ENROLLMENT AGREEMENT
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Program For Which You Are Applying: (check one)
BACHELOR OF ARTS DEGREE PROGRAMS:
m Advertising
Twelve 11-week quarters
132 academic weeks – 180 quarter credit hours
m Culinary Management
Twelve 11-week quarters
132 academic weeks – 180 quarter credit hours
m Digital Filmmaking & Video Production
Twelve 11-week quarters
132 academic weeks – 180 quarter credit hours
m Fashion Design
Twelve 11-week quarters
132 academic weeks – 180 quarter credit hours
m Fashion Marketing
Twelve 11-week quarters
132 academic weeks – 180 quarter credit hours
m Game Art & Design
Twelve 11-week quarters
132 academic weeks – 180 quarter credit hours
m Graphic Design
Twelve 11-week quarters
132 academic weeks – 180 quarter credit hours
m Interior Design
Twelve 11-week quarters
132 academic weeks – 180 quarter credit hours
m Media Arts & Animation
Twelve 11-week quarters
132 academic weeks – 180 quarter credit hours
m Visual Effects & Motion Graphics
Twelve 11-week quarters
132 academic weeks – 180 quarter credit hours
m Web Design & Interactive Media
Twelve 11-week quarters
132 academic weeks – 180 quarter credit hours
CHECK QUARTER STARTING DATE:
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August 21, 2014
October 6, 2014
November 13, 2014
January 12, 2015
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February 19, 2015
April 6, 2015
May 14, 2015
July 13, 2015
Those students who fulfill all requirements for the program earn a Bachelor of Arts degree.
ASSOCIATE OF APPLIED SCIENCE DEGREE PROGRAMS:
m Baking & Pastry
Six 11-week quarters
66 academic weeks – 90 quarter credit hours
m Culinary Arts
Six 11-week quarters
66 academic weeks – 90 quarter credit hours
m Graphic Design
Six 11-week quarters
66 academic weeks – 90 quarter credit hours
Those students who fulfill all requirements for the program earn an Associate of Applied Science degree.
FINANCIAL INFORMATION
Current Schedule of Charges
Advertising
Number of Quarters
Tuition per Quarter*
Starting Kit **
Application Fee
Enrollment Fee
Digital Resource Fee per Quarter***
Lab Fee per Quarter
Total Tuition & Fees for Program****
(BA)
(12)
$6,195
$250
$50
$100
$200
$77,140
Baking
& Pastry
(AAS)
(6)
$6,195
$790
$50
$100
$200
$300
$41,110
Culinary
Arts
(AAS)
(6)
$6,195
$790
$50
$100
$200
$300
$41,110
Culinary
Management
(BA)
(12)
$6,195
$790
$50
$100
$200
$300
$81,280
Digital Filmmaking
& Video Production
(BA)
(12)
$6,195
$250
$50
$100
$200
$77,140
Fashion
Marketing
(BA)
(12)
$6,195
$250
$50
$100
$200
$77,140
Fashion
Design
(BA)
(12)
$6,195
$250
$50
$100
$200
$77,140
* The current tuition and fees applicable to The Art Institute of Wisconsin’s programs are charged at $413 per quarter credit hour. The
Bachelor of Arts degree programs are based on 12 quarters equaling 180 credit hours. The Associate of Applied Science degree is based
on 6 quarters equaling 90 credit hours.
** Starting Kits are mandatory for all Culinary programs and optional for all other programs. Starting Kit prices are subject to change.
*** Digital Resource Fee includes the cost of the digital textbook as well as other digital resources which are integrated into the course and
vary by program. The fee includes all applicable taxes. This estimated fee assumes the indicated number of courses require a digital
resource; however, currently not all courses use digital resources. Courses that include digital resources will be noted in the registration
Game Art
& Design
(BA)
(12)
$6,195
$250
$50
$100
$200
$77,140
Graphic
Design
(AAS)
(6)
$6,195
$250
$50
$100
$200
$38,770
Graphic
Design
(BA)
(12)
$6,195
$250
$50
$100
$200
$77,140
Interior
Design
(BA)
(12)
$6,195
$250
$50
$100
$200
$77,140
Media Arts
& Animation
(BA)
(12)
$6,195
$250
$50
$100
$200
$77,140
Visual Effects &
Motion Graphics
(BA)
(12)
$6,195
$250
$50
$100
$200
$77,140
Web Design &
Interactive Media
(BA)
(12)
$6,195
$250
$50
$100
$200
$77,140
material and the fee will be charged automatically in addition to tuition. If a course does not use digital resources, the student remains
responsible for purchasing the required text and materials. The digital resource fee is $50 per course.
****The total tuition charge for any program will be increased from the above stated charges if a student is required to take developmental
studies courses. Additional tuition for those courses can vary depending on the number of developmental courses required, at current
tuition. Total cost will increase with each per credit hour tuition increase. The total tuition is derived from all costs, including the Starting
Kit fees which are mandatory for all Culinary programs and optional for all other programs.
