synthetic material pants, wool pants, flannel pants, dressy
capris, and nice looking dress synthetic pants are acceptable. Inappropriate slacks or pants include jeans, sweatpants,
exercise pants, Bermuda shorts, short shorts, shorts, bib overalls, and any spandex or other form-fitting pants such as people
wear for biking.
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Skirts, Dresses, and Skirted Suit
Casual dresses and skirts, and skirts that are split at or below the knee are acceptable. Dress and skirt length should
be at a length at which you can sit comfortably in public and longer than your smock. Short, tight skirts that ride
halfway up the thigh are inappropriate for work. Mini-skirts, skorts, sun dresses, beach dresses, and spaghetti-strap
dresses are inappropriate for school.
Shirts, Tops, Blouses, and Jackets
Casual shirts, dress shirts, sweaters, and tops are acceptable attire. Inappropriate attire for work includes tank
tops; midriff tops; shirts with potentially offensive words, terms, logos, pictures, cartoons, or slogans; halter-tops;
tops with bare shoulders; sweatshirts, hooded tops, and t-shirts unless worn under another blouse, shirt, jacket, or
dress.
Shoes and Footwear
Conservative athletic or walking shoes, loafers, clogs, sneakers, boots, flats, dress heels, and leather deck-type
shoes are acceptable for work. Wearing no stockings is acceptable in warm weather. Flashy athletic shoes, thongs,
flip-flops, and slippers are not acceptable at school.
Client Slips
Client slips must be filled out legibly and accurately. The receptionist will complete the client’s name, service, and
time of appointment. An instructor will initial the final check and write the total charge. You must accompany the
client to the reception desk for checkout.
Electronic Devices
Cell phones must be turned to silent or vibe when in school. An electronic device is NEVER to be used or heard
when with a client. Phones are not allowed during any class time, this includes guest classes. . If you are seen using
your phone while with a client or during class, it will be taken for the day and given back at the end of the day. We
encourage you to share your school experiences via social media.
Sanitation
School Sanitation Responsibilities:
Please cooperate by keeping the school clean and neat at all times. Each student will have a sanitation process to
be completed between 4:30 and 5:00 p.m. each day
1. An instructor will check your sanitation at the end of the day. You are responsible for keeping your
assigned station, client chair, and station mirror clean and free of hair and debris.
2. If you see that a student needs help, please offer to assist them in their sanitation.
3. EMPTY AND CRUSH all pop cans before putting them into the garbage can marked “for cans only”.
Individual Station Sanitation Responsibilities:
Each student…every day…all day
Empty trash at station (replace trash bag when necessary), take trash out to dumpster immediately (no trash
sitting in hallway), wipe down entire station. This includes 3-drawer storage box, picture frames, etc. Move items,
clean under station (hair/color/loose items swept up), wipe down (disinfect) entire chair (top to bottom), put
EVERYTHING in its proper storage place (nothing left out or on station). Keep all products/supplies off station and
back to dispense or back bar. Station includes your cart. Station must be inspection ready. ALL SANITATIONS WILL
BE CHECKED AND GRADED per MN state statutes and rules.
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Receptionist/Student on desk…every day…all day
Make coffee (keep full), clean coffee cart (including wash coffee pot each day), stock coffee supplies, dust product
shelves, keep entrance and seating areas clean, swept, and orderly. Alphabetize client files (pull files or get new
ones for students taking clients).
8:30 AM Sanitations:
Vacuum: Vacuum entire school (all carpeted areas), move furniture if needed. Vacuum all rugs, hallways, facial
room’s classrooms (2 rooms with carpet).
Shampoo chairs/sinks/cabinets: Wipe down (disinfect) shampoo sinks, chairs and cabinets, including under the
sinks.
Bathrooms: Clean all 3 bathrooms. Sinks, toilets (inside and outside), mirrors, fill supplies, empty garbage, sweep
and mop floors.
Kitchen: Clean microwaves (disinfect) inside and outside, sink, and countertops. Wipe down (disinfect) each
surface.
4:00 pm Sanitations:
Garbage: Empty and line ALL trash containers in the school. If inside of trash container is dirty from having been
unlined, wash it out and put in liner. Take trash out to dumpster (do not leave in hallway to be taken out later).
