KCC 2010-2011 CATALOG-REV

Main Campus

Southeastern College, Greenacres

6812 Forest Hill Boulevard, Suite #D-1

Greenacres, Florida 33413

Phone: (561) 433-2330

Fax: (561) 433-9825

2014-2015

CATALOG

September 2014, Volume XXVII

www.sec.edu

Main Campus

Southeastern College, Jacksonville

6700 Southpoint Parkway, Suite 400

Jacksonville, Florida 32216

Phone: (904) 448-9499

Fax: (904) 448-9270

Branch

Southeastern College, Miami Lakes Area

17395 NW 59th Avenue

Miami Lakes, Florida 33015

Phone: (305) 820-5003

Fax: (305) 820-5455

Branch

Southeastern College, New Port Richey

6014 US Highway 19 North, Suite 250

New Port Richey, Florida 34652

Phone: (727) 847-6855

Fax: (727) 846-8317

Branch

Southeastern College, Tampa

5225 Memorial Highway

Tampa, Florida 33634

Phone: (813) 961-2837

Fax: (813) 264-1634

Branch

Southeastern College, St. Petersburg

11208 Blue Heron Boulevard, Suite A

St. Petersburg, Florida 33716

Phone: (727) 576-6500

Fax: (727) 576-6589

Clock Hour / Credit Hour Conversion . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 63

Tutoring . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 64

Average Class Size . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 64

ield Trips . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 64

Schedule Changes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 64

Vaccination Policy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 65

Course Delivery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 65

cademic Load . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 66

Attendance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 67

Honor Code . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 69

Leave of Absence Policy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 69

ilitary Deployment Policy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 71

ollege Withdrawal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 74

Academic Re-Admittance Policy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 75

isciplinary Re-Admittance Policy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 76

Testing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 76

Assignments . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 76

Associate of Science . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 77

General Education Courses . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 77

Grading . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 77

Scholastic Honors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 81

Repeating Courses . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 81

Independent/Directed Study . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 82

Satisfactory Academic Progress . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 83

Registry and Licensure Examinations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 90

Graduation Requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 92

Programs Offered . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 93

Diagnostic Medical Sonography (Degree) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 96

Emergency Medical Services (Degree) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 99

EMT/Paramedic (Diploma) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 105

Information Technology Network Administration (Diploma) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 109

Information Technology Network Administration (Degree) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 111

Massage Therapy (Diploma) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 114

Massage Therapy (Degree) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 116

Medical Assisting (Diploma) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 119

Medical Assisting (Degree) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 121

Medical Records and Health Information Technician (Diploma) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 125

Nursing (Degree) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 128

Paramedical Aesthetician (Advanced Clinical Skin Care Specialist) (Diploma) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 132

Pharmacy Technology (Diploma) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 134

Pharmacy Technology (Degree) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 136

Practical Nurse (Diploma) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 139

Professional Clinical Massage Therapy (Diploma) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 141

Registered Nurse Bridge (Degree) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 143

Surgical Technology (Degree) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 147

Courses Descriptions

Diagnostic Medical Sonography . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 150

EMT/Paramedic/Emergency Medical Services . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 153

Information Technology Network Administration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 167

Massage Therapy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 170

Medical Assisting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 173

Medical Records and Health Information Technician . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 175

Nursing/Registered Nurse Bridge . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 179

Paramedical Aesthetician (Advanced Clinical Skin Care Specialist) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 186

Pharmacy Technology . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 192

Practical Nurse . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 194

Professional Clinical Massage Therapy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 196

Surgical Technology . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 200

General Education Course Descriptions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 203

Administration, Staff and Faculty . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 210

Term Calendar . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 231

Southeastern College Catalog

2014 - 2015

Table of Contents

ission . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1

oals and Objectives . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1

Philosophy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1

Licensure & Accreditation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2

emberships & Approvals . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4

istory . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4

qual Opportunity Statement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6

Americans with Disabilities Act . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6

exual Harassment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7

wnership and Governing Body . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9

Descriptions of Facilities and Equipment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9

General Admissions Requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11

Program-Specific Admissions Requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13

International Students . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13

Transfer of Credit Policy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14

Credit For Life Experience Policy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16

Florida’s Statewide Course Numbering System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18

Financial Services - Consumer Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22

General Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22

Types of Financial Aid . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23

Grants . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23

Loans . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24

Scholarships . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25

Student Eligibility Requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26

Financial Aid Procedures . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27

Student Rights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28

Student Responsibilities . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29

Tuition, Fees and Other Costs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30

College Withdrawal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33

Cancellation and Refund Policy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34

Orientation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38

Career Services . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38

Student Organizations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40

Advisement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41

Housing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41

Health Insurance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41

Graduation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42

Administrative Policies and Procedures - General Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42

Bursar’s Office . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43

College Bookstore . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43

Fire Precautions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44

Campus Safety . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44

Annual Security Report . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44

Firearms Policy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45

Parking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45

Hours of Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45

Standards of Conduct . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46

Academic Honesty Policy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46

Professional Behavior Policy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51

Drug Policy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 56

Standards of Appearance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 57

Disciplinary Probation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 58

Grievance Procedures . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 58

Student Complaint Procedures . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 59

Intellectual Property Policy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60

Privacy of Student Records . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 61

Transcripts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 62

Southeastern College selects industry experienced individuals as

members of its faculty. This allows Southeastern College students to

be educated by professionals who have practical knowledge in their

particular field as well as the appropriate level of formal education.

This philosophy assists our faculty in recreating a similar atmos-

phere to that which the student will encounter in his/her career.

LICENSURE & ACCREDITATION

Southeastern College is licensed by the Commission for

Independent Education (CIE), Department of Education, 325 West

Gaines Street, Suite 1414, Tallahassee, FL 32399-0400,

(888) 224-6684

Southeastern College is institutionally accredited by the Accrediting

Commission of Career Schools and Colleges (ACCSC), 2101

Wilson Blvd, Suite 302, Arlington, VA 22201. Further information

may be obtained by contacting the Commission at

(703) 247-4212.

Southeastern College’s Medical Assisting Programs at the

Greenacres Main Campus, Miami Lakes Area Branch Campus, and

St. Petersburg Branch Campus are accredited by the Accrediting

Bureau of Health Education Schools (ABHES), 7777 Leesburg

Pike, Suite 314N, Falls Church, VA 22043, (703) 917-9503.

The Associate of Science Degree in Surgical Technology program is

accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health

Education Programs (www.caahep.org) upon the recommendation

of the Accreditation Review Council on Education in Surgical

Technology and Surgical Assisting, 1361 Park Street, Clearwater,

FL 33756, (727) 210-2350, www.caahep.org.

Southeastern College’s Associate of Science Degree in Surgical

Technology Program at the Jacksonville Main Campus is accredit-

ed by the Accrediting Bureau of Health Education Schools

(ABHES), 7777 Leesburg Pike, Suite 314N, Falls Church, VA

22043, (703) 917-9503.

General Information

MISSION

The mission of Southeastern College as a diploma and associate

degree granting College of higher education is to provide quality

career education and skill development to aspiring individuals pur-

suing a career or advancement in their chosen field.

GOALS AND OBJECTIVES

The following goals are integral to the mission of the College:

1. To continually change, improve, and ensure the effectiveness of

the College’s programs in preparing students for successful

careers.

2. To engage and maintain faculty which are qualified academi-

cally, possess current technical and professional knowledge and

experience, and have the ability to convey this knowledge to

students.

3. To engage and maintain a staff who is caring, provides student

support and meets the College’s educational goals and

objectives.

4. To improve written and verbal competencies of students as well

as analytical and technical skills.

5. To provide facilities that support educational programs and

enable students to develop profession-specific skills.

6. To attract qualified students of diverse backgrounds.

7. To provide a collegiate atmosphere of academic freedom that

encourages open exchange of ideas.

PHILOSOPHY

Southeastern College offers quality career education in an atmos-

phere of personalized attention. Southeastern College focuses on the

specialized skills and knowledge needed for today’s marketplace by

providing courses that apply to skill performance and career man-

agement development.

MEMBERSHIPS & APPROVALS

Memberships

• Association of Private Sector Colleges and Universities

• Florida Association of Postsecondary Schools and Colleges

Approvals

• U.S. Department of Education (for Title IV Federal Aid

Programs)

• Florida Department of Veterans Affairs, Bureau of State

Approving for Veterans Training

HISTORY

Greenacres Main Campus and Branches

Southeastern College was founded in 1988 as Cruise Career

Training Institute (C.C.T.I.) by recognized leaders in the cruise and

travel industry. They saw a need in the travel industry for highly

skilled, dedicated and motivated employees to provide very high

standards of service.

In 1994, C.C.T.I. was acquired by Arthur and Belinda Keiser who

have long-term involvement in developing and managing private

colleges and schools. In 1995, C.C.T.I. applied for and was granted

accreditation by the Accrediting Commission of the Council on

Occupational Education. In 1996, C.C.T.I. expanded its travel pro-

gram offerings to meet the needs of the community and its students.

In 1997, C.C.T.I. further expanded its scope of career education to

include programs in the business, computer, and medical fields. To

more effectively represent its mission and philosophy, C.C.T.I.

changed its name to Keiser Career Institute and the main campus

was located in Lake Worth, Florida.

In 1998, Keiser Career Institute opened a branch campus in Cooper

City, Florida. In 1999, Keiser Career Institute opened a second

branch campus in Port St. Lucie, Florida. In 2002, the Cooper City

campus moved its location to Pembroke Pines, Florida.

Southeastern College’s nursing programs at the Greenacres Main

Campus, Miami Lakes Area Branch Campus, St. Petersburg Branch

Campus, Tampa Branch Campus, New Port Richey Branch

Campus, and Jacksonville Main Campus have been approved by the

Florida Board of Nursing, 4052 Bald Cypress Way, BIN C02,

Tallahassee, FL 32399, (850) 245-4125.

Southeastern College’s Massage Therapy Programs at the

Greenacres Main Campus, Miami Lakes Area Branch Campus, St.

Petersburg Branch Campus, Tampa Branch Campus, New Port

Richey Branch Campus and the Professional Clinical Massage

Therapy Program at the Jacksonville Main Campus are approved by

the Florida Department of Health, Board of Massage Therapy, 4052

Bald Cypress Way, Bin #C06, Tallahassee, FL 32399, (850) 245-

4161.

Southeastern College’s Greenacres Main Campus, Miami Lakes

Area Branch Campus, Tampa Branch Campus, St. Petersburg

Branch Campus, New Port Richey Branch Campus, and

Jacksonville Main Campus are approved by the Florida Department

of Health, Bureau of Emergency Medical Services to offer

Emergency Medical Technician and Paramedic; and follows the

most current U.S. Department of Transportation National

Educational Standards, (Ch 401, FS, Ch. 64J-1, FAC) 4052 Bald

Cypress Way, Bin #C18, Tallahassee, FL 32311-1738, (850) 245-

4440.

Southeastern College’s Pharmacy Technology Programs at the

Greenacres Main Campus, Miami Lakes Area Branch Campus, and

St. Petersburg Branch Campus are accredited by the American

Society of Health System Pharmacists (ASHP), 7272 Wisconsin

Avenue, Bethesda, MD 20814, Phone (301) 664-8644.

The Associate of Science Degree in Diagnostic Medical

Sonography program is accredited by the Commission on

Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs

(www.caahep.org) upon the recommendation of the Joint Review

Committee on Education in Diagnostic Medical Sonography, 1361

Park Street, Clearwater, FL 33756, (727) 210-2350,

www.caahep.org.

have long-term involvement in developing and managing private

colleges and schools. Also in 2007, the school extended its program

offerings to include Paramedical Aesthetician (Advanced Clinical

Skin Care Specialist).

In October 2008, the Southeastern School of Neuromuscular

Massage of Jacksonville changed its name to Keiser Career Institute

to better reflect program offerings. In March of 2009, Keiser Career

Institute changed its name to Keiser Career College with the offer-

ing of Associate Degree Programs.

In March of 2009, the campus moved to a larger facility and

expanded its program offerings. In May 2012, Keiser Career

College changed its name to Southeastern College.

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY STATEMENT

Southeastern College’s policy of equal opportunity employment,

consistent with Federal policy, is that no person shall, on the

grounds of race, creed, color, handicap, national origin, sex, sexual

orientation, marital status, age, political affiliation, or belief, be

excluded from any training, be denied the benefit of training or be

subjected to discrimination in any hiring practice or activity at the

College.

AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES ACT

Southeastern College complies with the Rehabilitation Act of 1973

(Section 504) requiring that no qualified handicapped person will be

excluded by reason of the handicap from enrolling in a course of

instruction. Students wishing to avail themselves of special adjust-

ments/accommodations under the Americans with Disabilities Act

must disclose special needs at the time of enrollment. Accordingly,

every effort is made to make reasonable adjust-

ments/accommodations. Certain programs may require manual dex-

terity. Please consult campus Admissions Offices for further

information.

In 2002, to better serve the needs of its students and the surround-

ing communities, Keiser Career Institute changed its name to Keiser

Career College and was approved to offer Associate Degree pro-

grams. In 2003, the main Lake Worth campus moved its location to

West Palm Beach, Florida.

In 2003, the Pembroke Pines, West Palm Beach, and Port St. Lucie

Campuses were granted institutional accreditation with the

Accrediting Commission of Career Schools and Colleges (ACCSC)

and were recognized by the Commission as Schools of Distinction.

In 2005, Keiser Career College opened a third branch campus in St.

Petersburg, Florida. The St. Petersburg branch was granted institu-

tional accreditation with the Accrediting Commission of Career

Schools and Colleges also in 2005. Additionally in 2005, the West

Palm Beach campus moved its location to Greenacres, Florida, and

the Pembroke Pines campus moved its location to Miami Lakes,

Florida. In June of 2006, Keiser Career College closed the Port St.

