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Rules and Regulations Centre for Distance Education

About CD-ED

History

The Centre for Distance Education (CD-ED) was established in 1996 as an alternative to in-class schooling to address the needs of students who prefer to learn in their own environment. Taking its cue from the tradition of centuries-old correspondence courses, we’ve embraced the newest technologies to allow you to pursue your education on your own schedule.

Our Main Campus is located in Nova Scotia, Canada. Our new Florida Campus is located in Tampa, Florida. The Centre of Distance Education is registered with the Florida Department of State to operate legally in Florida as a foreign corporation. The Board of Directors is Lori MacMullin and Murdock MacMullin.

Philosophy

The Centre for Distance Education considers each student an individual, not a number. We are always striving to be aware of the needs of each member of our virtual student body. The Centre for Distance Education is committed to providing self-paced study programs supported by interactive learning materials and online support & guidance. We believe that quality programs are relevant to today’s changing, technology-rich workplace.

Mission

CD-ED is dedicated to developing and delivering quality, industry relevant training programs to adult learners who desire self-improvement and enhanced employment opportunities. Our commitment is to provide quality and up to date education. This is our commitment to continually invest resources to complete research projects that help provide the most current programs and technology. This includes working with educators from public institutions, such as universities, to develop new teaching methods that are specific to the adult learner.

Licenses and approvals

The Commission for Independent Education, Florida Department of Education, licenses Centre for Distance Education. Additional information regarding this institution may be obtained by contacting the Commission at 325 West Gaines Street, Suite 1414, Tallahassee, FL 32399-0400, toll-free telephone (888) 224-6684.

Educational Objectives

By agreement of the Board of Directors and the President of the Centre for Distance Education, the educational objectives of the Centre will be:

  1. To prepare men and women in occupational skills necessary to qualify them for entry into their chosen fields.
  2. To encourage intellectual pursuits and personal development needed to meet the demands of our modern society.
  3. To provide a faculty and administrative staff which possess the technical expertise and facility to instill the highest level of professional performance and behavior.
  4. To provide the necessary equipment, and professional educators, that will enhance a productive learning experience.
  5. To provide an overall atmosphere that will advance the growth of mature and professional attitudes.
  6. To assist students in developing professional attitudes, values, skills and habits that will improve their opportunities for career success. Centre for Distance Education pledges to provide equal access to education regardless of sex, race, religion, age, national origin, or physical disability. The administration of the Centre adheres to Federal and State laws controlling equal access/equal opportunity.

This pledge covers admissions, recruitment, financial aid, course offerings, extracurricular programs, counseling, advising, and employment. Legal Ownership/Governing Body The Centre for Distance Education is registered with the Department of State to operate legally in Florida as a Foreign Corporation.

Administration

The administration is comprised of Lori MacMullin President, and Murdock MacMullin. For the purposes of this catalog, these administrators may serve as “The Centre’s official”.

Facilities

The Centre for Distance Education is located in the heart of Carrollwood area of Tampa on North Dale Mabry. The Centre is just 15 minutes away from downtown Tampa and Tampa International Airport, with easy access to I-275 and the Veteran’s Expressway. The Centre’s address is

14502 North Dale Mabry Highway
Suite 200
Tampa, Florida 33618

Learning Resource Center

The Centre maintains a Learning Resource Center that is an on-line computerized catalog system. The LRC is a member of the Library Information Research Network, and offers students on-line access to full text versions of hundreds of periodicals, resource material, books, recordings, newspapers, journals, videos.

Guidance Office

Our Guidance Department is available for time management & study skills coaching, or an ear to listen if you are having problems. Our online guidance office also includes hundreds of helpful articles on personal topics such as alcohol abuse, depression, stress, study skills, anxiety, learning disabilities, and so much more.

Job Find Club

Students and graduates have full access to our Job Find Club, Help Desk and One-on-One Instructional Support. The Centre makes sure that you have access to academic, technical and administrative support via email, online forms, and toll-free phone. Support is unlimited; contact us as often as required. The online tutorial is there for your needs. Contact the help desk at 1-866-446-5898.

Technical Support at CD-ED

The software support at CD-ED extends to minor software issues including a walk-through of software installation if necessary, research on the part of the instructor for problems such as missing plug-ins, etc. As all software is registered in the student’s name, major software issues will require the student to contact the software manufacturer on their own behalf.

