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2020 - 2021 Catalog
Sanford, ME
Published: March 2020
Sanford, Maine
Harris School of Business
890 Main Street
Suite 100
Sanford, ME 04073
Tel: (207) 490-0509
Fax: (207) 490-3242
www.harrisschool.edu
Programs Offered
Massage Therapy
Professional Medical Assistant
Hours of Operation
Monday - Thursday Friday Saturday
8:00 am - 7:00 pm 9:00 am - 5:00 pm 9:00 am - 12:00 pm
Accreditation
This campus is accredited by:
Accrediting Council for Continuing Education & Training (ACCET)
1722 N Street NW
Washington DC, 20036
Tel: (202) 955-1113
Fax: (202) 955-1118
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Table of Contents
About Harris School of Business Schools
Welcome...............................................................................................................................................................................................4
History & Mission Statement................................................................................................................................................5
General Information...........................................................................................................................................................6
Benefits of Harris School of Business.................................................................................................................................8
Admissions Information
Admissions...........................................................................................................................................................................................9
Transfer Credit Policy......................................................................................................................................................11
Tuition & Financial Aid Information
Financial Aid......................................................................................................................................................................13
Cancellation and Refund Policy..........................................................................................................................................15
Academics
Academic Policies...............................................................................................................................................................18
Satisfactory Academic Progress (SAP) Policy......................................................................................................................20
Student Information
Student Conduct Policy.......................................................................................................................................................23
Attendance...............................................................................................................................................................................28
Family Educational Rights and Privacy....................................................................................................................................30
Student Services......................................................................................................................................................................31
Grievance Procedure.............................................................................................................................................................34
Programs of Study
Massage Therapy........................................................................................................................................................................37
Professional Medical Assistant...................................................................................................................................................38
Course Descriptions
Massage Therapy...................................................................................................................................................................40
Professional Medical Assistant..........................................................................................................................................42
Additional Information
Schedule of Tuition & Fees.........................................................................................................................................................44
Campus Calendars................................................................................................................................................................45
Staff.....................................................................................................................................................................................................46
2018 - 2019 Advisory Board.........................................................................................................................................................47
Additional Requirements by Program..............................................................................................................................48
Certification, Licensing, Registration, or Examination Eligibility and Requirements by Program..................49
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Welcome Harris School of Business is an accredited school The administration, staff and faculty look forward with a 50-year history of providing career focused to assisting you in attaining your career goals. We education in the areas of allied health, business hope you enjoy your educational experience while at and computer technology, including legal and Harris School of Business. accounting. We specialize in comprehensive, accelerated programs, which prepare our students Sincerely, for interesting and challenging positions in their chosen fields of study. There was a time when a college degree was the only key to this success; today, the situation is different. It is not necessary to spend several Dr. Nicholas V. Hastain years in college in order to be a part of one of the CEO fastest growing career fields. Our students at Harris School of Business study only the subjects they need for their careers. When you think about it, a Harris School of Business education makes sense, especially today when time and money are so important. Our 50 years of success are a result of the successful graduates who have benefited from our programs - the history of their achievements forms the foundation on which today’s students set their goals. The administration, staff and faculty look forward to assisting you in attaining your goals. We hope you enjoy your educational experience while at the Harris School of Business. 4 harrisschool.edu I Sanford, ME I 2020-2021 Catalog
History & Mission Statement
History Mission Statement
The company which became Harris School of Harris School of Business is committed to providing
Business was founded by Mrs. Ethel S. Harris, a students with the necessary skills and attitudes
native of Camden, NJ in 1959 after her physician for securing employment in their fields of training.
husband died at a young age, leaving her a widow Through the combination of professional faculty,
at 37 with three small children. Fortunately before focused support services, and modern, well-
marrying her husband, Mrs. Harris had graduated equipped facilities, Harris School of Business strives
from a business school and worked in Washington, to foster pride, dignity and self-respect in its student
D.C., as a secretary in various government body. Fundamental to its mission is the emphasis
departments during World War II. With her on individual advising and guidance. The faculty
knowledge of office skills and the help of friends, and staff seek to empower students with industry
she started her own business, founding Harris specific knowledge, which will gain them both the
Employment Service in 1959. The Harris School of respect and means of rewarding self-support. Harris
Business, as an institution of higher learning, was School of Business provides students with a solid
founded in 1965 when it became apparent that educational foundation on which to build their future
many job-seekers and applicants to her employment professional development.
service needed training or review instruction to
become more employable. Institutional Objectives
• Provide curricula that meet the current standards of
After serving the community as a family-owned the industries we serve
business since 1965, Premier Education Group, L.P.,
• Provide an environment that will foster academic and
acquired the school in May 2003; and in November
personal development
2003, the school relocated to One Mall Drive, Suite
700, Cherry Hill, NJ, a high-rise office building at • Help students develop proper work habits,
professional attitudes, and increased confidence
the Cherry Hill Mall. This purchase was followed
by an expansion in 2005 and 2006 to Linwood, • Provide a clean, attractive and well-managed facility
NJ; Hamilton, NJ, and Wilmington, DE, with further for the student, staff and faculty
expansion into Stratford, NJ, Dover, DE, Upper • Assist graduates in securing entry-level positions that
Darby, PA in 2008, and Danbury, CT and Melbourne will lead to fulfilling their career objectives
Florida in 2013. The school’s longevity in the • Provide business, industry, government, and
community and excellent reputation with employers professionals with well-trained personnel
are two of the reasons why an education from Harris
School of Business opens doors of opportunity for To assist students in achieving their objectives,
its graduates. Harris School of Business maintains a creative and
innovative group of faculty and staff members who
are chosen for their specialized skills. Students are
sure of receiving personal attention in classes where
communication between student and teacher, as
well as between student and student, may flourish.
