2011-2013 CATALOG - The Art Institutes

FEDERAL PELL GRANT:
Description: Eligibility is based on financial need
and is determined by a standard Federal Formula
upon completion of FAFSA by the student. The
amount of Pell Grant changes each year based on
Congressional amortizations; for the 2010-2011 award
year, grants for full time eligible students range
between $400 and $5550.
How to Apply: Student must complete Free
Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA)
How payments are made: Federal Loans are
usually sent directly to the school electronically. This
process is called Electronic Funds Transfer (EFT).
With your authorization, the EFT loan funds are
usually automatically credited to your tuition account
prior to the beginning of each term. See the Student
Financial Services Department for details. If your loan
funds have not been received when you start class,
we will defer payment of the school charges until the
funds are received, as long as all of the paperwork
has been completed.
FEDERAL WORK-STUDY
Through the FederalWork-Study program, you have
the opportunity to meet part of your expenses
by working part-time on or off school premises. A
limited number of jobs are available, with priority
given to students with the greatest need. Our
Student Financial Services Department has more
details. The maximum a student can earn through this
program is the amount of unmet need (the difference
between expenses and all resources).Wages from
this program may be paid directly to you as you earn
them or as a credit to your school account. As with
any job, several weeks may pass before you receive
your first paycheck, so you will need to cover your
own expenses initially.
ALTERNATIVE LOAN PROGRAMS
The Art Institutes participate in several alternative
loan programs. Interest rates, processing fees,
eligibility requirements, and repayment terms differ
for each program. Alternative loans are through
private lenders and usually require a credit check
and/or a cosigner. Staff at the Student Financial
Services Department can discuss these programs
with you in more detail. Program availability and
terms are subject to change. You can use alternative
loans if you are eligible and need assistance beyond
that available through traditional aid programs.
Contact the Student Financial Services Department
for application and eligibility requirements and a
sample loan repayment schedule.
STATE STUDENT
ASSISTANCE PROGRAMS
Some states offer or promote educational loans,
grants, and scholarship programs funded by
individual state legislatures to help students obtain
higher education. The eligibility criteria, amounts,
and loan repayment obligations vary according to
state regulations. The Student Financial Services
Department can help you apply for the program in
your state.
VETERANS EDUCATION ACT
The Veterans Education Act provides varying levels
of assistance to eligible veterans, disabled veterans,
and their dependents. If you are a veteran or the
dependent of a veteran, contact your local Veterans
Administration for more information.
VOCATIONAL
REHABILITATION PROGRAMS
Every state has programs to help people with
physical and mental disabilities. Some states offer
retraining programs for people who have been out of
the job market for a length of time. Eligibility criteria
and amounts vary according to state regulations.
For more information, contact your local vocational
rehabilitation office, unemployment office, or your
state department of human resources.
ACADEMIC AFFAIRS
Getting Started: Orientation
Before starting their first quarter, all new students
must attend Orientation, which includes a
presentation on The Art Institute of Phoenix, a
presentation by the Academic Directors and faculty
about academic life and academic success in
college, a meeting with the Academic Director in
the student’s program of study, picking up supply
kits, supplies and ID cards, as well as completion of
registration, financial aid arrangements, placement
or exemption testing, as needed, and attending
social events. The purpose of the Orientation is to
ensure that all new students receive the information
and support necessary for a smooth transition into
The Art Institute of Phoenix community. Orientation
activities begin the week prior to each quarterly start.
Involvement can play an important role in achieving
academic success as a student.
The Faculty
After Orientation, students begin classes and
officially embark on their academic careers.
Supporting and guiding them at every step are
The Art Institute of Phoenix’s faculty, many with
professional experience in their industries, all
enthusiastic about teaching, and committed to the
success of their students.
LIBRARY
The mission of The Art Institute of Phoenix Library is
to encourage learning, stimulate intellectual curiosity,
and foster the creativity of the students, faculty,
and staff. In addition, the library actively supports
and encourages the adoption of life long learning
abilities for use in the pursuit of the cultivation,
development, and refinement of information literacy
skills as demonstrated by the recognition, evaluation,
and location of information and resources required to
satisfy fully the individual’s information needs.