Lucie campus.

In October 2008, the Main Greenacres Campus opened a Branch

Campus in New Port Richey, Florida. In addition, the New Port

Richey Branch location opened a Satellite location in Spring Hill,

Florida. In May of 2010, the Satellite location moved to Tampa,

Florida and became the fourth Branch Campus of the Greenacres

Main Campus. In July of 2011, the Tampa Branch Campus expand-

ed its facilities to include two additional classroom spaces also

located in the same plaza. In May 2012, Keiser Career College

changed its name to Southeastern College. In July 2012, the Tampa

Branch Campus moved its location within Tampa, Florida.

Jacksonville Main Campus

The Southeastern School of Neuromuscular Massage of Jackson-

ville was founded in 1992. The School was founded on a vision to

fulfill the need in healthcare for highly skilled, clinically trained

Massage Therapists.

In February of 2007, the Southeastern School of Neuromuscular

Massage, Inc., was acquired by Dr. Arthur and Belinda Keiser who

ment which includes a commitment to creating and maintaining a

community in which students, faculty, and administrative-academic

staff can work together in an atmosphere free of all forms of harass-

ment, exploitation, or intimidation. Specifically, every member of

the School community should be aware that the School is strongly

opposed to sexual harassment and that such behavior is prohibited

both by law and by School policy. It is the intention of the School

to take whatever action may be needed to prevent, correct, and, if

necessary, discipline behavior which violates this policy.

Title IX Compliance

Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972 (“Title IX”) protects

people from discrimination based on sex in education programs or

activities which receive Federal financial assistance. Southeastern

College not only complies with the letter of Title IX's requirements

but also endorses the law's intent and spirit. Southeastern College is

committed to compliance in all areas addressed by Title IX, includ-

ing access to higher education, career education, math and science,

standardized testing, athletics, education for pregnant and parenting

students, learning environment, and technology, as well as sexual

harassment.

All students are responsible to help assure that we avoid any form

of sexual discrimination or harassment. If you feel that you have

experienced or witnessed harassment, you must notify the Title IX

Officer designated below. Southeastern College forbids retaliation

against anyone for reporting harassment, assisting in making a

harassment complaint, or cooperating in a harassment investigation,

it is also a violation of Federal law. Additional details on this policy

can be found at the following link http://www.sec.edu/heoa and

under the heading “Health & Safety Information – Title IX

Compliance”.

Title IX Officer

The College’s Title IX Officers are Bill Searle, Associate Vice

Chairman of Human Resources & Johanna Arnett, Associate Vice

Chairman – HR Operations. 1900 W. Commercial Boulevard, Fort

Lauderdale, FL 33309, 954-776-4476.

For physically challenged students, Southeastern College campuses

are either located on ground level or have appropriate elevator ser-

vice with ramps and designated parking to facilitate easy entry.

Restrooms are equipped with wide doorways and bars to ensure

wheelchair accessibility.

The following individual is Southeastern College’s Section 504

Coordinator:

Sherronda Davis

Office of the President

1900 W. Commercial Blvd., Suite 101

Ft. Lauderdale, FL 33309

Tel: (954) 938-1958

[email protected]

Students with Disabilities

A student who feels they have not been treated fairly under

Southeastern College’s stated federal policies has the right to file a

written complaint. A complaint should be submitted to the Campus

Vice President. These procedures apply only to complaints received

in writing.

• A complaint is submitted in person, by U.S. mail, or by fax.

Complaints may not be submitted by email. Complaints should

be dated.

• Within 15 business days after acknowledging receipt of the

handicapped policy complaint, the Campus Vice President will

inform the complainant regarding the institutional response to

the written complaint.

• Students have the right to file a grievance with Southeastern

College in the event that students believe the College has not

followed its policies. The grievance procedures are described

later in this catalog.

SEXUAL HARASSMENT

Southeastern College actively supports a policy on sexual harass-

tories, media/career center, and offices providing students with a

modern and comfortable learning environment. In addition, the

Campus provides ample free parking. The equipment meets indus-

try standards and effectively meets the objectives of the programs.

Southeastern College’s New Port Richey Branch Campus is located

at 6014 US Highway 19 North, Suite 250, New Port Richey, FL

34652. The school consists of approximately 11,000 square feet of

air conditioned and well-lit classrooms, laboratories, computer lab,

student lounge, a media/career center and offices providing the stu-

dents with a modern and comfortable learning environment. In addi-

tion, the campus has ample free parking. All equipment used at the

College is compatible with industry standards and effectively meets

the objectives of the programs.

Southeastern College’s Tampa Branch Campus is located at 5225

Memorial Highway, Tampa, FL 33634. The location consists of

approximately 30,752 square feet of air conditioned and well-lit

classrooms and laboratories, providing students with a modern and

comfortable learning environment. In addition, the campus has a

media/career center, offices, and ample free parking. All equipment

used at the College is compatible with industry standards and effec-

tively meets the objectives of the programs.

Jacksonville Main Campus

Southeastern College’s Jacksonville Main Campus is located at

6700 Southpoint Parkway, Suite 400, Jacksonville, FL 32216. The

school consists of approximately 25,000 square feet of air condi-

tioned and well-lit classrooms, laboratories, student lounge, a

media/career center and offices providing the students with a mod-

ern and comfortable learning environment. In addition, the campus

has ample free parking. All equipment used at the College is com-

patible with industry standards and effectively meets the objectives

of the programs.

OWNERSHIP AND GOVERNING BODY

Southeastern College is wholly owned by BAR Education, Inc.,

1900 W. Commercial Blvd., Suite 101, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33309.

Dr. Arthur Keiser and Belinda Keiser are the primary shareholders.

The information in this catalog is current as to the time it went to

print.

Descriptions of Facilities and Equipment

Greenacres Main Campus and Branches

Southeastern College’s Greenacres Campus is located at 6812

Forest Hill Boulevard, Suite #D-1, Greenacres, FL 33413. The

school is conveniently located near the Florida Turnpike. It consists

of approximately 28,450 square feet of air conditioned and well-lit

classrooms, laboratories, computer labs, student lounge, a

media/career center and offices providing students with a modern

and comfortable learning environment. In addition, the College pro-

vides ample free parking. All equipment used at the College is com-

patible with industry standards and effectively meets the objectives

of the programs.

Southeastern College’s Miami Lakes Area Campus is located at

17395 NW 59th Avenue, Miami Lakes, FL 33015. The school is

conveniently located near all major interstates and the Florida

Turnpike. The building encompasses over 16,000 square feet of air-

conditioned and well-lit classrooms, laboratories, computer labs, a

media/career center, student lounge, and offices providing students

with a modern and comfortable learning environment. In addition,

the College provides ample free parking. All equipment used at the

College is compatible with industry standards and effectively meets

the objectives of the programs.

Southeastern College’s St. Petersburg Branch Campus is located at

11208 Blue Heron Boulevard, Suite A, St. Petersburg, FL 33716.

The campus is on the North side of St. Petersburg near the intersec-

tion of I-275 and Roosevelt Boulevard. The building is over 25,000

square feet with air-conditioned and well-lit classrooms, labora-

• Students who have completed a home schooled program will

also be considered for admission upon receipt of the proper state

credential.

Applicants will not be required to provide proof of high school

graduation when they provide the following:

• Verification (official transcript) of an earned degree from an

accredited institution recognized by United States Department

of Education

• An evaluation of an official transcript by a school approved

educational evaluator service attesting that the degree is equiv-

alent to a degree earned at an accredited institution of higher

education in the United States

An applicant must make arrangements to take Southeastern

College’s entrance examination (administered at the College in

English for all programs except Bilingual programs, which can be

administered in Spanish) or provide results of his/her Scholastic

Aptitude Test (SAT) or American College Testing examination

(ACT). Institution requirements for admission are a combined score

of 1230 on the SAT (or 830 on the previously used SAT examina-

tion), or a composite score of 17 on the ACT.

Applicants for the Practical Nurse, Nursing and Registered Nurse

Bridge programs are exempt from taking the entrance examination

upon presenting appropriate documentation confirming a passing

grade on the nursing pre-entrance exam.

Southeastern College reserves the right to accept up to 10% of

applicants who do not meet appropriate entrance test scores for all

programs (except Diagnostic Medical Sonography, Practical Nurse,

Nursing, and Registered Nurse Bridge programs) but who request

admission based on other criteria. An appeal letter by the student

and accompanying documentation including an official copy of a

High School transcript are reviewed by the Dean of Academic

Affairs and the Campus Vice President. If the appeal is approved, a

waiver letter is placed in the applicant’s academic file.

Admissions

GENERAL ADMISSIONS REQUIREMENTS

The admission policies of Southeastern College were developed to

assure that all students have a reasonable expectation of success-

fully completing the program. Students wishing to attend

Southeastern College should complete the enrollment process well

in advance of the date they have chosen to enter school. This per-

mits proper scheduling and assures availability of classroom space.

All applicants will be required to do a pre-enrollment interview with

an Admissions Coordinator to determine the necessary requirements

for entrance into the program. It is the responsibility of the applicant

to arrange for the school or issuing agency to send the required cre-

dentials directly to the admissions office if a copy is not available.

To be considered for enrollment at Southeastern College, all appli-

cants must supply:

• Verification of Standard High School Graduation (transcript,

diploma) showing/verifying date of graduation. In rare

instances when the High School transcript/record is unavailable,

a letter which contains the student’s name, social security num-

ber, month and year of graduation, and a statement attesting that

the transcript/record is unavailable from the Registrar will meet

the entrance requirements to the College for proof of High

School.

• Verification of GED completion (GED scores or GED diploma)

• Proof of graduation from a foreign institution comparable to a

United States secondary school. High school documents must

be submitted with an English translation to the admissions

office for evaluation. Official records must be evaluated by a

school approved educational evaluator service attesting that

completion is equivalent to secondary school completed in the

United States. It is the responsibility of the applicant to arrange

for the educational evaluation agency to evaluate the documents

and provide the translation to the College.

must be evaluated by a school approved educational evaluator

service attesting that completion is equivalent to secondary

school completed in the United States.)

2. Certification of financial ability to meet tuition and other nec-

essary expenses or ability to qualify for financial aid as an eli-

gible non-citizen.

3. If an applicant’s primary language is not English, a TOEFL

score of 500 or higher on a paper-based examination, a score of

225 on a computer-based examination or an iBT of 64.

Applications for international students can be obtained through the

Admissions Office. Applications should be submitted at least two

months prior to the start of a program.

TRANSFER OF CREDIT POLICY

General Information

For students enrolling at Southeastern College, credit for courses or

degrees completed at another institution is subject to approval by

the Dean of Academic Affairs. These courses must be similar in

content and duration to those offered in the program for which an

applicant has applied. The Dean of Academic Affairs makes a tem-

porary evaluation from unofficial transcripts. However, only

courses listed on official transcripts receive permanent official

transfer credit. (To grant such credit, Southeastern College MUST

receive official transcripts—those mailed directly to Southeastern

College by the previous institution—by the end of the student’s

first semester/pay period. If the course the student is wishing to

transfer is scheduled within the first semester/pay period, the stu-

dent must provide the official transcript before the start of the sched-

uled class date. If the official transcript is not provided, the student

must take the scheduled course.) Students are responsible for hav-

ing official transcripts sent to Southeastern College from their for-

mer institution(s).

Southeastern College requires that, at a minimum, a student com-

plete the final 25% of a program through the College. Transfer stu-

dents are informed in writing of any credits accepted as transferable.

The College reserves the right to deny admission to any prospective

student that in their judgment poses an undue risk to the safety or

security to the College and the College community. This judgment

will be based on individual determination taking into account any

information the College has about a prospective student’s criminal

record including the presence of secondary school students on the

campus.

Additionally the College reserves the right to evaluate the individ-

ual circumstances regarding registered sex offenders and in certain

cases refuse admission to the College. When a prospective student

receives a registered sex offender designation, the College reserves

the right to place the admissions process on hold contingent upon

the review and approval from a designated acceptance committee.

PROGRAM-SPECIFIC ADMISSIONS

REQUIREMENTS

All candidates must achieve the required entrance examination

scores and all other requirements for admission to specific diploma

and associate degree programs.

INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS

Southeastern College is proud of the international character of its

student body and welcomes students from other nations. All inter-

national students must be fluent in English before they enroll.

Applicants are asked to furnish proof that they can read, write and

speak English fluently. The College accepts M-1 visas for those stu-

dents wishing to attend diploma programs and F-1 visas for those

students wishing to attend associate degree programs. The

Jacksonville Campus is currently not approved. International stu-

dent applicants must meet the following requirements for admission

to Southeastern College:

1. Successful completion of a secondary school program that is

equivalent to high school in the United States. (Official records

Transfer of Credit Procedures

The Dean of Academic Affairs evaluates transcripts and determines

potential transfer credit granted to students. The following guide-

lines are used in evaluating transcripts received from other accred-

ited institutions:

1. Official transcripts must be received directly from the former

institute by the end of the student’s first semester/pay peri-

od. If the course the student is wishing to transfer is scheduled

within the first semester/pay period, the student must provide

the official transcript before the start of the scheduled class date.

If the official transcript is not provided, the student must

take the scheduled course and no transfer credits are offi-

cially granted.

2. Course descriptions from a former institution’s catalog, pro-

gram syllabi, and faculty credentials may be needed in the

determination of transferability of the course.

3. Only courses with a grade of “C” (not C-) or higher are consid-

ered for transfer credit.

4. Credit value accepted by Southeastern College follows program

requirements even though more time may have been devoted

and more credit awarded in covering the material at the institu-

tion from which a student is transferring the credits.

5. Decisions are made so that a student’s academic program pro-

vides the most professional training.

