Student Hand Book

SOUTHEAST TEXAS CAREER INSTITUTE
ADMINISTRATIVE INFORMATION

SCHOOL OWNER
William M. Bruce

BOARD OF DIRECTORS:
William M. Bruce, President Ben Bruce, Vice President
Laura Bruce, Member Lillie Cooper, Member

CHIEF ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICER: Lillie Cooper
CHIEF FINANCIAL AIDE OFFICER: Connie Stanton

ACCOUNTS PAYABLE/RECIEVABLE:

COSMETOLOGY DIRECTOR/INSTRUCTOR: Abrenda Murphy,
Licensed Cosmetology Instructor/ Texas Dept. of Licensing and Regulation
HIGH SCHOOL PROGRAM CO-ORDINATOR: Carrie Fountain,
Bachelor in Business, Lamar University, Beaumont, TX
Licensed Cosmetology Instructor/ Texas Dept. of Licensing and Regulation
MASSAGE THERAPY DIRECTOR: Laura Bruce,
Licensed Massage Therapy Instructor/ Texas Dept of Health
MASSAGE THERAPY ASSIST.INSTRUCTOR:
Licensed Massage Therapist/ Texas Dept. of State Health Services
COSMETOLOGY INSTRUCTORS
(All Cosmetology Instructors are licensed by the Texas Dept. of Licensing and Regulation)
Brenda Thrash, Vocational Certification, A&M University, Prairie View, TX Licensed
Kara Marshall, Licensed Cosmetology Instructor
Michelle, Jones, Licensed Cosmetology Instructor
SUPPORT STAFF
Mary Paine, Director of Custodial Services
Eric Bruce, Maintenance /Security Supervisor

General Information

Mission Statement
The mission of the Southeast Texas Career Institute is to educate each student to function successfully in the career field of their choice. The Southeast Texas Career Institute has high expectations of its students and dedicates its efforts and resources to assure that each student will become a lifelong learner.
History
The Southeast Texas Career Institute was established in 1995 as Lumberton Adult Educational Center and was acquired from Lumberton ISD in 2008. The institution is owned by William M. Bruce, Evadale, TX. The Institution was licensed by The Texas Dept. Of Licensing and Regulation as a separate entity from Lumberton ISD in 2003 and accredited by the Council on Occupational Education in 2006. Since the acquisition by Mr. Bruce the school has added much needed space as well as the addition of the Massage Therapy Program in November 2010.
Philosophy
The Southeast Texas Career Institute is committed to the students of Southeast Texas and surrounding areas to provide quality educational services. Programs offered include courses and workshops, which provide lifelong learning opportunities. These programs allow students to learn skills for new jobs, to explore knowledge and skills needed in current jobs, to refresh and update job skills, to explore now job fields, to have access to training required by law for their profession, to supplement current education endeavors, and to enrich their lives with cultural and personal development training. To achieve theses program goals, the Southeast Texas Career Institute publishes a schedule of classes. Input from persons in the community is encouraged at all times for determining offerings. Certificates of completion or diplomas are offered for all courses and a record of courses taken by all students is maintained in the CAO's office. There is a $5 charge for duplicate copies of certificates of completion, diplomas and transcripts.

Accreditation/Licensing
Southeast Texas Career Institute is accredited by the Council on Occupational Education. The Institution Cosmetology Program is licensed by the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation. The Massage Therapy Program is licensed by the Texas Department of State Health Services.
Complaints against this institution may be address to the following agencies:

Texas Dept. of Licensing and Regulation –PO Box 12157 Austin, TX 78711
Council on Occupational Education 7840 Roswell Rd, Building 300, Suite 325 Atlanta, GA 30350
Ph. 800-917-2081
Texas Department of State Health Services Po Box 149347 MC 1982 Austin, TX 78714-9347
Ph. 512-834-6616

Description of Available Space, Facilities, and Equipment
Cosmetology Lab:, which includes dispensary, 61 workstations, 6 shampoo bowls, 6 dryers with chairs, A dispensary of 340 sq. ft., facial treatment room, 280 sq. ft, separate classroom of 816 sq. ft., reception and graduating senior area of 702 square ft. separate laundry area, directors office, main lobby, male and female restrooms, student break room , which includes microwave and refrigerator. The school is equipped with all supplies and equipment required by the Texas Dept. of Licensing and Regulation as well as a microdermabrasion machine, light therapy, overhead projectors, student library, and massage therapy department of 816 sq. ft. Overall square footage including the Chief Administrators Office, financial aid office and the registrar's office exceeds 14,000 sq.ft.

 

Drug – Free School Act
The use of illicit drugs and the unlawful possession and use of alcohol is wrong and harmful. Disciplining sanctions including expulsion and referral for prosecution will be imposed on students who violate the standards of conduct. Compliance with the standards of conduct is mandatory. Information about any drug and alcohol counseling, rehabilitation and re-entry programs are available from the director, faculty or appropriate school personnel.
This includes tobacco products; all students desiring to smoke should leave campus. The individual instructor will give breaks. Students caught smoking on campus may be suspended for three days.

Drug Prevention and Abuse Policy
The Institute shall maintain a drug-free environment and shall establish,
as needed, a program complying with federal and state requirements.
The program shall provide applicable information to students and
Employees in the following areas:
1. The dangers of drug use and abuse in the workplace.
2. The Institution's policy of maintaining a drug-free environment.
3. Drug counseling, rehabilitation, and assistance programs that are available in the community, if any.
4. The penalties that may be imposed on employees and students for violation
of drug use and abuse prohibitions.
All fees or charges associated with drug/alcohol abuse counseling
or rehabilitation shall be the responsibility of the employee or student.
Students found to be a drug or alcohol offender or in possession, distributing or using alcohol or illicit substances will be immediately expelled.

Gun Free Schools Act
Southeast Texas Career Institute follows the Gun Free Schools Act of 1994 require that if a student brings a weapon (firearm, explosives etc) to school the student is to be expelled for one year unless the administrator decides to modify the expulsion on a case-by case basis.
School Hours
COSMETOLOGY PROGRAM ONLY: Daytime classes are 9:00am – 4:00pm. Monday – Thursday, Friday 9am -4pm optional attendance, must be for the full day unless previous arrangements are made with instructor on duty.
ALL OTHER PROGRAMS WILL ANNOUNCE CLASS TIME PRIOR TO ENROLLMENT.
Students are to enter and remain in the instructional area. Students are asked not to enter areas not used for the purpose of the classes in which they are enrolled. Extra make-up hours are to be arranged with the teacher or program director.
School Address and Phone Numbers:
Southeast Texas Career Institute
975 Hwy 327 E Suite 150
Silsbee, TX 77656
409-386-2020
Student Federal Aid – ext 105
Ms. Cooper, Chief Administrative Officer –ext 104

Admission

Nondiscrimination Statement
The Southeast Texas Career Institute does not discriminate on basis of race, religion, color, national origin sex or disability in providing education services, activities, and programs, including vocational programs.
Where to Apply
Southeast Texas Career Institute is located at 975 Hwy 327, Suite 150, and Silsbee, TX 77656. Prospective students should apply with the Admissions Director prior to the 1st class day.

On-Campus Registration
Registration for the Southeast Texas Career Institute is on a first-come, first-served basis. Registration for classes begins at the discretion of the Administrator. Please call the Admissions Director/Registrar for enrollment dates and information. Any student with disabilities that needs auxiliary aids, services, assistance for registration, or attending classes should contact the Institution's Admissions Director or the Chief Administrative Officer, Lillie Cooper at (409) 386-2020 ext. 104 at least five days prior to registration or class attendance so that appropriate arrangements can be made.

Admission Requirements
Students must submit an application.
Students must be a citizen of the United States or have proper documentation.
Students must be 17 years of age.
All students are subject to a background check and criminal background check upon enrollment.
Students must provide a driver's license at least one year old, or a picture ID card.
Applicants must have their completed High School Diploma/ transcript or GED in the registrar's office prior to the 1st day of class.
Student must provide a copy of their social security card.

Former Students
Former students of Southeast Texas Career Institute who are not currently enrolled or who were not enrolled during the last regular semester must submit a new application for admission. Students with unsettled financial debts or incomplete records will not be allowed to enroll until such problems are resolved and financial debts are paid.

Transfer Students
Transfer applicants are considered for admission on the basis of their previous school records. Applicants must submit a completed application for admission form official records from all schools previously attended. Transfer applicants must be in good standing with all schools previously attended.
Massage therapy students who have completed education at a college or an out-of state massage school that ma be applied to licensure requirements can submit a copy of their transcript and course catalog description to Texas Department of State Health Services for evaluation. The Department of State Health Services will provide a written evaluation of the previous education to the student. The student must provide this documentation to the school, all subjects successfully completed by the student will be accepted and the student will not be required to re-take those subjects. Tuition will be adjusted to reflect those subjects completed at another school.
Students may not enter the massage therapy program once 10% of the total hours have been taught, unless the student has been granted appropriate credit for the previous education.

 

 

 

Fees and Tuition
Approved Programs and Tuition Cost Only
Operators Course - $8000.00
Nail Technician Course - $4000.00
Esthetician Course - $4000.00
Instructor Course - $2000.00 to $3750.00
Massage Therapy – $4800.00

TUITION SCHEDULE –COSMETOLOGY PROGRAMS 2010-11
Tuition is to be paid in full prior to the last 2 weeks of the semester. If tuition is not met prior to the completion of the semester and additional finance charge (see contract) will apply.
OPERATORS-TUITION for Complete Program $8000.00
Cosmetology courses are designed to be completed in four semesters with a total of 1500 clock hours/57 credit hours. Tuition is paid no less than $500.00 per month with a balance due as follows
Day classes: Evening classes:
SEMESTER I – 16 WEEKS – $2000.00 SEMESTER I – 24 WEEKS – $2000.00
SEMESTER II – 16 WEEKS - $2000.00 SEMESTER II – 24 WEEKS - $2000.00
SEMESTER III – 16 WEEKS - $2000.00 SEMESTER III – 24 WEEKS - $2000.00
SEMESTER IV – 16 WEEKS - $2000.00 SEMESTER IV– 24 WEEKS - $2000.00
Students not completing the required clock hours needed for eligibility to test with the State of Texas will be required to enroll in additional semesters at an additional cost of $2000.00 per semester.
MANICURISTS – TUITION for Complete Program – $4000.00
Tuition is paid no less than $500.00 per month with a balance due as follows:
SEMESTER I – 15 WEEKS – $2000.00
SEMESTER II – 15 WEEKS - $2000.00
Students not completing the required clock hours needed for eligibility to test with the State of Texas will be required to enroll in additional semesters at an additional cost of $2000.00 per semester.

