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CATALOG ADDENDUM TO<br />

2012-2013<br />

Official School Catalog<br />

Volume IV<br />

7275 Estapona Circle<br />

Fern Park, FL 32730<br />

(407) 673-7406<br />

Replace the following policy on page 26:<br />

EFFECTIVE JULY 1, 2012<br />

Admissions Requirements and Procedures<br />

Applicants may apply for admission to the <strong>Lincoln</strong> <strong>Technical</strong> <strong>Institute</strong> at the main campus<br />

located in Fern Park, Florida (407- 673-7406) or at the non-main campus (727-547-1822)<br />

located in Seminole, Florida.<br />

An applicant must have at a minimum either a high school diploma or have received a General<br />

Equivalency Diploma (GED) in order to be enrolled at the School. Prior to start of class, the<br />

School must receive a copy of the high school diploma, an official high school transcript<br />

showing graduation date received directly from the high school, or proof of obtaining a GED.<br />

<strong>Lincoln</strong> <strong>Technical</strong> <strong>Institute</strong> does not have advanced placement and does not give credit for<br />

experiential learning.<br />

The admission procedure is as follows:<br />

1. Interview with an admissions representative;<br />

2. Tour the facility;<br />

3. Complete the School admissions application;<br />

4. Complete an enrollment agreement and pay a registration fee.<br />

5. Criminal records and/or certain background issues may present a barrier to employment in<br />

certain fields. Applicants may be denied admission as a student if after screening it is<br />

determined that employment after graduation is not possible due to background issues.<br />

Applicants who do not have a High School Diploma or GED Certificate may also be admitted as<br />

Regular Students in selected programs such as Medical Assistant, Medical Assistant with Basic<br />

X-Ray, Medical Office Assistant, Basic X-Ray Technician, and Surgical Technology, provided they<br />

can demonstrate they have the Ability to Benefit (ATB) from the education or training offered<br />

by successfully passing a Nationally Recognized Admissions Test administered by an<br />

independent test proctor before enrolling in school. Applicants may be required to participate<br />

in support training as a result of their testing score. Please note, new ATB students enrolling<br />

after July 1, 2012 will not be eligible to finance his / her education through Federal Student Aid.<br />

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In addition to the above procedures applicants will complete a standardized, nationally normed<br />

exam. Successful completion of the pre-start assessment examination is a prerequisite for<br />

admission to the programs offered by the school.<br />

Applicants enrolling in the Medical Assistant, Medical Assistant with Basic X-Ray, Basic X-Ray<br />

Technician, Medical Office Assistant, Medical Assisting Technology, Dental Assistant, Pharmacy<br />

Technician, and Surgical Technology programs are required to successfully complete the<br />

Wonderlic Scholastic Level Exam (SLE) and must achieve one of the minimum scores as listed:<br />

PROGRAM<br />

WONDERLIC MINIMUM SCORES<br />

Medical Assistant 11<br />

Medical Assistant with Basic X-Ray 11<br />

Basic X-Ray Technician 11<br />

Medical Office Assistant 11<br />

Medical Assisting Technology 11<br />

Dental Assistant 11<br />

Pharmacy Technician 11<br />

Surgical Technology (diploma) 17<br />

Surgical Technology (AAS) 17<br />

MINIMUM SCORE<br />

Applicants for the Practical Nursing and Nursing (Associate of Applied Science) programs are<br />

required to successfully complete the Test of Essential Academic Skills (TEAS) and must achieve<br />

one of the minimum scores as listed:<br />

PROGRAM<br />

Practical Nursing<br />

Nursing (Associate of Science)<br />

TEAS MINIMUM SCORES<br />

MINIMUM SCORE<br />

44% Adjusted Individual Total Score<br />

48.7% Adjusted Individual Total Score<br />

Prior to taking the TEAS, the Wonderlic SLE will first be administered to determine whether or<br />

not a fee will be due at the time of the TEAS test. If an applicant scores 17 or below on the<br />