The Art Institute provides average time to completion and average credit loads for each type of program offered at this campus. Please visit our Student Consumer Information page to find the average time to completion for continuously enrolled students for each program type –Bachelors degree, Associates degree, or diploma/certificate – based upon a
student taking 12 credit hours (minimum for full-time enrollment status) or 15 or 16 credit hours (a full load) per quarter. Changing programs, beginning programs at the mid-quarter start date, taking remedial courses, taking time off from coursework, registering for fewer hours or unsuccessful attempts at course completion will likely increase the total length
of the program and overall cost of education from what is disclosed. Transfer credits awarded toward your program will likely decrease the overall length and cost of education.
RIGHT TO CANCEL WITHOUT PENALTY OR OBLIGATION
PROGRAM PRICING STATEMENT
You may also cancel your enrollment if upon a doctor’s order, you cannot physically receive the services, or
you may cancel your enrollment if the service ceases to be offered by The Art Institute. (See Refund Policy prior
to matriculation.) Please do not sign this Enrollment Agreement before you read it in its entirety; both sides
constitute the entire Enrollment Agreement. You will be given an exact copy of the agreement you sign. Please
also note that the provisions of any attached rider(s) signed by you are also part of the Agreement.
Re-entering students will be subject to the current per credit hour tuition charge at the time of re-enrollment.
THE STUDENT MAY CANCEL THIS CONTRACT AND RECEIVE A FULL REFUND OF ALL MONIES PAID TO DATE IF
CANCELLATION IS MADE IN WRITING TO THE DIRECTOR OF ADMISSIONS AND MAILED/DELIVERED TO THE ART INSTITUTE
AT THE ADDRESS STATED HEREIN UNTIL MIDNIGHT OF THE THIRD (3RD) BUSINESS DAY AFTER SIGNATURE OF THE
STUDENT, ACCEPTANCE BY THE SCHOOL OFFICIAL AND AFTER RECEIPT OF NOTICE OF ACCEPTANCE BY THE SCHOOL.
STUDENT ACKNOWLEDGMENTS
I have received and read a copy of The Art Institute of Wisconsin (“The Art Institute”) current catalog, either in printed form
or the online version (http://new.artinstitutes.edu/flyover/catalogs/138), the provisions of which I accept. I have read and
understand all provisions of this agreement, and I have been given a copy of it for my records. (Parents must also sign if you
are under 18 years of age.) I understand that my enrollment and The Art Institute’s obligations under this Enrollment Agreement
(except the cancellation and refund provisions) may be terminated by The Art Institute if I fail to comply with The Art Institute’s
attendance, conduct, academic, and/or financial requirements. I understand that The Art Institute also reserves the right to
deny my enrollment if The Art Institute determines (i) that I have demonstrated poor academic potential as determined through
evaluation of transcript records or any other academic evaluations deemed appropriate for the program selected, and/or (ii) that
I do not meet all financial obligations related to enrollment and continuing enrollment. I understand that my financial obligations
to The Art Institute must be paid in full before a diploma or degree may be awarded and before transcripts will be issued.
I accept that, to the extent permitted by law, I am responsible for all reasonable collection agency and attorney fees
incurred in attempting to collect my unpaid debt to The Art Institute of Wisconsin. The Enrollment Agreement and catalog,
together with other published Art Institute policies, procedures, student conduct codes, and separate student housing
agreement, if any, shall constitute the entire agreement between the student and The Art Institute. I understand and agree
that they supersede any prior or contemporaneous oral or written agreements or statements and may not be modified
without the written agreement of The Art Institute President. I also understand that this agreement constitutes
a binding contract upon acceptance by The Art Institute. My signature below signifies that I have read and understand
all aspects of this agreement and do recognize my legal responsibilities in regard to this contract.
HOLDER IN DUE COURSE STATEMENT
Any holder of this consumer credit contract is subject to all claims and defenses which the debtor could
assert against the seller of goods or services obtained pursuant hereto or with the proceeds hereof. Recovery
hereunder by the debtor shall not exceed amounts paid by the debtor. (FTC Rule effective 5-14-76.)
The student is responsible for tuition and fees pertaining to the program’s required course of study. The tuition and fees contained in
this Enrollment Agreement are subject to change. The per credit hour rate is subject to an increase at least once per calendar year
which will increase the total amount for the program. The adjustment to the per credit hour rate may occur before the student begins
classes and the student’s program will be calculated using the new rate. Any changes to tuition and fees will be published to students.
Each school quarter is approximately 11 weeks. An application fee of $50 is to be submitted with the Application for
Admission. The enrollment fee of $100 is due within 10 days after the Enrollment Agreement is signed. Special U.S. and
overseas trips are voluntary and are not included in regular tuition and fees. If a student elects to enter into a financial plan,
the financial plan will be in compliance with the Federal Truth in Lending installment requirements and will become
a part of this Enrollment Agreement. The Starting Kits are mandatory for all Culinary programs and optional for
all other programs. They consist of some of the basic equipment, first-quarter textbooks, and materials needed
for beginning each program. A list of the components of the Starting Kit is provided to each enrolled student.
These materials may be purchased at The Art Institute or at most supply stores. In addition to the Starting Kit,
the average costs of consumable supplies, textbooks, and equipment by program are as follows:
Estimated Monthly Supplies & Texts Per Program
Advertising (BA)
Supplies – $100/month
Texts – $45/month
Baking & Pastry (AAS)
Texts – $45/month
Digital Filmmaking &
Video Production (BA)
Supplies – $100/month
Texts – $45/month
Students must have
access to a video camera
or camcorder.