Sweep/Dry mop: Sweep entire clinic floor, under manicure stations and hallway to class. Sweep any surfaces that
do not have carpet.
Hood dryers: Wipe down with disinfectant all surfaces of the hood dryers (including chairs). Empty hair dryer
filter. Dust and organize books/magazines in dryer area.
Deep Cleaning Sanitations (to be done when indicated):
Windex front and back entry door windows.
Throw out unclaimed food in fridge and clean out. Wipe down with disinfectant.
Wipe down all baseboards.
Acetone and scrub wax pot, remove wax from any surface where it does not belong. Change table cloths.
NOTE: All cleaning supplies can be found in Dispense.
Clinic Floor and Work Stations
1. Student refusal to perform a service on a client will result in suspension from school.
2. While performing services, refrain from visiting with other students and clients. When you do not
have a client, do not bother your neighbor’s client.
3. All free time on the clinic floor should be used wisely. Practice your technique(s) and study as time
goes by quickly. Pre-certification starts at 775 hours.
4. Keep all personal belongings in your locker. Do not bring personal items onto the clinic floor. This
includes purses, backpacks, cell phones and pagers.
5. Photographs are allowed on your stations as long as they are in nice frames, not on your mirrors.
6. You must follow the attached station disinfecting procedures. This is a State law.
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7.
Food and drink are not allowed on the clinic floor. This is a State law. (It is permissible to have food
and drink, within reason, when you are working at the desk.)
8. Items that are left unclaimed on the clinic floor will be withheld for 24 hours.
9. Magazines are for clients, if you read a magazine try to look at styles and salon literature that is
educational.
10. Make sure all garbage ends up in the garbage; push the trash down as needed.
Reception Desk
We will be training all students to work at the front desk as a receptionist. Only instructors and the student
assigned to the desk are allowed behind the desk. Each student is responsible for professionally answering the
telephone and communicating with the clients. Only the student working the desk and instructors are permitted
to use the telephone. BEING AT THE DESK IS A PRIVELEGE. DO NOT ABUSE IT! Listed below are general
guidelines for you to remember while working at the desk.
1. All “request clients” must be indicated by placing an “R” next to their names. Please highlight the “R”
and circle it.
2. All appointments are made in PENCIL ONLY!
3. Check the readout on the phone for messages.
4. Personal telephone calls are not allowed at the desk.
5. Take messages for students; be sure they receive them in a timely manner.
6. Students are not allowed to take clients if they scheduled to work the desk or in dispense.
7. Do not book appointments beyond the date(s) the appointment books are made out to.
8. Students who call in need to be referred to an instructor. Call in after 8 a.m.
9. Remember, the desk is where we make our first impression, be professional at all times. Any conflicts
need to be addressed in the office, away from students and clients.
10. Reading, polishing your nails and styling mannequins are not allowed while at the desk.
11. Please straighten the desk and dust the shelves, keeping the area clean and free of clutter. The desk
is your sanitation for that day.
Dispensary
Each student will be assigned to work in the Dispensary. Only the student assigned to Dispense and
instructors are allowed in the Dispensary. Your duties consist of the following:
1. Dispense will be locked by an instructor after school hours.
2. A student will be assigned to give you your dinner break. You must NEVER leave Dispense
unattended at any time!
3. When waiting for supplies, please be patient. Use the front window.
4. The student working in the Dispense will be responsible for all P/W’s & Color’s. All items are
inventoried on a daily basis. At the end of the day, an instructor will inventory all items in the
dispensary. You are financially responsible for anything missing.
5. Laundry is a priority! All soiled towels must remain in a covered container until laundered.
Check the following towel containers regularly as towels can pile up quickly: clinic floor by sinks, clinic
floor silver can, facial rooms and hands-on classroom. After folding the towels, place them in the
shelves on the clinic floor, in the facial room containers or hands-on classroom. Be sure to clean the
lint filter after each dryer load.
