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How to become a program enrolled student
Any Head Start, Early Head Start,
Migrant or Seasonal, American
Native/Alaska Native or Early Childhood,
Family Childcare or Daycare employees
can take courses at HS University. But
to be enrolled in a certificate or
credential program, you must
be accepted as a student prior to
participating in a program course. The
following steps will help students
through the application process.
Enrollment Procedure
1.
Apply for Admission
All new credential and
certificate students
must submit a
application
along with one-time, non-refundable
application fee(s). The
application form is available in the
Student Service office, or by
downloading application (See below). During
certain times of the year, you may click
here to apply online.
Download Admission Application
2. Contact
your student advisor
All new credential and certificate students will be assigned
a student advisor. Once your
application is processed, you will
receive a welcome letter with your
student advisor contact information.
Your student advisor will be your direct
contact about course registration, exam
dates, travel information if applicable,
your academic calendar, your team
assessment, payment processing methods
and other student information. Student
advisors will help you toward a smooth
academic completion.
3. Complete
an eligibility assessment
All new credential and certificate students must be employed
in a
Head Start, Early Head
Start,
Migrant or
Seasonal, American Native/Alaska Native
or Early Childhood, Family Childcare or
Daycare environment in order to meet
eligibility requirements.
Students that want to enroll in an
internship program in order to meet
eligibility requirements must contact
their student advisor in order to be
placed at a
Early Head Start,
Migrant or
Seasonal, American Native/Alaska Native
or Early Childhood, Family Childcare or
Daycare workplace
location.
HS University courses can not be paid
by students. For this reason HS
University does not allow non-employed
Early
Head Start,
Migrant or
Seasonal, American Native/Alaska Native
or Early Childhood, Family Childcare or
Daycare students for admission.
4.
Register for
Classes
Class registration is typically
performed in 4 ways. Class registration is typically
handled through student services at HS
University. You can register
online, call our toll free number or fax
your registration to student services.
View the
register for class link to find out
more information.
All credential and certificate students must meet the
requirements of their chosen credential
and
certificate. Students
must complete required classes within
the time frame specified in their course
syllabus. Students that cannot
meet their requirements must contact the
Curriculum Manager to discuss the
appropriate steps.
5. Pay all
fees
All fees must be paid by company
check, company credit card and/or a
payment agreement
must be in place within 7 business days
of attending a course. HS University has
the following payment agreement for
enrolled students.
6.
Payment Agreement Method:
All students enrolled in a credential
and
certificate program, must have
a funding method established in order to
began taking courses. HS
University does not accept payment for
any or all parts of a program from an
enrolled student. A student can
use the following payment method for
fees to pay for a
credential and certificate.
Program
Funds
All new and returning students are
encouraged to work with their agency or
childcare program about using professional
development funds as payment for a
program. The amount and number of
classes you may enroll in will depend on
your employer. Each student is
encouraged to contact their
manager and or supervisor to discuss their
professional development needs.
NOTE: HS University does not
allow students to pay for cost related
to
any program. All enrollments must
be paid using company check, company
credit cards or company purchase order.
Financial Assistance
Currently HS University does not
offer financial aid.
Direct Bill
When your Company/Agency
becomes a Direct Bill Partner with HS
University, the tuition payment process
becomes customized and simple for you
and your employer. Your employer will
receive a detailed bill for all of your
classes, even if they’re at multiple
locations. We offer flexible billing
options customized to your company’s
needs. And, when your program becomes a
Direct Bill partner, all employees will
have direct access to tuition assistance
programs, which can help with recruiting
and retaining good employees.
Learn more about the
benefits of our Direct Bill program.
Tuition
Deferral Plan
Many of our students benefit from their
employers’ tuition reimbursement plan to
fund part or all of their education. The
U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs
offers similar benefits to active duty,
reserve service members and their
dependents. Find out how you can choose
the
Tuition Deferral Plan
to help you pay for your HS University
education by contacting a University
representative. Students must still be
an employee of a Head Start program
and any or all payments may not be
at student's expense.
Tribal Funding
Several American Indian tribal nations
provide funding for the tuition of a
student who is a recognized member. For
additional information on tribal
funding, please contact our Tribal
Relations Department at
Tribalrelations@hsuniversity.org.
Government Billing Plan
As a government employee, HS University
may directly bill your organization for
your educational costs.
Third-Party Billing Plan
If your employer will fund your educational costs, HS University may directly bill approved employers as part of the Third-Party Billing Plan. Contact a finance advisor to determine if your employer is approved for direct billing.
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