6. If a course is deemed transferable the student will be required to

sign a Transfer of Credit Form. All documentation (course

descriptions, syllabi, faculty credentials) will be kept along with

the Transfer of Credit form in the student’s academic file.

CREDIT FOR LIFE EXPERIENCE POLICY

To receive credit for life experience, a student must have docu-

mented experience related to specific objectives for a course as out-

lined in that course’s Course Control Document and syllabus.

Student Participation

A student must obtain credit for the course s/he is challenging at

It may be necessary for students to forfeit some previously earned

credit in the transfer process since college philosophies, objectives

and programs may vary and change from year to year. Therefore,

Southeastern College makes no blanket statement or promise of

acceptance of credits from any other institution.

Transfer Credits from Accredited Institutions

Southeastern College accepts transfer credits applicable to an appli-

cant’s program of study from national/regional accrediting agency

recognized by the United States Department of Education (USDE)

or the Council for Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA). The

acceptance of courses from nationally/regionally accredited institu-

tions is contingent upon appropriate faculty credentials and appli-

cable length (clock/credit hours) and content (80% or higher) of the

course to be transferred.

Transfer credit is granted only for courses in which a letter grade of

“C” (not C-) or higher was earned (2.0 on a 4.0 scale). Prior to

granting transfer of credit for any course, the College reserves the

right to test applicants or request that they successfully pass an

examination administered by a Southeastern College faculty

member.

Transfer of Credits from Southeastern College

Students who are interested in continuing their education at an insti-

tution other than Southeastern College should first make inquiry at

the institution they plan to attend to determine credits and require-

ments needed for entrance to that institution. Transferability of cred-

its is at the discretion of a receiving institution. Southeastern

College cannot assure transfer of credit. Students should contact the

Dean of Academic Affairs for specific information.

Veteran Transfer of Credits

A Veterans Administration benefit recipient has the responsibility to

report all previous education and training to Southeastern College.

The College evaluates the information and grants appropriate cred-

it, with training time and tuition reduced proportionally. The veter-

an student and the Veterans Administration are notified.

Florida’s Statewide Course Numbering System

Courses in this catalog are identified by prefixes and numbers that

were assigned by Florida’s Statewide Course Numbering System

(SCNS). This numbering system is used by all public postsecondary

institutions in Florida and 27 participating nonpublic institutions.

The major purpose of this system is to facilitate the transfer of

courses between participating institutions. Students and administra-

tors can use the online SCNS to obtain course descriptions and spe-

cific information about course transfer between participating

Florida institutions. This information is at the SCNS website at

http://scns.fldoe.org

Each participating institution controls the title, credit, and content of

its own courses and recommends the first digit of the course num-

ber to indicate the level at which students normally take the course.

Course prefixes and the last three digits of the course numbers are

assigned by members of faculty discipline committees appointed for

that purpose by the Florida Department of Education in Tallahassee.

Individuals nominated to serve on these committees are selected to

maintain a representative balance as to type of institution and disci-

pline field or specialization.

The course prefix and each digit in the course number have a mean-

ing in the SCNS. The listing of prefixes and associated courses is

referred to as the “SCNS taxonomy.” Descriptions of the content of

courses are referred to as “statewide course profiles.”

least 30 days before that course is scheduled to be offered at the

institution. A student is assigned a portfolio advisor to ensure prior

experiential learning does not duplicate credit already awarded or

remaining courses planned.

Credit Earned

The student will be awarded credit based on the completion and

acceptance of a portfolio for each course within a specified time

frame. A grade of Pass/Fail is awarded for completed portfolios

submitted within the specified time frame. Southeastern College

requires that, at a minimum, students complete the final 25% of a

program through the School.

Students fill out a Request for Credit by Portfolio Form for each

course for which they wish to obtain credit and submit it to the

Campus Vice President together with a current resume´. The request

must be submitted at least 90 days prior to when the course for

which they wish to obtain credit is scheduled to be offered at the

School.

A student submits one completed draft for review to the portfolio

advisor before the final portfolio is submitted. The draft must be

submitted 60 days prior to when the course being challenged is

scheduled to be offered at the school. The final portfolio and one

copy is submitted in a 3-ring binder with tabbed dividers at least 30

days prior to when the course is scheduled to be offered at the

school. The portfolio advisor discusses with the student the effort

needed to create a portfolio. The advisor also establishes deadlines

for portfolio completion.

The Dean of Academic Affairs determines if a student is eligible for

the credit, ensures that the credit does not duplicate credit already

awarded and that the final 25% of a program can be completed

through Southeastern College. After the portfolio advisor has

reviewed the portfolio, the original is returned to the student. The

School keeps a copy for historical purposes. After the portfolio advi-

sor reviews the portfolio and completes the Portfolio Check-Off

Sheet, a grade of Pass/Fail is granted. The Dean of Academic Affairs

then updates the Request for School Credit by Portfolio Form.

Prefix

English

Composition

Lower (Freshman)

Level at this

institution

Freshman

Composition

Freshman

Composition

Skills

Freshman

Composition

Skills I

No Laboratory

component in

this course

ENC 1101

Level Code

(first digit)

Century Digit

(second digit)

Decade Digit

(third digit)

Unit Digit

(fourth digit)

Lab Code

Example of Course Identifier

same basis as credit awarded to the native students. It is the prerog-

ative of the receiving institution, however, to offer transfer credit for

courses successfully completed that have not been designated as

equivalent. NOTE: Credit generated at institutions on the quarter-

term system may not transfer the equivalent number of credits to

institutions on the semester-term system. For example, 4.0 quarter

hours often transfers as 2.67 semester hours.

The Course Prefix

The course prefix is a three-letter designator for a major division of

an academic discipline, subject matter area, or subcategory of

knowledge. The prefix is not intended to identify the department in

which a course is offered. Rather, the content of a course determines

the assigned prefix to identify the course.

Authority for Acceptance of Equivalent Courses

Section 1007.24(7), Florida Statutes, states:

Any student who transfers among postsecondary institutions

that are fully accredited by a regional or national accrediting

agency recognized by the United States Department of

Education and that participate in the statewide course number-

ing system shall be awarded credit by the receiving institution

for courses satisfactorily completed by the student at the previ-

ous institutions. Credit shall be awarded if the courses are

judged by the appropriate statewide course numbering system

faculty committees representing school districts, public postsec-

ondary educational institutions, and participating nonpublic

postsecondary educational institutions to be academically

equivalent to courses offered at the receiving institution, includ-

ing equivalency of faculty credentials, regardless of the public

or nonpublic control of the previous institution. The Department

of Education shall ensure that credits to be accepted by a receiv-

ing institution are generated in courses for which the faculty

possess credentials that are comparable to those required by the

accrediting association of the receiving institution. The award

General Rule for Course Equivalencies

Equivalent courses at different institutions are identified by the

same prefixes and same last three digits of the course number and

are guaranteed to be transferable between participating institutions

that offer the course, with a few exceptions, as listed below in

Exception to the General Rule for Equivalency.

For example, a freshman composition skills course is offered by 59

different postsecondary institutions. Each institution uses

“ENC_101” to identify its freshman composition skills course. The

level code is the first digit and represents the year in which students

normally take the course at a specific institution. In the SCNS tax-

onomy, “ENC” means “English Composition,” the century digit “1”

represents “Freshman Composition,” the decade digit “0” represents

“Freshman Composition Skills,” and the unit digit “1” represents

“Freshman Composition Skills I.”

In the sciences and certain other areas, a “C” or “L” after the course

number is known as a lab indicator. The “C” represents a combined

lecture and laboratory course that meets in the same place at the

same time. The “L” represents a laboratory course or the laboratory

part of a course that has the same prefix and course number but

meets at a different time or place.

Transfer of any successfully completed course from one participat-

ing institution to another is guaranteed in cases where the course to

be transferred is equivalent to one offered by the receiving institu-

tion. Equivalencies are established by the same prefix and last three

digits and comparable faculty credentials at both institutions. For

example, ENC 1101 is offered at a community college. The same

course is offered at a state university as ENC 2101. A student who

has successfully completed ENC 1101 at a Florida College System

institution is guaranteed to receive transfer credit for ENC 2101 at

the state university if the student transfers. The student cannot be

required to take ENC 2101 again since ENC 1101 is equivalent to

ENC 2101. Transfer credit must be awarded for successfully com-

pleted equivalent courses and used by the receiving institution to

determine satisfaction of requirements by transfer students on the

courses in the SCNS inventory, as well as each course’s transfer

level and transfer effective date. This report is updated monthly.

Questions about the SCNS and appeals regarding course credit

transfer decisions should be directed to the Accreditation Specialist

in the Office of the President, or the Florida Department of

Education, Office of Articulation, 1401 Turlington Building,

Tallahassee, Florida 32399-0400. Special reports and technical

information may be requested by calling the SCNS office at (850)

245-0427 or at http://scns.fldoe.org.

Financial Services

CONSUMER INFORMATION

The Higher Education Opportunity Act of 2008 (HEOA) requires

that postsecondary institutions participating in federal student aid

programs disclose information from various administrative areas to

students. This information may be viewed online at the following

address in compliance with federal law: http://www.sec.edu/heoa/

GENERAL INFORMATION

The Financial Aid Department at Southeastern College provides

assistance to students who need financial aid in order to pay tuition

expenses at the College. The Financial Aid Department has estab-

lished procedures which assure fair and consistent treatment of all

applicants.

Southeastern College believes that the primary responsibility for

educational costs rests with a student and his/her family. However,

financial aid is available to meet the difference between a student’s

resources and his/her actual needs. Southeastern College examines

the total cost associated with attending the College including, but

not limited to, tuition and fees, room and board, books, supplies,

personal expenses and allowable travel expenses.

of credit may be limited to courses that are entered in the

statewide course numbering system. Credits awarded pursuant

to this subsection shall satisfy institutional requirements on the

same basis as credits awarded to native students.

Exceptions to the General Rule for Equivalency

Since the initial implementation of the SCNS, specific disciplines or

types of courses have been excepted from the guarantee of transfer

for equivalent courses. These include courses that must be evaluat-

ed individually or courses in which the student must be evaluated

for mastery of skill and technique. The following courses are excep-

tions to the general rule for course equivalencies and may not trans-

fer. Transferability is at the discretion of the receiving institution.

A. Courses not offered by the receiving institution.

B. For courses at non-regionally accredited institutions, courses

offered prior to the established transfer date of the course in

question.

C. Courses in the _900-999 series are not automatically transfer-

able, and must be evaluated individually. These include such

courses as Special Topics, Internships, Apprenticeships,

Practica, Study Abroad, Theses, and Dissertations.

D. Applied academics for adult education courses.

E. Graduate courses.

F. Internships, apprenticeships, practica, clinical experiences, and

study abroad courses with numbers other than those ranging

from 900-999.

G. Applied courses in the performing arts (Art, Dance, Interior

Design, Music, and Theatre) and skills courses in Criminal

Justice (academy certificate courses) are not guaranteed as

transferable. These courses need evidence of achievement (e.g.,

portfolio, audition, interview, etc.).

Courses at Nonregionally Accredited Institutions

The SCNS makes available on its home page (http://scns.fldoe.org)

a report entitled “Courses at Nonregionally Accredited Institutions”

that contains a comprehensive listing of all nonpublic institution

Grants do not have to be repaid unless a student becomes ineligible.

Students must maintain satisfactory academic progress as defined in

the Southeastern College Satisfactory Academic Progress Policy.

Federal Pell Grant

A Federal Pell Grant is an award to assist needy undergraduates in

paying for their education. Pell Grants do not have to be repaid

unless a student becomes ineligible. Eligibility for a Federal Pell

Grant is based on several factors. Students complete a Free

Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) and this generates an

Expected Family Contribution (EFC) number. Using the EFC num-

ber and other criteria, the amount of award is determined. Students

with a bachelor’s degree or higher are not eligible for Federal Pell

Grants.

Federal Supplemental Educational Opportunity Grant

(FSEOG)

The Federal SEOG provides additional grant assistance to students.

Funds are limited and priority is given to Pell-eligible students with

exceptional financial need. Federal SEOG awards do not have to be

repaid unless a student becomes ineligible. Students with a bache-

lor’s degree or higher are not eligible for Federal SEOG.

Florida Student Assistance Grant (FSAG)

The FSAG program is funded by the State of Florida and granted to

needy students enrolled in bachelor degree or associate degree pro-

grams. To be considered for an FSAG Grant, applicants must meet

Florida’s residency requirements for receipt of state student finan-

cial aid and must enroll for a minimum of 12 credit hours per semes-

ter. They must complete a Free Application for Federal Student Aid

which must be processed and contain a valid Expected Family

Contribution (EFC) by the cutoff date set by the College for each of

the Fall terms.

LOANS

Southeastern College offers a variety of low interest loans that

enable students to meet their educational costs. Educational loans

Southeastern College uses the Free Application for Federal Student

Aid (FAFSA) to document and collect information used in deter-

mining a student’s eligibility for financial aid. The information a

student supplies on the FAFSA

is confidential. FAFSAs may be

obtained on the web at www.FAFSA.ED.GOV.

Southeastern College maintains a full-time Financial Aid Officer at

each campus to meet student needs. Students are encouraged to

make appointments with a Financial Aid Officer to ensure they

obtain the funding needed for their college investment. The United

States Department of Education has determined that Southeastern

College is an institution eligible to participate in Federal Title IV

financial aid programs.

Every student is required to have a minimum cash payment of

$50 per month payable to the institution or Third Party Private

Loan.

Financial Options (if applicable and eligible):

1. Apply for Federal Financial Aid Programs

2. Apply for Private Loan Funding

3. Other Sources (cash, credit card, etc.)

Other sources can be discussed with the Financial Aid Department.

