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- 1. Student's Name:
________________________________ Phone no: _________________Date of
Birth: __________
Address: ______________________________________City:
_______________________State: _____ Zip: _______
The acceptance and fulfillment of the general terms of this agreement
entitle you to enroll as a student in the program as outlined in the
WPST current catalog. Application for the WPST current catalog is made a
part of this agreement and incorporated herein by reference.
- 2. This is a contract
with the Western Pennsylvania School of Taxidermy (WPST) for a program
entitled "Your New Career in Taxidermy".
- 3. The WPST program
consists of an 8 week course of instruction. Classes are held from 7:30
a.m. to 4:00 p.m., Monday through Friday. The program requires you to
successfully complete 320 hours of instruction. Please see the student
handbook or school website for exact course dates.
- 4. Students will
receive a diploma upon successful completion of all courses. In order to
graduate, a student must maintain a minimum C grade point average.
- 5. The cost for
tuition at WPST for the entire 8 week course is $8,250.00. There is also
an application fee of $150.00, for a total of $8,400.00. The application
fee and tuition are required to be paid in full prior to the first day
of class. Students will receive basic hand tools and specimens necessary
to complete the program. Students may keep these items upon graduation.
Students may purchase books from WPST, although these books are not
required.
- 6. WPST does not
provide room or board for it's students. However, there are several
motels and beds & breakfasts in the area. Please see student
handbook or school website for additional housing information.
- 7. The starting date
for the class covered by this agreement is:____________________,
200_____. The anticipated graduation date will be:
______________________, 200_____.
- 8. WPST reserves the
right to cancel an enrollment if a student does not achieve the academic
requirements established by WPST for the program. In that event, the
extent of a student's tuition obligation will be in accordance with the
cancellation and refund policy of WPST. This agreement is valid for the
time stated herein to start and complete the program for which the
student is enrolled. WPST reserves the right to enact and provide notice
of rules as identified in the student handbook and regulations governing
the conduct of student while attending the school. Violation of any such
rules and regulations will constitute sufficient grounds for dismissal
of a student. Unexcused absences, excessive tardiness, and lack of
progress in training shall be grounds for dismissal.
- 9. Please see the
student handbook regarding the refund policy at WPST. WPST will refund
all tuition payments except the $150.00 application fee, if a student
requests a refund in writing within 10 calendar days after signing this
enrollment agreement and prior to the first day of class. Tuition
refunds are issued on a pro-rated basis according to the date of
withdrawal. Any student wishing to withdraw will only be eligible for a
refund upon written notice of withdraw. A student will be entitled to
receive 75% tuition refund if he withdraws up to the 7th day of class. A
student will be entitled to receive a 55% tuition refund upon completing
up to 25% of the course program. A student will be able to receive a 30%
tuition refund upon completing up to 50% of the course program. After
50% of the course program is completed, a student will not be entitled
to a refund. The withdrawal date of the student will be considered to be
the last recorded date of attendance. Refunds will be issued within 30
calendar days of request.
- 10 WPST makes no
guarantee of employment upon completion of program or upon graduation.
- 11. Questions or
concerns regarding WPST shall be directed to Marc Jordan, Director, 3058
Rt. 36, Oliveburg, Pennsylvania, 25764 (814)938-3508. WPST is licensed
by the Pennsylvania State Board of Private Licensed Schools. Questions
or concerns that are not satisfactorily resolved by the WPST Director
may be brought to the attention of the State Board of Private Licensed
Schools, 333 Market St. 12th Floor, Harrisburg, Pennsylvania 17126-0333.
- 12. By signing below,
I agree that I have carefully read this enrollment agreement and the
WPST student handbook. I also acknowledge receiving a completed
photocopy of this agreement and the student handbook, both of which I
will retain for my records. I acknowledge that no promises or statements
have been made to me other than the terms of this agreement and the
student handbook, and these are the only agreements between me and WPST.
I understand that this agreement is a legal and binding document once I
have signed it. By signing below, I verify that my responses on this
agreement are true and correct and I meet the admission requirements
published in the student handbook. I verify that I am not acquiring
information regarding and process or procedure of WPST for a competitor
or my representing an entity other that myself. I understand that I will
be held personally responsible for all costs involved in the replacement
or repair of any equipment or facilities which are damaged by the result
of my abuse or misuse of such items or facilities, or which are damaged
as a result of my negligence, including attorney's fees, if necessary.
- 13. This agreement
shall not be binding until it is accepted and reviewed by the director
of WPST.
- 14. By signing below,
I acknowledge acceptance of all terms and conditions set forth herein by
WPST.
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- Students
Signature________________________________________
Date______________________
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- 15. An underage
student must have the endorsement hereon of a parent or legal guardian.
The student named herein is a minor and I hereby endorse this
application on his/her behalf. I acknowledge that I have reviewed and
received a copy of the student handbook.
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- Parent/Guardian
Signature________________________________________
Date______________________
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- 16. As an authorized
representative of WPST, I certify that the following statements are true
and correct: I have interviewed the applicant and reviewed his/her
enrollment agreement and find that the applicant meets the admission
requirements published in the current student handbook. I have not made
any verbal promises or statements which are contrary to the terms of
this enrollment agreement or contents of the student handbook. I have
given the applicant WPST's current student handbook and a completed signed
photocopy of this agreement.
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- School
Representative's
Signature_________________________________________Date_________________
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- 17. This is a legal
document. All pages of this agreement are binding. Please read all pages
before signing.
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- 18. Important
Additional Information:
- I understand that all
expenses incurred by me while traveling to and from WPST, as well as
expenses for food and lodging while attending WPST are my
responsibility.
- In the event of labor
disputes, acts of God, or other uncontrollable events, WPST reserves the
right to suspend class until resolution.
- To benefit from the
program offered at WPST, WPST requires that all students must be able to
read, write, and comprehend the English language. Students must be able
to read on the 8th grade level.
- During the term of
enrollment, a student shall keep WPST informed of his/her current
address and home telephone number.
- 17. This is a legal
document. All pages of this agreement are binding. Please read all pages
before signing.
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