Culinary Arts (AAS)
Texts – $45/month
Fashion Design (BA)
Supplies - $150/month
Culinary Management (BA) Texts - $45/month
Texts – $45/month
Fashion Marketing (BA)
Supplies – $100/month
Texts – $45/month
Game Art & Design (BA)
Supplies - $100/month
Texts - $45/month
Graphic Design (AAS/BA)
Supplies – $100/month
Texts – $45/month
Interior Design (BA)
Supplies – $100/month
Texts – $45/month
Visual Effects &
Motion Graphics (BA)
Supplies - $100/month
Texts - $45/month
Web Design &
Interactive Media (BA)
Supplies – $100/month
Texts – $45/month
Media Arts &
Animation (BA)
Supplies – $100/month
Texts – $45/month
STUDENT’S AGREEMENT
NOW, THEREFORE, having read and received a copy of this Enrollment Agreement and intending to be legally bound by it, the parties have signed this Enrollment Agreement on the dates written below.
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Student’s Signature
Date
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Parent’s (or Guardian’s) Signature (If student is under 18 years of age)
Date
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Signature of Accepting Official from School
Date ________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
Parent’s (or Guardian’s) address (If student is under 18 years of age)
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Title of Accepting Official
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Both sides of this Agreement and the Financial Plan constitute the entire Enrollment Agreement. • 08/14
The Application Process
As part of the application process, the applicant is required to
independently conceive and write an essay explaining how he/she plans
to be successful as a college student and industry professional. Applicants
must also present a record of accomplishments in core academic courses
as evidenced through transcript grade point average or upon evaluation of
GED scores. All applications of prospective students will be reviewed by
the Admissions Committee to determine if the applicant has a reasonable
chance for academic success in his/her chosen program of study. All
information gathered in the admissions process will be considered during
the review process (including but not limited to: interview, transcripts, essay,
and portfolio). Successful admission into The Art Institute and a satisfactory
program start are dependent upon all information gathered and evaluated
during the admissions process as well as meeting all other requirements
stated in this agreement, a review of the results of any nationally based
exam (preferred but not required) such as the SAT or ACT, and a personal
interview with an Assistant Director of Admissions. Applicants who do not
submit a transcript or GED scores will be required to take additional testing,
the results of which will be reviewed by the Admissions Committee. The
Committee can then grant conditional acceptance, but applicants will still be
required to submit a final transcript or GED scores by a date established by
the Committee or President.
First quarter tuition and fees for new students become due 60 days prior to
entry. Thereafter, quarterly tuition for each succeeding quarter is due upon
registration, approximately two weeks prior to the end of each academic
quarter. Students may not register for any academic quarter of study unless
all tuition and fees that are due have been paid, or unless the student has
made arrangements for an approved alternative payment plan. There is a
$25.00 fee imposed on continuing students for late registration. There is a
$25.00 fee imposed for checks presented that are returned from the bank as
insufficient or uncollectible. Tuition is charged on a quarter-by-quarter basis.
Students are not obligated beyond the quarter they are
currently attending.
ACCUPLACER Testing
The Art Institute of Wisconsin tests incoming students as to their
preparedness to undertake college-level coursework in English and/or
Computer Literacy. The Accuplacer Test from the College Board is used for
this determination.
Currently, the Accuplacer scale scores needed to be exempt from
Developmental (Transitional) Studies courses are English 169 and Computer
Literacy 65. Developmental courses in English are valued at three credits,
are a full quarter in length, and are charged at the current per-credit charge
(currently $413). Students enrolled in developmental studies courses may
be required to take from five to fifteen credits which are in addition to their
normal program of study requirements. Students are permitted to take
developmental courses a total of three times.
Developmental studies courses are not calculated in the credits needed for
graduation; therefore, enrollment in developmental studies courses may
extend the length of a student’s program of study. Developmental studies
course credits are not calculated in the CGPA; however, they do count in
determining the maximum time frame and the incremental completion rate.
Students who do not meet the score needed in the area of Computer
Literacy will take a mandatory free workshop or series of free workshops
in Computer Literacy. Students tmust demonstrate proficiency in computer
literacy through these free workshops.
Students in the following categories will not be required to
complete assessment testing.*
• Students enrolling in Baking & Pastry AAS and Culinary Arts
AAS will not be required to complete the computer portion
of the Accuplacer Test.
• Students who have advanced college degrees (e.g.,
BA, BS, MA or MS, and/or any doctoral-level degree)
and who have submitted official transcripts documenting
such degree(s).
• Students who have an associate’s degree with a general
education curriculum and who have submitted official
transcripts documenting such degree.
• Students who have taken the ACT and have achieved
a score of 16 or better in subject areas (official score report
is required).
• Students who have taken the SAT and have achieved a
score of 500 or better on the verbal and non-verbal
sections (official score report is required).
• Candidates who have been awarded transfer of credit
in English Composition, College Algebra, and/or Computer
Literacy from an accredited institution.
*International students will be assessed for English, regardless of
the level of the degree they hold outside the U.S. The Art Institute
also recognizes that the students may have had professional work
experience that might be comparable to the competencies of certain
courses. For those students who are without documentation of such
competencies, proficiency testing is available for a fee (currently
$35.00). Proficiency tests are available for College Algebra.