Wonderlic a fess of $50 will be due at the time of testing. If an applicant scores an 18 or<br />

greater, there will be no fee to take the TEAS.<br />

After passing the TEAS, each student candidate applying to the Practical Nursing program must<br />

submit the following items:<br />

a. Work Experience: Student Candidate needs to submit a resume or document that<br />

includes their name and contact information along with their work history: include<br />

place, type of work and dates employed.<br />

b. Certifications Obtained: Official Transcripts, Certifications and diplomas accepted<br />

for: Emergency Medical Technician, Paramedic, Military Trained Medic, Medical<br />

Assistant, Certified Nursing Assistant or Home Health Aide. The Student Candidate<br />

may submit none or several of these documents if obtained.<br />

c. Student Candidate Essay: The essay should answer the question “Why I want to be<br />

Practical Nurse?” using each of the following attributes to define their reasons for<br />

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pursuing a career in nursing: professionalism, leadership, ethics, service, and<br />

passion. The essay must:<br />

i. Be typed and double spaced<br />

ii. Contain 100 to 150 words<br />

iii. Be in the candidate’s own words and in the first person<br />

iv. Be submitted a minimum of 3 days prior to the interview<br />

The candidate may also include information on how the attributes listed above have<br />

impacted their choice in pursuing nursing as a career or give examples of how these<br />

areas have guided the candidate to choose nursing as a career.<br />

d. Professional References: References must be professional and not written by family<br />

or friends. The references can be obtained from previous employers, former<br />

teachers, clergy or leaders in volunteer organizations (e.g. girl scouts, 4H). Each<br />

student candidate must submit two professional references prior to the interview.<br />

e. Transcripts: A high school or college transcript can be submitted to verify that Math<br />

and / or Science courses were taken with grades of “B” or better. A copy of the<br />

student candidate’s GED or High School diploma must be submitted to qualify for<br />

the program<br />

Practical Nursing program applicants will be scheduled for a committee interview once all<br />

documents have been submitted. Program applicants should come to the interview on time, be<br />

professionally dressed and prepared to discuss their plan for success in the program,<br />

commitment to studying and engaging in educational activities, discuss work schedule,<br />

motivation for success and support system they have outside of <strong>Lincoln</strong> Tech. Applicants should<br />

also be prepared to explain the essay submitted and answer any questions the committee may<br />

have.<br />

Acceptance into the Practical Nursing Program will be based on the applicant’s TEAS scores,<br />

documentation submitted, and selection committee interview. All applicants will be informed<br />

in writing whether or not they have been accepted into the Practical Nursing Program.<br />

After passing the TEAS, each student candidate applying to the Nursing (Associate of Science<br />

Degree) program must submit the following items:<br />

a. Work Experience: Student Candidate needs to submit a resume or document<br />

that includes their name and contact information along with their work history:<br />

include place, type of work and dates employed.<br />

b. Certifications Obtained: Official Transcripts, Certifications and diplomas accepted<br />

for: Emergency Medical Technician, Paramedic, Licensed Practical Nurse,<br />

Medical Assistant, Certified Nursing Assistant or Home Health Aide. The Student<br />

Candidate may submit none or several of these documents if obtained.<br />

c. Student Candidate Essay: The essay should answer the question “Why I want to<br />

be Nurse?” using each of the following attributes to define their reasons for<br />

pursuing a career in nursing: professionalism, leadership, ethics, service, and<br />

passion. The essay must:<br />

i. Be typed and double spaced<br />

ii. Contain 100 to 150 words<br />

iii. Be in the candidate’s own words and in the first person<br />

iv. Be submitted a minimum of 3 days prior to the interview<br />

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The candidate may also include information on how the attributes listed above have impacted<br />

their choice in pursuing nursing as a career or give examples of how these areas have guided<br />

the candidate to choose nursing as a career.<br />

d. Professional References: References must be professional and not written by<br />

family or friends. The references can be obtained from previous employers,<br />

former teachers, clergy or leaders in volunteer organizations (e.g. girl scouts,<br />

4H). Each student candidate must submit two professional references prior to<br />

the interview.<br />

e. Transcripts: A high school or college transcript can be submitted to verify that<br />

Math and / or Science courses were taken with grades of “B” or better. A copy<br />

of the practical nursing transcript denoting completion or graduate status can<br />

validate practical nursing program completion. A copy of the student candidate’s<br />

