Enrollment Terms and Conditions

Admissions

Admissions Process and Eligibility Requirements:

Individuals seeking to enroll in the Welder Training Courses, Career Course Bundles, and Professional Development Courses must complete a two-step admissions process and meet all eligibility requirements outlined below.

General Eligibility Requirements:

• Must have high school diploma or its equivalent, or must have passed the Ability-to-Benefit Exam Wonderlic Basic Skills Test (WBST) and achieve a passing score of 200 for the Verbal test and 210 for the Quantitative test
• Must be at least 16 years of age
• Applicants under 18 must provide parent/guardian written consent
• Diplomas from other countries are not accepted.

Step 1: Informational Session

All prospective students are required to attend an information session. During this initial meeting, the school provides an overview of the program, including training expectations, physical requirements, attendance policies, financial aid, and career opportunities.

This step allows the institution to determine the applicant’s general interest, understanding of the program, and readiness to proceed in the admissions process.

Step 2: Formal Interview and Admissions Evaluation

Following the information session the prospective student can book an admissions interview. During this interview, the institution evaluates whether the applicant demonstrates the ability to benefit from the program, including:

• English language proficiency
• Ability to follow instructions and communicate effectively
• Understanding of program expectations.
• Ability to see clearly at a distance of approximately 16 inches, with or without corrective lenses
• Steady hand control
• Manual dexterity in one or both hands
• Good hand-eye coordination
• Ability to seek work upon completion of the program

California Welding Institute staff reserves the right to accept or not accept prospective students based on interview assessment. California Welding Institute does not accept any credits earned at other institutions or through challenge examinations and achievement tests.

This institution has not entered into an articulation or transfer agreement with any other college or university. It only accepts welder qualification test records from its affiliate, Advanced Weldtec, Inc. to satisfy course pre-requisites.

California Welding Institute will review, evaluate and keep on record student’s transcripts from prior institutions attended.

California Welding Institute does not award credit for prior experiential learning.

California Welding Institute does not admit International Students. No visa related services are offered by the institution.

Facility

The facility is approximately 2,000 sq. ft., located at 32081 Corydon St, Lake Elsinore, California, on a one acre of land. All classes are held in this location.

Fees

At time of payment, students will be charged in accordance to the following fee schedule:

1. All courses have a non-refundable registration fee* of $250 or $10 for Military personnel using VA benefits.
2. All courses have a non-refundable student tuition recovery fund fee* of $0.
3. All welding courses and bundles have a non-refundable fee* of $450 for the textbook.
4. Professional Development Courses have non-refundable* required publications fee (fee varies per course. see course description).
5. Welding rod 10 lb bundle non-refundable fee*: $32.
6. Welding TIG rod 10 lb carbon steel and stainless steel 1/8” dia non-refundable fee* $75.
7. Welding wire spool non-refundable fee*: $100.
8. Additional set of 3G/4G plates for structural non-refundable fee*: $75.
9. Material bundle non-refundable fee*: $50 Bundle descriptions:
   1. Bundle of 10 gage aluminum consists of 10 sheets cut to specification.
   2. Bundle of 1/8” aluminum consist of 10 sheets cut to specification.
   3. Bundle of 14 gage aluminum consists of 16 sheets cut to specification.
   4. Bundle of 18 gage aluminum consists of 24 sheets cut to specification.
   5. Bundle of .063” 6061 aluminum consists of 40 sheets cut to specification.
   6. Bundle of 0.040” 6061 aluminum consists of 40 sheets cut to specification.
   7. Aluminum Tube bundle consist of 2 Ft of 1/2” OD, 2 Ft of 3/4” OD, and 25 sheets of 0.063” OR 3 ft of 1/2” OD and 3 Ft of 3/4” OD
   8. Bundle of 10 gage galvanized steel consists of 10 sheets cut to specification.
   9. Bundle of 14 gage galvanized steel consists of 12 sheets cut to specification.
   10. Bundle of 18 gage galvanized steel consists of 24 sheets cut to specification.
   11. Bundle of 10 gage carbon steel consists of 14 sheets cut to specification.
   12. Bundle of 14 gage carbon steel consists of 18 sheets cut to specification.
   13. Bundle of 18 gage carbon steel consists of 24 sheets cut to specification.
   14. Bundle of 10 gage stainless steel consists of 14 sheets cut to specification.
   15. Bundle of 14 gage stainless steel consists of 18 sheets cut to specification.
   16. Bundle of 18 gage stainless steel consists of 24 sheets cut to specification.
   17. Stainless Steel Tube bundle consists of 1 ft of 2”O.D
10. For specific course fees, see course description.