TYPES OF FINANCIAL AID

The College has the following institutional and Federal aid pro-

grams available to students who qualify (subject to availability of

funds). The amount of aid a student receives at Southeastern

College is based on cost of attendance, Expected Family

Contribution (EFC), enrollment status (full time, 3/4 time, 1/2 time,

1/4 time) and length of attendance within an academic year.

GRANTS

The main criterion for receiving grants is substantial financial need.

academic to financial for students who meet the criteria set by the

College.

Private Scholarships

Outside scholarships are awarded to students who meet the specific

criteria of the scholarship benefactors. Scholarship committees usu-

ally choose scholarship recipients who have high grade point aver-

ages, large financial need and/or superior academic qualities.

The Financial Aid department can provide a listing of web sites for

scholarships. Applicants can contact agencies located in their com-

munity for more information.

Additional information on financial aid programs offered at

Southeastern College is available by contacting the Financial Aid

department on the campus a student plans to attend.

STUDENT ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS

Federal financial aid is not available to international students unless

they are eligible non-citizens. Eligible non-citizens must provide

current documentation of immigration status prior to applying for

financial aid. To be eligible to receive most need-based aid, students

must meet the following requirements:

• Show financial need

• Enroll in an eligible program

• Be a United States citizen or eligible non-citizen

• Have a valid social security number

• Maintain satisfactory academic progress

• Comply with requirements of the Anti-Drug Abuse Act

Section 5301 of the Anti-Drug Abuse Act of 1988, states that if

a person is convicted of drug distribution or possession, the

court may suspend his/her eligibility for Title IV financial aid.

If s/he is convicted three more times for drug distribution,

she/he may become permanently ineligible to receive Title IV

financial assistance.

• Not be in default on a Federal Perkins Loan (or National Direct

MUST BE PAID BACK. Interest charges vary with the type of

loan, and a minimum monthly payment may be required.

Federal Direct Stafford Student Loan

Southeastern College was selected by the United States Department

of Education to participate in the Federal Direct Student Loan

Program as one of its initial 104 institutions. A Federal Direct

Stafford Student Loan eliminates lender and guarantee agencies.

Southeastern College processes a student’s application in-house,

and the loan is funded directly by the U.S. Department of Education.

The Federal Direct Student Loans are low interest loans.

Federal Direct PLUS Loans

The Federal PLUS Loan (FPLUS) programs provide non-need

based loans to parents of dependent students. PLUS loan eligibility

is based on the cost of attendance less any other financial aid a stu-

dent receives. Repayment on a Federal PLUS begins within (60)

sixty days after the final loan disbursement. These loans have vari-

able interest rates determined annually by the federal government.

Federal Perkins Loan

The Federal Perkins Loan is a fixed 5% interest loan that assists

needy students in paying their educational costs. Funds are limited

and eligibility is based on financial need. Repayment begins nine

months from a student’s last date of attendance.

Federal Work Study (FWS)

The Federal Work Study program gives part-time employment to

undergraduate students who need income to help meet the costs of

postsecondary education. When available, Southeastern College

provides part-time jobs for needy students through the FWS pro-

gram. Generally, students work 15 to 20 hours per week. Part of this

program is community service.

SCHOLARSHIPS

Southeastern College Scholarship Programs

Southeastern College offers a variety of scholarships ranging from

and that all documents are executed and tracked correctly.

The Financial Aid department is dedicated to helping students

understand and comply with the forms and paperwork that the

financial aid application process entails. Students must re-apply for

financial assistance each year.

NOTE:

A student’s financial aid is solely the responsibility of the

student. Each student is responsible for correctly completing all

applications and processing paperwork in a timely manner. If stu-

dent aid is not received by the College while a student is in school,

the student is responsible for all tuition and fees due to the College.

STUDENT RIGHTS

All Southeastern College students have the right to:

• Know when they will receive their financial aid.

• A copy of the documents describing the College’s accreditation

or licensing.

• Information about Southeastern College programs, its instruc-

tional, laboratory and other physical facilities and its faculty.

• Information relating to job placement rates.

• Information concerning the cost of attendance.

• Information on the refund policy for students who withdraw.

• Information about Federal Work-Study jobs

• What kind of job it is

• What hours a student must work

• What job duties are

• What the rate of pay is

• How and when payroll is issued

• Reconsideration of their aid package if they believe a mistake

has been made or if enrollment or financial circumstances have

changed.

• Information on how the College determines whether a student is

making satisfactory progress and, if not, the nature of the pro-

cedures.

• Information concerning special facilities and services that are

Student Loan), Federal Stafford Loan or Federal PLUS Loan or

Direct Loans

• Not owe a refund on a Federal Pell Grant or Federal

Supplemental Educational Opportunity Grant (FSEOG)

• Agree to use any Federal student aid received solely for educa-

tional purposes

• Sign a Statement of Educational Purpose/Certification on

refunds and default

• Sign a Statement of Registration Status if required to register

with the Selective Service

• Be enrolled at least half-time (for most programs)

FINANCIAL AID PROCEDURES

Prospective Southeastern College students who seek financial assis-

tance must complete a Free Application for Federal Student Aid

(FASFA). Many funds are limited and are awarded on a first come,

first served basis to students who have the greatest need.

Instructions are available in the Financial Aid Department on each

campus. Students must complete a FASFA

and an appointment must

be made with a Financial Aid Officer.

After the Free Application for Federal Student Aid

is processed, the

College receives an electronic Institutional Student Information

Record (ISIR) and a student receives a Student Aid Report (SAR)

from the U.S. Department of Education in 30 days.

If verification is required, requested documentation must be provid-

ed by the student, spouse, and/or parents (whichever is applicable).

The Financial Aid Department explains the verification procedure if

the situation arises.

A Financial Aid Officer submits relevant paperwork to appropriate

lenders/agencies and follows up to ensure that financial aid files are

complete and accurate. The Financial Aid department is the liaison

between the lenders/servicing agencies and a student. The Financial

Aid Officer ensures that students are aware of their responsibilities,

that student tuition is paid, that lenders receive correct paperwork

place. (Errors can delay or prevent receiving aid).

• Know all deadlines for applying or reapplying for aid and meet

them.

• Provide all documentation, corrections, and/or new information

requested by either the Financial Services department or the

agency to which the application was submitted.

• Notify the College of any information that has changed since

their initial application for financial aid.

• Repay all student loans.

• Attend an exit interview at the College if they receive a Federal

Perkins Loan, Federal Direct Stafford Loan or Federal Direct

PLUS loan.

• Notify the College and lender (if they have a loan) of any

changes in their name, address or attendance status (half-time,

three quarter-time, or full-time).

• Satisfactorily perform the work agreed upon in a Federal Work-

Study program.

• Understand the College refund policy which is stated on the

Enrollment Agreement

and in this catalog.

• Read the contents of the Enrollment Agreement

carefully.

• Purchase or otherwise furnish books and supplies.

• Maintain College property in a manner that does not deface,

destroy or harm it.

• Return library books in a timely manner and pay any assessed

fines.

• Obtain required educational and financial clearances prior to

graduation.

• Comply with all parking regulations.

Tuition, Fees and Other Costs

Tuition and Fees

Southeastern College wishes to eliminate possible areas of misun-

derstanding before students begin class. This allows the College to

devote future efforts to support our student’s education. At

Southeastern College, tuition and fees are charged to the student by

the semester/*pay period. Each semester is 16 weeks in duration for

credit hour programs. Each pay period is 450 hours in duration for

available under the Americans with Disabilities Act.

• Information as to what financial assistance is available, includ-

ing information on federal, state, local, private and institutional

financial aid programs.

• Information as to who Financial Services personnel are, where

they are located and how and when to contact them.

• Information concerning procedures and deadlines for submit-

ting applications for each available financial aid program.

• Information concerning how financial aid recipients are select-

ed for various programs.

• Information concerning how their financial aid eligibility is

determined.

• Information on how much financial need, as determined by the

College, has been met.

• Information concerning each type and amount of assistance in

their financial aid package.

• Information concerning the interest rate on any student loan, the

total amount which must be repaid, the length of time to repay,

when repayment must begin, and what cancellation or defer-

ment (postponement) provisions apply.

• Know who their academic advisor is.

• Information concerning the College’s academic and administra-

tive policies.

• Fair, equal and non-discriminatory treatment from all College

personnel.

• Access to their student records.

• Freedom of academic expression.

STUDENT RESPONSIBILITIES

It is the responsibility of each Southeastern College student to:

• Abide by the Southeastern College student code of conduct.

• Read, understand, and keep copies of all forms they are given.

• Review and consider all information about College programs

prior to enrollment.

• Pay special attention to the Free Application for Federal Student

Aid, complete it accurately and submit it on time to the right

Tuition Charge per Semester for Life Experience Credit

Tuition for life experience course is 25% of normal tuition for a semester.

Other Fees

Withdrawal Fee $ 100.00

Re-entry Fee $ 150.00

Returned Check Fee $ 25.00

• Programs that require a student kit will be assessed a fee accordingly.

• Programs with certification/licensure testing, background checks, finger-

printing will be assessed fees accordingly.

• Textbook prices are available on the student portal by course.

• If applicable, students taking online courses who have the textbooks

shipped will have shipping charges assessed to them.

• For students who have Cash Payments, the late fee charge is $10.00 per

month for each month past due.

Southeastern College reserves the right to make any change in

tuition, fees, curriculum or any phase of its program where it is the

opinion of the administration that the students or the College will

benefit. Such changes may be made without further notice. Tuition

is charged by the semester/*pay period as stated above. An academ-

ic transcript will not be released if the student has a balance with the

institution for any reason.

* Denotes Clock Hour Programs

** Retake Fee for Clock Hour Programs: Retake fee for Clock

Hours attempted in excess of the program’s total clock hours

will be charged based on a pro-rata calculation of the addition-

al Clock Hours scheduled.

Uniforms, Tests, Supplies, and Special Fees

Students are required to wear medical scrubs to class each day while

in their major courses except EMT/Paramedic, Emergency Medical

Services and Information Technology Network Administration

which require program specific attire. These medical uniforms are

available through the Campus Bookstore. Students are also required

to furnish their own personal school supplies such as pencils, pens,

erasers, notebooks, calculators, dictionaries. Students in select pro-

grams may also be required to purchase student kits.

Student Withdrawals

If a student withdraws, the student has a responsibility to notify the

clock hour programs. Southeastern College students are not charged

by the course or by credit hours. Southeastern College’s student

tuition and fees are subject to annual review and modification.

Initial Fees

Application Fee (one-time charge) $ 50.00

Registration Fee (one-time charge) $ 95.00

Transcript Fee $ 5.00

Background Check $ 75.00

Drug Screening $ 60.00

Fingerprinting $ 88.00

Tuition Charge Per Semester/*Pay Period (Tuition is charged and payable

on the first day of the class in the semester/*pay period)

Tuition for Students attending Full Time: $8,028.00 per semester/*pay period

(not all programs offered at all locations)

Diploma Programs

Semester/Period

Information Technology Network Administration 3

EMT/Paramedic 4

*Massage Therapy 3**

Medical Assisting 2

Medical Records and Health Information Technician 2

Pharmacy Technology 2.5

Practical Nurse 3

*Professional Clinical Massage Therapy 2**

*Paramedical Aesthetician 3**

Associate of Science Degree

Semesters/Periods

Information Technology Network Administration 5

Diagnostic Medical Sonography 6

Emergency Medical Services 6

Massage Therapy 4.5

Medical Assisting 4

Pharmacy Technology 4.5

Nursing 5.25

Registered Nurse Bridge Program 5

Surgical Technology 5

Tuition for Students less than full time: tuition is charged based on a pro-rata cal-

culation at the beginning of the semester/*pay period.

Education Fee per Semester/*Pay Period:

Practical Nurse, Nursing, Registered Nurse Bridge Program $770.00

All Other Programs $400.00

of the last date of attendance. In addition, any student who has not

attended class within 14 calendar days must be withdrawn. School

winter, summer, and spring breaks are not included in the 14 calen-

dar days.

It is the responsibility of all students, upon withdrawal from

Southeastern College, to return library books and pay all fines, fees

and monies that are owed to the College.

CANCELLATION AND REFUND POLICY

Tuition and Fee Disclosure

Students will be obligated for all charges (tuition/fees/books/sup-

plies) for the period of financial obligation they are currently attend-

ing plus any prior account balance. An administrative fee of $100

will be charged when a student withdraws prior to the end of the

period of financial obligation. The period of financial obligation is

the time the student is enrolled (a semester/pay period). Students

who have withdrawn and wish to re-enter will be charged a $150 re-

entry fee.

Return of Title IV Funds (R2T4)

A pro-rated portion of any Federal Title IV Funds received will be

returned to the appropriate program for students who withdraw

before completing 60% of the semester/pay period. The refunds are

computed on the number of days in attendance divided by the total

number of days in the semester/pay period with the exception of the

application fee. After the 60% point of the semester/pay period, the

institution has earned 100% of the Title IV funds, tuition charges

and fees. The formula for Return of Title IV Funds (section 484B of

the Higher Education Act) also specifies the order in which funds

are to be returned to the financial aid programs.

Cancellation / Withdrawal Calculation

If tuition and fees are collected in advance of the start date of a pro-

gram and the institution cancels the class, 100% of the tuition and

fees collected will be refunded except for the application fee not to

exceed $50. If tuition and fees are collected in advance of the start

school of his/her intent to withdraw either through verbal notifica-

tion or in writing. The date of the withdrawal, the reason for the

withdrawal, and the date s/he plans to return to the College must be

communicated to the school either verbally or in writing.

Notification should be directed to the Dean of Academic

Affairs/Campus Vice President verbally, in a letter, fax or email

(received from a school email account or an email account on file

with the school) and must be submitted prior to the date of return to

the next class start, if applicable. A student will be withdrawn from

the school if the notification is not received prior to the start of the

next class start. A student that withdraws and does not notify the

school of his/her intent to return must be withdrawn within 14 cal-

endar days of the last date of attendance. In addition, any student

who has not attended class within 14 calendar days must be with-

drawn. School winter, summer, and spring breaks are not included

in the 14 calendar days.

