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ENTERING THE COLLEGE Admission: Northwest Aviation College offers degree and vocational programs to high school graduates. Candidates for admission into these programs must submit a copy of either a high school diploma or GED. College graduates may submit an official transcript from the degree granting college in lieu of a high school diploma. Additionally, candidates seeking admission into a degree program must obtain a satisfactory score on the ASSET placement exam administered by the college. Candidates receiving a less than satisfactory score will not be offered admission, but will be encouraged to attend an institution that specializes in remedial basic skills education. Once completed, students will be encourage to retake the ASSET placement test and apply for admission. Students who have successfully completed college level math and writing courses will not be required to take the ASSET placement exam. The school makes no provisions to admit students who do not meet these minimum requirements.
To apply for admission: 1. Complete an enrollment / application form. 2. Submit copy of high school diploma or have an official college transcript sent to Northwest Aviation College from all previous colleges attended. 3. Complete the ASSET placement exam administered by the college. (Degree programs only) 4. Submit $50.00 non-refundable application fee. A letter of acceptance or denial will be issued after review of the students application. Students who wish to enroll in a course for continuing education, may do so without formal admission into the college.
Counseling & Student Advisement: After being accepted into the school, students will be assigned an academic advisor to aid in determining course work and credit load necessary to obtain their educational goals. Counseling - The school makes available a licensed counselor that may provide counseling services. These services emphasize coping skills, accessing college and community resources, and developmental skills. Registration: Registration days are published in the school calendar. In addition to the published days, Northwest Aviation College offers open registration 3 weeks prior to the beginning of class through one week after class begins. Students should plan on making appointments with their advisor prior to registration. After meeting with the advisor, students may register anytime during open registration.
Enrollment: Students may enroll on any day that school is in session for flight training courses. Student ground training and flight training schedules may only be changed due to inclement weather or an emergency. Any changes must be authorized by the instructor to whom the student is assigned. If the student does not attend a scheduled flight training session without the prior consent of the instructor he/she will be charged for the missed session.
Medical Certificates: Prior to completion of the first phase of flight training, students are required to submit a current medical certificate and maintain it for currency throughout the course of their flight training. A second class medical is required for all courses except the Airline Transport Pilot Course which requires a first class medical.
Instructional Schedule: A. Classroom Instruction is offered on a quarterly basis. Classes will not be held during the holidays listed in the school calendar. B. Flight Training is offered each day of the week except the following holidays: New Year's Day, July 4th, Thanksgiving Day, Christmas Day, and Easter.
Typical Daily Schedule: To obtain full time student status, a student must be enrolled in courses that total 12 or more credits each academic quarter. In order to ensure normal progress a 15 credit hour course load is recommended. A typical daily class schedule would consist of three courses a quarter. The schedule would look something like the following example: AVN 110 Private Pilot, Ground 5 Credits AVN 221 Private Pilot, Flight 5 Credits As Scheduled ENG 101 English Composition I 5 Credits
Tuition and Fees: Tuition: Tuition is charged at the rate of $60.00 per credit hour. Full time enrollment is considered to be 12 credit hours per quarter. The college reserves the right to change tuition rates with at least a 30 day notice prior to the effective date of the increase. Lab Fees (Flight Training): A price list for flight training can be obtained from the administration office. The college reserves the right to change flight training fees without notice. Book & Supply fees: Books and supplies are purchased by the student and become the studentís sole property. The cost of books and supplies will vary with each course in a program. Evaluated Credit: College credit for previous non-traditional learning and documented competencies is available. A cost of $8.75 per credit hour will be charged for transcribing these credits. Students wishing to order an official copy of their transcript must submit a transcript request form and $6.25 to the administration office. Tuition and Fee Refund Policy: Tuition and Fees shall be paid at the time of registration. Refunds do not apply to books or supplies purchased by the student. Tuition Refund: Students who terminate their training will receive a tuition refund as specified below: If the student is denied admission, or if the student withdraws within three days of signing the enrollment agreement, the student will receive 100% refund of tuition. Students terminating training prior to completion of the first 60% percent of the course will receive a tuition refund on a pro rata basis. Students who terminate training after completing 60% of the course, will not receive a tuition refund. Lab Fee Refund (Flight Training): Monies deposited for flight training will be refunded on an hourly pro rata basis after officially withdrawing from flight training. Application of Refund Policy: Any monies due the student will be refunded within sixty days from cancellation or from the last date of student attendance. Students on a leave of absence will receive a refund within sixty days from the expiration date of the leave of absence. Cancellation and Settlement Policy: Students who have not visited the school facility prior to enrollment will have an opportunity to withdraw without penalty within three days following either the regularly scheduled orientation procedures or following a tour of the school facilities and inspection of equipment. Comparable Program Information: Information related to tuition, fees and program length may be obtained from the following: Accrediting Commission of Career Schools and Colleges of Technology(ACCSCT) 2101 Wilson Boulevard, Suite 302 Arlington, VA 22201 Phone: (703) 247-4212 FAX (703) 247-4533 |
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