For subject areas other than college Algebra, there is a $100 proficiency/
portfolio fee. All proficiency tests must be completed by the end of Add/
Drop period in the student’s first quarter of study regardless of the level of the
specific course.
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Each academic quarter is 11 weeks in duration. The
calculation of refunds is based upon the last day of
attendance within the quarter. Any portion of a calendar
day’s attendance is considered a full calendar day of
attendance for refund purposes.
Session II academic terms are approximately five and
one-half weeks in duration. The calculation of refunds is
based upon the last day of attendance within the term.
Any portion of a calendar day’s attendance is considered
a full calendar day of attendance for refund purposes.
Information in the catalog or student handbook will
apply except for the following changes specific to
Session II classes: For students only scheduled to
attend Session II, the add/drop period is two days from
the start of Session II classes. If you drop or add one or
more classes, your financial aid eligibility may change
Please see your Financial Aid Officer before you drop or
add a class.
In the event The Art Institute cancels or changes a
course or program of study in such a way that a student
who started the program or course is unable to
complete it, The Art Institute will refund all monies paid
by the student for the course or program within thirty
(30) calendar days.
Students who are registered for a second-session
online class and who withdraw from The Art Institute
during Session I of a term will have the second-session
class voided. This means that they will not be charged
for the class, the class will not appear on the transcript,
and there will be no academic progress implications for
that class.
Students enrolled for a second-session online class
who remain in The Art Institute, but choose not to take
the second-session class must notify the school that
they will not take that class prior to the end of the
drop/add period for the mid-session start in order to
be unregistered from that class and not charged for it.
Failure to do so will result in a ‘W’ grade (which will
apply to the Academic Progress policy) and being
charged for the course.
Any changes made to a student’s schedule may change
the student’s financial aid eligibility. Please see your
Financial Aid Officer before you drop or add a class.
Refunds are subject to state and federal guidelines and
may be adjusted accordingly at any time. When changes
are made, students will be notified approximately sixty
(60) calendar days in advance of any changes.
Return of Federal Title IV Aid
In compliance with Federal regulations, the school will determine how
much Federal student financial assistance the student has earned or not
earned when a student who is a Title IV recipient withdraws from school.
The school will calculate the percentage and amount of awarded Federal
student financial assistance that the student has earned if the student
withdraws up through the 60 percent point of the term or session if the
student is only attending a session. If the student has completed more
than 60 percent of the term, the student earns 100 percent of the Federal
student financial assistance.
The amount earned will be based on the percentage of the term that was
completed in days up to and including the last date of attendance. To
calculate the amount earned, the school will determine the percentage
by dividing the number of calendar days completed in the term up to
and including the last date of attendance by the total number of calendar
days in the term. If there is a scheduled break of five or more days, it will
reduce the term length. If the scheduled break is before the student’s last
date of attendance, it will also reduce the calendar days completed. If
the student received more than the amount of Federal student financial
assistance earned, the difference will be returned to the Federal student
financial assistance programs from which funds were received in the
following order: Federal Unsubsidized Direct Loans, Federal Subsidized
Direct Loans, Federal Perkins Loans, Federal PLUS Loans, Federal Pell
Grant, FSEOG. Funds will be returned to the aid source within forty-five
(45) calendar days of the date that the school determines that the student
has withdrawn.
If more Federal student financial assistance has been earned than
has been received, the student may be eligible for a post-withdrawal
disbursement. The school will notify the student of any post-withdrawal
disbursement loans for which the student may be eligible and what
steps need to be taken for the Federal financial assistance funds to
be received. The student or parent, in the case of the Federal PLUS
Loans, needs to provide permission before any loan funds may be
disbursed on the student’s account or disbursed to the student or parent.
However, the school may automatically use all or a portion of the postwithdrawal disbursement of grant funds for tuition, fees, and room and
board charges (as contracted with the school), and, with the student’s
authorization, the school may automatically use the grant funds for other
educationally-related charges. Any balance of grant funds that may be
available will be offered to the student.
The Art Institute also accepts the College-Level Examination Program (CLEP)
test scores. Please see an Assistant Director of
Admissions for details on examination subjects and score levels.
If Federal student financial assistance funds need to be returned, the
institution must return a portion or all of the unearned funds equal to the
lesser of:
• The institutional charges multiplied by the percentage of
the unearned Federal student financial assistance funds;
or
• The entire amount of unearned funds.
REFUND POLICY PRIOR TO MATRICULATION,
ALL STUDENTS
Applicants may cancel their enrollment in person or in writing before the
beginning of classes. An applicant not requesting cancellation before the
scheduled starting date indicated on this Enrollment Agreement will be
considered a student. All monies paid by applicants will be refunded if
they are not accepted for admission.
If there are remaining unearned Federal financial aid funds to be returned,
the student must return any loan funds that remain to be returned in
accordance with the terms and conditions of the promissory note. If
the remaining amount of funds to be returned includes grant funds, the
student must return any amount of the overpayment that is more than
half of the grant funds received. The school will notify the student as to
the amount owed and how and where it should be returned.
Refund Policy: Wisconsin Administrative
Code Chapter EAB8
If students are only scheduled to attend Session I or Session II, the
Return of Title IV calculation as described in the Enrollment Agreement
will be applied to the applicable session attended using the session start
and end dates.