GED or High School diploma must be submitted to qualify for the program<br />

Nursing (Associate of Science Degree) program applicants will be scheduled for a committee<br />

interview once all documents have been submitted. Program applicants should come to the<br />

Interview on time, be professionally dressed and prepared to discuss their plan for success in<br />

the program, commitment to studying and engaging in educational activities, discuss work<br />

schedule, motivation for success and support systems they have outside of <strong>Lincoln</strong> Tech.<br />

Applicants should also be prepared to explain the essay submitted and answer any questions<br />

the committee may have.<br />

Acceptance into the Nursing (Associate of Science Degree) program will be based on the<br />

applicant’s TEAS scores, documentation submitted, and selection committee interview. All<br />

applicants will be informed in writing whether or not they have been accepted into the Nursing<br />

(Associate of Science Degree) Program.<br />

EFFECTIVE SEPTEMBER, 2012<br />

Replace the following on pages 14 - 15:<br />

Practical Nursing Program Day & Evening<br />

Change Credit Hours Heading to Contact Hours<br />

Replace the following policy on page 26:<br />

Background Check<br />

Students will be subject to a background check, depending on the program, as many certifying<br />

organizations will not allow students to participate in the certification exam unless their<br />

criminal background check is clear (please contact the specific certifying body for specifics).<br />

Additionally most facilities do not allow students with positive background screenings into the<br />

clinical or externship area.<br />

Combine the following policies on page 26:<br />

State of Florida Refund Policy and Institutional Refund Policy<br />

Will now read as such:<br />

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Refund Policy<br />

• <strong>Lincoln</strong> <strong>Technical</strong> <strong>Institute</strong> issues refunds/returns of funds paid for the period of<br />

financial obligation if the student withdraws prior to the conclusion of the add/drop<br />

period which shall be no less than ten (10) percent of the period for which the student is<br />

financially committed, or one week, whichever is less. If the student withdraws before<br />

the end of the drop/add period, the student will be refunded all tuition and fees, as well<br />

as any funds paid for supplies, books or equipment which can be and are returned to the<br />

institution.<br />

• A student who was in attendance for over 10% but within 25% of the academic term,<br />

will be responsible for the entire academic term charge for fees, and 50% of the<br />

academic term charge for tuition.<br />

• A student who was in attendance for over 25% but within 50% of the academic term,<br />

will be responsible for the entire academic term charge for fees, and 75% of the<br />

academic term charge for tuition.<br />

• A student who was in attendance for over 50% of the academic term, will be<br />

responsible for the entire academic term charge for fees, and 100% of the academic term<br />

charge for tuition.<br />

• These funds shall be refunded within forty-five (45) days of the date of withdrawal,<br />

defined as the date on which the student notifies the school of the withdrawal, or of the<br />

date on which the school determines that the student has withdrawn.<br />

Revise the fourth paragraph of following policy on page 31:<br />

Dress Code<br />

Makeup should be applied lightly and tastefully. Students must keep hair off the collar and<br />

away from the face. Extreme hair coloring is not allowed while at school or at<br />

clinical/externship sites. Only short, well-groomed beards or neatly trimmed mustaches are<br />

permitted. Fingernails must be short and clean; clear nail polish is acceptable. Artificial nails are<br />

NOT allowed due to the high rate of infection they can be responsible for spreading.<br />

Revise the last paragraph of following policy on page 35:<br />

Diploma and Degree Programs<br />

For a description of the subject matter covered in each course, please refer to the curricula on<br />

pages 7 through 18.<br />

Revise the following policy on page 36:<br />

Admissions<br />

On page 36 of the catalog, please delete the following:<br />

<strong>Lincoln</strong> campuses offering Practical Nursing programs adhere to a more disciplined Attendance Policy.<br />

Please refer to the Nursing Handbook for an explanation of the Nursing Attendance Policy.<br />

And replace with:<br />

Nursing Attendance<br />

Students are expected to attend classes and labs as scheduled, and to be in class on time. Violation of this<br />

policy may result in withdrawal.<br />

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1. The “Student Time Sheet” is a record of attendance hours maintained by the Faculty. Students are<br />

expected to sign in/out for each class/lab on a daily basis.<br />

2. The official record of attendance is maintained in <strong>Lincoln</strong>’s CampusVue database. Actual minutes<br />

of presence and absence are entered daily by each course instructor.<br />

3. Absences from any form of scheduled learning activity – lectures, seminars, skills laboratory,<br />

clinicals, or conferences – count toward the cumulative hours of allowable absences (see below).<br />

