- Pg. 6 – “California Institute of Arts & Technology prepares students for professional and individual success through innovative high-quality vocational and career advancement programs which provide the competencies and credentials for a rewarding career.” >> “California Institute of Arts & Technology is committed to personalized service through comprehensive, innovative, and high-quality vocational programs that prepare students for a rewarding profession in growing career fields.”
- Pg. 7 – Under Program/ Course Schedules. Removed verbiage about 4 week schedule. Added: “CIAT’s 5-week terms are designed to accommodate students who have full time jobs and family commitments by balancing the resident and IDL requirements to better suit your scheduling and learning needs.”, “For example, 101A course is 75 clock hours in total. Students in 5-week term will complete 15 hours per week x 5 weeks = 75 clock hours.”, “Schedules for courses offered during 2021 can be obtained from an Admissions Advisor by calling 877-559-3621 or emailing info@ciat.edu.”
- Pg. 7 – Under Hours of Operation and Availability: Removed online instructor hours. Added: “Administration Hours: 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM Pacific Time Monday thru Friday. Limited availability on Saturdays from 8:00 AM to 1:00 PM Pacific Time. Closed Sundays and Major Holidays.”, “On Campus quiet study area and student lounge are available daily, Monday through Friday as well as on Saturdays on the schedule shown below. All times are Pacific Time.”
- Pg. 10 – Admissions Requirements: “All applicants must be at least 17 years of age. A student accepted for enrollment in either the Degree or one of the Certificate programs must be in possession of a high school diploma or equivalent. At this time CIAT is only accepting students who have successfully completed a minimum associate degree into the Applied Bachelor’s Degree program. CIAT does not accept ability-to-benefit students. Individual pre-requisites, if any, for individual courses are identified in the course descriptions section of this catalog. CIAT must determine with reasonable certainty, prior to the acceptance of the enrollment, that the applicant has the appropriate prior education required to succeed in the program. Students enrolling in Professional Development Boot Camps/Seminars do not need to present proof of a high school diploma or equivalent.” >> “All applicants must be at least 17 years of age. A student accepted for enrollment in either the Degree or one of the Certificate programs must be in possession of a high school diploma or equivalent. CIAT does not accept ability-to-benefit students. Individual pre-requisites, if any, for individual courses are identified in the course descriptions section of this catalog. CIAT must determine with reasonable certainty, prior to the acceptance of the enrollment, that the applicant has the appropriate prior education required to succeed in the program.”
- “The High School Diploma equivalency may be satisfied by either General Educational Development (GED) tests or a United States military Form DD-214 indicating that applicant has completed high school. All applicants must be able to read and speak English effectively and be able to use a computer keyboard and mouse to navigate in the Windows environment.” >> “The High School Diploma equivalency may be satisfied by either General Educational Development (GED) tests or a United States military Form DD214 indicating that applicant has completed high school. All applicants must be able to read and speak English effectively and also be able to use a computer keyboard and mouse to navigate in the Windows environment. CIAT will accept as a recognized equivalent of secondary education a GED, passing score on the California High School Proficiency Exam, a DD214 that indicates high school equivalency, a degree issued to the student that indicates the high school graduation, or documentation of completion of an Associate’s degree, Bachelor’s Degree, or Master’s Degree. CIAT bans high-pressure recruitment tactics for the purpose of securing enrollments.”
- “CIAT will accept as a recognized equivalent of secondary education a GED, passing score on the California High School Proficiency Exam, a DD214 that indicates high school equivalency, a degree issued to the student that indicates the high school graduation, or documentation of completion of a bachelor’s degree. CIAT bans high-pressure recruitment tactics for the purpose of securing enrollments.”