The Art Institute of Phoenix Library executes this
mission by (1) fully supporting the Mission Statement
of The Art Institute of Phoenix; (2) developing,
maintaining, and continuously reviewing its collection
in order to provide our students, faculty and staff
with a diverse collection of materials and; (3) the
active promotion of the library and all its resources.
The Library supports The Art Institute of Phoenix’s
educational mission by providing employers with
skilled graduates prepared by experienced faculty
using a market driven curricula.
The Library recognizes that it is an integral piece in
the overall support and execution of The Art Institute
of Phoenix’s curriculum and plays a vital role in
preparing well-rounded students who demonstrate
the skills necessary to conduct scholarly research
within their chosen occupational field. The Library is
committed to responding to the innovative nature
of the diverse and highly specialized technical and
creative educational career programs offered by
The Art Institute of Phoenix.
The Library’s mission in general is based on a deep
commitment to the principles expressed in the
American Library Associations (ALA) Bill of Rights
and Code of Ethics. With the core of our philosophic
approach to the provision of library services
encapsulated in the ALA Freedom to Read Statement
which reads, in part, “to provide an environment that
encourages the free exchange of ideas and access to a
broad range of viewpoints and expressions.”
The Library is located on the first floor, offering a
wide variety of materials including books, magazines,
DVDs, and a CD collection including royalty-free,
sound effects, and video clips for students to use in
assignments and portfolio development.
Auxiliary Resources
Integral to the library resources at The Art Institute of
Phoenix are several auxiliary departmental resource
areas located throughout the facility. The Art Institute of
Phoenix emphasizes and provides these resources for
specific skill development and independent work. For
example, the resource area in the Video Department
includes the cameras, tripods, studio lighting, meters,
stands, etc., that may be checked out by students. In
the Interior Design Department, a resource area is
maintained with fabric and building samples, catalogs,
reference floor plans, and elevations for inclusion in
student projects. Master tapes, demonstration tapes,
and audio and video equipment are available for
student checkout in the Video Cage. Other principal
programs have similar resource areas specifically
dedicated to their career fields.
OFFICE OF THE REGISTRAR
The Registrar’s Office is part of the Academic Affairs
Department. This office is responsible for student
information and grades, attendance records,
schedules, transcripts, and certification of Veterans’
benefits. Additionally, the Registrar’s Office monitors
each student’s academic progress and compliance
with The Art Institute of Phoenix’s Satisfactory
Academic Progress Policy (SAPP).
ONLINE COURSES
The Art Institute of Phoenix offers selected online
courses through a consortium agreement with The
Art Institute of Pittsburgh - Online Division. Online
courses are 5 ½ weeks in Length. They are delivered in
an asynchronous electronic mode, which means that
students can work on the course anytime.
Students are required to log in to the course four out
of each seven days in the class week (each of the four
(OKAY) log-ins must be during a separate 24-hour
period). Students are able to access assignments,
lectures, study questions; participate in discussions;
and post assignments. All attendance/postings
to eCollege must be completed before 3:00 a.m.
Mountain Standard Time (MST). A one-day period is
defined as the period of twenty-four hours from 3:01
a.m. MST to 3:00 a.m. MST the following day. For a post
to count as attendance towards a particular day, it must
be completed within this time period. For example,
if a student posts on Wednesday 2:58 a.m. MST, it
counts as attendance for Tuesday. If the same student
posts seven minutes later at 3:05 a.m. MST, it counts
as attendance on Wednesday. Student participation in
the course is required in addition to submitting formal
assignments for the course. Because only the delivery
modes of the courses differ, students will use textbooks
or ebooks and other supplementary learning materials
just as if attending the same class on-ground at The
Art Institute of Phoenix. However, Online courses
may use different textbooks and/or software than
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