It is the responsibility of all students, upon withdrawal from

Southeastern College, to return library books and pay all fines, fees

and monies that are owed to the College.

COLLEGE WITHDRAWAL

CFR (Code of Federal Regulations) Title 34: Education,

Part 668, Subpart B)

If a student withdraws, the student has a responsibility to notify the

school of his/her intent to withdraw either through verbal notifica-

tion or in writing. The date of the withdrawal, the reason for the

withdrawal, and the date s/he plans to return to the College must be

communicated to the school either verbally or in writing.

Notification should be directed to the Dean of Academic

Affairs/Campus Vice President verbally, in a letter, fax or email

(received from a school email account or an email account on file

with the school) and must be submitted prior to the date of return to

the next class start, if applicable. A student will be withdrawn from

the school if the notification is not received prior to the next class

start. A student that withdraws and does not notify the school of

his/her intent to return must be withdrawn within 14 calendar days

payment. If cancellation occurs after three business days from the

signing of the terms of enrollment, all registration fees in excess of

$100 will be refunded to the student. Refunds will be made within

forty-five days from the date of determination of the student’s with-

drawal. All balances owed the institution due to the return of Title

IV funds or withdrawal calculation or a balance due at time of grad-

uation will be billed to the student.

THE ORDER OF THE RETURN OF TITLE IV FUNDS

The return of Title IV funds under the Federal Refund Policy, fol-

low a specific order.

(1) Direct Unsubsidized Loan – (2) Subsidized Loan – (3) Perkins

Loan – (4) Direct PLUS – (5) Pell Grant – (6) FSEOG – (7) - Other

Title IV

1. Withdrawal must be made in person. For unofficial withdrawals

a student’s withdrawal date is their last day of physical atten-

dance. The school’s determination that a student is no longer in

school for unofficial withdrawals is determined after 14 days of

non-attendance.

2. All monies paid by an applicant will be refunded if cancellation

occurs within three (3) business days after signing these terms

of enrollment and making initial payment.

3. Cancellation after the third (3rd) business day, but not before

the first class, will result in a refund of all monies paid with the

exception of the application fee.

4. Withdrawal after attendance has begun, but prior to 60% com-

pletion of the payment period, will result in a Pro Rata refund

computed on the number of days/hours of enrollment divided

by the total number of days/hours in the program with the

exception of the application fee.

5. Withdrawal up through 60% point of the program, a Pro Rata

schedule is used to determine the amount of Title IV funds the

date and the student does not begin classes or withdraws on the first

day of classes, all monies paid by the student in excess of $100 will

be refunded. Students who have not visited the institution prior to

enrollment will have the opportunity to withdraw without penalty

within three business days following either attendance at a regular-

ly scheduled orientation or following a tour of the facilities and

inspection of the equipment. The institution shall keep a pro-rated

portion of the tuition for students who withdraw within the first 20%

of the semester/pay period in which they are attending; beyond

20% the student is obligated for the full tuition for the semester/pay

period in which they are attending. Any funds paid for supplies,

books, or equipment which can be and are returned to the institu-

tion, will be refunded to students who withdraw prior to the start of

the semester/pay period upon return of said items which can be

resold.

All registration fees will be refunded if the student is not accepted

into his/her particular program. Students are asked to notify the

institution in writing of cancellation. If a student withdraws, the stu-

dent has a responsibility to notify the school of his/her intent to

withdraw and indicates verbally or in writing the date of the with-

drawal and the date s/he plans to return. Communication should be

directed to the Dean of Academic Affairs/Campus Vice President

verbally or via letter, fax or email (received from a school email

account or an email account on file with the school) and must be

submitted prior to the date of return to the next class start, if applic-

able. A student will be withdrawn from the school if the notification

is not received prior to the next class start. A student that withdraws

and does not notify the school of his/her intent to return must be

withdrawn within 14 calendar days of the last date of attendance. In

addition, any student who has not attended class within 14 calendar

days must be withdrawn. School winter, summer, and spring breaks

are not included in the 14 calendar days. If the student does not noti-

fy the school through written documentation, the date of determina-

tion is identified by the last known date of attendance. This is

determined at a weekly retention meeting. At this time, the student’s

status is changed from active to inactive. All monies paid by an

applicant will be refunded if cancellation occurs within three busi-

ness days after signing these terms of enrollment and making initial

owed the institution due to the return of Title IV funds or withdrawal

calculation or a balance due at time of graduation will be billed to

the student.

Student Services

ORIENTATION

The orientation program, held prior to the first day of each term, is

designed to facilitate the transition to college and to familiarize new

students with the organization and operation of the institution.

During the orientation, students are versed on the mission and tra-

ditions of the College, rules and regulations, study techniques, and

academic standards.

CAREER SERVICES

Through the Department of Student Services, students are able to

participate in student activities and leadership programs, as well as

career development resources. Through Southeastern College’s aca-

demic departments, students learn the requisite skills for their

career, and through Student Services they are instructed on such

career preparatory activities as resume development, mock inter-

viewing, time management, budgeting, and professional network-

ing. An online career center is available 24 hours a day. Job search

stations with current job openings and career development resources

are also provided. Resources are readily available to students, and

lifetime job placement assistance is accessible to all graduates

through the Department of Student Services.

It is the policy of Southeastern College’s Student Services

Department to assist students in finding employment upon gradua-

tion. Prior to and after graduation, the Student Services Department

advises students on career development skills and assists them in

finding employment in their chosen career field. Students and grad-

uates are encouraged to participate in their career advancement via

Southeastern College’s web-based career center at

student has earned at the time of withdrawal. After the 60%

point in the program, the institution has earned 100% of the

Title IV funds and Tuition Charge and fees.

6. Date of Determination. The date of determination for refund

computation purposes is the last date of actual attendance by the

student when the student submits written notification or as

determined by the institution when no written notification has

been received.

7. Refund calculations and return of funds will be completed with-

in the Federal Title IV regulations.

Return of Title IV Funds (R2T4) for

Massage Therapy Diploma

Paramedical Aesthetician

Professional Clinical Massage Therapy

A pro-rated portion of any Federal Title IV Funds received will be

returned to the appropriate program for students who withdraw

before completing 60% of the program.

Step 1: The percentage of the payment period completed is calcu-

lated by hours scheduled in the payment period as of the withdraw-

al date divided by the scheduled hours in the payment period.

Step 2: Determine the amount of Title IV aid earned by the Student

times the percentage calculated in Step 1.

Step 3: Compare the amount earned to the amount disbursed. If

more aid was disbursed than was earned, determine the amount of

Title IV aid that must be returned by subtracting the earned amount

from the disbursed amount.

Step 4: Allocate the responsibility for returning unearned aid

between the school and the student according to the portion of dis-

bursed aid that could have been used to cover institutional charges

and the portion that could have been disbursed directly to the stu-

dent once the institution charges were covered.

Step 5: Distribute the unearned funds back to the appropriate Title

IV program. Refunds will be made within forty five days from the

date of determination of the student’s withdrawal. All balances

Career and leadership development seminars are offered on an on-

going basis. Topics such as effective resume writing and how to pre-

pare for an interview assist students in conducting a professional job

search. Workshops including time management, financial success

strategies, professionalism, and study skills, prepare students to suc-

ceed in college and in life.

The Student Services Department creates many opportunities for

students to interact with employers. Career fairs and on-campus

recruiter visits provide access and networking opportunities with

potential employers. Employer visits in the classroom provide stu-

dents with opportunities to hear first-hand what it takes to succeed

in a chosen field of study. By providing these services, the College

prepares a workforce that is not only knowledgeable in its field, but

also prepared to meet the needs of a demanding job market.

Although Southeastern College provides employment assistance

for full-time work, it cannot promise or guarantee employment.

STUDENT ORGANIZATIONS

The Association of Surgical Technology National Honor Society

(NHS) recognizes the achievement of surgical technology students

and supports the learning and professional development of our

members who strive to improve the surgical technology profession.

Eligibility Requirements

1. Students must have completed 85% of the graduation require-

ments at a CAAHEP-accredited surgical technology program.

2. The student must maintain and have no less than a cumulative

3.75 GPA (based on a 4.0 grading scale).

3. The student must have at least a 95% overall attendance rate.

4. The student must be a good school citizen and have neither past

nor present disciplinary actions.

5. The student must project qualities of integrity and leadership in

academic and extracurricular activities.

6. The student must be a member of AST.

7. To maintain membership and receive the benefits of member-

ship in the Honor Society after graduation, an individual must

maintain continuous, uninterrupted membership in AST.

www.collegecentral.com/sec and successful completion of the

College’s Leadership Distinction Program. In order to preserve

placement privileges, students are required to provide the

Department with a current resume and to maintain satisfactory

attendance. Additionally, all students must complete an exit inter-

view before their graduation date. Although career services assis-

tance is provided, Southeastern College cannot promise or

guarantee employment.

Southeastern College fully complies with the Family Educational

Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA). FERPA is a federal law that pro-

tects the privacy of student educational records. The law applies to

all schools that receive Title IV funding. Therefore, graduates

requesting career services assistance must provide signed authoriza-

tion allowing the Department of Student Services to send out

résumés to potential employers as part of a graduate’s job search

program.

Part-Time Employment

The College maintains a placement listing service to assist current

full-time students in finding part-time employment. Each campus

has a bulletin board, job book, or online career center database of

part-time jobs that provides information on employment opportuni-

ties. International students must have proper documentation to seek

employment in the United States. Although Southeastern College

provides employment assistance for part-time work, it cannot

promise or guarantee employment.

Full-Time Employment

The Department of Student Services offers assistance to all

Southeastern College graduates preparing to enter the job market.

Student Services provides information on local, in-state, and out-of-

state companies, resume writing, interviewing techniques, career

research, job opportunities. The Department also provides business-

es with applicant screening as well as referrals for local businesses

and industries. Career Development resources are updated regular-

ly. Placement services are provided on an equal opportunity-equal

access basis.

throughout the entire externship/clinical experience. Failure to

maintain current health insurance will result in removal from the

clinical/externship site.

GRADUATION

Southeastern College commencement ceremonies are held annually.

Students are eligible to participate if they satisfactorily complete

academic requirements for the program in which they are enrolled

at least one term prior to the commencement ceremony. In order to

graduate from Southeastern College and participate in commence-

ment exercises, students are required to meet with the Department

of Student Services to complete a graduation application, request

participation in the ceremony, and complete all required institution-

al and departmental exit interviews.

Administrative Policies and Procedures

GENERAL INFORMATION

Southeastern College policies have been formulated in the best

interests of students and the College. The provisions of this catalog

should not be considered an irrevocable contract between a student

and the College.

Changes in College policy are rarely made during a school year

since plans for each session are made well in advance. However,

Southeastern College reserves the right to change provisions or

requirements, including fees, contained in its catalog at any time

and without notice. The College further reserves the right to require

a student to withdraw at any time under appropriate procedures.

Southeastern College reserves the right to impose probation on any

student whose conduct, attendance or academic standing is unsatis-

factory. Any admission based upon false statements or documents is

void, and a student may be dismissed on such grounds. In such

cases, a student may not be entitled to credit for work which s/he

may have completed at the College.

Scholarships

Foundation for Surgical Technology Student Scholarships Elig-

ibility Requirements:

1. Applicants must be currently enrolled in an accredited surgical

technology program and eligible to sit for the NBSTSA nation-

al surgical technologist certifying examination. Be sure to fill in

the information on the student application that requires the

CAAHEP school code. For the Jacksonville Campus only, pro-

vide proof of ABHES Surgical Technology Program accredita-

tion.

2. Applicants must demonstrate superior academic ability.

3. Applicants must have a need for financial assistance.

ADVISEMENT

The College maintains contacts with various community organiza-

tions and agencies to help meet students’ personal needs. Please

contact the Director of Student Services for additional information.

Reverend Dr. Louise Morley, Southeastern College’s Ombudsman,

can be reached toll free at 1-866-549-9550.

HOUSING

The College provides information about local apartments and rental

opportunities for students interested in living near campus. All

College campuses are located along major traffic arteries to allow

easy commuting for students.

HEALTH INSURANCE

Student health insurance is available through independent

providers. Students in allied health fields who are required to com-

plete externships/clinicals for academic coursework need health

insurance coverage prior to participating in this part of the curricu-

lum. Current student health insurance coverage must be maintained

FIRE PRECAUTIONS

Students should take particular note of exit signs in each building.

They should also familiarize themselves with the appropriate evac-

uation route posted for each room. In the event of an emergency:

1. Leave the building by the nearest exit in an orderly fashion, fol-

lowing the directions of the fire marshals (where relevant). Do

not use elevators.

2. Stand at a safe distance from the building.

3. Do not re-enter the building until directed to do so by College

administration.

CAMPUS SAFETY

Southeastern College maintains open, well-lit buildings with appro-

priately well-lit parking areas. Any and all incidents including dam-

age to personal property or suspicious persons should be reported

promptly to College administration.

Nothing herein precludes any student, staff or faculty from contact

ing the appropriate authorities directly in the event they feel in

threat of physical harm or imminent danger. In cases of emergency,

dial 911.

ANNUAL SECURITY REPORT

In compliance with the 34 CFR 668.41 and CFR 668.46 2008 fed-

eral regulation amendments, the following is the electronic address

at which Southeastern College’s Annual Security Report is posted:

www.sec.edu/safetyandsecurity/asr.html

The Annual Security Report contains crime statistics and describes

the institutional security policies. Upon request the institution will

provide a hard copy of the report.

Admission of a student to Southeastern College for an academic

term does not imply or otherwise guarantee that the student will be

re-enrolled for any succeeding academic period. The College also

reserves the right to cancel any classes which do not have a mini-

mum number of students enrolled.

