Advising
Academic
Faculty advises students regarding their academic standing in each course. The Program Director or Coordinator consults with students who do not achieve satisfactory academic progress for the term. The student is then placed on probation.
Attendance
Attendance advising is the responsibility of the instructors and the Program Director or Coordinator. Students are expected to attend all scheduled classes. In the uncontrollable event of being absent, it is expected, and the responsibility of the student, to contact their Program Director or Coordinator.
Career
Instructors and the Program Directors or Coordinators provide career advising as well as the Career Services Advisors. Successful job employment is the result of cooperative team effort between the graduate and the staff of YTI. The job search begins not on the day of graduation, but on the day of the student’s enrollment.
Student Loan Management
The Educational Funding Specialist provides students the links to electronic entrance loan counseling, which reviews the rights and responsibilities of borrowing Federal Direct Loans and encourages responsible borrowing practices with the student. Prior to the completion of the student’s program, YTI requires that students complete electronic and or in-person exit loan counseling. Exit counseling explains the repayment options and requirements of the Federal Direct Loan program or private loans if applicable. Post-graduation, the Loan Management Specialist is available to answer student’s questions about their Federal loans and to help them reach their Loan Servicers for direct assistance with their loans.
Financial Aid
Each incoming student meets with an Educational Funding Specialist to complete a financial plan. If a student’s financial or family situation changes, they are encouraged to meet with the Educational Funding department to determine if adjustments to their financial plan are warranted or possible. Students may meet with the Educational Funding Department, if needed, to submit a FAFSA for their second or third academic year or review their current financial plan.
Record Keeping
Students may access their attendance records and grades at any time via the Student Portal.
An electronic file is created for each student and includes, but is not limited, to the following: application for admission, enrollment agreement, and at least one of the following: high school transcript or diploma; high school equivalency diploma or transcript (e.g. based on GED, HiSET or similar testing), home school credentials which meet state requirements, or college transcript or diploma showing the degree earned.
As the student progresses, any pertinent information is added to the file, including but not limited to, student information sheet, emergency information sheet, photo/field trip release form, student contact sheets, Appeals Board results (including probation letters), student ledger card, student transcript, copies of student status verification letters, copies of items the student requests be included in the current file, and student advising notes.
Health Care
Students are responsible for decisions and cost regarding their own medical treatment. Medical claims should be submitted to their own insurance companies. YTI assumes no obligation or liability for medical expenses on behalf of students.
Childcare Services
Many students who attend YTI may need to find child care during school and work times. The Student Services Department offers resource assistance to students in helping them locate child care providers and programs in surrounding areas.
The Student Services Department serves as a referral agency only and does not approve or endorse child care providers or facilities.
Food Service
YTI offers snack and vending machines for student use in the student lounge. The lounge is additionally equipped with microwave ovens for student use, either with purchased items or items brought from home.
Housing Assistance
The Student Services Department provides resources to students seeking housing during their matriculation at YTI. Off-campus residences are designated as “independent student housing.” This designation means that YTI does not approve or recommend residences off-campus. The Student Services Department serves as a referral agency only, collecting data on independent student housing opportunities, preparing periodic lists, and providing other useful information to students. Students interested in receiving housing information should contact the Student Services Department.
Personal Counseling Services
YTI recognizes that a wide range of problems not directly associated with one’s academic pursuits can have an adverse effect on a student’s classroom performance and behavior. Many problems can be successfully treated if identified early, and a referral made to those skilled in dealing with them, whether the problem is one of physical illness, mental or emotional stress, finances, alcoholism, drug abuse, marital/ family stress, legal problems, or other difficulties. YTI maintains a contractual relationship with Virtual Counselor/College Telehealth Services to provide students with such assistance.
Members of the Student Services Department are available to meet with students who wish to take advantage of Virtual Counselor/College Telehealth services. Likewise, members of the faculty and staff are encouraged to provide referrals for students whom they perceive to be at risk or in need of assistance. Referrals and subsequent support for emotional or personal counseling are strictly confidential. No information is released to YTI. Access to College Telehealth Services is provided free of charge to enrolled YTI students for three sessions. Additional sessions may be available to the student at their own cost.
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Student Activities & Organizations
Students who participate in extracurricular activities are more likely to succeed at both personal and professional goals, develop leadership skills, form lasting friendships with peers, and learn more about a chosen career field. The Student Services Department works to deliver a comprehensive activities program that encourages student participation in events, clubs and organizations related to both their professional and personal interests.
Part-time Jobs
Part-time job search resources are available to students at YTI. The Student Services Department assists students by sharing appropriate employment opportunities within the surrounding areas. Part-time work can help students meet financial obligations and provide valuable work experiences.
The Student Services Department can be contacted in person, by telephone, or by email or via the link in the LMS.
Identification Badges/Cards
Student identification badges/cards must be worn at all times. The ID badge allows student access into the building. Students are not to use their identification badge to allow others, including fellow students or faculty, access to the facilities. Each student, faculty and staff person should use their own assigned identification badge to gain access to the facilities.
Lost or stolen YTI issued identification badges should be reported to the Student Services Department. Student Services will issue a new badge at the replacement fee of $10.00. YTI is not responsible for any loss or expense resulting from the loss, theft, or misuse of this badge. If a badge is found, please return to YTI Career Institute, 1405 Williams Road, York, PA 17402.
All visitors must report to the front desk for admittance to the building.
Tuition and Fees
The staff in the Educational Funding department help students assess their financial resources and determine what best suits each student’s situation. All students are encouraged to apply for federal financial aid. If the federal financial aid will not enable the student to cover all educational costs, YTI will assist the student to locate other alternative sources of educational funding. Educational funding may be from federal, state, institutional or private sources in the form of loans, grants, scholarships or benefits.
After deducting all anticipated educational funding from the total charges for each term, any balance due to the Institute must be paid by the student out-of-pocket prior to the start of each term. Or, the student may request a monthly payment plan. The first payment on a monthly payment plan is due prior to the start of the first term. Please note that this extension of credit will not be extended to re-enrolling students with a prior history of payment delinquency; such students must pay their balance due after educational funding prior to the start of each term.
If a student receives additional educational funding after starting school, the student’s personal out-of-pocket balance may be reduced.
If, for any reason, a student is not eligible to receive the anticipated educational funding scheduled for the current or future terms, the student is responsible for paying, out-of-pocket, on the due date set by the Institute, the balance of the tuition charges which would have been paid by the lost educational funding.
For those students who are not interested in applying for federal financial aid or any other source of educational funding, payment of the Materials Fee and Technology Fee is due prior to the start of classes. Tuition for each term, and any lab or externship fees must be paid prior to the start of the term, including the first term’s tuition charge which must be paid prior to class start.
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