Emphasis on individual growth is an essential part of
our educational program.
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General Information
Statement of Legal Control faith report of conduct prohibited under Title IX.
These prohibited forms of conduct are unlawful,
Harris School of Business is owned by Premier undermine the character and purpose of the school,
Education Group, L.P.; registered limited partnership in and will not be tolerated.
the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania. Dr. Nicholas V.
Hastain is the President & CEO and Beatrice W. Bast, The Campus Director is designated as the School’s
W. Roderick Gagne and The Elizabeth Brennan Family Title IX Coordinator to coordinate compliance with
Trust #2 FBO of Elizabeth L. Gagne and Philip Gagne, this policy. Please contact your Campus Director
and Premier Education Group, GP Inc. are limited to raise concerns or file a complaint. All grievances
Partners. or complaints will be responded to within ten (10)
business days and will be handled directly and
Statement of Non-Discrimination equitably. Students who do not feel comfortable
sending a complaint to their Campus Director, or
In keeping with its long-standing traditions and who feel their complaint has not been adequately
policies, Harris School of Business considers addressed by the Campus Director should forward
students, employees, and applicants for admission their concerns to April Lupinacci, Vice President of
or employment, and those seeking access to Compliance and Licensure at the corporate offices
programs on the basis of individual merit. The of Premier Education Group:
School does not discriminate on the basis of race,
545 Long Wharf Drive
color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender
5th Floor
identity, national or ethnic origin, age, status as an New Haven, CT 06511
individual with a disability, protected veteran status, Tel: (203) 672-2300
genetic information, or other protected classes as Fax: (203)285-3889
required by law (including Title IX of the Education
Amendments of 1972) Please note that submitting a false report or providing
false or misleading information in bad faith or with a
The school’s policy is consistent with federal, state, view to personal gain in connection with an incident
and local regulations governing non-discrimination is prohibited and subject to disciplinary sanction.
and harassment including, but not limited to Title This does not apply to reports made or information
IX of the Education Amendments of 1972 (as provided in good faith, even if the facts alleged in the
amended). Title IX of the Education Amendments report are determined not to be accurate. The School
of 1972, and its implementing regulations, which is committed to protecting the privacy of people
prohibit discrimination on the basis of sex in involved in a report under this policy. With any report
education programs or activities operated by or complaint, the School will make reasonable efforts
recipients of Federal financial assistance. Sexual to protect the privacy interests of persons involved
harassment of students, which includes acts of in a manner consistent with the need for a careful
sexual violence, is a form of sex discrimination assessment of the allegation and reasonable steps
prohibited by Title IX. Harris School of Business available to eliminate the reported conduct, prevent
seeks to maintain a safe learning and working its recurrence, and address its effects. The School
environment. To that end, the school prohibits prohibits retaliation against any person who exercises
Sexual Misconduct, which includes Sexual or any rights or responsibilities under this policy. Any act
Gender-Based Harassment, Sexual Assault, of retaliation may be a separate violation of this policy
and Sexual Exploitation. Conduct which is also and is subject to disciplinary action.
prohibited is Relationship Violence, Stalking, and
Retaliation against an individual for making a good
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Facility Descriptions & Locations Licensing & Accreditation
The Sanford campus is located in the heart of this small The Sanford campus is licensed by the State of
city, in the historic Mid-Town Mall adjacent to the Mill Maine Department of Education.
Falls just off Route 109 in Sanford, Maine. Situated License #170020
about thirteen miles west of Exit 19 of the Maine
Turnpike. We are just 30 minutes south from Portland, Harris School of Business is institutionally
ME, and 30 minutes north of Portsmouth, NH. accredited by the Accrediting Council for Continuing
Education & Training (ACCET) a national accrediting
Our campus features access to Gateway Park where agency approved by the U.S. Department of
on warm days, you might find students having a Education.
picnic on the lawn by the water falls. There are many
local eateries, coffee shops and a bakery to have
lunch or pick up a snack.
Our facility includes two medical assisting clinical
labs, two computer labs, two lecture classrooms, a
massage clinic, a student library, an open concept
lunchroom for student dining with microwaves and a
student refrigerator. The students are provided with
lockers for belongings.
Our massage clinic comprises four individual client
bays and one private room. The massage clinic is
open to the public, and serves as a hands-on training
facility for our massage therapy students during
their internships.
Our medical assistant labs are equipped with
equipment including a software enabled EKG
system, outpatient medical equipment, phlebotomy
models, hands on practice supplies for all laboratory
classes, as well as other technology and equipment
used in the healthcare field.
The Philadelphia, PA campus at 2371 Welsh Road,
Floor 2, Philadelphia, PA 19114, is a branch campus
of the Sanford campus.