6. Monday: Disinfect yellow, blue, and pink rods.
7. Tuesday: Disinfect gray, white, and purple rods.
8. Wednesday: Disinfect peach and all larger sized rods.
9. Thursday: Disinfect all boomerang, rollers, and the hairnets.
10. Friday: Clean and dust everything; dust all shelves, washer and dryer, and vacuum and clean under
the counter.
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11. Keep the 1-gallon disinfectant container full at all times. Read the manufacturer’s directions on safe
handling and mixing.
12. The assigned student will remain in Dispense until 5:00 p.m. Another student will complete you
sanitation. The student in Dispense will do the following:
a. Complete the Dispense Sanitation Duties listed on the Dispense sheet.
b. Start the last remaining load of towels before leaving for the day.
13. Dispense is an assignment just like any other day. You are not allowed to perform services on
yourself or your fellow students. Students not assigned to Dispense are not to be behind the counter
for any reason.
Lunches and Breaks
1.
Students receive two 15-minute breaks each day. Student breaks must not take place until after
9:30 a.m., within ½ hour of your lunch break or ½ hour before the end of the day. Breaks are
your responsibility. If you see that you are not going to get a break, please talk to an instructor
as soon as possible. You must remain on school property while on your 15- minute break.
Smoking is not allowed anywhere in the building. There is a smoking area outside the back
entrance to the school. Smokers are responsible for keeping this area clean, please use the
container provided for your cigarette butts. If this area becomes an eyesore, all smoking will
have to be done off school property.
2.
You are allocated ½ hour lunch break each day. If you need to change your lunch break, you
must notify the desk person and an instructor so the changes can be reflected in the
appointment book. If you miss your lunch break due to a mix up in client scheduling or a
situation beyond your control, let an instructor know as soon as possible. Please keep the lunch
area clean and pick up after yourself. Note: If you are in school for 6 or more hours, you are
required to take a 30-minute break, let an instructor know if you have not received one.
General
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Drugs, alcohol, and the use of profanity are prohibited during school hours.
Check in each morning at the front desk, making note of your scheduled dinner break. Check this
periodically as it can change.
Students are required to conduct themselves in a professional manner at all times. Students must
comply with state and school regulations.
A positive attitude and professional appearance is vital.
You are required to have an instructor check your services before the client can leave your chair. The
instructors are here to help and guide you; take advantage of their knowledge!
Each student is responsible for their belongings to include equipment, books, and supplies. Any
student taking equipment not belonging to them will be terminated from school. Each student is
responsible for having all your own tools and equipment readily available for use every day.
All personal products that students choose to bring to school must be professional products only.
This means no over the counter products please!!
Customers’ Files
No chemical services (chemical relaxers, colors, permanent waves, artificial nails) can be performed without a
Release Form being completed and signed by the client receiving the service(s). Each student is required to get
this completed in a timely manner by an instructor for all chemical services. Turn in the release form to the desk
to be filed.
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Examinations
All basic theory examinations and pre-clinical work must be completed satisfactorily prior to advancing to the clinic
loor. If you have attended 1550 hours and are eligible for graduation, but have not passed any written
examinations and practical requirements, you will be required to pay (the contract amount of $10.00 per hour) for
the remaining hours it takes to complete the eligibility requirements for graduation.
Attendance and Daily Sheets
There will be roll call at 8:30 a.m. Students are to be at work stations or the basic students in the theory
classroom. Time is calculated based on 15-minute intervals.
1. Each student will need to inform the manager 2 weeks in advance of all requested time off for
personal needs. There are forms at the front desk to fill out.
2. If a student is excused to leave early, that student must complete sanitation, have the daily sheet
signed by an instructor, and check out with the receptionist.
3. Cosmetology students can receive 20 days (160 hours) off per course, manicurists are allowed 4 days
(32 hours). Please remember that using this time will extend enrollment to over 49 weeks versus 45
weeks.
4. All stamp sheets and monthly sheets are property of the school. DO NOT TAKE THESE DOCUMENTS
HOME…Note: ALL FORMS MUST BE COMPLETED IN PENCIL ONLY!!!
Office
The office is for office personnel only; the door is usually open. If the door is closed, please knock before entering.
All items and paperwork are confidential. A student is welcome to look at their own file, but will need an
instructor present.