ESTHETICIANS – TUITION for the complete course - $4000.00
Tuition is paid no less than $500.00 per month with a balance due as follows:
SEMESTER I - $2000.00
SEMESTER II - $2000.00
MASSAGE THERAPY PROGRAM-TUITION for the complete course - $4800.
Tuition is paid no less than $500.00 per month with balance due prior to internship.
Initial payment of $500.00

SEMESTER I - $2150.00
SEMESTER II - $2150.00
Cosmetology Students not completing the required clock hours needed for eligibility to test with the State of Texas will be required to enroll in additional semesters at an additional cost of $2000.00 per semester.
Students 30 days late with payment will be dropped and an additional $150.00 drop fee will be applied. Students wishing to re-enter must pay a $100.00 enrollment fee upon reentry and any past due amounts.
Payment of Fees
The methods of payment for course fees are cash, personal or company checks, or money order when paying in person. An organization paying for its employees to take classes may use the methods above to prearrange with the Southeast Texas Career Institute's Administration's office to invoice the organization for tuition and/or books and supplies. Payment plans are available upon request.
Cosmetology students must have all tuition and fees current before application will be made to the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation for the written or practical exams.

Financial Aid is available for those students who qualify. Please see Mrs. Stanton for details.
Insufficient Check Penalties
Students are warned not to write insufficient checks. Students may pay for supplies with cash or money order. Returned checks are recovered electronically with state fee. The student will be denied the privilege of writing personal checks to education center for future payment of fees. Insufficient checks not paid promptly in the course of regular collection efforts will be turned over to the county district attorney for the collection of all amount charges and penalty fees. Students must clear all unpaid obligations before they are allowed to register and pay for subsequent course. Cosmetology students will not be cleared for state exam until all unpaid obligations are cleared.

Financial Aid
The Southeast Texas Career Institute is a public institution of higher education eligible to participate in the Title IV programs. A copy of the Program Participation Agreement, Eligibility and Certification Approval Report, accrediting agency letters, state authorization and licensure documents are displayed and available for inspection in the Chief Administrative Officer's office for all enrolled and prospective students and families.

The Southeast Texas Career Institute offers the following programs that are eligible for Title IV aid: COSMETOLOGY, 1500 clock hours/48 credits, ESTHETICIAN, 750 clock hours and NAIL TECHNICIAN, 600 clock hours/20 credits. The Southeast Texas Career Institute is accredited by The Council on Occupational Education. The Institute is licensed by The Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation and the Texas Department of State Health Services and is approved to offer services to clients through the Veterans Administration, and the Texas Department of Assistance and Rehabilitation.

Ineligible Programs

SOUTHEAST TEXAS CAREER INSTITUTE does not offer Title IV funds for our student instructors program.
The SOUTHEAST TEXAS CAREER INSTITUTE offers the following programs that are eligible for Title IV aid: COSMETOLOGY, 1500 clock hours/48 credits, ESTHETICIAN, 750 clock hours and NAIL TECHNICIAN, 600 clock hours/20 credits. SOUTHEAST TEXAS CAREER INSTITUTE is accredited by The Council on Occupational Education. It is approved by the Texas Workforce Agency for the training of veterans under all classifications, the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation, the Veterans Administration, and the Texas Department of Assistance and Rehabilitation.

General Title IV Student Eligibility Requirements
The student must:

Be enrolled as a regular student in an eligible program

Not be enrolled simultaneously in two postsecondary schools without a consortium or contractual agreement.

Meet one of the following academic criteria:

Have a high school diploma or its recognized equivalent (e.g., a GED);
Be enrolled in an eligible institution and sign an enrollment agreement.
Be home schooled, and
Obtain a secondary school completion credential for home schooling provided by the student's home state, if one is offered, or
Have completed a secondary school education in a home school setting that qualifies as an exemption from compulsory attendance requirements under state law
Have a valid Social Security Number with the Social Security Administration
Be a U.S. citizen or eligible non-citizen
Be registered with Selective Service, if required by law, with the Selective Service Administration for all male students who are between the ages of 18 and 25.
Sign a Statement of Educational Purpose, which certifies that he or she will use federal student financial aid only to pay educational costs
Not be in default on a Title IV loan or, if in default, have made satisfactory repayment arrangements
Not owe a refund (overpayment) on any Title IV grants, or state grant previously received from any postsecondary institution.
Sign an Anti-Drug Abuse Act certification statement
Make satisfactory academic progress toward the completion of the degree or certificate as required by the institution, state agencies and the Department of Education.
Complete a FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid) and have a valid ISIR (Institutional Student Information Record).
All transfer students must submit an official transcript from former schools. No less than 75% of the course work may be done in the SOUTHEAST TEXAS CAREER INSTITUTE.

Federal Aid Programs in Which Institution Participates
The SOUTHEAST TEXAS CAREER INSTITUTE Office of Financial Aid is here to assist students and their families with the challenge of financing post-secondary education. It is important that you read all available information carefully and keep up-to-date on School policies. Staff is available for walk-in assistance or by telephone at (409) 386-2020 the SOUTHEAST TEXAS CAREER INSTITUTE participates in the following Federal Aid programs:
Federal Pell Grant
Federal Direct Stafford Loan
Federal Direct PLUS Loan
Application Process
The Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) is the only required application.  The federal formula is used to determine eligibility for financial aid, but please remember you must reapply each year you are seeking assistance.
If you are offered a Federal Stafford Loan, you will be required to complete an entrance interview explaining the aspects of the loan program before the funds can be released. In addition, you must complete a master promissory note (MPN) with your school.
Deadline Dates for Financial Aid
Federal Financial Aid
A FAFSA must be received by Federal Student Aid Programs by June 30 of the current academic year for it to be processed. 
Independent Student Status
A student will be considered independent if you are:
24 years of age or older on or before December 31st of the award year
a veteran of the U.S. Armed Forces
accepted and enrolled in a graduate/professional program
orphan or ward of the court
do you have children who receive more than half of their support from you
legally and financially responsible for dependents other than a spouse
married
serving on active duty in U.S. Armed Forces for purposes other than training
emancipated minor as determined by a court in your state
in legal guardianship as determined by a court in your state
at any time on or after July 1, 2010, did your high school or school district determine you homeless
at any time on or after July 1, 2010 did the director of an emergency shelter or transitional housing determine you homeless
at any time on or after July 1, 2010 did the director of a runaway or homeless youth basic center determine you homeless or at risk of being homeless
Need-Based Awards
Eligibility for need-based financial aid is based on a need analysis. A formula established by Congress is applied to the information you provide on your application resulting in an expected family contribution (EFC). The difference between the budget; i.e. the annual costs of attending school (COA), and the EFC is your need (COA-EFC=Need). 
Budget (Cost of Attendance)
Because there is more to pay for a student than tuition, the COA includes more than just tuition and fees. The elements that are included are: • Tuition • Fees • Room • Board • Books and Supplies • Transportation
Available Financial Aid Programs
The financial aid awarded by the Financial Aid Office consists of the general categories: grants, loans and work awards. All programs are awarded based on the eligibility criteria established by federal or state laws and/or school policies.
GRANTS
Federal Pell Grant is a federal grant that does not have to be repaid. It is awarded based on the EFC calculated by the federal processor.
LOANS
Federal Direct/Stafford Loans are low-variable interest rate loans made to students. Students should see the Financial Aid Officer as to the level of awards for the current academic year. The interest rate is determined by the government every year and remains fixed for one academic year (July 1 through June 30).
PLUS loans are low-variable interest rate loans available to the parents of dependent undergraduate students to help with educational expenses. Parents may borrow up to an amount equaling the COA minus any other aid received. Repayment of these loans begins within 60 days after second disbursement.
APPLICATION PROCESSES
Prospective students and families can visit the school, or speak to our Office of Admission staff members. Application forms are available in the office. The SOUTHEAST TEXAS CAREER INSTITUTE admits as regular students only persons who have graduated from a school providing secondary high school education, or the equivalent (GED), or admits as regular students, persons who are beyond the age of compulsory school attendance, and have the ability to benefit from the training offered by the school. For students who have not graduated from high school or met the equivalent requirement (GED), the school will have administered by a private tester, a test which is approved by the US Department of Education for this purpose. A signed statement is acceptable for foreign high school graduate who otherwise cannot provide a copy of the diploma due to circumstances beyond student's control. However, SOUTHEAST TEXAS CAREER INSTITUTE makes reasonable effort to collect transcript from the high school.

The Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) is the only required application.  The federal formula is used to determine eligibility for financial aid, but students must reapply each year they are seeking assistance.
The Office of Financial Aid provides assistance to students and parents in completing the FAFSA form. The complete FAFSA application and a valid ISIR serve as the basis for financial aid package for all qualified students. If requested by student and parent, the school submits the FAFSA electronically via EDExpress, or the Educational Compliance Management (ECM), the schools Federal Third Party Servicer Access to the CPS Online.
ISIRs are reviewed as they are received by the school from ECM. The school contacts students and collects relevant documents to resolve any or all conflicting information and ensures completeness of the application. Similar steps are taken when students submit paper Student Aid Reports (SARs) or SAR Acknowledgements. It is checked to ensure that the school is named on the FAFSA. The financial aid office staff adds the school to the list to ensure the school receives Institutional Student Information Reports (ISIRs) electronically via EDExpress, or the ECM Access to the CPS Online.
If unusual circumstances are identified during the application process, the school follows guidelines as prescribed in the Professional Judgment section of the manual.

Deadlines
The Federal deadline for submission of the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) is June 30 of the current year.

The last date by which federal loans can be processed to ensure compliance with cash management regulations and guaranty agency rules is June 30 for the current aid year.

Deadlines for submission of verification worksheets, relevant income verification documents and various comment code clearance documentation, etc. may vary. Students must speak to staff members in the financial aid to find the required deadlines. Students are also informed of deadlines by telephone calls, emails, general letters and financial aid bulletin board displayed in the reception area of the financial aid office.

Student Aid Verification Policy
Verification
The federal processor uses a system of edits, or flags, which produces a selection of certain applications for verification. If a student's application is selected for verification, this may mean that a data element in his/her application does not fit generally recognized patterns (not necessarily that the element is incorrect; it merely must be verified), or that the student was simply selected at random.
Federal financial aid cannot be disbursed until verification is complete.  The Federal Direct/Stafford Loans may not be certified and processed until verification is complete.  Estimated financial aid awards will be removed if verification is not completed within specified deadlines.  Any deferred tuition and fees become due immediately. Student will be notified of any adjustments that need to be made.  If the corrections are done electronically, the student will be sent an updated Student Aid Report (SAR) from the federal processor.