When a student opts in to the CD-ED-supplied desktop computer for their program, all hardware issues are taken care of by the school’s technical department provided the student follows the Centre’s warranty policy. For instance, installing any software not provided by the school or opening the computer case will void CD-ED’s technical warranty policy. Laptops sent from the school are under manufacturer’s warranty, and any hardware issues for school-issued laptops are dealt with by the manufacturer’s warranty process. A student who is using his or her own computer to complete a program at the Centre for Distance Education is responsible to keep their own machine in working repair in order to avoid any interruptions in their program.

The Learning Management System at CD-ED

CD-ED uses a learning management system that allows a complete online education experience. Students are given a URL and login information that brings them to a webpage that includes everything they’ll need, including:

  • instructions,
  • discussion forum,
  • question area,
  • downloads,
  • video tutorials,
  • assignment upload links,
  • external links,
  • online tests and grades.

From this page, the student is drawn through their program in a linear fashion, with all information online and everything for a particular week in its own section on the website. The online instructions are backed by a hard copy of the instructions in the form of a student binder.

Each week, the student logs in, reviews the instructions for the week, follows any online lessons and watches any online videos, completes the tutorial and practical projects for the week, and then submits the assignment(s) through the website. An instructor will then mark the assignment and post those marks to the LMS for the student to see.

Instructors have access to an Activity Report to keep track of each student’s program – including when and if they’ve downloaded or viewed files, what feedback they were given, what marks they have received so far, and how often the student has logged into their program. The LMS allows for peer messaging between students as well as tutorial assistance messages with instructors. Instructors can use the LMS to see which students have been inactive, and then send a message to those students to check in and find out if help is necessary to move forward. Instructors can also use the LMS to keep track of interaction with the student in the form of notes.

As assignments are submitted, the instructor is notified via email from the LMS. When the assignment is marked, the LMS sends an email to the student to let them know the mark and if any feedback is available. Online tests are also available which allow the student to be evaluated immediately on any theory-based projects, at any time day or night.

The LMS also includes a feed from our resource blog, site news, school information, and access to our extra student services, including:

  • Help Desk
  • Glossary of Terms
  • Guidance Counselor
  • How to Study at Home
  • Tips for Online Success

In addition, the instructors have access to Webinar software, which allows the following instructor support options:

  • Slide presentations to illustrate a specific concept or technique;
  • Live video of a lecture by an instructor;
  • Live audio from the instructor explaining a concept, answering questions, or narrating the presentation;
  • Recording to allow an archive of topics to build up over time for future students;
  • A whiteboard to allow the instructor or students to mark on a slide or a blank board to illustrate design concepts, point out errors, circle a troubling area, or just make notes;
  • Text chat to allow for live question and answer sessions;
  • Polls and surveys to allow impromptu knowledge tests, or simply gather opinions;
  • Desktop or application sharing, where participants can view anything the presenter currently has shown on their screen – and vice versa. When a student has an individual problem, the instructor can institute a one-on-one webinar session and can watch the student’s screen in order to help define what might be going wrong and how to fix it.
  • Remote desktop control, which means if necessary the instructor can take control of the student’s machine (with permission) and show that student the correct technique on the student’s own desktop. The instructor can also demonstrate a specific technique from their own desktop.

Online Services also include: a report card a schedule tracker, a technical support center, and a resource library for student use.

Admission Requirements

Admission to a Diploma Program at CD-ED requires high school completion or the equivalent. Acceptance into programs offered by the Centre for Distance Education is facilitated by interview by telephone with the admissions department and providing appropriate information prior to enrollment.

Americans with Disabilities Act Policy

Reasonable efforts will be made by the Centre for Distance Education to accommodate students with special needs as addressed by the Americans with Disabilities Act. The Centre for Distance Education students with disabilities may be eligible for accommodations in accordance with Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 and the Americans with Disabilities Act. Students who wish to request accommodation should contact the Office of the President at least three weeks prior to the beginning of the academic term to schedule an online intake appointment. Students seeking accommodations are required to notify the Registrar of any special needs at the time of registration.