SATISFACTORY ACADEMIC PROGRESS
1) Overview
Enrolled students are required to achieve and maintain satisfactory progress in attendance and academics.
Satisfactory progress standards apply to all students regardless of whether they participate in financial aid
programs. Students must maintain satisfactory progress to be eligible for funding from Title IV financial aid
programs. All students must maintain a 75% cumulative rate of attendance and a 75% cumulative academic
rate. Students will be evaluated within 3 days of attaining the required hours for evaluation.
2) Measurement and Reporting Periods for Financial Aid
Each student’s cumulative attendance rate and academic performance is measured at required evaluation
points. Students completing fewer hours than the maximum academic year described below (i.e., transfer
students) will have their satisfactory progress measured upon the completion of half of their program hours.
For example, students with a 900-hour academic year will be evaluated upon the completion of 450, 775, 900,
1350 and 1550 hours. Students who meet the minimum satisfactory progress levels for attendance and
academics as well as students who are on warning status (described below) will be considered to be making
satisfactory progress and will remain eligible to receive financial aid.
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3)
Minimum Satisfactory Progress Attendance Rate
The minimum attendance rate at each evaluation point is a cumulative rate of 75% of scheduled hours. This
minimum attendance rate is required to complete the program within the maximum timeframe established by
the Rochester School of Hair Design.
The attendance rate is calculated by dividing the cumulative actual hours by the cumulative scheduled hours
recorded during a student’s enrollment, rounded to the nearest hundredth (for example, 421 actual hours
divided by 450 scheduled hours equals 93.50% attendance).
The attendance rate calculation for transfer students is calculated by adding the number of transfer hours
accepted by RSHD to both the actual hours and the scheduled hours recorded during the student’s
enrollment at RSHD, rounded to the nearest hundredth (for example, 200 transfer hours accepted, 421
actual hours, and 450 scheduled hours at RSHD would be calculated as 421 + 200 = 621 actual hours
divided by 450 + 200 =650 hours equals 95.50% attendance).
4)
Minimum Satisfactory Academic Progress
Students are expected to maintain an average score of at least 75%. Students are evaluated in theoretical
performance by means of a written exam. A written exam follows each unit of theory study. Students are
evaluated in practical skills development throughout the entire course of study based on criteria that are
converted to a percentage grade. The clinic floor work is not factored into the GPA.
5)
Academic Year Definition
Federal regulations require that a school define its academic year for students. Financial aid is awarded
and disbursed to students that are in satisfactory progress based on the student’s academic year.
Students enrolled and attending RSHD have two academic aid years, the first one from 1- 900 hours and
the second one from 901-1550. They will have four payment periods, 1-450, 451-900, 901-1225, and
1226- 1550. Transfer students’ academic year will be measured individually based on the number of
transfer hours the student has from the prior school.
6)
Withdrawal from Classes
Any student who withdraws from their program will have a notice placed in their student record as to the
satisfactory progress status at the point of withdrawal. A student that wishes to officially withdraw from
RSHD must contact Lisa Peterson or Kathy Christianson as soon as possible. Within 14 days upon
student’s request to withdraw or absenteeism for 14 days, a refund calculation for Title IV and the school
will be completed and placed in their file. The student will then be given a copy of the refund calculation.
Monies owed to either the school, Title IV, or the student will be addressed at that time. The student will
be given a payment plan for any balance owed to the school.
7)
Re-Entry
A student who re-enters RSHD after a termination or withdrawal retains their attendance and academic
history from their previous enrollment at RSHD, including their satisfactory progress status. A student
who re-enters without an approved appeal and has not achieved satisfactory progress will not be eligible
for financial aid upon re-entry until they meet the minimum satisfactory progress levels at the next
evaluation point.
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Maximum Timeframe
The maximum timeframes are as follows:
Cosmetology (Full Time)
Cosmetology (Part Time)
Nail Technology (Full Time)
Nail Technology (Part Time)
Normal Time Frame
Maximum Time Frame
45 weeks
78 weeks
9 weeks
18 weeks
58 weeks
104 weeks
12 weeks
24 weeks
Academic Progress
Students are evaluated in theoretical performance by means of a written exam. A written exam follows each
unit of theory study. Students are evaluated in practical skill development throughout the entire course of
study based on criteria that are converted to a percentage grade. The clinic floor work is not factored into the
GPA.