Selection of Applicants to be Verified
The SOUTHEAST TEXAS CAREER INSTITUTE Office of Financial Aid may also select files for verification if there appears to be a conflict of information. If a student is selected for verification, the student is notified on the Student Aid Report (SAR).
Verification must be completed no later than 120 days past the last day of your enrollment for each academic year.  Corrections involving the federal processor must be made prior to mid-August.

Following students are excluded from verification.
Applicants who die during award year (regardless of conflicting information)
Applicants who are legal residents (or dependents of parents who are legal residents) of the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands, Guam, or American Samoa
Applicants who are citizens of (and dependents of parents who are citizens of) the Republic of the Marshall Islands, the Federated States of Micronesia, or the Republic of Palau
Incarcerated students
Dependent students whose parents reside outside the United States and cannot be contacted by normal means of communication (exclusion is applicable to parental information only
An applicant who is an immigrant and arrived in the U.S. during either calendar year of the award year
An applicant whose parents' address is unknown and cannot be obtained (exclusion is applicable to parental information only)
A dependent applicant and both parents are deceased or physically or mentally incapacitated (exclusion is applicable to parental information only)
An applicant who will not receive Title IV assistance for reasons other than the applicant's failure to verify the information on the application
A transfer student who completed verification at the previous school and the current school obtains the correct information/data
Any other applicants excluded from verification by the school
Based on manual ISIR review, those applicants or applications selected for verification are identified. Periodic review of the latest corrections and ISIRs monitors and ensures that all selected applicants are verified and appropriately documented.
Acceptable Documentation & Forms
Current Financial Year's Verification Worksheet (Dependent or Independent) completed and signed.
Signed copy of required Parents' Federal Income Tax Returns and all schedules for dependent students.
Signed copy of required Student's (and Spouse if applicable) Federal Income Tax Return and all schedules (W-2 forms alone cannot be used for verification)
If you need a copy of your tax return, call the IRS at 1-800-829-1040. Ask for a 1722 letter or tax transcript for the previous calendar year. This form is acceptable in lieu of an actual copy of your tax return
Untaxed income documentation (e.g., letters from the Social Security Administration to verify social security benefits, W-2 forms for contributions to retirement plans, etc.)
Other documents as needed
Verification must be completed no later than 90 days past the last day of your enrollment for each academic year.  Corrections involving the federal processor must be made prior to mid-August. An applicant's failure to provide required documentation within the specified time frame resulted in the loss of all Title IV aid and all balance tuition charges become due immediately.

For additional guidance please refer to the verification process as found in the Application and Verification Guide of ED's Federal Student Aid Handbook.

Data Elements to be Verified

In the verification process, the SOUTHEAST TEXAS CAREER INSTITUTE verifies the following data elements:

Adjusted gross income
U.S. taxes paid
Household size
Number of family members enrolled in a postsecondary educational institution
Untaxed income
Any institutionally selected data elements

The following data elements may be excluded from verification, such as:

Household size or number in college does not have to be verified if output document is received within 90 days of applicant/parent signing it.
Number of family members in the household or the amount of child support reported by an applicant selected for verification does not need to be verified or it is the same as that verified by the institution in the previous award year
Enrollment of family members at least half-time in postsecondary educational institutions does not have to be verified if they are enrolled at the same institution as the applicant, and the institution verifies their enrollment status from its own records
Untaxed income and benefits need not be verified if the applicant or the applicant's spouse or, in the case of a dependent student, the applicant's parents receive untaxed income or benefits from a federal, state, or local government agency determining their eligibility for that income or those benefits by means of a financial needs test.

The financial aid staff member is responsible for recording changes to verification data elements manually on a paper verification checklist. This ISIR Correction checklist is then faxed to ECM- third party service provider which electronically updates student records on the CPS online. The student SAR/ISIR records are thus resent or retransmitted to the CPS for reprocessing. After processing, when ECM receives the latest and corrected ISIRs, it sends them to school for review and filing.
All documents are filed in student's financial aid file in the school and retained for 5 years. For additional guidance regarding the verification process please refer to the Application and Verification Guide of ED's Federal Student Aid Handbook.
NASFAA has developed a guide called Using Tax Returns in Need Analysis to assist financial aid administrators in reviewing and verifying tax return data. This guide is located under Management Tools on NASFAA's Web site at: http://www.nasfaa.org. ECM has developed a 'File Review Checklist' template to assist SOUTHEAST TEXAS CAREER INSTITUTE in reviewing and verifying tax return data.

Conflicting & Inaccurate Information
ECM the school's third party service provider strongly recommends the following guidelines that must be followed when a financial aid professional reviews ISIR and completes verification of the income process.
The Application and Verification Guide (AVG) page 14 indicates that ISIRs containing zero income information may be selected for verification by CPS.  If CPS does not select it for verification, you may still choose to ask the applicant for further information about her means of support during the base year. Any cash support (not in-kind support) from friends or relatives should be reported in Worksheet B. (For details refer to AVG page 16-17).
The AVG page 76 states, "A school must verify any application information that it has reasons to believe is incorrect [34 CFR 668.54(a) (3)] or discrepant [34 CFR 668.16(f)]. Students with these applications are considered to be selected for verification by the school even though it may not be verifying the same data as for CPS-selected applications." For example, a Financial Aid Counselor noticing in the ISIR that a dependent student's parents have not filed a tax return indicated 4 in the household, 1 attending college and reported $2500 income for the year. This could be an example of incorrect and discrepant information.
The AVG page 79 states, "When you receive the student's submission, you should make sure that the worksheet is signed, that all required sections are completed, and that the relevant tax returns or alternative documents are attached." For example, a relevant tax document and filing status for a married parent or student is 1040, 1040A or 1040EZ and 'married filing joint return' or 'married filing separate return'.
The AVG page 79 further states, "Financial aid professionals are not expected to have special knowledge or expertise regarding the U.S. tax code. If someone whose data were required on the FAFSA submits a signed statement claiming non-filer status and you have reason to believe that person would have been required to file a U.S. tax return, this constitutes conflicting information and must be resolved. ……………..For example, in such a case, you might require a letter from the IRS, a copy of the applicable tax provision, or other documentation supporting the claim to non-filer status. Conflicting information must be resolved before you can disburse federal student aid."

 

ISIR Review and Corrections
Errors can occur if the student submits the wrong information or if the information she provided was not scanned or entered correctly. In general, your school must have correct data before it can pay the student, which in some cases means that you or the student must submit corrections for reprocessing.
Dependency status: A student must update his dependency status any time during the award year unless it changed because his marital status changed. This update is required whether or not he was selected for verification. For the Pell Grant Program, the updated information must be submitted to the CPS for reprocessing.
Household size and number in college: Unlike dependency status, household size or number in college cannot be updated unless the student is selected for verification. If he is selected, these items must be updated to be correct at the time of verification unless they changed due to a change in the student's marital status, in which case updating is not permitted.

Policies and Procedures
School Refunds and the Federal Return to Title IV Funds (R2T4)
Process Overview & Applicability
The return of Title IV funds requirement is a complex process involving a great deal of interoffice cooperation and coordination at SOUTHEAST TEXAS CAREER INSTITUTE and between SOUTHEAST TEXAS CAREER INSTITUTE and ECM. The Office of Academic Affairs is designated as contact points for students who wish to withdraw. Inter-Office email may be used to communicate that information to faculty, program office, bursar's office and the office of financial aid. The Office of Academic Affairs determines the withdrawal date and reports it to other institutional offices and the Department of Education. The Office of Financial Aid calculates the return of Title IV funds using federal formulas, notifies ECM in writing to complete recovery of Title IV funds to specific program funds, notifies the student of his or her obligation to repay funds if applicable, tracks the repayment, and refers overpayments to ED. It also offers the student any earned post-withdrawal disbursement and follow procedures and policies pertaining to this indicated in the award notification part of the manual. A student who has completed at least one class within the payment period or period of enrollment but drops other classes is treated as having changed enrollment status rather than as having withdrawn as per section 668.22(a)(1) of HEA 1965. The award package must be revised based on the revised enrollment status and student must be notified about the changed award amounts and status. FSA Handbook, Vol. 2, Ch. 6 provides details on R2T4 calculations and regulations.
The date of the SOUTHEAST TEXAS CAREER INSTITUTE'S determination that a student withdrew is identified through faculty input, student's failure to return from an approved leave of absence, student's verbal or written notification to any office such as Office of Academic Affairs, Office of Financial Aid etc.
In the event of any unofficial withdrawals, R2T4 calculations must be done within 45 days from the date of determination of such withdrawal. The date of determination must occur within two weeks from the last day of attendance.
All enrolled students are notified through SOUTHEAST TEXAS CAREER INSTITUTE'S catalog about the withdrawal process and the student's rights and responsibilities including how a student reports the intent to withdraw and how the student begins the withdrawal process.
Withdrawal Date
The faculty is required to take attendance and notify the Office of Academic Affairs if a student has stopped attending class without any notice for 3 (three) consecutive scheduled class days. The Office of Academic Affairs monitors attendance of all enrolled students. It will contact student via email, phone call and letter. If no response is received within the following week, the school will assume the student has unofficially withdrawn. The office of Academic Affairs will determine the withdrawal date which would be no later than two weeks from the last day of attendance. However, if the student responds, the official withdrawal date will be the date on which student notifies school via any means of communication. A student who wishes to withdraw from school for compelling personal reasons should notify the Director of Academic Affairs in writing stating the reasons for withdrawal and whether or not the student intends to return at a later date to pursue a program of study. For all clock hours programs attendance roster is mandatory. All documentations for a withdrawn student will be kept on student's file in the office of financial aid and academic affairs. MASSAGE THERAPY STUDENTS must be terminated from the program if absent for more than 10 consecutive school days or accrues absences of 15% of the clock hours of the program.
SOUTHEAST TEXAS CAREER INSTITUTE grants Leave of Absence (LOA) as per regulation of Higher Education Reconciliation Act (HERA) 2006. Students who require a leave of absence from the program must do so in writing and be approved by the Director of Academic Affairs prior to leave the program. If a student does not return from his/her LOA, the Office of Academic Affairs will notify the Office of Financial Aid. The school will assume the student has unofficially withdrawn on the following day of the date of return from his/her LOA. The last day of attendance will be considered as the official date of withdrawal. This begins the withdrawal process. The office of Financial Aid will complete the R2T4 (Return to Title IV) process as per regulations as described in the manual.