Attendance: <strong>Lincoln</strong> <strong>Technical</strong> <strong>Institute</strong> assumes a student who registers for a course accepts<br />

responsibility for full participation in all course activities. Students are expected to attend all classes,<br />

clinicals, and lab sessions. The responsibility for work missed because of an absence rests with the<br />

student. There is an overall attendance philosophy which is applied as follows:<br />

1. Absences may not exceed ten percent (10%) of scheduled didactic and/or lab hours per quarter.<br />

2. Absences may not exceed ten percent (10%) of scheduled clinical hours per quarter.<br />

3. Once a student reaches five percent (5%) absence in any course, she/he will receive a warning.<br />

4. Once a student exceeds the allowed percentage, she/he will be withdrawn from the course.<br />

5. Students who miss five (5) consecutive calendar days without contacting the supervising Faculty or<br />

Program Director will be automatically withdrawn from the program.<br />

Refer to the current student handbook for additional information regarding the tardiness policy.<br />

Withdrawal: Students withdrawn for attendance may seek readmission for the following quarter through<br />

the office of the Education Supervisor.<br />

Add the following policy to page 36:<br />

Nursing Academic Remediation and Progress Policy<br />

Nursing students are expected to have a mastery of each course material before they are allowed to<br />

progress onto the next term. One method of determining content mastery is through the use of<br />

standardized testing (HESI Exit Exams and NCLEX licensure exam). Research demonstrates that the HESI<br />

Exit Exam is highly predictive of NCLEX success.<br />

To prepare for the exit exam, students will be given “specialty” practice exams. Students scoring below<br />

900 on specialty and exit examinations will be placed on academic probation and expected to complete<br />

mandatory remediation. Upon completion of remediation, a score of an 850 must be achieved to move<br />

forward in the program. Students who fail to successfully complete the remediation modules will be<br />

given an “F” for the course grade and be dismissed from the program.<br />

I. Specialty examinations<br />

A. HESI Practice and Specialty exams are administered in various courses. Following test<br />

administration, students receive a score and an online remediation plan for each question<br />

missed. Remediation for each question has multiple content items and may include practice<br />

questions.<br />

B. Students scoring less than 900 on the exit examination are expected to remediate according<br />

to the following guidelines and submit proof of remediation to their advisor before taking a<br />

second exit examination. A 900 benchmark score on the HESI exam is strongly encouraged<br />

before sitting for the NCLEX-PN examination.<br />

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HESI score<br />

Hours of remediation<br />

800-899 3 hours<br />

700-799 5 hours<br />

600-699 7 hours<br />

500-599 9 hours<br />

400-499 11 hours<br />

C. Students must achieve minimum of 850 upon remediation to proceed in their program.<br />

Remediation Progress: If necessary, two additional exams may be administered prior to exit<br />

from the course. The second exam will be scheduled approximately three (3) weeks following<br />

the first attempt..<br />

If the student does not attain a minimum of 850 on the third attempt the student will receive<br />

an “F” for the course. Students who do not successfully complete the remediation modules by<br />

the end of the term will be given an Incomplete for the course and allowed two weeks to<br />

complete the modules and retest. Students who do not successfully complete the modules will<br />

be removed from the program and given a letter grade of “F” for each class that remediation<br />

was not successfully completed.<br />

Replace the 2 nd paragraph of following policy on page 39:<br />

Transfer Credits<br />

Students who transfer credits from an accredited postsecondary institution will receive a grade<br />

of TR on their transcripts. Those courses which have been accepted as transfer credit are not<br />

included in the cumulative grade point average (CGPA) calculation but are calculated towards<br />

the maximum time frame to be used to determine a student’s satisfactory academic progress.<br />

Courses that are the same (Course code, Course Name, Credits and Description) that are<br />

transferred from one <strong>Lincoln</strong> campus to another, will be calculated within the student’s CGPA<br />

to the new campus. This is determined by the campus administrator within the campus system.<br />