Grading Scale
Clinic work is merely counted towards total services completed, but is not counted in the overall GPA.
Practical work is assessed at scheduled intervals throughout the course while theory is tested after each
chapter. Practical and theory work are graded based on the following scale:
100-90
89-85
84-80
79-75
Below 74
0
1
=
=
=
=
=
=
=
A
B
C
D
FAIL
Unsatisfactory
Satisfactory
Determination of Progress
All Cosmetology students will be evaluated unofficially at 240 hours and officially at 450, 775, 900, 1350, and
1550 hours for satisfactory academic and attendance progress.
All Cosmetology students are reviewed for Minnesota State Grant purposes at the end of each payment
period based on their enrollment level.
Nail Technology students will be evaluated for satisfactory academic and attendance progress at the
following actual hour intervals: 80, 310, and 350
Students meeting the minimum requirements for attendance and academic progress will be considered to be
making satisfactory progress until the next scheduled evaluation. Students must meet both the attendance
(75%) and academic (75%) minimum requirements on at least one evaluation by the midpoint of an academic
year or midpoint of the course, whichever comes first.
Students failing to meet minimum progress requirements will be placed on warning for 1 month. During this
warning period, students are considered to be making satisfactory progress and financial aid funds will be
disbursed to eligible students.
Warning, Probation, and Appeal
Only those students meeting minimum requirements for academics AND attendance at evaluation are
considered to be making satisfactory progress until the next scheduled evaluation. In the event that a student
fails to meet any of the above academic or attendance criteria during any grading period, the student will be
placed on warning and considered to be making satisfactory academic progress during the warning period.
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The student will be advised in writing on the actions required to attain satisfactory academic progress by the
next evaluation. The student will be notified immediately if any evaluation impacts financial aid eligibility. The
student will be counseled by an instructor and actions required to attain satisfactory requirements by the
next evaluation will be documented. If at the end of the warning period, the student has still not met both the
attendance and academic progress requirements, he/she will be determined not making satisfactory
progress. The student will then be placed on a one month probation and the student must then immediately
appeal in writing. The appeal must include:
1) The reasons for which a student may appeal would be such as death of a relative, an injury or illness, or
other allowable special circumstances.
2) The student must submit documentation that validates the appeal. Documentation could include, but is
not limited to, an obituary, doctor’s note, accident report, etc.
3) The student must also clarify what has changed in his/her circumstance that would allow for achieving
satisfactory progress at the next evaluation.
4) The written/documented appeal will be maintained in the students file. The results of the appeal will be
maintained with the appeal.
A student will be given the steps necessary during the probation period to achieve a cumulative academic or
cumulative attendance satisfactory rating. If it is not possible for the student to attain those measures set
forth, the appeal cannot be accepted. If the appeal is accepted, funding continues. Students who do not
achieve the minimum standards after exhausting the appeal option are no longer eligible for Title IV, HEA
program funds and will be terminated from the school.
Appeal Process
Students who fail to achieve minimum requirements may appeal this determination. The student must submit
a written appeal to the school owner, along with any supporting documentation, reasons why the decision to
terminate should be reversed and a request for a re-evaluation of progress. This appeal must be received
within 5 business days. Should a student fail to appeal this decision, the decision to terminate will stand.
An appeal hearing will take place within 5 days of receipt of the written appeal. This hearing will be attended
by the student, parent/guardian (if the student is a dependent minor), the student’s instructors, and the school
owner. A decision on the student’s appeal will be made within 3 business days and will be communicated to
the student in writing. This decision will be final. The results of the appeal will be documented in the student’s
file.
Reinstatement of Funds
Should a student prevail upon his/her appeal and be determined as making satisfactory progress, the
student’s satisfactory progress status will be reinstated and/or he/she will be re-entered in the course and
financial aid funds will be reinstated to eligible students.