Pg. 12 – How to Apply for Admission:
1. Complete the CIAT Application for Admission. |
2. Review the contents of this catalog. |
3. Attend a 30-minute formal interview with the CIAT representative via phone or in person. |
4. Submit a copy of high school diploma or equivalent documentation with your application. |
5. If you are a veteran, provide a printout your Joint Service Transcript, or equivalent for evaluation with your application. |
6. Meet with Finance to review funding options. |
7. Submit government-issued proof of identity with a signature, photo and date of birth (copy of government-issued ID, driver’s license, or passport with picture). |
8. Complete a Scholastic Level Exam (SLE) and pass if you have earned less than six college-level semester credit hours. |
9. Submit a fully executed enrollment agreement. |
10. Request an official copy of all transcripts for all college level education completed. Submit a list of all colleges attended with your application. If you are accepted, Official Transcripts will be required within 90 days of admission to CIAT. |
a. The course must have been completed within the three-year period prior to the student’s Program start date and: |
b. The student must have achieved a current Industry Certification as a result of the course and: |
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1. Complete the CIAT Application for Admission. |
2. Complete a formal interview with an Admissions Advisor via phone, video call, or in person. |
3. Submit proof of high school completion or equivalent. |
4. Complete a financial aid consultation to review all your options for managing your educational investment. |
5. Submit government issued proof of identity with signature, photo and date of birth (government ID, driver’s license, or passport with picture). |
6. Submit unofficial transcripts for all college level education courses completed or pass a Scholastic Level Exam at the minimum required score or higher (required if you have earned less than six college-level semester credit hours from another accredited institution). |
7. Sign and submit CIAT Enrollment Agreement. |
8. Official transcripts will required within 90 days of admission to CIAT in order to apply transfer credits towards approved program. |
6. Submit unofficial transcripts for all college level education courses completed or pass a Scholastic Level Exam at the minimum required score or higher (required if you have earned less than six college-level semester credit hours from another accredited institution). |
7. Sign and submit CIAT Enrollment Agreement. |
8. Official transcripts will required within 90 days of admission to CIAT in order to apply transfer credits towards approved program. |
a. The course must be substantially the same and completed within the three-year period prior to the student’s Program start date or: |
b. The student must have achieved a current Industry Certification as a result of the course and: |
- Pg. 10 – “A Scholastic Level Exam (SLE) is required for all students enrolling in our Degree and Certificate Programs, when they have less than 6 college-level semester credit hours, to ensure that each and every student at CIAT can successfully meet the challenges ” >> “A Scholastic Level Exam (SLE) is required for all students enrolling in our Degree and Certificate Programs, when they have less than 6 college-level semester credit hours or two AP exam scores with 3 or above, to ensure that each and every student at CIAT can successfully meet the challenges.”
- Pg. 13 – Added under challenge exam: “The number of challenge exam will follow the number of industry certification exam required to be certified. For example, for CompTIA A+, there are two parts to the exam (220-1101 and 220-102), therefore you will need to take two challenge exams.”
- Pg. 16 – Added: “Textbook Scholarship: CIAT will cover your first textbook in the program for those completing zero module prior to the start of the program. For more information, please email admissions@ciat.edu”
- Pg. 15 – Books, Virtual Labs and Other Materials: “Textbooks are not included as a part of tuition and the student is responsible for purchasing the books. The cost of books varies with each course. Book costs range from $50.00 to $200.00 per course. Students will receive a textbook list and curriculum which provides all information required to obtain needed learning resources. Some books are only available through an official source such as Microsoft and EC-Council, and Oracle and can be purchased from CIAT. Those that are commercially available can be purchased by the student in lieu of buying them from CIAT. Book costs constantly change, so, any costs for books mentioned in this catalog are based on the best estimate of actual cost at the time this catalog was created. Your admissions representative will be able to provide you with the latest costs for books.” >> “Textbooks are not included as a part of tuition and the student is responsible for purchasing the books. The cost of books varies with each course. Book costs approximately from $20.00 to $200.00 per course. Students will receive a textbook list and curriculum which provides all information required to obtain needed learning resources. Some books are only available through an official source such as Microsoft and EC-Council. Those that are commercially available can be purchased by the student in lieu of buying them from CIAT. Book costs constantly change, so, any costs for books mentioned in this catalog are based on the best estimate of actual cost at the time this catalog was created. Please check our website https://wordpress-626692-2954363.cloudwaysapps.com/textbook-list/ for the latest costs for books.”
- Pg. 14 – “Readmissions Process – academic standing with GPA 3.5 or higher and no SAP violation.” >> “Readmissions Process – academic standing with GPA 3.0 or higher and no SAP violation.”
- Pg. 16 – “Discounts and Scholarships -For the rest of the programs” >> “Discounts and Scholarships -For the Associate degrees and Certificate prorgams,”
- Pg. 17 – Added: “New Bachelor’s Degree Scholarship: CIAT got you covered! The scholarship offers up to $15,000.00 based on the financial need in the last two years in the Bachelor’s degree program. The CIAT’s new bachelor’s degree scholarship is considered a “last money” scholarships and is designed to supplement military educational benefits or loans when those funding benefits are exhausted during the current CIAT degree program. This scholarship is not intended to replace federal and state financial aid, employer tuition assistance, or student income. This scholarship will only be used to help fund up to the last few courses in a student’s academic degree program, helping bridge the gap to degree completion. Concurrent receipt of this scholarship and Chapter 30, Chapter 31, Chapter 33, Chapter 35 or Active Duty Tuition Assistance is not allowed. This scholarship will be applied evenly in the last two semesters in the program. Applicants must submit a 500-word essay covering the following to scholarships@ciat.edu :
- Why did you select Technology as your career?
- How is CIAT going to help you achieve your personal and career goals?
- Where do you see yourself in 5 years? Applicants must also meet the eligibility criteria listed below. They must:
- Show proof of exhausted benefits/loans.
- Show proof of funding gap during the financial consultation.