Southeastern College’s primary objective is to help its students meet

their career goals. Occasionally, students have concerns or problems

that need to be addressed. Students can confidentially discuss their

problems at any time with their instructors, the Student Services

Department or any staff member. Additionally, the Campus Vice

President and Dean of Academic Affairs maintain an open-door pol-

icy regarding any student concern or problem.

BURSAR’S OFFICE

Southeastern College provides a Bursar’s Office to accept student

payments of tuition and fees as well as to answer basic questions

about payments, fees and student accounts. The Bursar’s office

hours are posted outside the office.

COLLEGE BOOKSTORE

Southeastern College maintains a bookstore on each campus.

Typically, the bookstore exists to furnish students with necessary

books, supplies and equipment. Bookstore hours are posted at each

campus.

Students who wish to purchase textbooks at locations other than the

campus bookstore must ensure that the textbooks purchased are the

same as the textbooks currently being used at the school. Students

are encouraged to speak with the school bookstore to obtain proper

textbook information.

schedule for the EMT/Paramedic and Emergency Medical Services

programs will vary based on campus, but will include offsite clini-

cal and field internship days and on-campus classes.

STANDARDS OF CONDUCT

Commensurate with the academic atmosphere that prevails through-

out the College, all students are expected and required to conduct

themselves in keeping with the highest of standards.

ACADEMIC HONESTY POLICY

The College can best function and accomplish its mission in an

atmosphere of high ethical standards. As such, the College expects

students to observe all accepted principles of academic honesty.

Academic honesty in the advancement of knowledge requires that

students respect the integrity of one another’s work and recognize

the importance of acknowledging and safeguarding the validity of

intellectual property. Students are expected to maintain complete

honesty and integrity in all academic work attempted while enrolled

at the College. Academic dishonesty is a serious violation of the

trust upon which an academic community depends. There are dif-

ferent forms of academic dishonesty including, but not limited to,

the following:

• Acquiring or Providing Information Dishonestly

Using unauthorized notes or other study aids during an exami-

nation; using unauthorized technology during an examination;

improper storage of prohibited notes, course materials and study

aids during an exam such that they are accessible or possible to

view; looking at other students’ work during an exam or in an

assignment where collaboration is not allowed; attempting to

communicate with other students in order to get help during an

exam or in an assignment where collaboration is not allowed;

obtaining an examination prior to its administration; altering

graded work and submitting it for re-grading; allowing another

person to do one’s work and submitting it as one’s own; or

FIREARMS POLICY

Certified Florida law enforcement officers are the only people per-

mitted to possess a gun or weapon of any kind on any Southeastern

College campus. Any other possession of a weapon of any kind for

any reason by anyone on a Southeastern College campus is strictly

prohibited. The above stated policy provides an exception only in

the case of Southeastern College students who are certified Florida

law enforcement officers currently employed by a recognized

Florida law enforcement agency. There are no other exceptions to

this policy.

PARKING

Since Southeastern College is primarily a commuter’s college, park-

ing and traffic regulations must be maintained for the protection of

all. Students must park in authorized spaces. Students must not park

in areas designated for the handicapped (unless possessing the

appropriate licensure), designated “visitor” spaces, on sidewalks or

in “no parking” areas. Violators are subject to having their vehicle

towed without prior warning or formal notification. Students must

obtain and affix a valid parking permit decal to all cars parked at

Southeastern College. Additional permit decals may be obtained

from the Student Services Department.

HOURS OF OPERATION

School is in session throughout the year, with the exception of the

holidays and vacations listed in the Academic Calendar. Morning

classes are generally scheduled Monday through Friday from 8:00

a.m. to 1:00 p.m. and General Education classes are generally

scheduled Monday, Tuesday, Thursday from 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.

Evening classes are generally scheduled on Monday, Tuesday and

Thursday from 6:30 p.m. to 10:30 p.m. Alternative class times may

be available for certain programs. Classes for the nursing programs

are generally scheduled 5 days a week from 8.00 a.m. to 3:35 p.m.

Class times and days may vary based on clinical scheduling. The

ciplinary measures against a student or other action related to

the student, the student may appeal the decision to the

Grievance Committee. The procedures for the grievance are

found later in this catalog.

On written papers for which the student employs information

gathered from books, articles, electronic, or oral sources, each

direct quotation, as well as ideas and facts that are not general-

ly known to the public at large, or the form, structure, or style

of a secondary source must be attributed to its author by means

of the appropriate citation procedure. Only widely known facts

and first-hand thoughts and observations original to the student

do not require citations. Citations may be made in footnotes or

within the body of the text. Plagiarism also consists of passing

off as one’s own, segments or the total of another’s work.

At Southeastern College, references are cited in accordance

with the American Psychological Association (APA) approved

format.

• Conspiracy

Agreeing with one or more persons to commit any act of aca-

demic dishonesty.

• Fabrication of Information

Falsifying or inventing any information, citation, or data; using

improper methods of collecting or generating data and present-

ing them as legitimate; misrepresenting oneself or one’s status

in the College; perpetrating hoaxes unbecoming to students in

good standing or potentially damaging to the College’s reputa-

tion or that of the members of its academic community of stu-

dents and scholars.

• Multiple Submissions

Submitting the same work for credit in two different courses

without the instructor’s permission.

• Facilitating Academic Dishonesty

Aiding another person in an act that violates the standards of

undertaking any activity intended to obtain an unfair advantage

over other students.

• Plagiarism

The deliberate or unintentional use of another’s words or ideas

without proper citation for which the student claims authorship.

It is a policy of Southeastern College that students assume

responsibility for maintaining honesty in all work submitted for

credit and in any other work designated by an instructor of a

course. Students may not submit the same work completed for

one course in any other course, earning credit for the same work

each time. Plagiarism, because it is a form of theft and dishon-

esty that interferes with the goals of education, must carry

severe penalties. The penalties are as follows:

Partially plagiarized assignments

• The first occurrence of a student turning in an assignment

containing plagiarized material results in an automatic “F”

for that assignment.

• The second occurrence of a student turning in an assign-

ment containing plagiarized material results in an automat-

ic “F” for the course.

• The third occurrence of a student turning in an assignment

containing plagiarized material results in an automatic dis-

missal from the College.

Entirely plagiarized assignments

• The first occurrence of a student turning in an entire plagia-

rized assignment results in an automatic “F” for the course.

• The second occurrence of a student turning in an entire pla-

giarized assignment results in an automatic dismissal from

the College.

Students who have been dismissed may reapply to Southeastern

College after remaining out of school for one full semester/pay

period. Southeastern College believes strongly that each stu-

dent, against whom the College is forced to take action, has a

right to procedural due process where the student has notice and

an opportunity to be heard. If the administration has to take dis-

information is never to be discussed with anyone other than

those directly involved in the care of the patient or in the legit-

imate use of other confidential agency information. Those hav-

ing access to patient, salary, or associate information should

never browse such information out of “curiosity.” It is to be

used and accessed only for legitimate, clinical/learning

purposes.

A breach in confidentiality which involves discussing and/or

releasing confidential patient or facility information, or obtain-

ing unauthorized system access, will lead to disciplinary action

from Southeastern College.

Each student must seriously evaluate his/her daily use of confi-

dential patient or facility information to assure its proper use.

When in doubt, students should seek clarification or direction

from their immediate supervisor.

• Sanctions for Violating the Academic Honesty Policy

After determining that the student has violated the Academic

Honesty Policy, the instructor may impose one of the following

sanctions (please note: separate sanctions apply to Plagiarism as

described above):

1. The first occurrence of academic dishonesty will result in a

grade of “F” for the assignment or examination.

2. The second occurrence of academic dishonesty will result

in a grade of “F” for the course.

3. The third occurrence of academic dishonesty will result in

dismissal from the College.

All progressive disciplinary measures described above are

cumulative throughout the program and not limited to occur-

rences within a specific course or term. Students who have been

dismissed may reapply to Southeastern College after remaining

out of school for one full semester/pay period.

Southeastern College believes strongly that each student,

against whom the College is forced to take action, has a right to

academic honesty; allowing other students to look at one’s own

work during an exam or in an assignment where collaboration

is not allowed; providing information, material, or assistance to

another person knowing that it may be used in violation of

course, departmental, or College academic honesty policies;

providing false information in connection with any academic

honesty inquiry.

• Abuse or Denying Others Access to Information or

Resource Materials

Any act that maliciously hinders the use of or access to library

or course materials; the removing of pages from books or jour-

nals or reserve materials; the removal of books from libraries

without formally checking out the items; the intentional hiding

of library materials; the refusal to return reserve readings to the

library; or obstructing or interfering with another student’s aca-

demic work. All of these acts are dishonest and harmful to the

community.

• Falsifying Records and Official Documents

Forging signatures or falsifying information on official academ-

ic documents such as drop/add forms, incomplete forms, peti-

tions, letters of permission, or any other official College

document.

• Clinical Misconduct (if applicable to major)

Dishonesty in the clinical setting includes, but is not limited to:

misrepresenting completion of clinical hours or assignments;

falsification of patient records; fabrication of patient experi-

ences; failure to report omission of, or error in, assessments,

treatments or medications; and appropriation/stealing of facili-

ty, client, staff, and visitor and/or student property.

• Disclosure of Confidential Information (if applicable to

major)

A high, responsible standard of conduct and professionalism is

expected from each student. Students are personally account-

able for the way in which patient information and other confi-

dential information in clinical facilities is utilized. Confidential

• Behavior Probation Statement

Students who do not maintain satisfactory behavior, both acad-

emically and clinically, may be placed on behavior probation.

The term of this probationary period will become effective in

the semester/pay period the student is currently enrolled in and

remain in place for the remainder of the following semester/pay

period. At the completion of the following semester/pay period,

the Program Director/Coordinator or Dean of Academic Affairs

will assess the student’s progress and determine whether to

remove the student from behavior probation or to extend the

term of this probation. If the behavior probation is extended, a

student action plan will be developed and signed by the student.

Failure to meet the terms of this probation as outlined in the stu-

dent action plan will result in dismissal from the program and

the College.

Students who are dismissed based on behavior may re-apply to

the College after waiting one full semester/pay period.

Additional requirements for re-entry are listed under the

Academic Re-Admittance Policy and Disciplinary Re-

Admittance Policy.

• Clinical/Externship Experience - Request for Removal of

Student (if applicable to major)

Should a clinical/externship site request removal of a scheduled

student due to the student’s inability or unwillingness to abide

by the program’s and/or clinical/externship site’s policies and

procedures, the student will receive a clinical/externship evalu-

ation grade of “zero” and be placed on behavior probation

which may result in a failing grade and/or dismissal from the

program.

Upon removal from the clinical/externship site, the program

will attempt to re-assign the student to a different clini-

cal/externship site. However, should a second incident occur

during the same clinical/externship rotation/course in which a

clinical/externship site requests the removal of the student, the

program will immediately remove the student from the site and

provide no further clinical/externship re-assignments. This

procedural due process where the student has notice and an

opportunity to be heard. If the administration has to take disci-

plinary measures against a student or other action related to the

student, the student may appeal the decision to the Grievance

Committee. The procedures for the grievance are found later in

this catalog.

PROFESSIONAL BEHAVIOR POLICY

The College has established a set of professional behaviors which

will help students develop their knowledge and skills for entry-level

positions in their fields.

• Adhere to College policies and procedures as outlined in the

College catalog.

• Adhere to program policies and procedures as outlined in

the program student handbook.

• Adhere to policies and procedures of the clinical education

site where assigned.

• Arrive to class and clinical sites on time; punctuality is a

demonstration of professional behavior.

• Demonstrate responsibility and accountability in all aspects

of the educational process.

• Demonstrate appropriate communication, interaction and

behavior toward other students, faculty and clinical staff.

• Respect the learning environment regarding visitors.

Visitors may not attend class or the clinical education site.

This includes children, spouses, parents, friends, animals or

any other visitor.

• Cell phones may not be used during class time and must

always be kept on silent or vibrate.

If a student demonstrates inappropriate professional behavior, the

student may receive a written behavior warning or be placed on

behavior probation depending on the severity of the action (see

Behavior Probation Statement). The program reserves the right to

withdraw the student at any time if the inappropriate behavior is

judged extreme as determined by the Program Director/Coordinator

and Dean of Academic Affairs.

student’s initial application;

• purchase or otherwise furnish required supplies;

• maintenance of College property in a manner that does

not destroy or harm it;

• return of library books in a timely manner and payment

of any fines that may be imposed;

• obtaining required education and financial clearance

prior to graduation and to comply with all parking regu-

lations;

• continued inappropriate personal appearance and

hygiene;

• continued unsatisfactory attendance;

• non-payment for services provided by the College;

• failure to comply with policies and procedures listed in

the current College catalog and student handbook; or

• conduct prejudicial to the class, program or College.

Specific behaviors that may be cause for dismissal include,

but are not limited to:

• willful destruction or defacement of College or student

property;

• theft of student or College property;

• improper or illegal conduct, including hazing, sexual

harassment, etc.;

• use, possession, and/or distribution of alcoholic bever-

ages, illegal drugs, and/or paraphernalia on campus;

• being under the influence of alcoholic beverages or ille-

gal drugs while on campus;

• cheating, plagiarism, and/or infractions of the College’s

Student Conduct Policies;

• any behavior which distracts other students and disrupts

routine classroom activities;

• use of abusive language, including verbalization or ges-

tures of an obscene nature; or

• threatening or causing physical harm to students, faculty,

staff or others on campus or while students are engaged

in off-site learning experiences;

• unprofessional conduct and behavior

action will result in the student receiving a failing grade for the

clinical/externship rotation/course and subsequently not permit-

ted to advance to the next core course.