Course Incompletes, Repetitions, Non-Credit Remedial Courses
Course incompletes, repetitions and non-credit remedial courses have no effect on progress at this school.
Gainful Employment Information:
How much will this program cost me?
Tuition and fees: $12,000
Books and supplies: $2,500
On-campus room & board: not offered
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What financing options are available to help me pay for this program?
Financing for this program may be available through grants, scholarships, loans (federal and private) and
institutional financing plans. The median amount of debt for program graduates is shown below:
Federal loans: $0
Private education loans: $7,500
Institutional financing plan: $0
How long will it take me to complete this program?
The program is designed to take 39 weeks to complete. Of those that completed the program in 20122013, 28% finished in 39 weeks.
What are my chances of getting a job when I graduate?
The job placement rate for students who completed this program in 2012-2013 is 78%.
GRADUATION AND COMPLETION RATES
On-Time Graduation Rates for students enrolled during the most recent award year: 100% of students who
were scheduled to graduate between 7-01-2012 and 6-30-2013 graduated “on time”. This is defined as
maintaining at least 75% attendance throughout the program. Our 2012 NACCAS completion rates were
85% and our licensure rates were 100%.
JOB PLACEMENT RATES
Job placement rates for completing the program: From our most recent graduate report, from the calendar
year of 2012, 70% of the completing graduates were placed immediately upon graduation.
MEDIAN LOAN DEBT
The median Title IV loan debt for students enrolled in school during the 2012/2013 award year (07/01/2012 –
06/30/2013) was $7,500.00.
CAMPUS SECURITY
In 1990, Congress enacted the Crime Awareness and Campus Security Act (Title II of Public Law 01-542),
which amended the Higher Education Ace of 1965 (HEA). This act required all postsecondary institutions
participating in Title IV student financial aid programs to disclose campus crime statistics and security
information. The act was amended in 1992, 1998, and 2000. Campus security and safety are important issues
in postsecondary education today. Providing students nationwide with a safe environment in which to learn
and keeping students, parents, and employees well informed about campus security are goals that have been
voiced by many groups. These goals were advanced by the Crime Awareness and Campus Security Act of
1990. The U.S. Department of Education (ED) is committed to ensuring that postsecondary institutions are in
full compliance with this act, and that the enforcement of the act remains a priority. The Rochester School of
Hair Design reports all crime incidents and keeps a crime log available at all times to students and parents.
COMPENSATION EXPECTED
Cosmetology graduates earn from $20,000 to 25,000 in salary and gratuities in an entry level position
depending on the work schedule and the area population. A commission scale is commonly used to pay a
cosmetologist resulting in much higher pay after an introductory period of several months. Retail commission
is also common. Many salons now offer benefits resulting in higher earnings.
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PHYSICAL DEMANDS OF COSMETOLOGY
There are physical demands placed on the body in any career. In cosmetology, care must be taken to protect
your back, legs, and feet. One way to do this is strength training to enhance your back, abdomen and leg
muscles. Regular exercise will help to promote all-over body conditioning and will improve circulation in your
legs and feet. We recommend consulting your doctor before beginning any exercise program.
Because this job requires that you stand for long periods of time, it is suggested that you wear fitting,
supportive shoes and support hose. These are not a requirement, but will help to increase your chances of
longevity in the profession.
SAFETY REQUIREMENTS OF COSMETOLOGY
Safety suggestions with this profession would include wearing shoes that would not be slippery when walking
on a damp floor. Because you will always be working with water, there is a risk of water spills. Damp hair lying
on the floor can also pose a chance of slipping. All water spills should be cleaned up immediately. It is the
responsibility of each student to promote a safe work environment. Gloves should be worn during chemical
services to reduce any allergic reaction that an individual may have to certain chemicals. Any product that
would accidently get into the eyes should be flushed thoroughly with water. Seek medical attention if
irritation continues.