Formula Calculation
The SOUTHEAST TEXAS CAREER INSTITUTE'S Financial Aid Office is required by federal statute to recalculate federal financial aid eligibility for students who withdraw, drop out, are dismissed, or take a leave of absence prior to completing 60% of a payment period or term. The federal Title IV financial aid programs must be recalculated in these situations.
If a student leaves the institution prior to completing 60% of a payment period or term, the financial aid office recalculates eligibility for Title IV funds. Recalculation is based on the percentage of earned aid using the following Federal Return of Title IV funds formula:
Credit Hour Programs
Percentage of payment period or term completed = the number of days completed up to the withdrawal date divided by the total days in the payment period or term. (Any break of five days or more is not counted as part of the days in the term.) This percentage is also the percentage of earned aid. Funds are returned to the appropriate federal program based on the percentage of unearned aid using the following formula:
Aid to be returned = (100% of the aid that could be disbursed minus the percentage of earned aid) multiplied by the total amount of aid that could have been disbursed during the payment period or term.
If a student earned less aid than was disbursed, the institution would be required to return a portion of the funds and the student would be required to return a portion of the funds. Keep in mind that when Title IV funds are returned, the student borrower may owe a debit balance to the institution.
If a student earned more aid than was disbursed to him/her, the institution would owe the student a post-withdrawal disbursement which must be paid within 120 days of the student's withdrawal. The institution must return the amount of Title IV funds for which it is responsible no later than 45 days after the date of the determination of the date of the student's withdrawal. 

Refunds are allocated in the following order: 
·        Unsubsidized Direct Stafford Loans (other than PLUS loans)
·        Subsidized Direct Stafford Loans
·        Direct PLUS Loans
·        Federal Pell Grants for which a Return of funds is required
The following is a step-by-step process that is followed in all R2T4 calculations
Step 1: Determine the percentage of aid earned by calculating the percentage of the scheduled period that the student completed.
Step 2: Determine the amount of earned aid by applying the percentage to the total Title IV aid that was or could have been disbursed.
Step 3: Determine the amount of unearned aid by subtracting earned aid from disbursed aid or determine the amount of a post-withdrawal disbursement by subtracting disbursed aid from earned aid.
Step 4: If unearned funds must be returned, determine the schools and the student's shares; or if a post-withdrawal disbursement is due, determine the sources from which it will be funded.
Step 5: If unearned funds must be returned, allocate unearned aid to programs from which student was funded; or if a post-withdrawal disbursement is due, send student applicable notification.
Step 6: Return the institution's share and any funds repaid by the student or refer the student to ED; or make the post-withdrawal disbursement.

The Department of Education provides return of Title IV funds worksheets in Volume 2, Chapter 6 of the FSA Handbook. It has also developed software that automates the calculation. This software can be downloaded via http://www.sfadownload.ed.gov/ReturnT4Funds.htm. These are used to calculate all R2T4 calculations. A copy of the worksheet in the event of manual calculation and a computer printout in the event of automated calculation is placed in student's file for records. The office of financial aid performs all R2T4 calculations as it has all Title IV award and institutional charges information which are required in the calculations.
Clock Hour Programs:
Percentage of aid earned equal the number of scheduled hours in the payment period completed up to the student's last date of attendance as per the school's attendance records, divided by the total clock hours in the payment period.
If this percentage is greater than 60%, the student earns 100% of the disbursed Title IV funds or aid that could have been disbursed.
If this percentage is less than 60% then the percentage earned is equal to the calculated value.
Funds are returned to the appropriate federal program based on the percent of unearned aid using the following formula:
Aid to be returned = (100% minus the percent earned) multiplied by the amount of aid disbursed toward institutional charges. If a student earned less aid than was disbursed, the institution would be required to return a portion of the funds and the student may be required to return a portion of the funds. All Title IV funds that the institution must return will be made no later than 45 calendar days after the date the school determines that the student withdrew.
When Title IV funds are returned, the student may owe a balance to the institution.
If a student earned more aid than was disbursed to him/her, the institution must send written notification to the student ()or parent for PLUS loan funds) to offer a post- withdrawal disbursement for any amount not credited to the student's account no later than 45 calendar days after the date that the school determines that the student withdrew. The institution is required to make a post-withdrawal disbursement within 120 days of the student's date of determination that they withdrew.
Refunds are allocated in the following order:
Unsubsidized Federal Stafford Loan
Subsidized Federal Stafford Loan
Federal Parent (PLUS) Loan
Federal Pell Grant
Private and institutional aid.
Post-Withdrawal Disbursements
In the event a student is eligible for a post-withdrawal disbursement based on student's budget, awarded financial aid and Title IV funds and R2T4 calculations, a post-withdrawal disbursement must be made only after the following conditions are met.
Student and parents were in most cases verbally notified of the availability of post-withdrawal disbursements by the Office of Financial Aid within one week from the date of R2T4 calculation was performed.
Student and parents in most cases verbally notified the Office of Financial Aid within a reasonable time indicating their acceptance of available post-withdrawal disbursement amounts. The reasonable time refers to allowing sufficient time to school to process a post-withdrawal disbursement within the deadlines set by the Department of Education.
Student has outstanding institutional charges that are due and wants to pay off those charges by applying his/her post-withdrawal disbursement.
Student/Parents completed all necessary paperwork related to such post-withdrawal disbursement within a reasonable time.
The Office of Financial Aid must track the notification and authorization to make the disbursement and meet deadlines as prescribed by ED. A school must process Title IV aid within 120 days from the last day of the enrollment period.
The post-withdrawal disbursement must be applied to outstanding institutional charges before being paid directly to student. See sections 668.22(a) (4) of HEA 1965 and GEN-04-03 for details on Post-Withdrawal Disbursement regulations.

 

 

 

 

 

 

School Refund Components and Policy
MASSAGE THERAPY STUDENTS SHALL BE REFUNDED UNDER TAC 140.344

SOUTHEAST TEXAS CAREER INSTIUTE
REFUND POLICY for MASSAGE THERAPY PROGRAMS

Student must visit the school prior to or on the day of enrollment. No tuition or fees will be collected from a student without first visiting the institution. Students are encouraged to tour the facility prior to enrollment however the student may decline a tour of the school. After class commences the following refund policy will apply:
90% of any outstanding tuition for a withdrawal or termination that occurs during the first week or first one-tenth of the course, whichever is shorter;
80% of any outstanding tuition for a withdrawal or termination that occurs after the first week or first one-tenth of the course, whichever period is shorter, but within the first three weeks of the course;
75% of any outstanding tuition for a withdrawal or termination that occurs after the first three weeks of the course but not later than the completion of the first 25 percent of the course; and
50 % of any outstanding tuition for a withdrawal or termination that occurs not later than the completion of the first 50 percent of the course.
10% of outstanding tuition for a withdrawal or termination that occurs during the third quarter of the program.
Students terminated or withdrawn during the last quarter of the program may be considered obligated for the full tuition
All refunds based on the above policy are calculated by the Bursar's Office manually. All refunds due to student shall be made within 30 days of formal cancellation by the student or formal dismissal by the school. The student is notified of the results of the refund calculation and notified of his/her liabilities in writing. A follow-up phone call must be made by the Bursar's Office. The financial aid office performs the Title IV refund calculation and determines student's and institution's liability for program specific return of overpayments to the Department of Education. Refunds for items of extra expense to the student, such as instructional supplies, books, student activities, laboratory fees, service charges, rentals, deposits, and all other such ancillary miscellaneous charges, where these items are separately stated and shown in the pre-enrollment information, will be made in a reasonable manner.
In accordance to TAC 140.344(b)(2)(C) a student's refund will be fully consummated within 30 days after the tenth instructional day, if the student fails to enter the program.

ALL OTHER PROGRAMS INCLUDING COSMETOLOGY PROGRAMS WILL BE REFUNDED AS PRESCRIBED BY THE TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF LICENSING AND REGULATION AND THE COUNCIL ON OCCUPATIONAL EDUCATION.
SOUTHEAST TEXAS CAREER INSTITUTE'S institutional refund policy in accordance with the accrediting agency and state education department policies is expressed as a schedule of revised institutional charges incurred by students who withdraw, based on the length of time they remain enrolled or the consumption of services. The refund policy is entirely the purview of Bursar's office. Bursar's Office is responsible for developing, updating, and distributing the policy to all offices and students. SOUTHEAST TEXAS CAREER INSTITUTE includes the institutional refund policy as a part in the 'Enrollment Agreement' form which applies to all SOUTHEAST TEXAS CAREER INSTITUTE students.
If tuition and fees are collected in advance of the start date of a program and the institution cancels the class, 100% of the tuition and fees collected will be refunded. The refund will be within 30 days of the planned start date.
If the student withdraws on the first class days or does not appear for class all tuition and fees will be refunded excluding the $100 enrollment fee. Appropriate refunds will be made within 30 days of the first class day.
Student must visit the school prior to or on the day of enrollment. No tuition or fees will be collected from a student without first visiting the institution. After class commences the following refund policy will apply:
90% of any outstanding tuition for a withdrawal or termination that occurs during the first week or first one-tenth of the course, whichever is shorter;
80% of any outstanding tuition for a withdrawal or termination that occurs after the first week or first one-tenth of the course, whichever period is shorter, but within the first three weeks of the course;
75% of any outstanding tuition for a withdrawal or termination that occurs after the first three weeks of the course but not later than the completion of the first 25 percent of the course; and
50 percent of any outstanding tuition for a withdrawal or termination that occurs not later than the completion of the first 50 percent of the course.
The school may retain 100 percent of the tuition and fees paid by the student and are not obligated to refund any additional outstanding tuition if the student withdraws or is terminated by the school in the last 50 percent of the course.
All refunds based on the above policy are calculated by the Bursar's Office manually. All refunds due to student shall be made within 30 days of formal cancellation by the student or formal dismissal by the school. The student is notified of the results of the refund calculation and notified of his/her liabilities in writing. A follow-up phone call must be made by the Bursar's Office. The financial aid office performs the Title IV refund calculation and determines student's and institution's liability for program specific return of overpayments to the Department of Education.

Institutional Refund Repayment Appeals
SOUTHEAST TEXAS CAREER INSTITUTE does not have any provisions for students to appeal the amount of an institutional refund, the amount of outstanding charges, or the repayment process. However, the student may contact Bursar's Office and speak to a representative to further discuss their outstanding charges if he/she wishes to do so.

Student Withdrawal
Students wishing to withdraw from the program of study must submit the required withdrawal from either in person, by email or writing. The student will receive a transcript from the institution's administrative assistant which will include grades, tuition paid/owed and date of withdrawal. If the student is due a refund under the institutions refund policy that refund will be mailed or the student with proper ID may pick that check up in the Chief Administrator's Office within the timeframe specified in the refund policy. Southeast Texas Career Institute does not distinguish between "withdrawn/passing" and withdrawn/failing.
No student will be issued a transcript until all financial obligations to the school have been met.