Transferring Credits to the Centre for Distance Education

The Centre for Distance Education will evaluate credits for transfer from other postsecondary institutions. Transfer credits must match a course offered in the Centre’s catalog in the following areas: level and content. Major, major elective and technical core courses may not be transferred if their completion date exceeds five years from the start of program. In general, credits for general education may be accepted when earned before the five-year limit. Courses considered for transfer credit must be able to be applied towards graduation requirements. Centre for Distance Education accepts transfer credit only for courses in which a grade of C or higher has been earned.

Personal Enrichment Students

Enrollment as a personal enrichment student will be granted to any candidate who submits an application and pays the fees and tuition established for each course. Personal enrichment courses yield no academic credit.

Change of Address

Students must submit address or telephone number changes to the Registrar. Name changes through marriage must be accompanied by the appropriate documentation. Graduates are also encouraged to provide notification of address changes.

Conduct

The Centre is proud of its academic standards. Professional conduct is a critical factor in obtaining and keeping employment. The Centre for Distance Education encourages regular attendance, promptness, honesty, and a positive professional attitude. Students are held responsible for the following rules while attending the Centre for Distance Education programs online.

Any of the following constitutes a violation of CD-ED’s student conduct rules:

  • All forms of dishonesty including cheating, plagiarism, forgery, and intent to defraud through alteration or falsification, or misuse of Centre documents;
  • Theft, deliberate destruction, damage, misuse, or abuse of Centre property or the property of private individuals associated with the Centre.
  • Inappropriate or profane behavior that causes a disruption of teaching, through threaded discussions or online posting.
  • Failure to comply with Centre officials acting within the scope of their employment responsibilities;
  • Failure to comply with any regulation not contained within official Centre for Distance Education publications but announced as administrative policy by a Centre official or other person authorized by the President of the campus.
  • Violence or threats of violence towards persons or property of students, faculty, staff or the Centre via telephone or email;
  • Improper, illegal, deceitful or pornographic use of e-mail and internet access;
  • Failure to comply with federal software piracy statutes forbidding the copying of licensed computer programs.

Students are subject to federal, state, and local laws as well as the regulations of the Centre of Distance Education. Students who breach or violate any of these laws or the Centre’s regulations may receive a written warning and may receive disciplinary action up to and including suspension or dismissal from the Centre. Students who are dismissed for violations of student conduct rules are not eligible for readmission. Those students, who fail to do acceptable work, have excessive absences, or who conduct themselves in a manner deemed unacceptable by the Centre will be terminated. The Centre reserves the right to suspend or dismiss a student if such actions are considered to be in the best interest of the student or the Centre, or if it has been found that the student has gained admission or financial assistance through false records or fraud.

Anti-Hazing Policy

The Centre for Distance Education strictly prohibits any form of hazing. Hazing is any action or situation, which recklessly or intentionally endangers the mental or physical health or safety of a student. Such activities and situations may include, but are not limited to, psychological abuse; verbal abuse; morally degrading and personally humiliating games and activities; sessions that interfere with scholastic activities; and any other activities which are not consistent with the Community Standards of the Centre for Distance Education. Any allegations of hazing will result in an investigation by the administration. Any student found guilty of hazing will be disciplined by the administration in a manner consistent with the severity of the activity up to and including termination of enrollment. If any hazing activity appears to have violated any federal, state, or local laws, the results of the investigation will be provided to the appropriate legal authority.

Disciplinary Suspension

Students who have been found to be in violation of conduct standards will be subject to suspension or other disciplinary action. Student disciplinary suspensions are for a minimum of 4-weeks. At the completion of the suspension period, a student may apply to the administration to return to classes. A telephone meeting will be scheduled between the President and the student applying for reinstatement, to determine if the student has the ability and desire to successfully complete the program.

Student Grievance Policy and Procedures

A grievance procedure is available to any student who believes that a grade has been erroneously awarded, who feels that an action to place him or her on probation or suspension is unwarranted or who believes that a Centre decision or action has adversely affected his or her student status, or rights and privileges. The purpose of this procedure is to provide a prompt and equitable process for resolving student grievances. Many questions or concerns that students have can be resolved simply through discussion. Students with concerns should observe the following steps in seeking problem resolution:

