FHA Naples - Policies

Dress Code

Students are required to wear the uniform of the program attended. If no uniform is required, students are expected to dress professionally. All clothes must be clean and neat.

Student Services

Student records are kept permanently and confidentiality stored in the business office. Personal records are available to students upon request. Student records will be provided to potential employers upon written permission.

Student Placement Assistance is offered, but not guaranteed. The school will offer counseling and placement services to the best of its ability.

Students are required to attend all scheduled classes. After three unexcused absences, the student is counseled by the Director and placed on probation. Should the student have another unexcused absence while on probation, the student is counseled by the Director and may be terminated. Class cuts without prior approval from the Instructor or Director is not permitted and is considered an absence for the entire period.

Students must call the school personally to cancel any classes. Arrangements for make-up work must be made with individual instructors. Any accumulation of more than (3) consecutive days of unexcused absences will require a $100.00 enrollment fee. Applicants for re-enrollment will be reviewed by the Director, and will be considered on an individual basis.

Students not physically present in the beginning of class will be considered tardy. Student must personally notify the school that they will be late and take responsibility for making up the missed time with the instructor.

Courtesy, self-discipline and professional conduct are expected at all times. Care of the equipment and supplies, as well as neatness, shall be observed. Alcoholic beverages, cigarette smoking, illegal drugs and food are not allowed on the premises. Cheating of any type and theft of property from the school or from other students is cause for immediate dismissal. Foul language and fraternizing among students is considered unsatisfactory conduct and may be grounds for dismissal. Failure to pay tuition as agreed will be cause for dismissal.

All make-up work is the responsibility of the student and must be scheduled with the instructor. Any tests not made up will result in an automatic F. A student may make up missed work by attending another class in session.

A student’s performance will be measured by a percentage grade. The equivalents are summarized below:

Probation

Students may be placed on probation for five days if two or more classes are missed. If the student misses any additional classes during the probationary period, the student will be counseled by the instructor and may be terminated from the class.

1. Unsatisfactory Performance- less than 75% cumulative grade.
2. Unexcused absence of 16 hours or more.
3. Objectionable conduct.
4. Students must maintain a C average or better. Students falling below the C level are placed on Academic Probation. If grades do not improve within a three-week period, the student will be dismissed.
5. Condition for interruption for unsatisfactory grades or progress: A student failing to maintain satisfactory progress may request probation in lieu of dismissal. Probation may be granted for exceptional cases where a medical problem or serious family problem is the direct discussion with the instructor. If the student fails to achieve satisfactory grades after the probation, the student will be dismissed academically.

Leaves of absence for a reasonable amount of time are granted only to students who wish to temporarily interrupt their training for personal reasons. A request for leave must be submitted in writing to the Director. The request must contain the expected date of return. The Director will grant approval. If the student does not re-enter within the specified time and has not notified the school, the student’s contract will be terminated and he/she may be granted a refund according to the refund policy.

Students who withdraw from the course are expected to attend an exit interview with the Director and submit a written request for withdrawal. The student’s withdrawal date is set on the last day of actual class attendance at the school.

1. Failure to maintain a C average.
2. Attending classes under the influence of drugs or alcohol.
3. Improper conduct.
4. Three unexcused absences within a one-month period.
5. Four days of unexcused lateness in a one-month period.
6. Failure to make timely tuition payment.

A student who has been on a leave of absence or has been terminated and desires re-entry to the program must notify the Director in writing and follow the required admission policies. If the student was terminated for any reason, the Director will have final authority.

Should a student be terminated or cancel for any reason, all refunds will be made according to the following refund schedule:

1. Cancellations must be made in person or by certified mail.
2. All monies will be refunded if the applicant is not accepted by the school or if the student cancels within three business days after signing the Enrollment Agreement and making initial payment.
3. Cancellation after the third business day, but before the first class, will result in a refund of all monies paid, with the exception of the Registration Fee.
4. Cancellation after attendance has begun, but prior to 50% completion of the program, will result in a pro-rata refund computed on the number of hours completed to the total program hours.
5. Cancellation after completing 50% of the program will result in no refund.
6. Termination date -The termination date for refund computation purposes is the last date of actual attendance by the student unless earlier written notice is received.
7. Refunds will be made within 30 days of termination or receipt of Cancellation Notice.
8. A student can be dismissed, at the discretion of the Director, for insufficient progress, nonpayment of costs, or failure to comply with rules.