The student may wish to apply for re-entry to the program when

the course re-sequences. However, re-entry to the program is

contingent upon the program not exceeding maximum program

capacity, and a review of events leading up to the dismissal with

a student action plan designed by the Program

Director/Coordinator addressing professional behavior expecta-

tions.

If a student has been re-assigned to a clinical/externship educa-

tion site due to a request for removal from a previously assigned

clinical/externship site based on inappropriate behavior and

similar inappropriate behavior occurs in a subsequent clini-

cal/externship rotation/course, the student will not be re-

assigned for clinical/externship placement and will be

permanently dismissed from the program.

It should be noted that if the cause for removing a student from

a clinical/externship site is deemed by the Program

Director/Coordinator and Dean of Academic Affairs as extreme

unprofessional behavior, the student may be immediately dis-

missed from the program and/or the College.

• Academic and Administrative Dismissal

A student may be dismissed from Southeastern College for dis-

regarding administrative policies. Causes for dismissal include,

but are not limited to, the following:

• Failure to meet minimum educational standards established

by the program in which the student is enrolled.

• Failure to meet student responsibilities including, but not

limited to:

• meeting of deadlines for academic work and tuition pay-

ments;

• provision of documentation, corrections and/or new

information as requested;

• notification of any information that has changed since the

DRUG POLICY

Southeastern College is in compliance with Federal government

regulations for a Drug Free Workplace for both students and

employees. Any student or employee caught in possession, use, or

distribution of any illegal substances or paraphernalia will be dis-

missed and/or referred to an appropriate agency for arrest.

Students who are in programs which require an externship/clinical

component may be required to submit to a drug screen prior to start-

ing the externship/clinical experience; and also during any point of

the externship/clinical experience. Students who have a positive

drug screen result prior to starting externship/clinical will not be

permitted to start externship/clinical. If at any point during extern-

ship/clinical a student has a positive drug screen, s/he will be

removed from the externship/clinical location.

Section 5301 of the Anti-Drug Abuse Act of 1988 states that if a per-

son is convicted of drug distribution or possession, a court may sus-

pend his/her eligibility for Title IV financial aid. If s/he is convicted

three or more times for drug distribution, s/he may become perma-

nently ineligible to receive Title IV financial assistance.

A DESCRIPTION OF DRUG AND ALCOHOL ABUSE

PREVENTION PROGRAMS

As required by CFR 86.100 Southeastern College publishes and dis-

tributes annually to all current students and employees a copy of the

Drug and Alcohol Abuse Prevention Program. The institution dis-

closes under CFR 86.100 information related to Southeastern

College’s drug prevention program. This information is included in

the Annual Crime and Safety Report.

The report can be found on Southeastern College’s website located

at the following address: http://www.sec.edu/safetyandsecurity/

• Anti-Hazing Policy

Hazing is any conduct or initiation into any organization that

willfully or recklessly endangers the physical or mental health

of any person. Imposition or use of hazing in any form of initi-

ation or at any time is strictly prohibited. Violation of this poli-

cy will result in disciplinary actions against the violator that will

include advising and possible expulsion from the College.

• Conflict Resolution

Students are encouraged to first discuss any concerns with their

instructor. If the concern is not resolved, they should speak to

their Program Director/Coordinator. Subsequent levels are the

Dean of Academic Affairs and the Campus Vice President.

Chain of command should always be utilized for prompt reso-

lution. Southeastern College does however maintain an open

door policy.

• Student Disciplinary Procedures

If a student violates Southeastern College’s Standards of

Conduct in a classroom, the first level of discipline lies with the

faculty member. If a situation demands further action, the Dean

of Academic Affairs is responsible. In the absence of the Dean

of Academic Affairs, the Campus Vice President determines

disciplinary action. If a student has a serious objection to the

disciplinary action imposed, the student has the right to use the

grievance process as outlined in the Southeastern College cata-

log.

When a student violates Southeastern College’s Standards of

Conduct outside the classroom but on campus, the Dean of

Academic Affairs is the first level of discipline. The next level

is the Campus Vice President. If a student is dissatisfied with the

disciplinary action imposed, the student has the right to use the

grievance process as outlined in the Southeastern College

catalog.

Students displaying inappropriate dress after warning may be asked

to leave the classroom to change. Students will be readmitted upon

displaying appropriate attire. Southeastern College firmly believes

that the development of proper work habits assists students in meet-

ing their career objectives and that professional dress elevates the

general level of professionalism in the classroom, thereby enhanc-

ing the educational experience.

DISCIPLINARY PROBATION

If a student fails to meet his or her responsibilities as outlined in this

catalog or as contained elsewhere where College policies and pro-

cedures are posted or distributed, s/he may be placed on disciplinary

probationary status. Disciplinary Probationary status is normally for

one semester/pay period.

If a student fails to improve as required during the time period spec-

ified for his or her disciplinary probation, s/he may be continued on

disciplinary probation or dismissed from the program and the

College.

GRIEVANCE PROCEDURES

If Southeastern College is forced to take action against a student, it

still believes strongly that every student has a right to procedural

due process in which a student has notice and an opportunity to be

heard. If the administration has to take disciplinary measures

against a student or other action related to a student, the student may

appeal the decision to the Grievance Committee.

Students are encouraged to resolve problems through normal

administrative channels. A Request for a Grievance Committee

Hearing form must be submitted to the Student Services Department

by or on Thursday no later than 5 p.m. in order to hold a grievance

hearing on the following Tuesday. The Grievance Committee meets

to hear grievances, when necessary, on Tuesdays at 1 p.m. Requests

for a Grievance Committee hearing that are received immediately

STANDARDS OF APPEARANCE

Proper professional dress and appearance create the first impression

upon which an employer evaluates a candidate and, therefore, pro-

fessional dress, appearance, hair color, and jewelry are expected at

the College. Each student must maintain proper personal appear-

ance and wear approved dress and ID badges.

Allied Health Programs Major Courses

Students in allied health programs taking major courses must wear

medical scrubs and shoes of the correct color and style. Uniforms

must be maintained and clean at all times. Where applicable, allied

health students are given an ID badge which is to be affixed to a stu-

dent’s uniform. Medical students must wear white nursing shoes or

approved predominately white substitutes. Allied health students

may not wear artificial or acrylic nails in any clinical area. Student

Handbooks in each allied health program may contain additional,

more stringent standards of appearance that must be followed at all

times.

Emergency Medical Services and EMT/Paramedic Courses

Students in Emergency Medical Services and EMT/Paramedic pro-

grams must wear school approved attire. Uniforms must be main-

tained and clean at all times. Where applicable, allied health

students are given an ID badge which is to be affixed to a student’s

uniform. Students must also wear appropriate footwear.

General Education and Other Courses

Students in Southeastern College’s general education courses or

other program courses may wear school uniforms or dress slacks,

(no jeans, jean skirts, jean overalls) pant suits, slack suits or dress-

es, as would be required of professionals in most work situations.

Men enrolled in Southeastern College programs may wear school

uniforms or collared shirts and ties (pullovers are not permitted) or

approved College shirts. Tennis, running, aerobic/cross-training,

jogging or flip-flop shoes are not permitted. T- shirts, shorts, cut-

offs, beachwear, halters and tube-tops are inappropriate. Students

are not permitted to wear tops that expose the stomach or waist,

shorts, or extremely short skirts to class.

Arbitration

As stated on the Southeastern College enrollment agreement, it is

agreed that in the event the parties to the enrollment agreement are

unable to amicably resolve any dispute, claim or controversy arising

out of or relating to this agreement, or if a claim is made by either

against the other or any agent or affiliate of the other, the dispute,

claim or controversy shall be resolved by arbitration administered

by the American Arbitration Association under its Commercial

Arbitration Rules. If this chosen forum or method of arbitration is

unavailable, or for any reason cannot be followed, a court having

jurisdiction hereunder may appoint a panel of arbitrators pursuant to

section 682.04, F.S. The expenses and fees of the arbitrator(s)

incurred in the conduct of the arbitration shall be split evenly

between the parties to the arbitration; however, if Southeastern

College prevails in the arbitration proceeding, Southeastern College

will be entitled to any reasonable attorney’s fees incurred in the

defense of the student claim. Venue for any proceeding relating to

arbitration of claims shall be in the county wherein the institution is

located. This agreement cannot be modified except in writing by the

parties.

INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY POLICY

Southeastern College defines intellectual property as a product of

the intellect that has commercial value, including copyrighted prop-

erty such as literary or artistic works, and ideational property, such

as patents, software, and appellations of origin, business methods

and industrial processes.

Any intellectual property developed as a direct result of regular

duties of faculty members, staff members or students, or developed

by a faculty member, staff member or a student as a result of

research done in connection with regular duties or assignments, is

the exclusive property of the College. Such property is the exclusive

property of an employee if no College funds, space, facilities or

time of faculty members, staff members or students were involved

in the development.

prior to or during a student break are recognized as received the

week following the break.

The voting members of the Grievance Committee consist of two (2)

faculty members, two (2) staff members, and one (1) student. The

voting members of the committee/panel are non-biased participants.

The Director of Student Services is the facilitator/moderator of the

grievance hearing and a non-voting member of the proceedings. The

Panel will hear evidence, ask questions, review the cata-

log/handbook policies, deliberate and render an advisory ruling that,

upon approval by the Office of the President, will become binding

upon the administration as well as the student who filed the griev-

ance.

STUDENT COMPLAINT PROCEDURE

Schools accredited by the Accrediting Commission of Career

Schools and Colleges must have a procedure and operational plan

for handling student complaints. If a student does not feel that the

school has adequately addressed a complaint or concern, the student

may consider contacting the Accrediting Commission. All com-

plaints reviewed by the Commission must be in written form and

should grant permission for the Commission to forward a copy of

the complaint to the school for a response. This can be accom-

plished by filing the ACCSC Complaint Form. The complainant(s)

will be kept informed as to the status of the complaint as well as the

final resolution by the Commission. Please direct all inquiries to:

Accrediting Commission of Career Schools and Colleges

2101 Wilson Boulevard, Suite 302

Arlington, VA 22201

(703) 247-4212

www.accsc.org

A copy of the ACCSC Complaint Form is available at the school

and may be obtained by contacting your Campus Vice President

(See list of Campus Vice Presidents in the Administration, Faculty

and Staff section of the catalog.) or online at www.accsc.org.

the challenge.

Student information is released to persons, agencies or legal author-

ities as required by subpoena/legal process or by consent of a stu-

dent (or eligible parent). Information is released on a consent basis

in cases where a student or eligible parent has provided a written

consent, signed, dated and specifying the information to be released

and name (s) of persons to whom the information is to be released.

The Family Educational Rights and Privacy ACT (FERPA), a

Federal law, requires that the school, with certain exceptions, obtain

your written consent prior to the disclosure of personally identifi-

able information from your educational records. Directory informa-

tion is considered public and may be released without written

consent unless specifically prohibited by the student concerned.

Data defined as directory information includes: student name, major

field of study, student participation in officially recognized activi-

ties, dates of attendance; enrollment status (full-time, part-time;

undergraduate or graduate), degrees and awards received, and the

most recent educational agency or institution the student has attend-

ed. Students wishing to opt out must provide a formal written

request to the Registrar at their campus.

TRANSCRIPTS

A request for a Southeastern College transcript must be in writing

(Transcript Request Form), signed by the student and requested a

minimum of two (2) weeks before a transcript is required. The full

address of the person/place to which the transcript is to be sent must

be included. An official transcript bearing the College seal will be

forwarded directly to other colleges, to prospective employers, or to

other agencies at the request of a student. Typically, colleges only

consider a transcript “official” if forwarded directly from the send-

ing institution. Students may also obtain unofficial copies of their

transcripts at the campus. There is no charge for the student’s first

transcript. All other transcripts will require a fee of $5 to be paid

with an application. (NOTE: All financial obligations to the College

must be paid before transcripts are released)

Software development by faculty members, staff members or stu-

dents as part of normal duties or assignments is considered “work-

for-hire” and is property of the College. Courseware (syllabi, lecture

notes, class handouts and other such materials) whether in paper or

web formats are property of the College.

All work completed or submitted toward fulfillment of course

requirements by students is the property of Southeastern College.

Southeastern College reserves the right to utilize any work so sub-

mitted in any way it believes appropriate.

PRIVACY OF STUDENT RECORDS

Policies and procedures concerning the privacy of student records

maintained by Southeastern College and its faculty and staff are

governed by the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act of 1974

(Public Law 93-380). Student records are maintained by the campus

Registrar’s Office (academic records), Financial Services

Department (financial aid records) and Bursar’s Office (accounts

receivable records).

Student records are maintained by the College in permanent files.

Under Section 438 of the General Provision Act (Title IV of Public

Law 90-247), students age 18 or over have access to their personal

record files kept by the institution. All documents placed in student

records are considered permanent additions and are not removed.

All authorized personnel have access to student records for official

purposes. A student (or in some cases eligible parents) is given

access to his/her record within a reasonable time after submitting a

written request to the custodian in possession of that record

(Registrar, Financial Services or Bursar). Records are supervised by

the Campus Vice President. If the content of any record is believed

to be in error, inaccurate, discriminatory, misleading or in violation

of student rights or otherwise inappropriate, it may be challenged

and a written explanation included in the record. A student’s right to

due process allows for a hearing which may be held at a reasonable

time and place at which time evidence may be presented to support

TUTORING

Southeastern College instructors are available for special tutoring

and make-up work outside normal class hours. Instructors are also

available by appointment to provide demonstrations, answer ques-

tions and conduct reviews. Computers and other equipment are

available for students to use outside class hours. Students who

desire special assistance are urged to take advantage of this help

which is offered at no extra cost.

