Administration

Administration

Admissions Policy:

It is the policy of the Institute to admit all qualified applicants irrespective of race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, marital status, handicap or disability to the extent of the law. High School or GED equivalent is not a requirement for this program. However, students without high school certificate or GED are strongly encouraged to achieve their certification either during or immediately after completion of this program. Admission to Floral Design Institute is available to all individuals wo are at least eighteen years of age. Parental/Guardian approval and signature is required for students less than eighteen years old.

There are no pre-requisites for this program. The Basic Floral Design Program is an intensive twenty-four hour program designed to provide the basic training for students wanting to become a floral designer or be an entrepreneur in the floral industry.

Class size is limited to ensure that each student receives the individual attention they need.

Maximum class size is twelve students.

Rules and Regulations:

The Institution will ensure that all training information will lead to the certification of professional floral designers. The Institute will further work to promote growth and professional standards within the floral industry. There is no additional charge for job placement services.

Students are expected to be in class as scheduled. In case of emergency or illness which will result in a student missing a class, it is the students responsibility to notify the school prior to the beginning of class being missed. The student is required to arrange a makeup class for the missed class. Makeup class can be arranged in a subsequent class. All course hours and makeup classes must be completed within one year of the registration date. Students are required to complete the full course work in order to receive certification. It is expected that students must conduct themselves in an orderly and respectable manner while on the school premises including in the classroom. Any student behavior which is disruptive to the classroom, impedes the instructor's attempt to teach or the students to learn is unacceptable and will receive prompt attention, and may result in cause for dismissal or suspension. Such behavior includes but, is not limited to:

Violation of safety regulations
Interference with other students work
Obscene behavior
Being under the influence of alcohol or drugs

Re-entry will be at the discretion of the Program Director.

Where re-entry is denied for cause there is no refund.

If a student is denied entry or dismissed from the school, the student records will remain on file for at least one year.

Complaint / Grievance Procedures:

Students seeking to resolve a problem or complaint should first report such problem to the instructor, or directly to the Program Director. If unsolved, students may further refer their grievance to the following address:

Commission for Independent Education
2650 Apalachee Parkway, Suite A
Tallahassee, FL 32301
850-245-3200 or toll free 888-224-6684

Financial Information:

2009 COSTS & FEES

Registration Fee
Tuition

$25.00 per class
see individual class

Costs listed above represents the total and inclusive cost for the Basic Floral Design Program including tools, supplies and flowers. There are no additional costs or fees.

All payments are due at least five days before commencement of class unless other agreements made with the Program Director.

Fees can be paid by cash, check or Credit Card.

Ask about our installment payment plan!

Payment Options

1. Full Payment Plan: Total cost less 5% off tuition cost for paying in full no later than the first day of class.
2. We accept all major credit cards.

NOTE: for online registration you can choose to pay the initial $75.00 registration fee to secure you space and contact the office to make payment arrangements prior to starting your class.

Cancellation and Refund Policy:

Should student be terminated or cancel for any reason, all refunds will be made according to the following schedule:

Cancellation must be made in person or by Certified Mail.
All monies will be refunded if the school does not accept the applicant or if the student cancels within three (3) business days after signing the enrollment agreement and making initial payment
Cancellation after the third (3rd) Business Day, but before the first class, result in a refund of all monies paid, with the exception of the registration fee.
Cancellation after attendance has begun but prior to 50% completion of the program, will result in a pro rata refund computed on the number of hours completed to the total program hours.
Cancellation after completing 50% of the program will result in no refund.
Returns will be made within 30 days of termination or receipt of Cancellation Notice.
A student can be dismissed, at the discretion of the Director, for insufficient progress, non-payment of costs, or failure to comply with rules.

Termination Date:

The termination date for refund computation purposes are the last date of actual attendance by the student unless earlier written notice is received.
Returns will be made within 30 days of termination or receipt of Cancellation Notice.
A student can be dismissed, at the discretion of the Director, for insufficient progress, non-payment of costs, or failure to comply with rules.

Make-up Policy:

Students may be allowed to complete make-up assignments at home if the student is unable to complete the work required in class. The student will be required to produce evidence that the student has done the work and achieved the educational objectives of the class being made up.

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