COMPENSATION EXPECTED
Nail Technology graduates earn from $18,000 to $22,000 in salary plus gratuities in an entry level position
depending on the work schedule and the area population. A commission scale is commonly used to pay a nail
technologist resulting in much higher pay after an introductory period of several months.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS OF NAIL TECHNOLOGY
There are physical demands placed on the body in any career. In nail technology, care must be taken to
protect your wrists, hands and fingers. Regular exercises and stretches will help to prevent problems. Regular
weight lifting exercises will benefit individuals in this profession. Regular exercise will help to promote allover body conditioning and will improve circulation in your legs and feet. We recommend consulting your
doctor before beginning any exercise program.
SAFETY REQUIRMENTS OF NAIL TECHNOLOGY
Safety requirements associated with this profession would include keeping the chemicals away from your
eyes as well as the clients. If a product should happen to get into your eyes or the clients eyes, flush with
water and call a physician immediately. Also refer to the MSDS sheets for the product you are using. Keep
small children away from the nail table at all times. A mask may be worn during the filing of artificial nails to
aid in keeping dust particles from being inhaled.
COMPLAINT POLICIES
The Rochester School of Hair Design is committed to providing a safe and productive work environment, free
of threats to the health, safety and well-being of our students. These threats include, but are not limited to,
harassment, discrimination, violations of health and safety rules and violence.
Any students who witness or are subject to inappropriate conduct in the workplace may bring their concern
to Lisa Peterson or to any instructor. Any instructor, who receives a complaint about, hears of, or witnesses
any inappropriate conduct is required to immediately notify Lisa Peterson. Inappropriate conduct includes
any conduct prohibited by our policies about harassment, discrimination, discipline, workplace violence,
health and safety, and drug and alcohol use. In addition, we encourage students to come forward with any
workplace complaint, even if the subject of the complaint is not explicitly covered by our written policies.
We encourage you to come forward with any complaints or concerns immediately, so we can take whatever
action is needed to handle the problem. Complaints must be submitted in writing, and a decision will be
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made in 10 working days. All complaints will be handled as confidentially as possible. We will not engage in
or allow retaliation against any student who makes a good faith complaint or participates in an investigation.
If you believe that you are being subjected to any kind of negative treatment because you were questioned
about a complaint, report the conduct immediately to Lisa Peterson.
Our doors are open to you.
We want to maintain a positive and pleasant environment for all of our students. To help us meet this goal,
the Rochester School of Hair Design has an open-door policy, by which students are encouraged to report
school-related concerns. If something is bothering you, or if you have a question, concern, idea, or problem
related to school, please discuss it with an instructor as soon as possible. We encourage you to come forward
and make your concerns known to the school. We can’t solve the problem if we don’t know about it. If you
have further complaints you may contact:
STATE OF MINNESOTA
BOARD OF COSMETOLOGISTS EXAMINERS
2829 UNIVERSITY AVE. SE#710
MINNEAPOLIS, MN 55414
NACCAS
4401 FORD AVE. #1300
ALEXANDRIA, VA 22302
703-600-7600
COPYRIGHT INFRINGEMENT
Copyright © 2013 by Rochester School of Hair Design
All rights reserved. This program or any portion thereof may not be reproduced or used in any manner
whatsoever without the express written permission of the school owner.
Copyright infringement is the act of exercising, without permission or legal authority, one or more of the exclusive
rights granted to the copyright owner under section 106 of the Copyright Act (Title 17 of the United States Code).
These rights include the right to reproduce or distribute a copyrighted work. In the file-sharing context,
downloading or uploading substantial parts of a copyrighted work without authority constitutes an infringement.
Penalties for copyright infringement include civil and criminal penalties. In general, anyone found liable for civil
copyright infringement may be ordered to pay either actual damages or “statutory” damages affixed at not less
than $750 and not more than $30,000 per work infringed. For “willful” infringement, a court may award up to
$150,000 per work infringed. A court can, in its discretion, also assess costs and attorneys’ fees. For details see
Title 17, United States Code, Sections 504, 505.
Willful copyright infringement can also result in criminal penalties, including imprisonment of up to five years and
fines of up to $250,000 per offense.
A copy of the Title 17, United States Code, Sections 504 and 505 may be obtained upon request, but may take up
to five business days to be produced.
(Summary of Civil and Criminal Penalties for Violation of Federal Copyright Laws obtained from
www.kent.edu/is/security/copyright/federal-copyright-law.cfm )
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