  1. Communicate with the appropriate faculty or staff member and identify the issue;
  2. Communicate with your academic advisor or student services representative;
  3. Communicate with the program director;
  4. Unresolved concerns can be appealed to the President. The President has the responsibility of reaching a decision that balances the both the interests of the student and of the Centre of Distance Education. Students with grievances should first complete a written statement. All concerns must be put in writing and submitted to the President. Grievances shall be submitted within 20 days of the action in question. The President will review the grievance with all parties concerned and will issue a decision. The decision of the President is final. The President’s actions may include approval or denial of the petition, change in grade, removal from probationary status, or reinstatement in cases of suspension.
  5. Any student who feels that their complaint or grievance has not been fairly adjudicated by the Centre for Distance Education may contact the: Commission for Independent Education 325 West Gaines Street, Suite 1414 Tallahassee, FL 32399-0400 Toll-free telephone (888) 224-6684.

Diplomas

Each student who successfully completes a course of study fulfills all programmatic requirements, and who has met all other obligations to the Centre will be presented with a diploma. Replacement costs for these documents are $50.00 per document.

Career Assistance and Student Services

The Career Assistance and Student Services was created to provided students to assist with career planning and to assist graduates in finding employment for which the student has been trained. Each student is required to schedule an online meeting via telephone with a Career Assistance officer for an exit interview and to have a resume on file with Career Assistance. The Centre for Distance Education does not guarantee job placement.

Career assistance is comprised of two features:

(i) Online professional preparation seminars that are held throughout the academic year; and (ii) a Job Placement Assistance board located on our Student Services Web site.

Student Services is available to assist in registering, searching out values and interests, advising in educational planning, and helping you decide your career. The Centre also provides referrals to outside organizations for students experiencing emotional or family problems. To speak with Student Services call and we will help point you in the right direction.

Equipment

Computer Hardware for all CD-ED programs: These specifications are subject to change without notice.

Desktop:

  • AMD Dual-Core CPU 2.6GHZ
  • 2GB DDR2 667
  • 160GB Sata HDD (Western Digital)
  • Geforce 9400gt VGA Adapter
  • 20x DVD-rw Sata Drive (Samsung/LG)
  • Asus Motherboard 19" Widescreen format (16:9) LCD Monitor (LG/ViewSonic)
  • Logitech or Microsoft keyboard/mouse combo.

Laptop:

  • Brand: Toshiba, LG, Acer
  • AMD Or Intel Dual-Core 2.0GHZ
  • 2GB DDR2 667
  • 160gb or 250GB HDD
  • 17” LCD

Mac Mini:

  • Intel Core2 CPU 1.8GHZ
  • 1GB DDR2 667
  • 80GB HDD
  • 19" Widescreen format (16:9) LCD Monitor (LG/ViewSonic)
  • Mac Keyboard/Mouse Combo

Credits – Award of Academic Credit

A clock hour is a minimum of 50-minutes of instruction within a 60-minute period of time in which lectures, demonstrations, laboratories and similar class activities are conducted.

Definition of an Academic Year

The Centre defines an academic year as a period of time in which a full time student is expected to complete three quarters of instructional time. A full time student is expected to complete at least 36 clock hours within the academic year.

Credits – Transferability to Other Institutions

Students who wish to continue their education at other schools must not assume that the receiving institution will accept credits earned at the Centre for Distance Education. It is the responsibility of students who plan to transfer to other schools to acquaint themselves with the requirements of the selected school. Institutions of higher learning vary in the nature and number of credits that are acceptable, and it is at the discretion of each institution to accept credits from the Centre of Distance Education. Students expecting to transfer credits from the Centre for Distance Education to other post-secondary institutions must verify with the intended school the transferability of credits. Transferability of credits should not be considered automatic. This is a standard transfer of credit procedure.

Course Identification and Numbering

The Centre for Distance Education does not participate in the State of Florida common course numbering system. Any similarity to Florida common course numbers is inadvertent and shall not imply that the Centre participates in this system. Courses at the Centre are identified by a combination of a three-letter prefix and a three digit numerical code representing the program name and the sequence in which the courses are taken.

Transcripts

The Centre for Distance Education transcripts are permanently maintained and are available from the Registrar. One copy of the official academic transcript is furnished to each student upon graduation. Graduates with no outstanding balances may request additional copies from the Registrar for a fee of $15.00 per transcript.