Public Information and Community Relations Policy
All administrators, staff and faculty will promote the Southeast Texas Career Institute and its mission in the community and areas of service. The Southeast Texas Career Institute hopes to improve the community and make the people of the community aware of the valuable resources at the institution by encouraging all employees to be positive and informative whenever they are representing the institution. Employees and students are a continuing representative of the institution and should always act accordingly. It is important to treat everyone with respect and dignity. The institution will become involved in community activities such as local church charities, telethons, the Walk for Life and other charitable organizations. By furnishing free and reduced prices for the employees of Hardin County Courthouse, Sheriff Department, local fire and police departments the Southeast Texas Career Institute encourages citizens to come into the institution and visibly see the success of the students. Cosmetology students by volunteering time at the local Nursing Facility will be providing much needed free services to the residents. The cosmetology student may also participate in the facility's holiday parties and special events, offering friendship and encouragement to the residents. Cosmetology students attend trade and hair shows at local beauty supply stores and statewide conventions. The administration at Southeast Texas Career Institute encourages all staff, faculty and students to be willing to volunteer in the community and be willing to represent the institution.
Information to the community of these events will be provided by means of newspapers, school catalog and field trips. The best information can be provided by the educated, positive and supportive word of the students of Southeast Texas Career Institute. Faculty and Staff should educate, motivate and support the student as well as the institution so the student will have pride in the institution and the program in which they are enrolled.
Massage students will not perform massages outside of the educational facility but are encouraged to participate in community events and show support for their community.
Job Placement
Job placement and career guidance will be issued through the Chief Administration Officer's (CAO) office. Job offerings will be posted. All faculty and staff is encouraged and considered responsible for the education of the students in regards to placement availability. All faculty and staff are expected to make every effort to maintain a positive and informative relationship with prospective employers.

Student Handbook
It is the student's responsibility to read and become familiar with the student conduct code. Copies of the student catalog / handbook will be given to the student at the time of enrollment.

Attendance Policy
Students are expected to attend all scheduled classes. Failure to attend class for 10 consecutive class days without notice the student will be dropped from the course. Students are allowed 10 excused full day absences per semester ( 2 half days equal 1 full day) any absences over 10 days may result in withdrawal from the course with a grade of incomplete. Students enrolled in a clock hour course such as MASSAGE THERAPY or ESTHETICIAN students may not accumulate absences in excess of 15% of the total clock hours of the program for which the student is enrolled or the student must be terminated. The student may re-enroll at the beginning of the next grading period or semester and will be required to pay a $100.00 enrollment fee upon returning.

Progress Reports
Students not meeting minimum grade requirements will receive a progress report which consists of grades earned from exams and lab sheets. A student who drops or withdraws will receive an incomplete. Students who are terminated for unsatisfactory progress may re-enroll after waiting one grading period.

Excused Absences
A student may be excused for temporary absence resulting from personal illness, illness or death in the family, quarantine, weather or road conditions making travel dangerous, or any other unusual cause acceptable to the director. Prolong absence due to illness must have a doctor excuse.

Leave of Absence
Leave of Absence for medical leave only and must be submitted in writing to the Chief Administrative Officer and approved by the Program Director. Must have documentation supporting medical condition.
A student may request in writing a formal leave of absence for a period of not less than two weeks and not more than 180 days. A student's total leave of absence may not exceed more than 180 days in any 12 month period. The student will remain under contract and tuition will resume upon return from leave of absence. The student will be responsible for all coursework that they began prior to the leave of absence. If the student has a "Student Loan", the student will discuss the effect that the student's failure to return from the leave of absence may have on their repayment terms, with the financial aid officer. This includes the exhaustion of some or all of the student's grace period. If the student does not return from the leave of absence, the 6 month grace period is retroactively applied back to the beginning of the leave of absence. The student must submit a written, signed and dated request for a leave of absence. If unforeseen circumstances prevent a student from providing a prior written request, the institution may grant the student's oral, or an individual acting on the student's behalf request for a leave of absence. The institution will then collect the formal written statement as soon as possible. If a student does not resume attendance at the institution (or have granted a subsequent and/ or additional leave of absence as explained above) on or before the end of the leave of absence, the institution will treat the student as a withdrawal in accordance with the requirements of regulation. Withdrawal date will be the last date of attendance. Students must inform the financial officer of their decision immediately to determine financial obligations.

 

 

 

 

Leave of Absence for Massage Therapy Programs
In Accordance to TAC 140.346
A leave of absence for reasonable purposes acceptable to the massage therapy educational program shall not exceed the lesser of 30 school days or 60 calendar days. A student shall be granted only one leave of absence for each 12 month period. Attendance records shall clearly show all dates for which the leave of absence was granted. A written statement, as to why the leave of absence was granted, signed by both the student and the director of the massage therapy educational program indicating approval, shall be placed in the student's file. If a student fails to return from leave, the student will be automatically terminated and a refund made in accordance with 140.344 of the Texas Administrative Code. The effective date of termination shall be the last day of the leave of absence.

Grading System
The grading scale for the School's programs is as follows:
Numerical Scale Letter Grade Points
94-100 A 4.0
87-93 B 3.0
80-86 C 2.0
73-79 D 1.0
72 & Below F 0.0
W Withdrawn 0.0
I Incomplete 0.0
Homework/ Quizzes/Vocabulary 40%
Tests 60%
Lab: Pass/Fail
Pass – Satisfactory completion of non-graded Clinical Training
Fail – Unsatisfactory completion of non-graded Clinical Training
*a passing grade of all clinical/externship components are required to progress to the next level of study.
INCOMPLETE GRADES: Incomplete grades and how they are corrected are discussed later in this handbook under Make-Up work. Incomplete grades will affect the satisfactory academic progress if they are not made-up within the allotted time discussed in the Make-up policy. The teacher will inform the program director of failure to make-up work by the student and a grade of "0" will be recorded for the student. If the student completes all required make-up work within the time allowed by the teacher, the teacher may then change the incomplete grade to a grade which reflects the student's make-up work.
REPEATING COURSES: Should an unsatisfactory grade be the reason the student to fail a course that course may be retaken at the time of the next course offering. No credit will be given for courses with a failing grade.

Satisfactory Academic Progress
Process Overview & Responsibilities
To be eligible for Title IV aid, a student must maintain satisfactory academic progress (SAP) as per section 668.16(e) of HEA 1965. SOUTHEAST TEXAS CAREER INSTITUTE developed policies to determine the academic standards that students are expected to meet and then a means and schedule of measuring the achievement of those qualitative and quantitative standards. If the student has made acceptable qualitative and quantitative progress for that particular increment, then the SOUTHEAST TEXAS CAREER INSTITUTE reviews the 150 percent of the maximum allowable time frame criterion to measure student's SAP.

SAP standards are established by the Office of Academic Affairs. The relevant SAP policies are summarized below.

All students must maintain Satisfactory Progress according to the following standards in order to continue enrollment. Satisfactory Progress is measured at the beginning of each term/semester, and will be checked prior to disbursement of aid.

SOUTHEAST TEXAS CAREER INSTITUTE'S SAP policy for Title IV students is the same as or stricter than the school's standards for students enrolled in the same educational programs who are not receiving Title IV aid. The Title IV SAP policy is the same as the school's academic policy as indicated above.
The Director in the financial aid office reviews the Title IV SAP policy to ensure it meets all federal requirements. The Director of Academic Affairs notifies financial aid office if the school changes its academic policies.
Quantitative Measure of Satisfactory Academic Progress (SAP)
SOUTHEAST TEXAS CAREER INSTITUTE'S satisfactory academic progress policies also contain a quantitative measure. The policies specify a maximum time frame not to exceed federally-required 150 percent of the published length of the program in which a student must complete his or her academic program. The time frame may be measured in credit hours earned or clock hours completed. The maximum time frame set as 150 percent of scheduled number of weeks in the program.
Timeframe - All students must satisfactorily complete their program within 150% of the normal timeframe.
Normal Maximum Program
Diploma Timeframe Timeframe

Esthetics 32 weeks 48 weeks
Nail Technician 30 weeks 45 weeks
Cosmetology 64 weeks 96 weeks
At the midpoint of the maximum timeframe, students must have successfully completed 1/2 of the program's credit hour requirements.
The students who have failed to meet the quantitative standards are placed on probation or the student is denied future Title IV aid. The Director of Financial Aid in coordination with the Office of Academic Affairs monitors quantitative progress. The financial aid office receives quantitative information about Title IV recipients from the Office of Academic Affairs. The quantitative SAP is reviewed manually and a copy of the latest transcript is kept on student file. The Office of Academic Affairs notifies students in writing their progress or lack of progress at the end of each enrollment period or term.
Increments
To ensure the student is making sufficient progress both quantitatively and qualitatively, SOUTHEAST TEXAS CAREER INSTITUTE'S SAP policy divide the maximum time frame into equal evaluation periods called increments. These increments generally coincide with payment periods. But in any case it cannot be longer than half the program or one academic year, whichever is less. For example in a 900 clock-hour program, an increment must not exceed 450 clock hours. See sections 668.16(e) (2) (ii) (B) and 668.34(e) of HEA 1965 for details on the federal regulations.
Transfer Students allowed timeframe will be calculated using the number of credits or clock hours recognized and accepted by the institution. The hours/credits acquired will be calculated as to the time it would have taken the student to complete them at this institution. The remaining hours/credits will be required to be completed in the maximum allotted timeframe for the appropriate program
The grading period for MASSAGE THERAPY students in accordance to TAC 140.345(b) may comprise no more than 25% of the program, or 125 hours for the basic massage therapy program. Progress reports will be issued within each of these grading periods to assure each student is kept aware of their progress. Students enrolled in the MASSAGE THERAPY program must wait one grading period before s/he may re-enroll if terminated from the program for unsatisfactory progress.

 

 

 

 

Change in Program Study
Students changing their program of study will be considered as a transfer student. All allowable credits/hours earned will be considered towards the students satisfactory academic progress in the same manner as a transfer student.
Students pursuing a second degree within the same programmatic scope will receive credit/hours allowable by the state or other agencies towards the second degree. The Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation does not allow credits/hours from completed courses of study in the Cosmetology Program to be transferred between courses if a license has been granted to the student by the state Regulation agency. Only allowable credit/hours can be granted prior to certification by the state. If those credits/hours are applied towards the second degree prior to certification they will not be allowed by the State of Texas to be used towards state certification in the first degree earned by the student.