Refund Policy
After completing at least one unit/calendar day, any fees paid during the
enrollment process are credited toward tuition. The student will receive
a full refund of all money paid if the student cancels within the threebusiness-day cancellation period; the student accepted was unqualified
and the school did not secure a disclaimer; or the school procured the
student’s enrollment as the result of false representations in the written
materials used by the school or in oral representations made by or on
behalf of the school. The school will issue refunds within 10 business
days of cancellation.
Partial Refund
A student who withdraws or is dismissed after the three business-day
cancellation period, but before completing 60% of the potential units of
instruction in the current enrollment period, shall be entitled to a pro rata
refund, as calculated below, less any amounts owed by the student for
the current enrollment period, less a one-time application fee of $50. Pro
rata refund shall be determined as the number of units remaining after the
last unit completed divided by the total number of units in the enrollment
period, rounded downward to the nearest ten percent. Pro rata refund is
the resulting percent applied to the total tuition and other required costs
paid by the student for the current enrollment period. The school will
make every effort to refund prepaid amounts for books, supplies, and
other charges unless the student has consumed or used those items
and they can no longer be used or sold to new students, or returned by
the school to the supplier. The school will issue refunds within 40 days
of the effective date of termination. A written notice of withdrawal is not
required. The student is considered withdrawn from the school if the
student fails to attend classes, utilize instructional facilities, or submit
lessons, without providing an explanation to the school regarding the
inactivity for 15 days.
No refund is required for any student who withdraws or is dismissed
after completing 60% of the potential units of instruction in the current
enrollment period unless a student withdraws due to mitigating
circumstances, which are those that directly prohibit pursuit of a program
and which are beyond the student’s control.
REFUND POLICY AFTER MATRICULATION,
ALL STUDENTS
1. Prepaid tuition and fees for any period beyond
the student’s current quarter will be refunded in full.
2. The student may officially withdraw from The Art
Institute by notifying the Office of the Registrar in
person or in writing. If the student stops attending
without notifying the Office of the Registrar, The
Art Institute shall determine the date of withdrawal.
This determination date will be considered
the notification date for refunding purposes.
3. Refunds due shall be paid within thirty (30) calendar days
of the notification date, unless the student is withdrawing
at the end of the quarter. Refunds for a student notifying
The Art Institute prior to the end of a quarter that they
will be withdrawing at the end of that quarter will be
paid within thirty (30) calendar days of the last day
of the quarter.
4. Refunds for a student who completes a previous quarter
of study and does not notify The Art Institute prior to
the end of that quarter that they will not be returning for
the following quarter will be paid within thirty (30)
calendar days of the first day of that following quarter in
which the student was expected to return.
5. In the event of a fully documented extreme illness or
personal emergency that makes it impossible for the
student to complete the program, The Art Institute may
modify the tuition refund policy as deemed appropriate
to the circumstances.
6. A separate lease agreement and refund policy exists for
students who lease housing accommodations arranged
by The Art Institute. The Art Institute reserves the right
to apply any student payment, or any refund due to
a student, to any student financial account that is
in arrears.
Adjustment of Charges
In accordance with Wisconsin policy, The Art Institute will refund tuition
and fees as follows, based on the calendar day in which the student
withdraws:
Adjustments of the Tuition and Fee Charges Before Attending Any Units
of Instruction:
100% refund less a one-time application fee of $50.
Adjustment of Charges After Completing:
At Least But Less Than Refund of Tuition
1 unit/calendar day 10% 90%
10% 20% 80%
20%
30% 70%
30%
40% 60%
40%
50%
50%
50%
60%
40%
60%
no refund no refund
As part of this policy, the school may retain a one-time application fee of
no more than $50; after the student’s first period of enrollment, the $100
enrollment fee may also be retained if a student withdraws or is dismissed
from school in a subsequent enrollment period.
No refund is required for any student who withdraws or is dismissed
after completing 60% of the potential units of instruction in the current
enrollment period unless a student withdraws due to mitigating
circumstances, which are those that directly prohibit pursuit of a program
and which are beyond the student’s control.
Refund Policy for Online Course Withdrawal
Students who withdraw from a Session I or Session II online class after
the add/drop period are treated the same as if they withdrew from an
on-ground class. Session II classes begin approximately the day after
Session I classes end and run approximately five and one-half weeks.
The ending date of Session II classes may not coincide with the ending
date of on-ground classes.
Refund Calculations After Matriculation
If there is additional money to be refunded from federal funds after
calculating the Return of Title IV formula and the refund policy, the refund
will be made to the student or, with the student’s authorization, to the
federal loan program(s) in the following order, up to the amount received
for the term of withdrawal: Federal Unsubsidized Direct Loans, Federal
Subsidized Direct Loans, Federal Perkins Loans, Federal PLUS Loans
and Alternative Loans. If there is an additional credit balance made up
of non-Title IV funds, it will be refunded in the following order, up to the
amount received for the term of withdrawal: Federal Unsubsidized Direct
Loans, Federal Subsidized Direct Loans, Federal Perkins Loans, Federal
PLUS Loans, Alternative Loans, other loans, other aid (if required), and
student.
Supply Store Return Policy
Students who leave school during the first six weeks of the first quarter
of attendance may return the Starting Kit and individual components of
the Starting Kit within twenty (20) calendar days of the student’s last day
of class attendance. A refund or a credit will be given if the item being
returned is in good condition and is resalable.