Add as the last paragraph to the following policy on page 39:<br />

Withdrawals and Incomplete Grades<br />

Any student who wishes to withdraw from <strong>Lincoln</strong> <strong>Technical</strong> <strong>Institute</strong> will need to go to the<br />

Education Office and complete Withdrawal form. Withdrawals are effective as of the date<br />

entered.<br />

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Remove all references to the Seminole Campus.<br />

EFFECTIVE DECEMBER 31, 2012<br />

Effective December 31, 2012, the Seminole Campus closed. All references to the Seminole<br />

Campus are no longer applicable.<br />

Replace the following grading scale on page 36:<br />

EFFECTIVE MARCH 1, 2013<br />

Letter<br />

Grade<br />

Point<br />

Value<br />

Percentage<br />

Interpretation<br />

95-100 A Excellent Plus 4.0<br />

90-94 A- Excellent 3.9<br />

87-87 B+ Good Plus 3.8<br />

84-86 B Good 3.5<br />

80-83 B- Good Minus 3.0<br />

77-79 C+ Average Plus 2.8<br />

74-76 C Average 2.5<br />

70-73 C- Average Minus 2.0<br />

67-69 D+ Below Average 1.5<br />

64-66 D Poor 1.2<br />

60-63 D- Poor 1.0<br />

59 and below F Failing Work 0.0<br />

Course work must be completed before the start of the<br />

next quarter. An "I" counts as a failing grade for purpose of<br />

calculating the grade point average until such work is<br />

Incomplete I completed 0.0<br />

Withdrawal WA<br />

Received by students who officially withdraw from a course<br />

before the end of the add/drop period<br />

N/A<br />

Withdrawal W Withdrawal after the add/drop period N/A<br />

Received by students in internship or Developmental<br />

Courses. "P" is not considered in computing the Grade<br />

Pass<br />

P Point Average<br />

N/A<br />

Received by students in internships and Developmental<br />

Non-Pass NP Courses<br />

N/A<br />

Repeat Course ** Received by students who repeat a course N/A<br />

Retaken<br />

If a student is given an exception, the Registrar can override<br />

Course R*<br />

course retake<br />

N/A<br />

Transfer<br />

Credit<br />

Test Out<br />

Credit<br />

TR<br />

TO<br />

Indicates the school accepted credit earned for previous<br />

post-secondary education at an institution other than<br />

<strong>Lincoln</strong> Education Services School. "TR" is not considered in<br />

computing the Grade Point Average<br />

Indicates the school accepted credit earned for testing out<br />

of a course. "TO" is not considered in computing the Grade<br />

Point Average<br />

N/A<br />

N/A<br />

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Programmatic Grading Requirements:<br />

Core courses within specific programs require students to achieve a minimum grade for successful<br />

completion. These programs, and their corresponding minimum grades are as follows:<br />

The following programs require a minimum grade of 60%; Medical Assistant, Medical Office<br />

Assistant, Medical Assisting Technology<br />

In the state of Florida; Dental Assisting – 70%, Nursing – 75%, Surgical Technology – 75%<br />

Remove page 11:<br />

EFECTIVE MARCH 28, 2013<br />

The Medical Assisting Technology program is no longer offered.<br />

Remove page 12:<br />

The Medical Office Assistant program is no longer offered.<br />

Replace pages 7-22 with <strong>Addendum</strong> A: Program and Course Descriptions.<br />

Add to the following policy on page 28:<br />

Other Financial Aid<br />

EFFECTIVE APRIL 1, 2013<br />

2013 <strong>Lincoln</strong> Advantage Scholarship Program<br />

Purpose:<br />

The <strong>Lincoln</strong> Advantage Scholarship is designed to provide financial assistance to students who<br />

meet the criteria established below and want to enroll in one of the <strong>Lincoln</strong> Group of Schools*<br />

for start dates between July 1, 2013 through December 31, 2013. By offering the <strong>Lincoln</strong><br />

Advantage Scholarship to future students who are interested in career fields such as<br />

automotive, diesel, culinary, business, healthcare, computer networking or cosmetology,<br />