Grading System

Grades and grade points represent the final measure of a student’s performance in a course. A grade is issued for each course attempted. The following grades are used at the Centre for Distance Education. A 70% overall pass rate is required to graduate from any program offered by the Centre of Distance Education.

Course Grading

Course grades are based on the grading scheme delineated in each course syllabus. In general, class grades are based on completion of certain course components typically including a midterm examination, a final examination, some combination of homework, online lab activities, skills practice, or class assignments, submission of a written paper, and online course participation. The final course grade is calculated based on a weighted average of these elements.

Course participation is graded on the following basis: Course attendance (for the full duration of the class, etc.) by logging into the Centre’s website and then entering into your class, professional attitude and etiquette (during online discussion); preparation for class activities (by completing all required deadlines as set by the Centre) and of course student initiative. Students not attempting all components of a course might not receive a passing grade in the course.

 

GRADES PERCENTAGE EQUIVALENT CREDIT EARNED CREDIT ATTEMPT GRADE POINTS GPA CALCULATION SAP CALCULATION
A= EXCELLENT 90.0-100 Y Y 4 Y Y
B= ABOVE AVERAGE 80.0-89.99 Y Y 3 Y Y
C= PASSING 70-79.99 Y Y 2 Y Y
D= UNSATISFACTORY 60-69.99 Y Y 1 Y Y
F= FAILING 59 OR BELOW N Y 0 Y Y
I= INCOMPLETE N/A N N N/A N N
P= PASSING 70-100 Y Y 4 Y Y
S= SATISFACTORY 70-100 Y Y N/A Y Y
CLEP 3RD PARTY TEST N/A N N N/A N N
CR = CREDIT CR N N N/A N N
WP= WITHDRAW/PASS N/A N Y N/A N N
WF= WITHDRAW/FAIL N/A N Y 0 Y Y

Incomplete

The Centre expects students to complete all course requirements established in the syllabus. A grade of Incomplete (I) may be assigned, with the approval of the instructor, when course work is not completed due to circumstances beyond the student’s control. An incomplete grade represents a formal written agreement among the instructor and the student for the submission of unfinished coursework. Students must initiate their request for an incomplete on or before the final day of classes by contacting the instructor. The student shall have 14 calendar days into the next scheduled course to complete the course requirements. If course requirements are not met, the Registrar will automatically convert the incomplete grade to a failing grade (F).

Withdraw/Pass

A grade of WP (Withdraw /Pass) is assigned when the student voluntarily withdraws in writing from a course and the instructor determines that the student’s work is satisfactory at the time of withdrawal. The WP grade is not included in the calculation of the GPA Withdraw/Fail A grade of WF (Withdraw/Fail) is assigned when the student voluntarily withdraws from a course and the instructor determines that the student’s work is unsatisfactory at the time of withdrawal. A WF grade has the same academic effect as an F grade when computing the GPA. Certain courses are available as Pass/Fail (70% PASSING applies here). The P grade is included in the calculation of the GPA. The S grade is used to denote a passing grade for the Centre’s developmental or other courses that do not yield academic credit (70% PASSING Rate applies here). Credit grades (CR) are used for transferred grades and are omitted from calculation of the GPA. Third-party test scores (CLEP) are obtained from approved third party test agencies and are omitted from the calculation of the GPA.

Academic Probation

Any student whose GPA falls below 2.0 shall be placed on academic probation for one academic quarter. However, students shall not be subject to further action and will remain eligible for financial aid, unless their academic achievement or credit completion rate falls below the satisfactory progress parameters outlined above (70% PASSING RATE). Students will also be placed on academic probation (for one quarter) if their GPA or successful course completion percentages are below minimum standards at the 25% evaluation point. Students may also be placed on an academic probation if their class attendance falls below 60% for a given academic quarter. All students seeking re-enrollment as a regular student following a suspension for academic progress will be placed on academic probation for one quarter. Failure to maintain a 2.0 grade point average for any term will result in the student being placed on probationary status for one quarter, unless the student has a cumulative grade point average of at least than 2.0 at the end of the second academic year.

Students who fail to maintain a 2.0 GPA at the end of the second academic year may not be eligible for financial assistance and will be dismissed, but may continue under the extended enrollment provisions described below. A student on academic probation will be counseled and given assistance, if needed, to improve his/her GPA. At the end of the probationary period, if the academic record does not comply with the standards of satisfactory academic progress, the student will be suspended for a minimum of one grading period.