*non-refundable after cancellation period

Attendance Requirements

For the Welding Courses & Welding Career Course Bundles, students must adhere to the following class attendance requirements:

1. Welding Classes are held every Tuesday and Thursday, from 7 AM to 3:30 PM, unless it falls on an observed holiday.
2. Students must attend class as scheduled every Tuesday and Thursday from 7 AM to 3:30 PM (no exceptions).
3. Students must arrive and check in no later than 7:00 a.m. Any student arriving after 7:10 a.m. will be considered late and may not be permitted to enter class, and the class session will be forfeited. All students are required to be in the lab, fully set up, and ready to begin welding no later than 7:15 a.m.
4. Students who leave the premises or class during class hours may be subject to immediate dismissal.
5. Interruptions for unsatisfactory attendance: Students are not allowed to miss class or be late to class. A student who is late or misses one or more class per course for any reason, may be permanently dismissed, and subject to the refund policy listed in this catalog. Missed classes are forfeited, no credits given for later use or make-up work. If a student calls out sick, they must provide a doctor’s note upon returning to school. Failure to provide proper documentation may result in disciplinary action, up to and including dismissal.

Cancellation & Refund Policy

Student’s Right to Cancel

Refund Policy:

Students can obtain a full refund of charges paid through attendance at the first-class session or the seventh day after enrollment, whichever is later. A pro rata refund is applied; the amount owed by the student equals the daily charge for the program (total charge for period of attendance divided by the number of hours in the program), prior to withdrawal.

No refunds are issued after the student has received more than 60 percent of the clock hours of instruction. Non-refundable charges will not be refunded after cancellation period. For purposes of determining a refund, a student shall be considered to have withdrawn from an education program when he or she cancels following the Cancellation Procedure or is permanently dismissed in accordance with the policies stated in the institution’s catalog.

If the student has received federal student financial aid funds, the student is entitled to a refund of moneys not paid from federal student financial aid program funds.

Refund Policy for Military Personnel using VA benefits:

Students can obtain a full refund of charges paid through attendance at the first class session or the seventh day after enrollment, whichever is later. A 100% pro rata refund is applied; the amount owed by the student equals the daily charge for the program (total charge for period of attendance divided by the number of hours in the program), prior to withdrawal. Non-refundable fees will not be refunded after the cancellation period. For purposes of determining a refund, a student shall be considered to have withdrawn from an education program when he or she cancels following the Cancellation Procedure or is permanently dismissed in accordance with the policies stated in the institution’s catalog. The student acknowledges and agrees that if the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) does not pay California Welding Institute LLC the full amount of tuition, fees, or other charges on the student’s behalf, the student remains financially responsible for any unpaid balance.

Cancellation Procedure:

Student must sign and date the cancellation form, provided by the school.

The following fees are not refundable after the cancellation period:

1. Registration
2. Student Tuition Recovery Fund
3. Promotional welding gear and tools
4. Welding Rod bundle
5. Welding Wire Spool
6. Material bundle
7. Books
8. Required publications

Student Tuition Recovery Fund (STRF)

“In accordance with 5 CCR §76215(a),” The State of California established the Student Tuition Recovery Fund (STRF) to relieve or mitigate economic loss suffered by a student in an educational program at a qualifying institution, who is or was a California resident while enrolled, or was enrolled in a residency program, if the student enrolled in the institution, prepaid tuition, and suffered an economic loss. Unless relieved of the obligation to do so, you must pay the state-imposed assessment for the STRF, or it must be paid on your behalf, if you are a student in an educational program, who is a California resident, or are enrolled in a residency program, and prepay all or part of your tuition.