All refunds and return of funds will be made within thirty (30) calendar
days of the date the student notifies The Art Institute of the withdrawal.
Examples of the calculations for these policies are available in the
Student Accounting Office.
Policy for Official and Unofficial Withdrawal
To officially withdraw, the student will need to notify the Registrar’s Office
in person or in writing. The registrar will assist the student to complete
the withdrawal process and will determine the last date of attendance
and the date of determination. The date of determination would be the
earlier of the date the student begins the school’s withdrawal process
or the date the student provides notice. For students who unofficially
withdraw, the Registrar will determine the last date of attendance using
attendance records.
The refund policies shall apply in the event that a student withdraws, is
suspended or is terminated from school. A student who withdraws from
a program before the end of week nine will be assigned a “W” code for
each course within that quarter. To withdraw from a program, a student
must notify the Registrar’s Office. Every course for which a student
receives an “F” or a “W” grade/code must be repeated and completed
with a passing grade in order to graduate. The original grade/code and
the subsequent passing grade(s) will remain on the record for reference
purposes. However, when a course is successfully repeated, only the
passing grade will be computed in the grade point average. Tuition is
charged for repeated courses.
When a final course grade has been established and recorded in the
student record, the grade may not be changed without approval by
the Academic Director or Chair and the Dean of Academic Affairs.
Withdrawals and failed courses can affect the student’s Incremental
Completion Rate and ability to succeed.
For the purpose of determining a refund, a student is deemed to have
withdrawn from a course of instruction when any of the following occur:
1. The student notifies The Art Institute of withdrawal or of
the date of withdrawal.
2. The Art Institute terminates the student’s enrollment in
accordance with institutional policies.
3. The student exceeds the number of absences allowed
in accordance with institutional policies, and must be
withdrawn from school. The date of withdrawal shall be
deemed the last date of recorded attendance.
4. All refunds and return of funds will be made within thirty
(30) calendar days of the date of determination.
Non-Payment of Charges
Non-payment of tuition, housing, fees and/or other charges due to
The Art Institute will result in the student being obligated for interest,
collection agency costs and additional collection costs, and legal costs.
In addition, The Art Institutes reserves the right to report the student’s
failure to pay amounts owed to one or more national credit bureau
organizations and not release the student’s academic transcript until all
debts to The Art Institute are paid in full.
Interest on Outstanding Balances
Students who have entered into a line of credit with the school may be
subject to interest being charged based on their method of payment.
Students that agree to have their balance paid off within each term or
students who are financing their entire education with financial aid will
not be charged interest. All other payment arrangements are subject
to interest being charged if applicable. Please reference the retail
installment agreement and opening disclosure documents to understand
the interest rate that will be charged and how interest charges are
computed.
GENERAL INFORMATION AND UNDERSTANDINGS
The Art Institute of Wisconsin is a branch of The Art Institute of Phoenix,
which is accredited by the Accrediting Council for Independent Colleges
and Schools to award bachelor’s and associate’s degrees. ACICS can
be reached at 750 First Street NE, Suite 980, Washington, DC, 200024241, 202.336.6780. The Accrediting Council for Independent Colleges
and Schools is listed as a nationally recognized accrediting agency by the
United State Department of Education and The Art Institute of Wisconsin is
authorized by the Wisconsin Educational Approval Board 201 W. Washington
Avenue, 3rd Floor · Madison, WI 53703 Phone: (608) 266-1996 · Fax: (608)
264-8477 http://eab.state.wi.us/default.asp).
Handling of Student Complaints
If a student feels that a concern or complaint has not been adequately
resolved using the Student Complaint Procedure described in The Art Institute
of Wisconsin catalog, the student may direct his/her complaint or concern in
writing to:
Wisconsin Educational Approval Board
201 West Washington Avenue, 3rd floor
Madison, WI 53703.
If you are considering transferring to either another Art Institute or an
unaffiliated school, it is your responsibility to determine whether that school
will accept your Art Institute credits. We encourage you to make this
determination as early as possible. The Art Institute does not imply, promise,
or guarantee transferability of its credits to any other institution.
Employment Assistance
The Art Institute of Wisconsin does not guarantee employment or any
particular level of compensation prior to or following graduation. The Art
Institute of Wisconsin does, however, offer assistance in finding employment
to all eligible graduates at no additional charge. Graduates who confine
employment considerations to the metropolitan area served by The Art
Institute of Wisconsin may limit the particular employment opportunities
available to them. Job opportunities or employment referrals may or may not
be based on direct contact with the actual employer.
Opportunities for the employment of non-immigrant aliens in the United
States are severely limited by the federal regulations imposed by the
Department of Homeland Security-United States Citizenship and Immigration
Services. Non-immigrant aliens are urged to consult with independent legal
counsel regarding eligibility for employment authorization following graduation.
Policies and Procedures
The student is on a continuing quarter-by-quarter enrollment basis and
agrees to comply with all published Art Institute of Wisconsin policies
and procedures. The Art Institute of Wisconsin reserves the right to add,
delete, or modify its policies and procedures. The policies and procedures
can be found in the student handbook and on the student portal at: https://
mycampus.artinstitutes.edu.
Class Sessions
Classes are in session six days a week, Monday through Saturday.