Grounds for Termination

As a student, I understand that I must to comply with the rules and policies and understand that the School shall have the right to terminate this contract and my enrollment at any time for violation of rules and policies as outlined in the catalog. I understand that the School reserves the right to modify the rules and regulation, and that I will be advised of any and all modifications.

Extended Enrollment

If a student fails to meet the minimum standards (see above) at the 150% maximum time frame point or at longer evaluation points noted above, the student may no longer continue at the Centre as a regular student. However, with the permission of the President, the student may continue as a non-regular student for a period not to exceed one quarter. During this time, the student is expected to improve the deficient areas that led to the dismissal by taking remedial courses, retaking courses they have failed, or practicing previously learned skills in order to re-establish satisfactory academic progress. The student is responsible for all costs incurred while on extended enrollment status; note that financial assistance is available for students on extended enrollment status. Courses taken under the extended enrollment provisions will count towards credits attempted and will affect the MTF calculation.

Reinstatement as a Regular Student

At the completion of the extended enrollment period, a student must apply in writing to the administration in order to return to regular status. A telephone conference meeting will be scheduled between the President and the student applying for re-establishment to determine if the student has the academic ability and desire to successfully complete the program. A student may be reinstated as a regular student if, after re-taking courses, he or she demonstrates to the President that they are academically ready to continue their education. The reinstatement shall be based upon the student meeting the satisfactory progress parameters that were in effect when the student lost regular status. If reinstated, the student shall be placed on academic probation for a period of one term.

Mitigating Circumstances

The President may grant or extend a leave of absence, or waive interim satisfactory progress standards for circumstances of poor health, family crisis, or other extreme circumstances outside the student’s control. The student must request a waiver of the satisfactory progress standards in writing, and document these circumstances in writing, and demonstrate that they had an adverse impact on the student’s performance. A request for a waiver of satisfactory progress or leave of absence standards must be made, in writing, to the office of the President, within 20 days of the initiating circumstance. The student will be notified within 10 business days of the request. No waivers will be issued for graduation requirements. If the student’s request is approved, the student will be placed on academic probation for one academic quarter, and shall be deemed to be making satisfactory progress during this time period. Students not meeting satisfactory progress standards at the end of the probationary period may only continue at the Centre as a non-regular student under the extended enrollment provisions described above.

Orientation

You will receive a phone call at the start of your program to be introduced to our staff, the student materials, and the support website. You will receive a personalized binder packed with helpful information such as: the course outline and schedule, Centre of Distance Education school policies, contact information, procedures for working from home, and time management & study tips. Students are encouraged to use our online chat forums to discuss classes, careers, and everyday life. Please consult the official academic calendar for class start schedules. Any student wishing to change a scheduled start date or class hour schedule must contact the Registrar before the start of classes.

Dropping and Adding Courses

Students may either drop or add courses according to the following guidelines:

Dropping Individual Courses

Students may drop individual courses prior to or during the first week of the academic term. Dropping a course during this time could affect the student’s financial assistance. All courses in which a student is enrolled after the drop-add periods are counted as credits attempted. The student must meet with an academic advisor and complete a withdrawal survey.

Adding Individual Courses Students

wishing to add a course must have permission of the President. All schedule changes must be documented on a student change request and submitted to the Registrar. All courses in which a student is enrolled after the drop-add periods are counted as credits attempted.

Attendance Policy

Students are expected to attend each class session unless prevented by illness or other unavoidable circumstances. Attendance is taken for each class session for the purpose of student counseling and student retention. Intentional class misses are not condoned and shall be recorded as absences. A student whose attendance drops below 60% for a single quarter shall be considered to have excessive absences, and shall be placed on academic probation and administratively withdrawn from the class. Students who have attendance below 60% for more than one consecutive quarter may be suspended or dismissed. Attendance at set online examinations is mandatory. An absence for an online examination, be it an hour examination, a midterm examination or a final examination, may result in a grade of F for the course unless prior arrangements are made with the instructor.

Student Records

A permanent record is kept for each accepted student showing academic records and progress. In accordance with the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act of 1974, these confidential records may be reviewed by the student for accuracy and cannot be released without the student’s consent to anyone, except a legally constituted authority. Students must make a written request and set an appointment with the Registrar to view their records.