Qualitative Measure of Satisfactory Academic Progress (SAP)
As per sections 668.16(e) (2) (i) and 668.34 of HEA 1965, SOUTHEAST TEXAS CAREER INSTITUTE follows a qualitative measure. The measurement is graduated. The following policy provides a detailed description of how qualitative progress is monitored and by whom. SOUTHEAST TEXAS CAREER INSTITUTE realizes that, oftentimes, students must make an adjustment to the academic demands of pursuing an education.
Qualitative Progress is monitored by the teacher and program director. The teacher will monitor the students' progress using methods such as testing, observations, and other evaluative methods and will give the student a progress report at the end of each month and at the end of the course. A copy of this report will be given to the program director to become part of the student's permanent file.
Probationary Period
A student being placed on academic probation for the following semester or term if he/she fails to achieve a cumulative grade point average (CGPA) of "C" (2.0/4.0 scale) or better in the preceding semester or term. A conference is held between the Director of School (or his/her designee) and the student.
Academic probation lasts one semester or term. At the end of the probation term, the student's academic performance is again reviewed. If the student has not raised his/her CGPA to "C" (2.0/4.0 scale) or better, he/she will be dismissed unless the student can justly prove that mitigating circumstances caused her/his failure to achieve the "C" average. A determination of whether mitigating circumstances warrant continuation for the student shall be that of the school director. During the term of probation, the student is still eligible to receive financial aid.
Students may appeal the decision for academic probation by presenting proof of mitigating circumstances. Mitigating circumstances are considered to be the students or family member's illness or accident, death of a family member, or catastrophic events.
Indication of academic probation is designated on the student's official transcript.

Permanent Student Records
All original student records are kept in a fire proof cabinet or container in hard copy and disk form.
Hour reports for cosmetology course are kept on the computer hard drive, disk and paper copy.
Student enrollments for all programs are kept on the computer hard drive; disk and paper copy, as well as submitted to the State of Texas for all cosmetology students.
Student withdrawals for all programs are kept on the computer hard drive; disk and paper copy, as well as submitted to the State of Texas for all cosmetology students.
All other pertinent information is kept in the student folder and on computer.
Grades are kept in the teachers' grade book, on computer and copy to student.

THE STUDENT MUST MAKE WRITTEN REQUEST FOR GRADES (excluding progress reports and regular report cards) AND/OR RECORDS ONLY. NO RECORDS WILL BE RELEASED TO ANYONE OTHER THAN SCHOOL OFFICIALS OR REPRESENTATIVES OF TCC, COE, TRC, VETERANS ADMINISTRATION OR TEXAS WORKFORCE IF APPICABLE TO THE STUDENT.

Locker Policy
Lockers will be assigned by the Admissions Director. The student must have a combination lock and register that combination with the Admissions Director. Lockers must be surrendered at the time of withdrawal from the course. If the content of the locker is not removed prior to withdrawal those contents will be removed and the institution will not be responsible for the return of the contents.
Lockers and cabinets remain under the jurisdiction of the school the school reserves the right to inspect all lockers and cabinets. Students have full responsibility for the security of their locker.

Emergency School Closings
In the event of an area wide emergency school closing information will be on the following radio and television stations.
Radio – KLVI 560 AM Television – KFDM Channel 6 KYKR 95.1 FM KBMT Channel 12
KAYD 101.7 FM KBTV Channel 4
In the Event of an unforeseen event at the Institution or in the Department making it not possible to have class a sign will be posted on the doors, or you will be notified prior to class if possible.

Parking Regulations
Students are not allowed to park in the spaces directly facing the building. These spaces are reserved for cosmetology clients and handicapped individuals only. The Southeast Texas Career Institute is not responsible for accidents to persons or vehicles in the parking lot. No overnight parking is permitted.

Change of Address
Students are responsible for all communications addressed to them at the address on file in the Chief Administrator's office. Any student who moves during the course must immediately register his/her change of address in the Chief Administrator's office. Failure to do so could adversely affect the student's ability to apply for the state test.
Make- up Work
COSMETOLOGY: Students must make up work missed within 2 weeks to be able to advance into the next phase or apply for state exam.
ALL OTHER COURSES: The individual teacher of each course will decide make up work.
COSMETOLOGY: Students are responsible for lab sheets and tracking practical requirements. Lab sheets should be turned in before the last class day of the month. Students scheduled for board must take a Mock State Board Exam and have grades for all assignments before exam application will be sent to Austin.
ALL OTHER COURSES: The class syllabus will be given to the students in each class, which will include any projects or assignments, test etc. expected of the students.
Lost and Found
Lost and found articles and books are to be turned into program directors office. If a student loses an article he or she should turn in a description to the office as soon as possible. Unclaimed articles will be disposed after 30 days.
Personal Messages
Students are not allowed to use the receptionist's phone or office phones without permission from an instructor or program director. Please no long distance calls and in the case of extreme emergency limit calls to 3 minutes. If a student receives a personal call during school hours the teacher or receptionist is to take a message and the student can return the call at their break.

 

 

Student Concerns/Grievances
Students with a problem or concern should address the problem first with the instructor or program director, if this does not prove to be satisfactory the student may submit the concern on a "blue slip" to the Chief Administrator. Please allow sufficient time for the administrator to investigate and analyze the issue. The student will receive either a written or oral response within 3 days. Students unable to resolve the issue through these steps may file a formal complaint or grievance with the respective governing agency.
Cosmetology: All Programs
Texas Dept. of Licensing and Regulation Council on Occupational Education
P.O. Box 12157 41 Perimeter Center East, NE, Ste 640
Austin, Texas 78711 Atlanta, Georgia 30346
800-917-2081

Massage Therapy:

Texas Department of State Health Services
Po Box 149347 MC 1982
Austin, TX 78714-9347
512-834-6616

Emergency Care
All students are required to furnish an emergency number and contact person when enrolling. If it is not possible to reach the contact person and the student is unable to make a decision the program director or teacher on duty will call 911 immediately. Should EMT personnel decide the student should be transported to a medical facility the student will be responsible for all costs incurred. (Ambulance, hospital etc.)
Permission to Leave School
Students must inform the teacher prior to class if they will be leaving class early. If the student wishes to return to class permission must be approved by the instructor or director of program. Cosmetology Students leaving the school must clock out. There is no exception to this.

Office Visits
Students wishing to see the Admissions director, Financial Aid Officer or Chief Administrative Officer during class time should request permission from the instructor or program director. They can then call the office and announce the students need to visit. "Blue Slips" are also available should the student feel they cannot approach the teacher or program director.

Communicable Diseases and or illness
Students having a communicable disease should alert the program director or teacher immediately. Students with a communicable disease should not be attending classes. Students with an elevated temperature should not attend classes.

Code of Conduct
The following Code of Conduct for students was developed through the commitment, cooperation, and involvement of the legislature, administrators, teachers, and students describes the expectations of student conduct and specifies the consequences of violating the code.
It contains specific student conduct rules. As the need arises, school officials may adopt additional policies containing student conduct rules, which shall be incorporated into the student code. Those rules provide sanctions against student misconduct that is likely to result in disruption of the educational process or infringement of the right of others. Students have certain legal rights, but those rights must be balanced against the needs of school officials to maintain an effective educational climate. Law enforcement authorities may be contacted when deemed necessary to help school officials in enforcing these provisions.
Appropriate judicial proceedings may be instituted. Of course misbehaving students are subject to disciplinary action as provided in this code of conduct regardless of whether judicial proceedings are instituted.
Certain property used by students, i.e. desks, lockers, cabinets, school facilities, and parking lots are owned and controlled by the institution. Vehicles parked on school property are subject to guidelines described in this plan.
Disciplinary action shall depend upon a careful assessment of all circumstances, including the nature and severity of the offense.
Actions denoted by an * will be grounds for immediate withdrawal and will not be allowed to re-enroll. All other actions will be written up as a discipline referral and addressed by the student services committee to include the student/students involved. The severity or the action, student past discipline problems as well as any written procedures or policies in this handbook will determine the number of days for expulsion.

STUDENTS ARE EXPECTED TO:
BEHAVE RESPONSIBLE, DEMONSTRATING COURTESY AND RESPECT FOR THE RIGHTS OF OTHER STUDENTS AND FACULTY. STUDENT COOPERATION AND RESPECT FOR THE PROPETY OF OTHERS, INCLUDING SCHOOL PROPERTY WHICH IS ESSENTIAL IN MAINTAINING SAFETY, ORDER, AND DISCIPLINE.
ATTEND ALL CLASSES RECULARY AND ON TIME; BE PREPARED FOR EACH CLASS; AND TAKE APPROPRIATE MATERIAL AND ASSIGNMENTS TO CLASS.
BE WELL GROOMED AND APPROPRIATELY DRESSED EACH DAY.
THE FOLLOWING ACTS ARE PROHIBITED:
*Vandalizing, damaging, or destroying school property
*Bringing onto school property, items such as knives, guns, or other weapons.
*Assaulting any person.
*Possessing, using, selling, attempting to sell or being under the influence of alcoholic beverage, an inhalant or other substance used to induce intoxication, marijuana, a hallucinogenic, amphetamine, or barbiturate, or any other substance prohibited under the Texas Controlled Substance Act or the Federal drug Abuse Prevention Control Act.
*Exhibiting an inappropriate physical familiarity.
*Possessing or igniting any type of fireworks at school.
Posting or distributing newspaper, leaflets, and similar materials on school grounds except as allowed by school administrators.
Cheating or copying the work of another student
Using profanity, vulgar language, or obscene gestures. Engaging in verbal abuse such as name-calling, racial or ethnic slurs, or derogatory statements toward others.
*Committing or attempting to commit theft, extortion or blackmail, i.e., obtain or attempting to obtain something of value from an unwilling person.
Disrupting, disturbing, or interfering with a teacher's ability to communicate with other students in the class.
Being insubordinate.
Fighting which is defined as a physical conflict between two or more individuals
Throwing objects that can cause bodily injury or damage to property failure to comply with lawful directive issued by school personnel
Failing to comply with other school policies and rules
Gambling, this is defined as participating in games of chance for money and /or other things of value.
Indecent proposal, which is defined as an unsolicited sexual proposal
*Persisting in serious acts of disobedience or disorderly behavior which may prove detrimental to the school, harmful to the health, and safety and inhibit to the rights of others or interfering with school authorities and programs through boycotts, sit-ins, or trespassing.
Massage Therapy students that make inappropriate physical or verbal contact with a client or another student, instructor, etc., may be in direct violation of the Massage Therapy Act and rules. Please read and understand all rules under 140.305.