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Benefits of Harris School of Business Continuous Enrollment Instruction Program enrollment is on-going, and new students The student/teacher ratio for the Harris School of are able to start programs of study at the start of Business programs is 30:1 in all lecture courses, 25:1 each academic term, with some limitations for in all laboratory courses. class sizes (too many or too few enrollments may delay the start of classes). This allows students the The classroom size for the Harris School of Business opportunity to start programs every five weeks. holds a maximum of 30 students. Competence with Confidence Measurement of Instruction At Harris School of Business, success is based The unit of measurement of instruction is semester on competence. Courses are designed with credits. One semester credit equals a minimum built- in benchmarks that determine progress and of 15 clock hours classroom (lecture/didactic), or monitor performance. Students are tested for their 30 clock hours of laboratory, or 45 clock hours of understanding of the subject before advancing to internship/externship. A clock hour is defined as 60 the next. Knowledge and skills are presented in consecutive minutes of which a minimum of 50 appropriate time blocks that builds level-by-level, so minutes is dedicated to instruction. that students achieve competence and confidence as each one is developed. Through our unique system, students will succeed with confidence, knowing that they are truly competent in the areas they have mastered. 8 harrisschool.edu I Sanford, ME I 2020-2021 Catalog
Admissions
Basic Requirements Acceptance
To qualify for admission into any certificate-training Upon completion of the required documents for
program, applicants must successfully complete admission, the applicants are notified in writing of
the initial interview process and receive a positive their acceptance.
recommendation from the school’s Admissions
Director or Campus Director. Procedures for the Enrollment of
Basic Admissions Requirements: Students with Special Needs
• A minimum age requirement of 17 and in possession Harris School of Business does not make
of a High School Diploma or GED. (Veterans must preadmission inquires regarding whether applicants
provide a copy of their high school diploma or GED have a disability. Harris School of Business
equivalent.) Harris School of Business accepts programs do not have requirements that screen out
attestation of High School or GED completion for people with physical or mental handicaps or learning
admittance. disabilities. If an applicant has an obvious disability
• An admissions interview such as mobility, sight or hearing impairment, the
• Professional Medical Assistant and Dental Assisting applicant will be given the institution’s confidential
students must celebrate their 18th birthday prior to disability declaration form and voluntarily disclose
the start of externship the disability. No applicant is required to do this.
• $25.00 application fee The only instance when the institution may impose
screening criteria is when admission presents a clear
• Basic command of the English language
safety risk to self or others and these criteria are
• Completed enrollment agreement based on actual risk assessment, not stereotypes or
• Professional Medical Assistant and Dental Assisting assumptions. The Campus Director is responsible
applicants are required to have their Medical Form for the determination of risk and decision for
completed by a physician prior to the start of clinical admission. Every student accepted into a school
classes.
program has the opportunity to voluntarily and
confidentially disclose/declare a handicap/disability/
Admissions Examination special need(s) and as result, allows for disability
Harris School of Business requires all entering verification and resulting appropriate academic
students to have an assessment of their levels of accommodations. These accommodations
learning. The Wonderlic Scholastic Level Exam (SLE) can occur through a combination of school,
identifies an individual's capacity for learning, as well governmental, public and private, voluntary and
as the ability to apply knowledge. confidential services available to them.
Minimum Passing Scores: In order to accommodate students with physical
handicaps, Harris School of Business’ Sanford
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campus is equipped with ramps at the entrance
into the building and throughout the first level.
These students will also be scheduled to take all
coursework on the first level of the school.
2020-2021 Catalog I Sanford, ME I harrisschool.edu 9Felony Disclosure Equal Opportunity & Affirmative Please be advised that if you have been convicted Action Policy of a felony, you may not be eligible for certain Harris School of Business is committed to a policy of clinical experiences, externships, internships, or equal opportunity and nondiscrimination in relation certifications associated with our educational to race, religion, sex, age, national origin, marital programs. Those with non-felonious criminal status, sexual orientation, or disabled status. backgrounds may also find it difficult to secure employment within a health care setting. 10 harrisschool.edu I Sanford, ME I 2020-2021 Catalog
Transfer Credit Policy
Transfer of Credit within Premier c. All skills assessments must be documented
and graded
Education Group Campuses E. Course was completed no more than 5 years
Premier Education Group (“Premier”) students prior to date of request. Courses older than this
may be granted transfer credits towards their total may or may not be accepted for transfer, and
program hours/credits where the transfer credit an appeal justifying the recognition of these
is from one of Premier school to another Premier courses must be submitted.
school (e.g., transferring from Branford Hall to Harris
School).
Transfer of Credit from an Institution
A. The Education Department at the school will other than a Premier School
review transcripts to determine what hours/
credits, if any, can be transferred. Students that Like other higher education institutions, Premier
returns or transfers into a new program or new may accept credits from other schools or colleges
program version may be granted transfer credit as long as the institution is recognized by the US
towards the total program hours/credits from Department of Education. The Prospective students
one Premier school to another. may be granted transfer credit up to 25% of the total
program credits from an outside institution.