You are not eligible for protection from the STRF and you are not required to pay the STRF assessment, if you are not a California resident, or are not enrolled in a residency program. “In accordance with 5 CCR §76215(b),” “It is important that you keep copies of your enrollment agreement, financial aid documents, receipts, or any other information that documents the amount paid to the school. Questions regarding the STRF may be directed to the Bureau for Private Postsecondary Education, 1747 North Market Blvd, Suite 225, Sacramento, CA 95833, (916) 574-8900 or (888) 370-7589

Financial Aid & Scholarships

Student Loans

(1) Student Loans:
California Welding Institute does not offer student loans. If a student obtains a loan to pay for the course(s), the student will have to repay the full amount of the loan plus interest, less the amount of any refund, and if the student receives federal student financial aid funds, the student is entitled to a refund of the moneys not paid from federal financial aid funds, in accordance with the cancellation and refund policy stated in this catalog.

(2) Veteran’s benefits:
California Welding Institute LLC accepts Veteran’s Benefits.

(3) Financial aid:
California Welding Institute does not participate in any federal financial aid programs, such as FAFSA.

(4) Scholarships:
A link to each of the scholarship applications can be found on our website.

Per CEC94911(g)(1)(2), If a student defaults on a federal or state loan, both the following may occur:

1. The federal or state government or a loan guarantee agency may take action against the student, including applying any income tax refund to which the person is entitled to reduce the balance owed on the loan.
2. The student may not be eligible for any other federal student financial aid at another institution or other government financial assistance until the loan is repaid.

Notice Concerning Transferability of Credits and Credentials Earned at Our Institution

The transferability of credits you earn at California Welding Institute is at the complete discretion of an institution to which you may seek to transfer. Acceptance of the Course Completion Certificate you earn in Welder Training Courses, Career Course Bundles, and Professional Development Courses, is also at the complete discretion of the institution to which you may seek to transfer. If the Certificates that you earn at this institution are not accepted at the institution to which you seek to transfer, you may be required to repeat some or all of your coursework at that institution. For this reason, you should make certain that your attendance at this institution meets your educational goals. This may include contacting an institution to which you may seek to transfer after attending California Welding Institute to determine if your certificate will transfer.

Approval & Status

California Welding Institute is a private institution, approved to operate by the Bureau for Private Postsecondary Education (BPPE) since April 2018. The Bureau’s approval means that the institution has complied with the standards set forth by the Bureau. The bureau does not endorse any programs and approval does not mean that the institution exceeds minimum state standards.

Per Ed. Code §94909(a), “Any questions a student may have regarding this enrollment agreement that have not been satisfactorily answered by the institution may be directed to the Bureau for Private Postsecondary Education at 1747 North Market Blvd Suite 225, Sacramento, CA 95834, www.bppe.ca.gov, toll-free telephone number (888) 370-7589 or (916) 574-8900 or by fax (916) 263-1897. Per Ed. Code §94909(a), “A student or any member of the public may file a complaint about this institution with the Bureau for Private Postsecondary Education by calling (888) 370-7589 toll-free or by completing a complaint form, which can be obtained on the bureau's internet web site www.bppe.ca.gov.”

California Welding Institute has no pending petition in bankruptcy, is not operating as a debtor in possession, has not filed a petition within the preceding five years, or has not had a petition in bankruptcy filed against it within the preceding five years that resulted in reorganization under Chapter 11 of the United States Bankruptcy Code (11 U.S.C. Sec. 1101 et seq.).

California Welding Institute is a non-accredited institution and does not offer a degree program; licensure is not required in the welding trades.