 

Disruption of Classes
No student shall be permitted on school property to willfully disrupt, alone or in concert with
others, the conduct of classes, conduct that disrupts the educational activities of a school includes:
Emissions by any means of noise of an intensity that prevents or hinders classroom instruction
Enticement or attempted enticement of students away from class
Prevention or attempted prevention of students from attending classes.
Entrance into a classroom without the consent of the director or teacher and either through acts of misconduct and/or use of loud, offensive, profane language causing disruption of class activities.

Emergency Removals
Students may be removed from regular classes or school premises for non-disciplinary health,
welfare, and safety reasons when the director or teacher determines that an emergency exists.
Reasons constituting an emergency include, but are not limited to:
Being under the influence of alcohol or drugs.
Being highly agitated
Suffering from any other condition that temporarily threatens the student's welfare, other individual's welfare, or the efficient operation of the school.

Paging/ Telecommunication Devices
Students shall not use a telecommunication device while in class. Cellular phones are prohibited in the instructional areas. If a student is caught using a cellular phone or pager, the student will be asked to either surrender the phone or device until the end of class or leave the class for the day. Student could be suspended for three days for repeated offences.

Dress Code
Underclothes must be worn at all times.
Hair must be neat, clean and not cover the eyes.
Appropriate footwear for each class must be worn at all times. Cosmetology students may not wear open toed shoes and no heels higher than 1". No boots or crocs.
Students' apparel should be appropriate for such profession in which class you are enrolled
No hats are permitted in the classroom
Tattoos should be covered
The administrator reserves the right to add to or change this dress code at anytime.

Cosmetology Department
(In addition to other requirements)
State Requirements:
The Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation requires a registration form.
$25.00 (credit card only) to Department of Licensing and Regulation for permit prior to enrollment.
One picture to display with permit (will be taken by school if needed.)
Local Requirements
Social Security Number
All supplies
Textbook and Workbook $200.00 (prices are subject to change)
Nail Technology Books – $225.00 (prices are subject to change)
Esthetic Books - $275.00 (prices subject to change)
Cosmetology Kit- $650.00 (prices are subject to change)
Personal Supplies such as hairspray, gel, etc.
Notebook and dividers are helpful for organization.
Any other publications required by the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation.
Hours:
1500 clock hours are required for the complete operator's course.
600 clock hours are required for the nail technician course.
750 clock hours are required for the estheticians' course.
Time clock will be utilized to clock hours. If you forget to clock in or out, you will not acquire time for that class.
Students must be in uniform in order to clock in. Uniform include name badge.
Uniform:
Clean, pressed, solid color scrubs that match, with no other color or design. Color will be determined by program enrollment. (no piping of a different color should be worn on the uniform)
Tennis shoes or loafer style, must be closed toed (no heels over 2"). No boots or crocs.
No dangling jewelry and no jewelry in excessive amounts.
Facial jewelry will be at the discretion of the program director.
Student should look professional at all times at discretion of instructor.
State Board Exam:
Student must pass mock exam before applying for state exam.
Student must be current with all grades and financial obligations to apply for the written exam.
Student is responsible for all expenses.

Massage Therapy Program

The Massage Therapy Program is a basic program to prepare the student in Swedish massage techniques for the purpose of fulfilling the licensing requirements for the Texas Department of Health and entry level employment in the field of Swedish massage.
Objectives:
To develop the confidence and skills necessary to successfully practice Swedish massage through required clinical, practical and internship opportunities.
To develop skills necessary to be proficient and confident in performing Swedish massage.
To have an understanding of the structure and function of the human anatomy and the effects massage therapy produces through a practical working knowledge of anatomy, physiology and kinesiology.
To develop the essential skills necessary to operate a successful business in massage therapy.
To understand and appreciate the need for the therapist to practice self care of the body including proper body mechanics necessary for the safety of the therapist and to prevent injury to the therapist
To understand and appreciate the benefits and changes in both student and client during massage therapy.
Classroom Schedule:
Classes: 1:00 pm -6:00 pm - Tuesday –Wed.- Thursday = Total Hours: 450
Length of Class: 2 semesters – each semester is 15 weeks
Make-up Hours: Each semester is calculated to include make-up days. Make-up days are Mondays
Intern Clinic Hours: (Instructor must be on duty)
Classes: 1-6 pm - Tues.-Wed.-Thurs. – Additional 50 clinic hours =Total course hours 500
Length of Time Clinic is offered: 4 weeks ( Student must have completed 50 hours within the 4 weeks)
Students will not be charged extra for makeup hours in the classroom or clinic. Make-up hours must be scheduled with the program director AND must be made up outside regular scheduled class hours.
Before entering Internship the student must:
Have completed 450 hours of classroom instruction
Passed all test
Given an exit massage to an instructor
Have all time made up
Tuition must be paid in full
First Assignment: Student must bring personal appointment book first day of internship, have read the Intern Handbook and wear required attire
Additional Information: All interns will be required to keep an appointment book to ensure promptness. This will enable you to get in the practice of scheduling your time efficiently. Enter your availability and your client's name and phone number.
Lunch and Break schedule:
Graduation Requirements:
Complete a total of 500 hours: 450 class hours and 50 internship hours
Complete all assignments/tests
Fulfill all financial obligations prior to receiving a transcript.
Tuition, Fees, Expenses: (Cost are approximate)
Tuition: 500 hour Basic Program------------------------4800.00
Text book : "Theory & Practice of Therapeutic Massage ______66.95 (subject to change)
Scrubs: $55.00
Tennis Shoes: $35.00
Supplies: Massage Sheets, oil/cream/ lotion, binder, dividers, testing material------100.00
Enrollment Fee – 100.00
Total Cost of Program:--------------------------------------------------5156.95
Student-teacher ratio – Adequate faculty will be employed to assure 1 instructor to 9 tables and 3 students to 1 table for laboratory class time. For classroom instruction the ratio is 27 students to 1 instructor.
Individual Subject Fee:
Massage Theory------------2100.00
Anatomy & Physiology -----800.00
Kinesiology --------------------540.00
Business ------------------------488.00
Pathology ----------------------436.00
Health and Hygiene ---------208.00
Hydrotherapy -----------------228.00
Student Attire: Students should wear a solid color, matching scrubs. Color to be determined by instructor prior to class.

 

 

 

 

 

All Programs

Absences
Students must call in prior to being absent.
Students must have approval for absences of longer than one week.
Absences of 10 consecutive days or 10 days in one semester will result in student being dropped from the program and will be required to pay $100.00 enrollment fee upon returning plus any delinquent tuition. Students enrolled in clock hour classes will not be allowed absences in excess of 15% of the total clock hours of the program.
All absences must be made up, although completing the make-up work will not remove the absence.
An instructor must be present during all make-up work, no fees shall apply if work is made up during those time scheduled by the instructor.

Professional Conduct
Students are expected to conduct themselves in a professional manner at all times with students, clients and staff.
Students must clock out if leaving the classroom or lab. This includes going on break.
Students too ill to work must clock out.
If a student refuses client work that student must clock out.
Gossip and interference with other students while working with clients will not be tolerated.
Students should address all problems in private. Do not discuss them on lab floor.
No visitors are allowed unless receiving a service.
Students must have the program directors permission to receive services during class time.
Students are not allowed to cash personal checks at the receptionist unless receiving service.

Cosmetology Curriculum & Course Descriptions
Cosmetology Operator Program: The complete course includes hairstyling, cutting, tinting, lightening, manicuring, pedicures, sanitation and sterilization, facials, chemical restructuring of the hair and all phases of cosmetology of the hair, skin and nails. The State of Texas requires 1500 clock hours to be eligible to take the state exam for licensing.
CLASS DESCRIPTION CONTACT LAB
COS 1-101 Orientation 4 Hours 12 Hours
CREDIT 1.32 Professional Dev. 2 Hours 14 Hours
An overview of the skills and knowledge needed to succeed in the field of cosmetology.
COS 1-102 Bacteriology 2 Hours 2 Hours
CREDIT .57 Infection Control 2 Hours 2 Hours
First Aid 2 Hours 2 Hours
Study of sanitation and sterilization methods along with the knowledge of bacteria and the spread of disease in order to provide proper public health including the study of basic first aid techniques.
COS 1-103 Basic Manicuring/ 5 Hours 20 Hours
CREDIT 1.38 Pedicuring
Nail Disorders 5 Hours 2 Hours
An in depth study of nail diseases and disorders, also the theory of manicuring and pedicuring along with practical application.
COS 2-203 Trichology 16 Hours 20 Hours
CREDIT 1.72 An indepth student of the hair, its properties, and growth
COS 1-104 Shampooing/ Hair Scalp 14 Hours 18 Hours
CREDIT 1.53
An introduction of types and proper techniques of hair and scalp cleaning and conditioning.

COS 1-105 Basic Haircutting 5 Hours 39 Hours
CREDIT 1.63
An introduction to haircutting to include types of terminology, sectioning, and basic 0, 45, and 90 degrees.
COS 1-106 Basic Chemical Services 14 Hours 25 Hours
CREDIT 1.76
An introduction to chemical waving, restructuring, and chemical relaxing including terminology, sectioning, and proper techniques on rolling.
COS 1-107 Basic Styling/Design 32 Hours 107 Hours
CREDIT 5.69
Basic techniques used in hair design and styling, includes facial shapes, pin curls, finger waves, roller placement, curl placement.
TOTAL HOURS/CREDITS 366/15.60- 16 WEEKS (SEMESTER I)
COS 2-204 Advanced Cutting/Design 32 Hours 107 Hours
CREDIT 5.69
An advanced study of hair cutting techniques and hair design. Includes wigs and hair additions
COS 2-206 Hair coloring Introduction 32 Hours 107 Hours
CREDIT 5.69
An introduction to hair color, including basic color theory and the techniques used in temporarily and permanently coloring and decolonization of the hair.
COS 3-303 Advanced Hair Coloring 109 Hours
CREDIT 3.63
Correction and advanced hair coloring
TOTAL HOURS/CREDIT 387/15.01-16 WEEKS (SEMESTER II)
COS 2-201 Orientation/CPR/Safety/Salon Business 2 Hours 14 Hours
CREDIT .59
An overview of salon management, resumes, job search and interviews, including certified CPR classes.
COS 2-207 Advanced Chemical 16 Hours 107 Hours
CREDIT 4.62 Texturing, Chemistry and Electricity
A more in depth study of permanent waving, restructuring, and chemical relaxer. Chemistry and electricity
COS 2-208 Skin Care & Study 10 Hours 20 Hours
CREDIT 1.32
The study of the skin, terminology, and proper skin care for different skin types.
COS 3-301 Advanced Cutting II 109 Hours
CREDIT 3.63
Industry entry-level hair cutting techniques.
COS 3-302 Advanced Styling II 109 Hours
CREDIT 3.63
Industry entry-level hair styling
TOTAL HOURS/CREDIT 387/13.79-16 WEEKS (SEMESTER III)
COS 2-202 Anatomy/Physiology 33 Hours
CREDIT 2.13
An in depth study of anatomy and physiology.
COS 3-304 State Board Exam Preparation 109 Hours
CREDIT 3.63
Practice state exam techniques.
COS 3-305 Hair Design Practice 218 Hours
CREDIT 7.26
Mastery of hair design for industry level competencies.

