Tool Kit: No tool kit is required for the  Bead/Pearl Stringing Course.

All prices for the courses are printed herein.

Method of Payment: The method of payment is check, money order, cash, credit card, Retail Installment Loan, VA Benefits, Workforce Investment Act {WIA), NYC Dept. of Labor Voucher. All checks must be signed by the student or his/her parent/guardian.

Refund Policy
Mini Refund Policy: 8 hour course

Any refund due a student shall be paid by the School within 45 days of the date on which the student withdraws or is terminated from the program. The termination date for refund is the last date of the actual attendance by the student. The amount of refund due a student is determined by the last day of attendance of the quarter.

A student who wished to withdraw from class must submit a written statement to that effect. Date and time must be stamped on the statement, by the Director. The failure of a student to notify the Director in writing of withdrawal may delay a refund of tuition due, pursuant to section 5002 of the Education Law.

Termination:

Misconduct, unsatisfactory work progress, or poor attendance are grounds for termination by the School prior to completion of the course.

Grounds for termination/cancellation by the School include:

Unsatisfactory Progress: The minimum satisfactory grade is 2.0 or 70%. Should a student fall below a GPA of 2.0 for any one marking period, he/she will be put on probation. The student has until the next marking period to improve his/her GPA or be dismissed.

Misconduct: Conduct considered unacceptable -.Possession of intoxicant or illegal drugs on School premises; possession of firearms or illegal weapons; theft; disruptive behavior or refusal to follow instructions or administrators directions.

Attendance: Studio Jewelers, Ltd. maintains attendance records, and students must complete their class work within the time specified in the course description. Both a 36 hour and a 30 hour course allows one absence, while an 8 hour course allows no absences. Punctuality is mandatory, lateness is considered a 1/4 day’s absence. Excessive absences can result in dismissal from the School. A student is considered tardy when arriving 10 minutes after class begins. For both a 36 hour and 30 hour course, two tardies lead to probation, four tardies can lead to termination. For an 8 hour course, two tardies lead to probation, and three tardies can lead to termination.

Certificate: A certificate will be issued to all students that have met the requirements and standards of the School.

Placements: The School cannot guarantee employment, but will provide graduates with assistance and job leads upon graduation.