B. Transfer credits will count as hours/credits
attempted and completed for Satisfactory
A. The Education Department at the school will
Academic Progress (SAP) calculation and in the
review transcripts to determine what hours/
Cumulative Grade Point Average (CGPA). This
credits, if any, will be granted. This determination
means a passing grade and non passing grade
must be made before the student starts. Note
will be part of the SAP and CGPA calculations.
that transfer hours/credits will not be included
C. PEG Courses that are being transferred from one in the calculation of eligibility for Federal Title IV
enrollment at the school to a new enrollment financial aid.
due to program changes, schedule changes,
B. The student must submit:
and reentry/reenroll activity will show on the
transcript with the original grade earned, a. Official Transcript (signed with the school
including “F” and “W”’s and will also calculate seal)
for GPA and SAP using the original grade. This b. A catalog of the institution, which describes
includes same school codes. the courses for which transfer hours/credits
D. Skill Assessment Test. Premier students is sought.
returning one year or more will be required to C. Hours/credits will be considered for transfer
take a skills assessment test, even if the student hours/ credits toward graduation if the following
only needs to complete an externship. All Skill criteria are met prior to starting school:
Assessment tests will be documented and c. Official transcript and catalog with course
graded. If the student fails the test, the student descriptions are reviewed
will audit or re-take the course.
d. Course is adjudged equivalent in content,
a. Medical Assistant - Hands on Skill hours and credits
Assessment
e. A Grade Point Average (GPA) of 2.0 (C) or
b. All other programs will have a written Skill better was achieved
Assessment
2020-2021 Catalog I Sanford, ME I harrisschool.edu 11f. Course was completed no more than 5 years
prior to date of request
Transfer of Credit From an Institution
D. All courses transferred from another institution
Other Than a Premier School
will be marked with a “T” Like other higher education institutions, Premier may
accept credits from other schools or colleges as long as
Notes for Credit Transfers (both from a the institution is accredited by an agency recognized by
Premier school or from a USDOE recognized institution) the US Dept. of Education. The Prospective students
may be granted transfer credit up to 25% of the total
A. Students will be charged on a pro-rata credit for program credits from an outside institution.
tuition based on number of hours remaining in
the program.
B. Any courses for which a student requests
transfer credit must have been completed within
the past 5 years.
C. Students may appeal the transfer credit decision
by writing to Premier’s Education Specialist at:
Premier Education Group
545 Long Wharf Drive, 5th Fl
New Haven, CT 06511
Transfer of Credit From Harris School
of Business
The school makes no representation or guarantee
regarding transfer of credits to other institutions.
Acceptance of transfer credit is always at the
discretion of the receiving institution. Students
planning to attend another institution should check
the policy of that institution regarding transfer credits.
In the event a student is considering transferring to a
new institution the school will provide guidance and
assistance. This may include a review of charges and
financial aid refunds, as well as providing transcripts,
applicable syllabi, and catalogs.
12 harrisschool.edu I Sanford, ME I 2020-2021 CatalogFinancial Aid
While students, and their parents when appropriate,
share the primary responsibility for financing a post-
Loans
secondary education, a number of federal and state Federal Stafford Loans: Enables an undergraduate
financial aid programs are available to supplement or graduate student enrolled at least half time to
the family contribution where need exists. Within borrow from William D. Ford Federal Direct Loan
the limits of its resources, Harris School of Business Program. Students can get a loan regardless of
will award financial assistance to students with income, but the federal government pays the
need in the form of federal and state grants, and interest only on need-based loans. Stafford loans
loans. Students will be offered financial aid subject carry a fixed interest rate, and are typically the most
to the availability of funds and course enrollment. affordable type of student loans. Under certain
All application materials may be obtained from the conditions, repayment may be deferred until six
Financial Aid Office. Students must reapply each months after graduation.
year.
Federal PLUS Loans: Parents of dependent
Eligibility undergraduates may borrow Federal Direct PLUS
Loans up to the cost of education. The interest
To be eligible for financial aid from federal or state
rate is fixed. There are various deferment options
sources, students must meet the following criteria:
available.
• Be accepted into a certificate program
• Be a United States citizen, permanent resident of the Other Options
United States or other eligible non-citizen
Tuition Payment Plans: A tuition deposit of 25% is
• Maintain satisfactory academic progress
required by the first day of class. Two plans are
• Not be in default on any federal loan program available for paying the balance of tuition.
• Not owe a refund on a federal grant
1. Full payment of tuition on or before the date classes
• Have a social security number start.
• Male students must be registered with Selective 2. Payment of tuition balance in monthly installments.
Service
• Be able to demonstrate financial need Information regarding tuition payment plans are
included in the application procedure as part of the
The school participates in many types of financial Financial Aid interview.
aid programs. Two basic types of financial aid are
offered: Veterans Administration Funds: Veterans and
• Grants, which require no repayment dependents of veterans should check with State
• Loans, which a student may repay after graduation approving Agencies to determine eligibility.
Questions about VA Benefits, contact the GI Hotline:
Grants
888-442-4551
Agency for Veterans’ Education Programs:
Federal Pell Grant: Funds are available to eligible University of Maine System
students attending approved schools. This need- PO BOX 335
based federal grant varies in amount per academic 10F Cross Road
year and is determined on completion of FAFSA. Winthrop, ME 04364
Tel: (207) 377-4661
2020-2021 Catalog I Sanford, ME I harrisschool.edu 13Veterans and dependents of veterans should be The FBR Grant will be awarded up to cover a percentage
contacting the Buffalo Regional processing office for of the difference between your current unfunded, unpaid
payments or eligibility questions balance and the direct costs of your program (tuition,
fees, books and supplies). You will then have the option
VA Regional Office to either reduce each remaining monthly payment
PO Box 4616 amount by this percentage or continue paying at the
Buffalo, NY 014240-4616 current amount and complete the payment plan ahead of
the original schedule. Your Financial Aid office will explain
the two options so you can choose what best meets your
GI Bill®/Post 911 Eligibility needs. This award is contingent upon your graduation
Professional Medical Assistant and Massage from the program. Should you withdraw and/or fail to
graduate, the grant funds will be refunded back to the
Therapy Program are approved by the Post-
grant funds account to be awarded to another future
Secondary Education Commission Division of student and you will become responsible for paying your
Veterans State Approvals. full balances with your own funds.
