General Information
and Admissions
   
Books

Books are extra and never included in the tuition fee unless specified. Books may be purchased at time of registration or on the first night of class.

Certificate of Completion

Certificates of Completion will be issued to students with 80% attendance and who meet minimum skill competency and grade requirements.

Class Cancellations

The Medina County Career Center reserves the right to cancel, postpone or combine courses before or on the first night of class. Courses that do not attain the required minimum enrollment may be canceled.

Eligibility

Admission is open to anyone 16 years or older (unless otherwise noted) not enrolled in a full-time secondary program regardless of educational background. Students in a full-time high school must have the permission of their home district and the Director of Adult and Continuing Education. Approval for admission is deter-mined by the merits of each case. The Medina County Career Center does not accept credit for experiential learning. Full-time programs require a criminal record check. Criminal activity may prohibit admission.

Financial Aid

Financial aid is available to those who qualify.

Handicapped Accessibility

The Medina County Career Center is fully handicapped accessible including physically impaired automatic access doors at both the front and rear entrances. Handicapped restroom facilities on each floor and an elevator at the Northwest corner of the building.

Non-Sufficient Fund Checks

Any check, regardless of the amount, returned to the Medina County Career Center for insufficient funds will be given to the proper authorities and an additional $25 charge will be assessed to cover the cost of bank charges.

Refund Policy/Part-Time Classes

Refunds will be issued under the following circumstances:

  1. Full refunds will be issued when a class is canceled by the Adult Education Department, or fees may be applied to another class.
  2. Refunds must be requested before the class begins or before the beginning of the second scheduled class for a pro-rated refund. A $10 fee is deducted from the amount of each refund. A $50 fee is deducted from the amount of each refund for classes requiring a $50 deposit.
  3. Books and supplies are not refundable.

    Due to the fact that Adult Education classes are self-supporting, refund policies will be strictly adhered to. Refund checks due students who are eligible will be issued from the Treasurer's Office. Refunds will be mailed within five weeks after the beginning of the class. However, every attempt will be made to process refunds at the earliest date possible.

Registration and Fees

Adult and Continuing Education classes are self-supporting with all tuition fees applied to the total operation of the Adult Program. A $10 non-refundable registration fee has been included in the tuition fee for each class regardless of cost.  For those program requiring a $50 deposit, a $50 non-refundable registration fee has been included in the tuition fee. Registration may be done in person, by phone, mail, internet, or fax. Mail registrations must be accompanied by full tuition and lab fees where required. Fees may be paid by cash, check, money order, MasterCard or VISA. *The early registration discount does not apply to one-day classes/workshops.

Safety

Students are required to equip themselves with the necessary protective clothing and safety glasses and to adhere to all school and shop regulations. Certain risks may be involved in each course described herein. The Medina County Career Center shall not be liable for any losses or injury whatsoever to persons or property arising from enrollment in any course described herein. By registering for a course, the registrant acknowledges the assumption of those risks and releases the Medina County Career Center from any liability whatsoever. Specific courses or activities may require registrants to sign a separate waiver of liability and release. Students enrolled in courses offered through the Adult Education Division are subject to the Medina County Career Center regulations and policies including those pertaining to student conduct and discipline.

School Closing

When school is closed due to inclement weather, television stations 3 (WKYC), 5 (WEWS), 8 (FOX) and many radio stations which are associated with the television stations.

Senior Citizens

Residents who are 55 years of age or older may receive a 10 percent discount on tuition. The $10 early registration also applies during the early registration period. No discount is applied for books.

Smoking

The Medina County Career Center is a smoke-free environment.

Withdrawals and Refunds

(Policy pertains to all classes) Registration does not automatically carry with it the right of a refund or reduction of indebtedness in cases of inability to attend class or in cases of withdrawal. The student assumes the risk of all changes in business or personal affairs.

Instructors

The Medina County Career Center Adult & Continuing Education Department is frequently in need of instructors.  Openings would be for course areas listed in this brochure as well as business, industry and technical courses.  Applications are welcome from persons in teaching, business and industry, as well as from other individuals with special skills, training or trade experience.  Individuals interested in joining our teaching staff should contact the Director of Adult & Continuing Education at 330-725-8461 or 866-896-6222
 

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The Medina County Career Center is committed to equal opportunity for all and does not discriminate
  on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, gender, age, or disability.