AVERAGE CLASS SIZE

Southeastern College is proud of its small classes and individualized

attention. Although class size will vary, Southeastern College mon-

itors class size to ensure that program objectives are met. Class size

will generally not exceed 25 students in either the classroom or lab-

oratory setting. Class size may also vary according to programmat-

ic requirements.

FIELD TRIPS

Instructors may take students on field trips at appropriate times dur-

ing a course. Field trips are designed to supplement curriculum and

to introduce students to situations that cannot be reproduced in a

classroom. Students are notified in advance of any field trips.

SCHEDULE CHANGES

Students who register for a class that is canceled or have scheduling

errors are given schedule change assistance by the Dean of

Academic Affairs. Dates and times for schedule changes are posted

as far in advance as possible.

Academic Policies

CLOCK HOUR/CREDIT HOUR CONVERSION

A Clock Hour is defined as a period of 60 minutes with a minimum

of 50 minutes of instruction.

Break schedules are developed based on this definition. Breaks typ-

ically do not exceed 20 minutes in duration.

Academic credit for Southeastern College courses is calculated on a

semester credit hour basis.

The EMT/Paramedic (Diploma) program at the Jacksonville cam-

pus is calculated per the following conversion:

15 lecture clock hours = 1 semester credit hour

30 laboratory clock hours = 1 semester credit hour

45 externship clock hours = 1 semester credit hour

All other semester credit hour programs at Southeastern College are

calculated per the following conversions. One semester credit hour

equals 45 units comprised of the following academic activities:

• One clock hour in a didactic learning environment = 2 units

• One clock hour in a supervised laboratory setting of instruction

= 1.5 units

• One hour of externship = 1 unit

• One hour of out-of-class work and/or preparation for the didac-

tic learning environment or supervised laboratory setting of

instruction that are designed to measure the student’s achieved

competency relative to the required subject matter objectives =

0.5 units

Financial Aid Credit for Southeastern College courses is calculated

as follows:

37.5 clock hours = 1 semester credit hour

schedules permit within reasonable timeframes. Learning is

achieved through individual inquiry, collaborative processes (stu-

dent/student and student/faculty), and personal synthesis of ideas

into an understanding of the topic. Outcomes are determined by

qualitative analysis of student input, subjective and objective tests,

including pre- and post-test, group and individual projects and case

studies.

Requirements for Distance Education:

Southeastern College has computers available with Internet access

for student use at campuses throughout Florida. Southeastern

College provides technical services and training through its online

platform. Personal desk top or lap top computer with internet access

is required for students in online programs. Students are required to

have Microsoft office for all online classes.

Learning Resource System:

All students, whether distance or residential, have access to the elec-

tronic learning resource system available at any time through any

computer with Internet access.

Expected learning outcomes, graduation requirements and student

services requirements remain the same for all students, regardless of

course delivery method.

ACADEMIC LOAD

To be considered full-time, students must carry a minimum load of

twelve (12) credit hours per semester which is a normal academic

load.

It is a policy of Southeastern College that students maintaining a 3.2

cumulative GPA or higher with 90% class attendance and who have

completed at least one semester as a full time student may take addi-

tional credits beyond 12 but not to exceed one course per semester.

Students who are enrolled in a program that requires more than 18

credit hours per semester are not eligible to enroll in additional cred-

it hour courses during that semester. Exceptions to this policy must

VACCINATION POLICY

Southeastern College does not require proof of vaccinations for

entry into its general programs. Allied health programs do have vac-

cination requirements, and the requirements vary by program.

Details related to these individual requirements are in each pro-

gram’s handbook.

COURSE DELIVERY

General Education:

General Education courses are available via distance education and

residential delivery. Distance education courses are delivered

through Southeastern College’s online course delivery platform.

Some general education courses are available through an approved

consortium agreement with Keiser University to deliver online gen-

eral education courses. Prerequisite for distance education partici-

pation: Active students must maintain a Cumulative Grade Point

Average (CGPA) of 3.0 or higher to be eligible to take general edu-

cation courses online. Exceptions to this policy must be approved

by the College President.

Expectations of Students in Distance Education:

It is important to understand what online classes are and what they

are not. Online classes are not easy substitutes for on-campus class-

es. In fact, students find online classes as rigorous and demanding

as on-campus classes. Students are expected to attend their virtual

classrooms a specified number of times per week. All attendance is

monitored. Times are flexible and dictated by students’ personal

schedules; nonetheless, their presence is required and recorded and

counts toward final grades.

An online student is expected to be computer literate and familiar

with the Internet. An orientation course is available to help students

improve these skills.

An online class is convenient and flexible. It allows students to

work on assignments and participate in class discussions as their

Handbooks.

A student may be reinstated to classes following an instructor’s

evaluation of their abilities and performance. Such determinations

are made on an individual, case-by-case basis. Students must be in

attendance by the third class meeting or they are not permitted to

begin a course.

Excessive absences in a course or continued excessive absences

throughout a program will result in the following administrative

actions:

• Attendance warning

• Probation

• Dismissal

Students achieving perfect attendance are eligible for a Perfect

Attendance Award which is determined at the end of each course. To

be eligible for this award, students must be present for all class time;

if a student is tardy, leaves class early or misses a class, the student

is not eligible for this perfect attendance award.

In an emergency which causes a student to be absent, it is the stu-

dent’s responsibility to make arrangements with the instructor to

complete missed work. Absences will only be considered excused if

the student can provide verifiable documentation for the absence in

a timely manner as determined by the College. Excused absence(s)

allow a student to make up coursework or other classroom assign-

ments. However, the student is still subject to attendance warning,

probation or dismissal if the excused absences for an individual

course or the program are excessive. Faculty members may estab-

lish more rigorous attendance standards for their individual courses.

Externship/Clinical

Students in externship/clinical courses must attend all clinical

hours. Any student absent from externship/clinical may be allowed

to make-up the missed hours only at the discretion of the College

and/or externship/clinical site with verifiable documentation pro-

vided to the College in a timely manner. Failure to complete all nec-

essary clinical hours could result in a failing grade for the

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be approved by the College President.

ATTENDANCE

Regular class attendance is essential to proper academic progress

and is expected. At Southeastern College, satisfactory attendance is

considered to be a vital part of each student’s performance.

Excessive absences for a particular course or a program can result

in a lowered achievement rating and an undesirable course grade.

Absences in excess of 20% of class hours, for any subject, may

cause a student to be ineligible to take the final examination in that

course.

To receive credit in a course for Massage Therapy Diploma,

Paramedical Aesthetician and Professional Clinical Massage

Therapy, the student shall attend no less than 80% of the instruc-

tional hours of the course. If a student does not attend 80% or more

of a course, s/he will receive a failing grade (F) for the course.

Students in these programs will be required to make up hours

missed due to tardiness, absences, or leaving early to equal no

less than 90% of the instructional hours in the course. Make-up

assignments and arrangements are available from the course instruc-

tor and may include attending a make-up session, completing addi-

tional assignments or papers, or attending tutoring. The length and

academic rigor of make-up assignments and arrangements is direct-

ly proportional to the amount of time missed in the course. All

make-up assignments and arrangements must be successfully com-

pleted and submitted by the last day of the class. If the student fails

to successfully complete make-up assignments and arrangements in

order to reach 90% of attendance of the clock hours of the course,

s/he will receive a failing grade for the course. Make-up assign-

ments and arrangements are separate from any required coursework.

If a student submits regular course work after the due date, the con-

sequences for late assignments may vary by instructor.

The Nursing, Practical Nurse, and Registered Nurse Bridge

Programs have more specific programmatic attendance restrictions

and policies which are outlined in the respective Program

is able to document the unforeseen circumstances, and also

receives the student’s signed written request at a later date. A student

may make a single request for a non-contiguous leave of absence

when the request is for the same reason (such as a serious health

problem requiring multiple treatments).

Approval

A leave of absence may be granted at the sole discretion of the

College if the College is able to determine that there is a reasonable

expectation that the student will return to school following the

LOA. If a LOA is not granted by the College, the student is required

to register for and attend classes, or withdraw from the program. A

leave of absence may be granted for a period not to exceed 120

days. Generally, students are limited to one LOA in any twelve-

month period. However, a second LOA may be granted as long as

the total number of days does not exceed 120 days in any twelve-

month period. Acceptable reasons for a LOA or a second LOA with-

in a twelve-month period are jury duty, military duty or circum-

stances such as those covered under the Family Medical Leave Act

of 1993 (FMLA). These circumstances are birth of a child, place-

ment of a child with a student for adoption or foster care, student

must care for spouse, child or parent with a serious illness, or a seri-

ous health condition of the student.

Financial Obligations

Students taking an approved LOA do not incur any additional

charges for the period of the approved leave. If the student is a

recipient of Federal Financial Aid prior to the College granting the

LOA, the student is required to meet with a Financial Aid Officer to

discuss the effects of the student’s failure to return from a LOA may

have on his/her loan repayment terms. These effects may include the

exhaustion of some or all of the student’s grace period. If the student

has any outstanding financial obligations to the College, s/he must

make appropriate arrangements with the Bursar to ensure his/her

account remains current.

Return from Leave of Absence

Upon the student’s return from the LOA, s/he is permitted to con-

tinue the coursework s/he began prior to the LOA. If a student on

externship/clinical course.

Veteran Students:

The Veterans Affairs Department will be notified of unsatisfactory

attendance, and Veteran benefits will be terminated for any Veteran

student who has absences in excess of twenty (20) percent of class

hours.

HONOR CODE

Enrollment in Southeastern College and the completion of the

enrollment agreement represents a student’s pledge to respect the

rights and property of the College and fellow students and to adhere

to general principles of academic honesty.

LEAVE OF ABSENCE POLICY

34CFR 682.604 (C)(4)

To be eligible to apply for a leave of absence, a student must have

completed one full semester at the school for credit hour programs.

Students in the Professional Clinical Massage Therapy, Massage

Therapy Diploma and Paramedical Aesthetician programs must

have completed one full pay period.

Procedure

Prior to taking a LOA, the student must provide a signed and dated

official Leave of Absence Request with all required documenta-

tion to the Dean of Academic Affairs or Campus Vice President

(form available from the Dean of Academic Affairs or Campus Vice

President). The student must provide the reason for requesting the

LOA and indicate their expected date of return to class. The student

must have approval from the Dean of Academic Affairs prior to the

start of the LOA. The student must provide the reason for request-

ing the LOA and indicate their expected date of return to class. If

unforeseen circumstances; such as a medical emergency, prevent a

student from submitting a written and signed request prior to the

start of the LOA, the College may still grant the LOA if the College

obligations.

Policy on Class Absences Due to Military Service

Students shall not be penalized for class absence due to unavoidable

or legitimate required military obligations not to exceed two (2)

weeks unless special permission is granted by the Dean of

Academic Affairs. Absence due to short-term military duty in the

National Guard or Active Reserve is recognized as an excused

absence. To validate such an absence, the student must present evi-

dence to the Dean of Academic Affairs’ office. The Dean of

Academic Affairs will then provide a letter of verification to the stu-

dent's faculty for the term.

Students are not to be penalized if absent from an examination, lec-

ture, laboratory, clinicals, or other class activity because of an

excused military absence. However, students are fully responsible

for all material presented during their absence, and faculty are

required to provide opportunities, for students to make up examina-

tions and other work missed because of an excused absence. The

faculty member is responsible to provide reasonable alternate

assignment(s), as applicable, and/or opportunities to make up

exams, clinicals, or other course assignments that have an impact on

the course grade. Faculty may require appropriate substitute assign-

ments.

Policy on Military Stipends

In an effort to assist the student, the institution will release a credit

balance only when charges are posted and the credit is showing.

Chapter 33 Example:

• Student is certified in VA Once for semester 13WB

• Student is charged – Tuition, Education Fee, book

• These charges create a debit balance on the ledger card

• Student receives: Pell Grant, Direct Loans and Military

Scholarship

• Student still has a debit balance

• No funds will be released under policy.

If a Military student is requesting a fund release when a debit bal-

LOA does not resume attendance on the date set forth in the official

LOA form, s/he is withdrawn from the College and will be charged

a $150 re-entry fee when s/he enrolls. The student’s date of deter-

minationis the date the student began the leave of absence, and

charges and refund calculations are applied. All refund and cancel-

lation policies are applied based on a student’s date of withdrawal.

A major consequence of this for students who have received feder-

al student loans is that most of a student’s grace period may be

exhausted and student loan repayment may begin immediately.

If a student returns early, the days the student spends in class before

the course reaches the point at which the student began his/her LOA

must be counted in the 120 days for an approved leave of absence.

MILITARY DEPLOYMENT POLICY

Military students must provide a copy of orders to request a with-

drawal from the institution for Military Duty. No academic penalty

will be given for deployment. If the student is currently attending a

class, the student has the option to complete the course with the

approval of their faculty member and Dean. The student can request

an “Incomplete” grade and will have 30 days to complete all course

work. Extensions are possible given mitigating circumstances.

Extension requests will be evaluated on a case-by-case basis.

If the student decides to withdraw from the class, a grade of “WM”

will be earned, and the class will be retaken upon return to the

College. The “WM” grade will not affect the student’s satisfactory

academic progress (SAP) due to Military Deployment.

If the withdrawal is during the semester/pay period, no withdrawal

fee will be charged. If the student was activated during a term, that

term, and the remaining semester/pay period, will not incur any

charges. Upon reentry, admissions fees will be waived with copy of

military orders. All other admissions and academics requirements

will be applicable. Service members, Reservists, and Guard mem-

bers will be readmitted to their program of study provided that SAP

was being made prior to suspending their studies due to service

and any balance created by the student becoming ineligible for Title

IV funds will be the responsibility of the STUDENT.

Funds will only be authorized for release once Title IV funds are

processed and posted to the Veteran’s account and after verification

of an approved VA Form 28-1905. Failure to provide approved VA

documentation or posted Title IV funds will result in stipend

requests being denied.