TOTAL HOURS 360/13.02-16 WEEKS (SEMESTER IV)

COMPLETED HOURS 1500/ 57CREDITS

 

Esthetician Curriculum & Course Description
Includes the study of skin care, facials, make-up application, microdermabrasion and chemical peel process. The State of Texas requires a total of 750 clock hours to be eligible to take the state exam for licensing. To be completed in two (2) semesters.
CLASS DESCRIPTION CONTACT LAB

EST 1-101 Orientation 4 Hours 5 Hours
Professional Dev. 4 Hours 12 Hours
An overview of the skills and knowledge needed to succeed in the field of skin care.

EST 1-102 Bacteriology 4 Hours 4 Hours
Infection Control 5 Hours 4 Hours
First Aid 4 Hours 4 Hours
The study of sanitation and sterilization methods along with the knowledge of bacteria and the spread of disease in order to provide proper public health including the study of basic first aid techniques.

EST 1-103 Anatomy/ Physiology 90 Hours
An in depth study of anatomy and physiology.

EST 1-104 Chemistry 20 Hours
An in depth study of chemistry.

EST 1-105 Equipment and Electricity 35 Hours 25 Hours
An overview of equipment used in skin care and understanding of electricity and the use of it in skin care.

EST 1-106 Care of Client 5 Hours 10 Hours
The proper draping and protection of the client.

EST 1-107 Skin Treatments 25 Hours 75 Hours
Introduction to skin care treatments used in an esthetician salon.

EST 2-201 Skin Care and Treatments 20 Hours 80 Hours
An in depth study of skin care treatments.

EST 2-202 Superfluous Hair Removal 5 Hours 15 Hours
An advanced study of hair removal techniques.

EST 2-203 Aromatherapy 5 Hours 5 Hours
The study of essential oils and their uses.

EST 2-204 Nutrition 10 Hours
An in depth study of proper nutrition to maintain health skin.

EST 2-205 Color Psychology 10 Hours
The effect colors have on the different areas of life and how to choose the correct colors for the client.

EST 2-206 Proper Make-Up 25 Hours 50 Hours
The proper techniques of make-up application including correction make-up.

EST 2-207 Management 75 Hours
The study of salon management.

TOTAL HOURS: 750 Hours

Nail Technician Curriculum & Course Description
Course includes manicuring, pedicuring, application of nail tips, overlays, wraps, and sculpture nails as well as sanitation and anatomy. The State of Texas requires a total of 600 clock hours to be eligible to take the state exam for licensing.

CLASS DESCRIPTION CONTACT LAB

NT 1-101 Orientation/
CREDIT .82 Rules and Regulations 15 Hours
An overview of the skills and knowledge needed to succeed in the field of nail technician.

NT 1-102 Preparation, Equipment,
CREDIT .66 Implements, and Supplies 15 Hours
An overview of the proper table setup, care of equipment, implements, and supplies.

NT 1-103 Bacteriology 50 Hours
CREDIT 1.99
An in depth study of bacteria

NT 1-104 Procedures 20 Hours 100 Hours
CREDIT 4.66
Proper application of artificial nails, cosmetic fingernails preparation to build a new nail, nail extensions, sculptured nails, tips, wraps, fiberglass, gels, and odorless product. Includes manicuring and pedicuring.

NT 1-105 Anatomy/Nails 20Hours 50 Hours
CREDIT 2.99
An in depth study of major bones, muscles, nerves, and their functions. It also deals with the structure, functions, appendages, lesions, and conditions of the skin. Including an in depth study to include the structure, composition, growth, regeneration, nail irregularities, and nail diseases.

NT 2-202 Bacteriology, Sanitation
CREDIT 1.99 Safety Measures 40 Hours 50 Hours
The study of bacteriology methods of sanitation and importance of safety and sanitation measures.

NT 2-203 Professionalism 60 Hours 80 Hours
CREDIT 3.33
This is to discuss manicuring as a profession by reviewing vocabulary, ethics, salon procedures, hygiene, professional attitudes, and public relations.

NT 2-204 Advanced Procedures 180 Hours 200 Hours
CREDIT 7.33
Continuation of artificial nail formations and state board preparations
TOTAL HOURS/CREDITS: 600/23

 

 

 

Cosmetology Instructor Course
This course prepares the licensed operator/specialty student for a career in the education of future cosmetologist. The student learns teaching methods, lesson plans and skill necessary to effectively teach all/specialty cosmetology courses. The State of Texas requires a total of 250 clock hours with 2 years of experience. The State of Texas requires a total of 750 clock hours without 2 years of experience.
The Student enrolling in the student instructor course will follow one of the two listed curriculums.
Student Instructors without 2 years experience:
Instruction and theory and lab/clinic operation 350 hours
Teaching and lab/clinic management 350 hours
Orientation, rules and laws 50 hours
Total 750 hours
Student Instructors with 2 years experience:
Lesson plans 60 hours
Methods of Teaching 60 hours
Classroom Management 30 hours
Evaluation Techniques 20 hours
Visual aids preparation and use 20 hours
Learning Theory 20 hours
Orientation, rules, and laws 10 hours

SUPPLIES FOR COSMETOLOGY COURSES
Cosmetology Operator Course:
Cosmetology Kit or comparable supplies including 2 mannequins and a Marcel curling iron (school kit cost $650.00.
Textbook - $200.00
Personal supplies such as hairspray, gel, cholesterol, gloves, etc
K-Kart lockable cart – approximate $100.00
Nail Technician Course: Textbook - $225.00
The school does not sell or furnish a kit for this course the following supply list is an estimate, cost vary due to supply wholesale cost.
Creative pro-kit 79.95 Block buffer .39 Nail tips 12.95
Cool Blue 8.95 Girlfriend 3.95 (100ct)
Tip cutters 21.00 Kanga .80 Polishes 10.00
Cuticle pusher 3.95 Koala .80 Polish remover 7.95
Curette 20.00 Outback 1.49 Acetone 7.95
Cuticle nippers 6.95 Hotshot .55 Pads 3.60
Pedicure supplies 14.95 Disinfectant 10.00 Brushes (min.) 25.00
This list is basic supplies only; student may prefer other supplies and containers for storage. These are estimated prices.
Esthetician Course: Textbook - $275.00
The school does not sell or furnish a kit for this course. The following is a suggested list of supplies only. Cost will vary due to supply wholesale prices.
Mini wax kit 39.95 Disinfectant 12.95 Body wrap kit 125.00
Professional make-up kit 75.00 Capes and Drapes 25.00 Facial kit 75.00
Cost is approximate and will depend upon place of purchase
Instructor Program:
Students are responsible for providing unmarked textbooks; all other teaching aids are furnished by the school.
ISBN# 156253582X Milady's Master Educator's Student Course Book by Letha Barnes
ISBN # 1562537334 Milady's Master Educator's Exam Review Book by Letha Barnes
(These books can be purchased online or at Barnes & Noble in Beaumont)

All supplies and materials are approximate and could change without notice.

 

Massage Therapy Program
Course includes the study of Anatomy & Physiology, massage therapy techniques, related health and hygiene, business practices and professional ethics, the study of hydrotherapy , kinesiology, pathology and the practical application of massage during the student internship.

CLASS DESCRIPTION HOURS

MT Massage Therapy Technique 200 Hours
Dedicated to the study of massage therapy techniques and theory and the practice of manipulation of soft tissue, with at least 125 hours dedicated to the study of Swedish massage therapy techniques.

AP Anatomy & Physiology 75 Hours
A complete overview of the terms and organization of the body including cells, tissues, the ten systems of the human body and special senses

HH Health and Hygiene 20 Hours
The study of health, hygiene, first aid, universal precautions, and cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR)
B Business Practices & Professionalism 45 Hours An in-depth study of massage therapy laws and rules, business practices, and professional ethics standards

HYD Hydrotherapy 20 Hours
Dedicated to the study of Hydrotherapy to include the history, terms, a practical understanding of the applications, mechanisms, indications and contraindications, temperatures, incomplete and unfavorable reactions, physical modalities, the equipment used in the applications and cryotherapy.

KIN Kinesiology 50 Hours
An in depth study of kinesiology terms, the joints, movement, major muscles, posture and proprioception.

PA Pathology 40 Hours
The student will learn the terms, the diseases and infections, indications and contraindications, conditions and disorders psychological and emotional states and the study of basic pharmacology.

MTI Massage Therapy Internship 50 Hours
The student will apply massage therapy techniques learned to clients. For the purposes of Texas Occupations Code 455.053 (7), 50 hours is the maximum number a student can accumulate in an internship before the student is required to be licensed.
TOTAL HOURS 500 Hours

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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SOUTHEAST TEXAS CAREER INSTITUTE

DRUG ABUSE HANDBOOK AND DRUG PREVENTION PROGRAM

I HAVE RECEIVED THE DRUG PREVENTION PROGRAM HANDBOOK. I UNDERSTAND THAT IF I AM A DRUG OR ALCOHOL OFFENDER I WILL BE DISMISSED FROM SCHOOL IMMEDIATELY. POSSESSION DISTRIBUTION OR USE OF ALCOHOL OR ILLICIT SUBSTANCES WILL BRING IMMEDIATE EXPULSION.

STUDENT HANDBOOK AGREEMENT

I HAVE RECEIVED AND READ THE LUMBERTON ADULT COSMETOLOGY STUDENT HANDBOOK. I AGREE TO FOLLOW ALL RULES IN THE HANDBOOK OR COULD BE SUSPENDED, DROPPED FROM THE CLASS OR FACE CRIMINAL CHARGES. I UNDERSTAND THAT BY SIGNING THIS FORM I ACKNOWLEDGE I HAVE BEEN INFORMED OF ALL RULES AND POLICIES OF SOUTHEAST TEXAS CAREER INSTITUTE INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO THE DRUG ABUSE AND PREVENTION POLICY AND THE SCHOOLS ABILITY TO ENFORCE THESE RULES AND POLICIES.

 

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