Students are scheduled by The Art Institute to meet their total weekly hour
requirement through a combination of morning, afternoon, and evening
classes. The weekly hour requirement is scheduled to be completed in
a minimum of three days and a maximum of six days during each week.
Individual times and days of attendance vary by department and quarter level
and are assigned and generally announced to students in advance of each
quarterly start date.
Class Sessions and Total Weekly Hours:
Class Session Hours
A. 8:00 am – 12:00 pm
B. 12:00 pm – 5:00 pm C. 1:00 pm – 5:00 pm
D. 6:00 pm – 10:00 pm
E. 7:00 am – 12:00 pm (culinary)
F. 5:00 pm – 10:00 pm (culinary)
Classes are scheduled Monday through Saturday.
Total Weekly Attendance
The Art Institute of Wisconsin reserves the right to modify curriculum and
class schedules as it deems necessary. When size and curriculum permit,
classes may be combined to contribute to the level of interaction among
students. Days of attendance will vary for students according to their program
of study and may change from quarter to quarter.
Instructional Equipment
Use of instructional equipment will be made available according to the
program curriculum to enable the student to acquire an understanding
of those fundamental principles of such equipment, which the student
would be expected to encounter in an entry-level position in the field. Such
equipment must be shared by students accordingly. The Art Institute of
Wisconsin cannot guarantee students’ hands-on usage of such equipment
beyond what is called for in the curriculum. To complete the requirements
of his/her program, the student may have to schedule use of the equipment
outside normal class hours.
Homework
In addition to regular attendance at scheduled classes,
the student will be required to devote additional time each week outside
the classroom studying and working on
assigned projects.
Curriculum
The Art Institute of Wisconsin reserves the right to revise course content,
course titles, and the sequencing of classes, subject to applicable regulatory
approval.
Cancellation of Start Date
Cancellation of a scheduled class start date for any program shall entitle the
enrollee to elect either (1) a guaranteed reservation in the next scheduled
class for that program, or (2) cancellation of enrollment with a full refund of all
monies paid.
Or to:
The Accrediting Council for
Independent Colleges and Schools
750 First Street NE, Suite 980
Washington D.C., 20002
Phone: 202.336.6780
Arbitration
Every student and The Art Institute of Wisconsin agrees that any dispute
or claim between the student and The Art Institute of Wisconsin (or any
company affiliated with The Art Institute of Wisconsin, or any of its officers,
directors, trustees, employees or agents) arising out of or relating to a
student’s enrollment or attendance at The Art Institute of Wisconsin whether
such dispute arises before, during, or after the student’s attendance and
whether the dispute is based on contract, tort, statute, or otherwise, shall
be, at the student’s or The Art Institute of Wisconsin’s election, submitted to
and resolved by individual binding arbitration pursuant to the terms described
herein. This policy, however, is not intended to modify a student’s right, if any,
to file a grievance with any state educational licensing agency.
Either party may elect to pursue arbitration upon written notice to the other
party. Such notice must describe the nature of the controversy and the
remedy sought. If a party elects to pursue arbitration, it should initiate such
proceedings with JAMS, which will serve as the arbitration administrator
pursuant to its rules of procedure. JAMS can be contacted as follows:
JAMS, 45 Broadway, 28th Floor, New York, NY, 10006, www.jamsadr.
com, 800-352-5267. This provision does not preclude the parties from
mutually agreeing to an alternate arbitration forum or administrator in a
particular circumstance. If either party wishes to propose such an alternate
forum or administrator, it should do so within twenty (20) days of its receipt of
the other party’s intent to arbitrate.
The Art Institute of Wisconsin agrees that it will not elect to arbitrate any
undividable claim of less than the relevant jurisdictional threshold that
a student may bring in small claims court (or in a similar court of limited
jurisdiction subject to expedited procedures). If that claim is transferred or
appealed to a different court, however, or if a student’s claim exceeds the
relevant jurisdictional threshold The Art Institute of Wisconsin reserves the
right to elect arbitration and, if it does so, each student agrees that the matter
will be resolved by binding arbitration pursuant to the terms of this Section.
IF EITHER A STUDENT OR THE ART INSTITUTE OF WISCONSIN
CHOOSES ARBITRATION, NEITHER PARTY WILL HAVE THE RIGHT TO
A JURY TRIAL, TO ENGAGE IN DISCOVERY, EXCEPT AS PROVIDED IN
THE APPLICABLE ARBITRATION RULES, OR OTHERWISE TO LITIGATE
THE DISPUTE OR CLAIM IN ANY COURT (OTHER THAN IN SMALL
CLAIMS OR SIMILAR COURT, AS SET FORTH IN THE PRECEDING
PARAGRAPH, OR IN AN ACTION TO ENFORCE THE ARBITRATOR’S
AWARD). FURTHER, A STUDENT WILL NOT HAVE THE RIGHT TO
PARTICIPATE AS A REPRESENTATIVE OR MEMBER OF ANY CLASS OF
CLAIMANTS PERTAINING TO ANY CLAIM SUBJECT TO ARBITRATION. THE
ARBITRATOR’S DECISION WILL BE FINAL AND BINDING. OTHER RIGHTS
THAT A STUDENT OR THE ART INSTITUTE OF WISCONSIN WOULD HAVE
IN COURT ALSO MAY NOT BE AVAILABLE IN ARBITRATION.