Financial Information & Tuition Costs

Course fees vary per program and can be found in the table above, on the student enrollment agreement or on our website. Students may pay fees by cash, check, or money order. Check and money orders should be made payable to The Centre for Distance Education. Postdated checks are not accepted for tuition costs. Private bank financing may be available; call us or email our financial department for details. Tuition Fees are set by the Centre for Distance Education.

 

Program Costs Tuition Books/Supplies Total Cost
Business Accounting  $8,075.00 $2,000.00 $10,075.00
General Office Administration $8,075.00 $2,000.00 $10,075.00
Medical Office Administration $10,075.00 $1,000.00 $11,075.00
Legal Office Administration $10,025.00 $1,050.00 $11,075.00
3D Animation $13,600.00 $1,000.00 $14,600.00
3D Advanced: Character Animation $12,450.00 $1,150.00 $13,600.00
3D Game Artist $14,525.00 $1,550.00 $16,075.00
Web Design $13,075.00 $1,000.00 $14,075.00
Graphic Design $12,775.00 $1,300.00 $14,075.00
PC Maintenance & Repair Technology $9,075.00 $1,000.00 $10,075.00

 

Funding Options USA Campus

There are many avenues for possible funding. Private loans (through your own bank or credit union), credit cards (Visa, MasterCard, and Discover), or payment plans available through Tuition Funding Corporation (TFC). TFC is a third party lending source; ask the Financial Assistance Office for details.

Of course, you may negotiate funding terms through the financial institution of your choice. If you have any questions or concerns regarding funding, please contact our Financial Assistance Office. We will be happy to help you over any funding hurdles you might encounter.

Leaves of Absence

A leave of absence (LOA) may be granted if a student meets the following requirements:

(i) the student has made a written request for a leave of absence;

(ii) the leave of absence involves no additional charges for the student,

(iii) the Centre has approved the leave of absence request in writing, and

(iv) the leave of absence is no longer than one quarter.

If a student fails to return from a leave of absence, the student will be dropped from the program. An additional leave of absence may be granted for the following specific reasons: poor health, family crisis, or other extreme circumstances outside the student’s control. Requests for additional leave must be submitted in writing within 20 days of the qualifying circumstance and be approved by the President and the financial assistance office. The student is limited to two leaves of absence during each 12-month period. The total number of days of all leaves of absence cannot exceed 180 days in any 12-month period. An LOA may affect future financial assistance eligibility, availability of classes and will extend the student’s completion date. The following specific policy applies to leaves of absence:

“Students making tuition payments to the Centre remain under that obligation during the LOA.”

Refunds and Withdrawal Policy: All Campuses

If you withdraw during the early part of a full-time program, you may be eligible for a refund of a portion of your tuition based on the Enrollment Agreement under Refund Portion. Should a student’s enrollment be terminated or cancelled for any reason, all refunds will be made according to the following refund schedule:

  1. Cancellation can be made in person, by electronic mail, by Certified Mail or by termination.
  2. All monies will be refunded if the school does not accept the applicant or if the student cancels within three (3) business days after signing the enrollment agreement and making initial payment.
  3. Cancellation after the third (3rd) Business Day, but before the first class, results in a refund of all monies paid, with the exception of the registration fee (not to exceed $150.00).
  4. Cancellation after attendance has begun, but prior to 40% 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 40% of the program will result in no refund.
  6. Termination Date: in calculating the refund due to a student, the last date of actual attendance by the student is used in the calculation unless earlier written notice is received.
  7. Refunds will be made within 30 days of termination of students’ enrollment or receipt of Cancellation Notice from student.

NOTE: This only applies if the Centre for Distance Education receives a written notice of withdrawal from the student before the times indicated in the agreement. No refund shall be issued until all equipment, software, and learning materials are returned at the student’s expense, in their original packaging, and received by the Centre for Distance Education. The equipment and materials must be in reasonable condition. Service charges for the use of the hardware, software, and learning materials or for replacement of damaged equipment may be applied.

Graduation Requirements

As a student of CD-ED, I understand that in order to graduate from the program and to receive a diploma, I must successfully complete the required number of scheduled clock hours as specified in the catalog and on the Student Enrollment Agreement, pass all written practical examinations with an overall 70% pass rate.