Third Party Payers
Organizations may sponsor students by Tuition & Fees
authorizing the payment of tuition and fees. A complete listing of the current programs and
Students must submit to the Business Office course tuition and fees is included in this catalog.
a letter of authorization or a purchase order Payments may be made in the form of a personal
from the sponsoring organization at the time of check, a certified check, a money order, or a bank
registration. Bills will be forwarded to the appropriate check. Visa, MasterCard and Discover may also
organization. Payments from the organization will be be used to pay tuition. A student whose training is
due and payable in 30 days. being paid for by a governmental program or other
funding source must provide a letter of authorization
from the funding source. Books and materials
Financial Burden Relief (FBR) Grant* will not be issued until all fees are paid. Students
enrolling in any of the career training programs are
The student must be currently attending the Sanford
campus of Harris School of Business and must have
expected to pay for tuition and materials according
applied for, been awarded and accepted all eligible to the prearranged payment plan agreed upon
Federal Financial Aid resources available, must have a at the time of enrollment. If students are unable
balance owed to the school for the direct costs of the to meet their financial obligations, provisions for
program after all Federal and other outside financial late payment may be set up at the discretion of
resources are applied and must have agreed to and the Financial Aid Director. All outstanding student
signed a payment plan with the school. The student account balances must be paid in full prior to
must then complete an application and submit it to the graduation or upon termination. Certificates of
financial aid office, and must have made a payment in graduation or completion will not be issued to
December of the current year and/or be current with your the student until all outstanding monies are paid.
student payment obligations.
Delinquent accounts that prove not to be collectible
may be submitted to a collection agency for
processing.
* Based on availability of funding.
14 harrisschool.edu I Sanford, ME I 2020-2021 CatalogCancellation and Refund Policy
Tuition & Other Charges - Period of Institutional Refund & Cancellation
Obligation Policy
Following the start of classes, the institution will The school will provide a full refund of all monies
establish a ledger of tuition and other charges paid if the student cancels the enrollment
incurred by the student, as shown on the front side agreement within 72 hours (until midnight of the
of the enrollment agreement. Tuition charges, as third day excluding Saturdays, Sundays, and legal
outlined below, will be applied in one or more parts holidays) of signing it. If the student pays any fees in
called periods of obligation, depending on the length advance of the first class session, and if the 72-hour
of the program. The period of obligation set by the cancellation privilege period has passed, and if the
school is 450 instructional hours. Programs less student decides not to attend the program by not
than 450 hours will have tuition charged in full in showing for classes, or if the enrollment is rejected
one part, while programs longer than 450 hours by the school, the school will refund all monies paid
but equal to or less than 900 hours will have tuition less the application fee.
charges applied across two periods of obligation,
while programs greater than 900 hours will have If it becomes necessary for the class to be canceled
tuition charges spread across three or more periods or delayed prior to the start of classes, the student
of obligation depending on how many 450-hour will have the option of accepting the delay and
periods are needed. The institution, for the sake of joining the next scheduled class start or requesting
clarity, will create a ledger card detailing the entire a full refund of all monies paid, including non-
cost of the program with each period of obligation refundable application fee.
clearly marked so that the students can understand
and verify the full and complete cost of the program In the event of withdrawal by the student after
as shown on the front side of this agreement. For expiration of the 72 hour cancellation privilege or
the benefit of the student the institution will secure dismissal by the school, the school shall retain the
financial aid or complete financial planning to cover application and registration fees, the non-refundable
all periods of obligation. The student is obligated to cost of the textbooks required by the classes
pay the charges attributed to the period of obligation attended and issued to and used by the student,
at the beginning of each period of obligation unless and a prorated portion of tuition and laboratory
other financing arrangements have been made. By fees/ other, based upon the last day of attendance
way of an example, a program with tuition costs of and the number of program hours the student was
$9,100 that is 910 hours in length will have three scheduled for through the last day of attendance.
periods obligation. The first two periods of obligation
will be 450 hours in length, and appear on the ledger The pro-ration is calculated as follows, from the last
card as $4,500 charges, while the last period of date of attendance:
obligation will be 10 hours in length and cost $100. A. If the departure from the program occurs during the
By way of an example, if a student attending a first week of class or 7 calendar days, tuition charges
900-hour program was scheduled for 450 hours withheld will not exceed 10 percent of the stated
of classes and began the 451st hour, the student tuition to a maximum of $500.00.
would be obligated for tuition charges relating to the
first and second period of financial obligation.