The arbitrator shall have no authority to arbitrate claims on a class action
basis, and claims brought by or against a student may not be joined or
consolidated with claims brought by or against any other person. Any
arbitration hearing shall take place in the federal judicial district in which
the student resides. Upon a student’s written request, The Art Institute of
Wisconsin will pay the filing fees charged by the arbitration administrator, up
to a maximum of $3,500 per claim. Each party will bear the expense of its
own attorneys, experts and witnesses, regardless of which party prevails,
unless applicable law gives a right to recover any of those fees from the
other party. If the arbitrator determines that any claim or defense is frivolous
or wrongfully intended to oppress the other party, the arbitrator may award
sanctions in the form of fees and expenses reasonably incurred by the other
party (including arbitration administration fees, arbitrators’ fees, and attorney,
expert and witness fees), to the extent such fees and expenses could be
imposed under Rule 11 of the Federal Rules of Civil Procedure.
Non-discrimination
The Art Institute of Wisconsin does not discriminate or harass on the basis
of race, color, national origin, sex, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity
or expression, disability, age, religion, veteran’s status, genetic marker or any
other characteristic protected by state, local or federal law, in our programs
and activities. The Art Institute of Wisconsin will not retaliate against persons
bringing forward allegations of harassment or discrimination. The Campus
President, 320 East Buffalo Street, Suite 100, Milwaukee, WI 53202, Phone:
414-978-5000, has been designated to handle inquiries and coordinate the
institution’s compliance efforts regarding the non-discrimination policy.
Sale, Discount, or Transfer of Agreement
The student consents to the sale, discount, or other transfer of this
Agreement with the understanding that in such event, the cancellation and
refund policies would continue to apply.
Graduation Requirements
Please see the catalog for a full description of the requirements
for graduation.
Online Courses
Certain courses may be offered in an online format where students can
participate remotely via computer and specialized software. Online classes
are 6 or 11 weeks in duration. They are delivered in an asynchronous
electronic mode, which means that you can work on the course any
time within a 24-hour period. You will be required to log in to the course
4 out of each 7 days in the class week (each of the 4 logins should be
during a separate 24-hour period). Prior to registration in each quarter,
The Art Institute of Wisconsin provides students with a list of courses to
be offered online and the technology requirements specified for each
course. These listings are available in the Registrar’s office and online
at www.aionline.edu. The Art Institute of Wisconsin regularly re-evaluates
the hardware and software needs to ensure that students taking online
courses are utilizing technology in parity with students taking the
same course on-site. All students taking online courses are required to
take a Readiness Survey prior to the beginning of their course(s).
Second Session Online Class and Drop/Add Policy
Students who are registered for a second-session class and who withdraw
from school during Session 1 of a term will have the second-session class
“voided” (or “unregistered” in CampusVue). This means that they will not be
charged for the class, the class will not appear on the transcript, and there
will be no academic progress implications for that class.
Students enrolled for a second-session class who remain in school, but
choose not to take the second-session class must notify the school that they
will not take that class prior to the end of the drop/add period for the midsession start. If they do that, they will be “unregistered” from the class, and
will not be charged for it. Failure to do so will result in a W grade (which will
apply to the Academic Progress policy) and being charged for the course.
Student Right to Know
According to regulations published by the Department of Education based on
the Student Right-to-Know Act, the graduation/completion rates for first-time,
full-time students who entered school and graduated/completed within 150%
of the normal time to complete the program, as published in the catalog,
must be made available to current and prospective students. You may obtain
this information in the Admissions Office.
Information in the Catalog or Student Handbook
Will Apply Except for the Following Changes:
Add/Drop period is two days from the start of the Mid-Quarter session. If you
drop or add one or more class(es), your financial aid eligibility may change.
Please see your Financial Aid Officer before you drop or add a class.
The Federal Arbitration Act (FAA), 9 U.S.C. §§ 1, et seq., shall govern this
arbitration provision. This arbitration provision shall survive the termination of a
student’s relationship with The Art Institute of Wisconsin.
Transferability of Credit to Other Institutions
The Art Institute of Wisconsin is licensed by the Wisconsin Educational
Approval Board to confer the Bachelor of Arts and Associate of Applied
Science degrees and accredited by the Accrediting Council for Independent
Colleges and Schools, an accrediting agency recognized by the United States
Department of Education. However, the fact that a school is licensed and
accredited is not necessarily an indication that credits earned at that school
will be accepted by another school. In the U. S. higher education system,
transferability of credit is determined by the receiving institution taking into
account such factors as course content, grades, accreditation and licensing.
The mission of The Art Institute is to help you to prepare for entrylevel employment in your chosen field of study. The value of degree
programs like those offered by The Art Institute is their deliberate focus
on marketable skills. The credits earned are not intended as a stepping
stone for transfer to another institution. For this reason, it is unlikely
that the academic credits you earn at The Art Institute will transfer to
another school.
Programs offered by one school within The Art Institutes system may be
similar to but not identical to programs offered at another school within the
system. This is due to differences imposed by state law, use of different
instructional models, and local employer needs. Therefore, if you decide
to transfer to another school within The Art Institutes system, not all of the
credits you earn at The Art Institute may be transferable into that school’s
program.
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