2020-2021 Catalog I Sanford, ME I harrisschool.edu 15ACCET Refund Policy
B. After the first week of class and through 60 percent
of the period of financial obligation, charges retained
will not exceed a pro-rata portion of tuition for A. If the departure from the program occurs within three
the training period completed, plus 10 percent of class days, tuition charges withheld will not exceed
the unearned tuition for the period of training not 10 percent (10%) of the stated tuition to a maximum
completed, up to a maximum of $1,000.00. After of $500.00. (In the State of Delaware, there is a limit
60 percent of the period of financial obligation is of $100.00 retained tuition.)
completed, the school may retain the full tuition for
B. After the first week of class and through 50
this period of obligation.
percent (50%) of the period of training and financial
C. For subsequent periods of financial obligation, obligation, charges retained will not exceed a pro-rata
charges retained will not exceed a pro-rata portion portion of tuition for the training period completed,
of tuition charged for the period of obligation. The plus 10 percent of the unearned tuition for the period
proration is based on the number of hours scheduled of training not completed
through the students last day of attendance
C. After 50 percent (50%) of the period of training and
divided by the total number of hours in the period of
financial obligation is completed, the school may
obligation. After 60 percent of the period of financial
retain the full tuition.
obligation is completed, the school may retain the
full tuition for this period of obligation. Students
are responsible for full payment for any previously Return of Title IV Funds
completed periods of obligation.
The return of Title IV funds as prescribed in Section
We will return refunds within 45 days of date 484B of the HEA Amendments determines the
of determination of withdrawal or cancellation. amount of Title IV aid a student has earned at the
The date of determination used for withdrawal or time a student withdraws. The amount of the Title
cancellation will be: IV aid a student has not earned is then returned to
the Title IV programs. It is a proportional calculation
1. Withdrawal
based on the date of withdrawal through sixty
a. Date the school received notification from a percent (60%) of the payment period. The formula in
student of their intent to withdraw, or
brief is as follows:
b. The last date of attendance, if student is
dismissed or expelled by school, or 1. The school will determine the withdrawal date and
the percentage of the payment period attended
c. 14 days following last day of attendance in the
event the student has not communicated their 2. The school will determine the amount of Title IV aid
intent to withdraw and has failed to attend for which the student was eligible.
classes for 14 consecutive days. 3. The school will compare the amount of aid earned
2. Cancellation - In the case of a cancellation of to the amount disbursed. If the amount disbursed
enrollment due to a failure to attend or class delay exceeds the amount earned, this amount of Title IV
or cancellation request, the date of notification or aid must be returned.
originally scheduled start date is used, whichever is
sooner.
The tuition charges will be attributed on the basis
of periods of financial obligation, as stated above,
which is equivalent to 450 hours of training or the
balance of training hours remaining in the program
if less than 450 hours. In no case will the period of
obligation for students extend more than 12 months,
and in most cases the period of financial obligation
(450 training hours) will be between 15 and 40
weeks in length.
16 harrisschool.edu I Sanford, ME I 2020-2021 CatalogIn conformance with Federal regulations, the policy
of Harris School of Business is to distribute the
proceeds of return to Title IV calculation to the
origination sources in the following order, up to the
net amount disbursed:
• Unsubsidized Direct Stafford Loan
• Subsidized Direct Stafford Loan
• Federal Direct PLUS Loan
• Federal Pell Grant Program
• Federal SEOG
Please note, students are responsible for any
balance owed to Harris School of Business as a
result of the repayment of Federal aid funds.
To obtain a refund of unearned tuition, students
are requested to complete a Student Withdrawal
Request, available from the school office.
2020-2021 Catalog I Sanford, ME I harrisschool.edu 17Academic Policies
General Student Information Grade
Percentage Grade Point
Explanation
Equivalent Equivalent
All students are expected to behave in the
professional and courteous manner that is expected A 93-100 4.0
in a business environment. Fellow students, A- 90-92 3.67
instructors and administrative personnel should be
B+ 87-89 3.33
treated respectfully.
B 83-86 3.0
Term Evaluations B- 80-82 2.67
At the end of each term, students are asked to C+ 77-79 2.33
complete a confidential evaluation form. Comments C 73-76 2.0
are considered as part of the course/program review C- 70-72 1.67
and quality assurance/improvement process.
D+ 67-69 1.33
Grading D 63-66 1.0
D- 60-62 0.67
Students are graded to evaluate their progress in
terms of proficiency expected as employees within F 0-59 0.0
their respective fields. Grades may be determined S - - Satisfactory Extern
through homework, class work, tests, quizzes,
W - - Withdrawal
attendance, and final examinations. Students are
evaluated at the end of each grading period by their T - - Transfer
course instructor. All course grades are recorded in P - - Proficiency
the student academic record. Students are provided
a printed report of grades at the end of each course.
Students may request a grade report at any time Graduation Requirements
from the Education Department and request a Students enrolled in all programs are awarded
status report for current courses from the instructor. certificates upon successful completion of all
program and graduation requirements. Program and
Letter grades are assigned numerical equivalents graduation requirements are as follows:
so that each student's progress may be reflected in 1. Minimum cumulative GPA of 2.0
terms of a grade point average (GPA). The GPA is
2. Successful completion of all program courses and
a weighted average calculated by multiplying the
externships (i.e., students who receive a course
term credit hours for each course by the grade point
grade of "F" for any course must repeat and pass the
equivalent received for that course, summing the applicable course)
results, and dividing the sum by the total term credit
3. All fees and charges are paid
hours. Grades, grade point equivalents, and sample
GPA calculations are as follows: 4. All resource materials borrowed from the school are
returned
5. Minimum attendance requirement of 80% of overall
program scheduled hours
18 harrisschool.edu I Sanford, ME I 2020-2021 CatalogRe-Entry into the Same Program enrolling. The student will be responsible for a new
enrollment fee, lab fee, books and supplies fee and
To re-establish eligibility to return to school a any increase in the tuition. See the Campus Director
student must apply for re-admission and receive the for additional information regarding the school's re-
approval of the Campus Director and the re-entry enrollment policy and procedures.
committee.
Leave of Absence
Re-Entry into a New Program The school does not have a leave of absence policy.
When a student re-enters to begin a program
other than the one he/she was in when originally
dismissed, the student enters as a "new" student
Withdrawal
with the exception of courses that transfer to the Fourteen (14) consecutive days of absence resulting in
new curriculum. Transfer of credits will be limited interruption of training may require a student to drop and
to courses with grades of "C" or above. When reenter at a later date. Students should meet with
calculating the student's projected graduation date financial aid personnel to discuss the impact on
and minimum requirements to finish within 1.5 times their financial aid awards. The student may return
the projected program graduation date, the amount to the program at a later date with the approval of
of time used before dismissal will be included. Only the Director of Education. An interview, educational
one curriculum change will be permitted. assessment, and possible written test will occur to
determine at what point in the program a student
Student Returning Within 180 Days might reenter. If it is determined that the amount of
learning lost while being away from study requires
from Their Last Date of Attendance a student to repeat a prior course, then the student
A student who returns to school within 180 days to will be provided with this information prior to
the same program will not be charged any additional restarting classes.
fees. Also, they will not be responsible for any tuition
increase that may have occurred. Appeal & Reinstatement
Students who are terminated may appeal the
Students who return to the same program at the
school's decision through the appeal process.
same school campus within 180 days are considered
A written request should be submitted to the
to be in the same payment period they were in at
Campus Director outlining the desire to appeal the
the time of the withdrawal for purposes of student
decision with a complete, thorough description of
awards. The student retains his or her original
any mitigating circumstances or conditions that
eligibility for that payment period.
should be considered by the school administration.
Students who choose not to appeal termination
Student Returning After 180 Days from decisions may apply for reinstatement no earlier
Their Last Date of Attendance than 30 days from the date of withdrawal. All
If a student returns to the same program after 180 students who are reinstated may be accepted
days, or transfers into a new program at the same conditionally. Students who were previously
school campus, or transfers to a different school dismissed for violation of attendance standards
campus, then the student starts a new payment must maintain a minimum attendance rate of
period for purposes of calculating their program 90% for the first two consecutive weeks of the
costs and financial aid. The institution treats the new enrollment period in order to remain in school.
credits remaining in the program as if they are the Students who were dismissed for unsatisfactory
student's entire program. Also, the student will grades must have at least one satisfactory grade
have their earned hours reevaluated to determine posted upon completion of the first academic term
the amount of hours that are transferable upon re- of the new enrollment.
2020-2021 Catalog I Sanford, ME I harrisschool.edu 19Satisfactory Academic Progress (SAP) Policy
Process Overview & Responsibilities Qualitative Measure
Premier Education Group schools employ proactive Students are expected to maintain a cumulative
strategies for effective instruction, advisement, grade point average (CGPA) of at least 2.0 at the
tutoring and intervention that effectively support mid point of each academic year and at graduation.
each student’s academic achievement and advance
students toward their career goals. Students Quantitative Measure
are expected to maintain Satisfactory Academic
Students are expected to complete their program
Progress (SAP) and progress toward graduation.
within 150% of the published length of the program.
Students are graded at regular intervals.
Quantitative progress is measured at the midpoint of
each academic year.
The Education Department is responsible for
calculating SAP for each enrolled student according Credit Hour
to the SAP standards outlined in this policy. The An example would be a Medical Assistant program
Financial Aid Office will review calculated SAP for that awards 40 credits; the maximum number of
each student to determine eligibility for financial aid. credits a student can attempt and still graduate is
60 based on 150% of the program.
Same As or Stricter Than
Premier Education Group Schools employ an early Quantitative progress is calculated by dividing the
intervention plan aimed at helping students achieve cumulative number of credit hours the student has
their best. To that end, the Education Department completed by the cumulative number of credit hours
monitors academic success at the end of each term attempted. For transfer students, credits accepted
and intervenes as appropriate to assist students at for transfer towards the students program will count
risk of not meeting SAP standards. Students who towards both the credit hours earned and credit
are at risk are evaluated at the end of each term and hours attempted categories. Pace is measured at
are counseled by the Education department. The midpoint of each academic year as follows:
Education department works with at risk students • Upon completion of half the credit or clock hours and
to develop an academic plan. At risk students must weeks in an academic year (whichever is greater),
be placed on a Plan for Academically Successful cumulative pace must be equal to or greater than 67%
Students (PASS) that will help them achieve the • Upon completion of the remaining credit or clock
standards necessary to meet SAP standards by hours and weeks in the remainder of the academic
their next official evaluation point. Official SAP year or remaining portion of a program, cumulative
calculations are evaluated only to coincide with the pace must be equal to or greater than 67%
evaluation points outlined in the SAP policy.
Evaluation Periods
The SAP policy is applied to all students regardless To ensure that students are making sufficient
of receipt of Tile IV Financial Aid. Students must progress both quantitatively and qualitatively, SAP
maintain SAP to: is officially evaluated at each mid point and end of
• Remain in their enrolled program each academic year.
• Remain eligible for Title IV Financial Aid
• To be eligible for graduation
20 harrisschool.edu I Sanford, ME I 2020-2021 CatalogOutside of the formal SAP calculations, students Appeals
are academically evaluated at the mid-pint of each
academic term and are provided grades at the end of Students may appeal a determination they are not
each academic term. An academic term, as defined making SAP to the Director of Education to account
elsewhere in this catalog, is generally 5-6 weeks for mitigating circumstances (i.e. family member’s
during the Day shift and 10-12 weeks during the death, illness etc.). To be eligible for an appeal,
Evening shift. the Education Department must determine that
the student will be able to meet SAP standards by
Failure to Maintain Satisfactory Academic Progress the end of the academic year and develop a PASS
plan which, if followed ensures the student will be
Upon determination that a student has not met making SAP by the specified point in time. Students
the SAP requirements, they will be assigned one of who successfully appeal a SAP determination will be
three statuses. In all cases, these students will need placed on SAP probation and will remain eligible for
to meet with an academic advisor to discuss their aid for the remainder of the academic year. Students
PASS plan. who do not successfully appeal remain ineligible for
aid. Students may only appeal once per program.
Warning/Financial Aid Warning Status Students must submit a written appeal to the
Students who fail to meet either the qualitative Director of Education within 7 calendar days after
or quantitative standards outlined above at the the beginning of the term. The Director of Education
first evaluation point of an academic year will be will respond to all appeals within 7 days of receipt of
automatically placed on warning/financial aid a request for SAP appeal. As with any Professional
warning for the remainder of the academic year. Judgment decision, appeals are only considered
The student will receive notification of this status on a case-by-case basis, to account for unusual
and will be encouraged to meet with the Director of circumstances.
Education to discuss their PASS plan. Students on
warning will remain eligible for financial aid for the Documentation
remainder of the academic year. Students can not As with any use of Professional Judgment,
be placed on financial aid warning for more than one adequate documentation is critical. A student who
payment period. appeals must submit information explaining why he
or she failed to meet SAP Standards, and what has
SAP Not Met changed in his or her situation which will allow him
Students who do not meet the SAP benchmarks for or her to make SAP by the next evaluation point.
a second consecutive evaluation will be placed in
a “SAP Not Met” status. They are ineligible for Title Academic Success Plans - Re-Establishment of SAP
IV Aid. The student must meet with the Director of Students who successfully appeal a determination
Education within 7 days to avoid potential dismissal. that he or she is not meeting SAP standards must
work with the Director of Education to develop
SAP Probation an Academic Success plan. Academic Success
Students in a “SAP Not Met” status will be notified plans must be developed on a student-by-student
in writing and given the opportunity to appeal. basis and designed in such a way that, if followed,
Successful Appeal will change their status to “SAP the student will be meeting SAP standards by the
Probation” and they will regain Title IV eligibility. next evaluation period. Plans may be as simple
as a mathematical calculation that specifies the
percentage of coursework the student must
complete or as detailed as a course by course plan
toward certificate completion.
2020-2021 Catalog I Sanford, ME I harrisschool.edu 21Regaining Eligibility Audited Courses/Review Classes
A student not making SAP may re-establish Students auditing courses and/or reviewing classes
eligibility for aid and SAP by meeting qualitative and will not earn a grade. Audited courses and review
quantitative components of the SAP policy. classes are not counted as hours attempted or
achieved and are not graded.
Categories of Students
Pass/Fail
Students who are not recipients of Title IV aid are
required to meet the standards of the SAP policy to Pass/Fail courses will be counted toward the
remain in their enrolled program. quantitative progress only.
Impact of Grades Completion of Diploma/Certificate Requirements
Failing Grades A student who has completed all of the coursework
for his or her diploma or certificate but has not
Grades of F are counted as hours attempted but received the diploma or certificate can not receive
not achieved and have a 0.00 value toward GPA. further financial aid for that program.
Repetitions of courses are counted as hours
attempted. However, both the original credit hours Notices
and subsequent repetitions must be calculated
as credits attempted in the successful course Updates to the Title IV Satisfactory Academic
completion percentage. A student may only fail Progress Policy will be published in updates to the
and repeat the same course once unless there Financial Aid Policy and Procedures Manual, school
are extenuating circumstances that prevent the catalog, and other manuals as applicable.
student from successfully completing the course.
Extenuating circumstances will be determined by Transfer/Proficiency Credits
the Campus Director and the VP of Accreditation Transfer and Proficiency credits, will be counted as
and Regulatory Affairs. Repeated courses may hours attempted and hours earned, but will not be
adversely affect a student’s academic progress in counted in the CGPA.
terms of the maximum time frame, which is 150% of
the published length of the program. Remedial/Non-Punitive Grades
The school does not offer remedial classes or
Withdrawals/Incompletes
classes with non-punitive grades.
Withdrawals are counted as attempted but not
achieved. A student must withdraw from the entire The school does not offer extended enrollment.
program; a student cannot withdraw from a course.
Students who withdraw from a program before
the end of the term will be given a grade of “W”.
Premier Education Group schools do not assign
“Incomplete” grades to individual classes. When the
student is given permission to reenter the program,
the determination is first made that the student will
complete the program within the 150% timeframe.
When a student reenters the program with less
than a 2.0 CGPA, he/she will be put on Academic
Advisement.
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