<strong>Lincoln</strong> continues to show its commitment to helping students reach their goals as it has done<br />

since opening its first school in 1946.<br />

Eligibility Requirements:<br />

In order to apply for the <strong>Lincoln</strong> Advantage Scholarship, an eligible student must:<br />

<br />

<br />

<br />

<br />

Complete the application process to enroll;<br />

Complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA);<br />

Start the program of your choice by December 31, 2013; and<br />

Submit your <strong>Lincoln</strong> Advantage Scholarship application to the campus admissions staff.<br />

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Those students awarded the scholarship must maintain satisfactory academic progress and also<br />

must attend the <strong>Lincoln</strong> Financial Literacy presentation within six weeks of enrollment. Only<br />

students that meet the qualifications listed above, and the admissions requirements in order to<br />

be considered an enrolled student, and who have demonstrated a financial need, can be<br />

awarded this scholarship.<br />

Scholarship Award:<br />

Each eligible student may apply for one scholarship with an award of up to $3,000. The<br />

scholarship will be prorated over the entire length of his/her program. The <strong>Lincoln</strong> Advantage<br />

Scholarship Committee made up of faculty and/or staff will make the final decision regarding<br />

the award.<br />

Each campus location will have a scholarship committee comprised of staff and/or faculty<br />

members who will review the application to determine the winners. Any student can apply for<br />

the scholarship. However, only one <strong>Lincoln</strong> scholarship can be awarded per student.<br />

Applications can be submitted any time prior to enrollment periods established by the school of<br />

your choice. Winners of the scholarship will be notified in writing by school administration. The<br />

notification will include the amount being awarded and start date for the program.<br />

Additional Scholarship Information:<br />

In order to be eligible for the scholarship, a student must start between July 1, 2013 and<br />

December 31, 2013. The scholarship will not be awarded to any student who defers their<br />

enrollment past the requisite time period. The amount and number of scholarships offered by<br />

each campus can vary based on the number of applications and the decisions made by the<br />

committee. This award is a scholarship and does not require any form of repayment to any of<br />

the <strong>Lincoln</strong> Group of Schools*.<br />

This Scholarship program can be suspended at any time. There would be no adverse impact on<br />

those students who were awarded the scholarship in the event that the Scholarship program<br />

was suspended.<br />

*The <strong>Lincoln</strong> Group of Schools includes those schools under the names of <strong>Lincoln</strong> <strong>Technical</strong> <strong>Institute</strong>, <strong>Lincoln</strong> College of Technology and<br />

Euphoria <strong>Institute</strong> of Beauty Arts and Sciences. This scholarship program will not be awarded to any student attending campuses in<br />

Pennsylvania.<br />

Add to the following policy on page 39:<br />

EFFECTIVE APRIL 2, 2013<br />

Transfer Credits<br />

<strong>Lincoln</strong> <strong>Technical</strong> <strong>Institute</strong> considers transfer of credits from other institutions accredited by an<br />

agency recognized by the United States Department of Education (U.S. DOE) or the Council for<br />

Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA). <strong>Lincoln</strong> <strong>Technical</strong> <strong>Institute</strong> may require that the<br />

transcript be accompanied by a syllabus and a catalog from the institution that describes the<br />

courses for which transfer credit is sought.<br />

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EFFECTIVE FOR STARTS BETWEEN JANUARY 1, 2014 THROUGH MARCH 1, 2014<br />

Add to the following policy on page 28:<br />

Other Financial Aid<br />

2014 <strong>Lincoln</strong> Advantage Scholarship Program<br />

Purpose:<br />

The <strong>Lincoln</strong> Advantage Scholarship is designed to provide financial assistance to students who meet the criteria<br />

established below and want to enroll in a qualifying program of study at one of the <strong>Lincoln</strong> Group of Schools* for<br />

start dates between January 1, 2014 through March 31, 2014. By offering the <strong>Lincoln</strong> Advantage Scholarship to<br />

future students who are interested in career fields such as automotive, allied health, skilled trades, culinary, or<br />

cosmetology, <strong>Lincoln</strong> continues to show its commitment to helping students reach their goals as it has done since<br />

opening its first school in 1946.<br />

Eligibility Requirements:<br />

In order to apply for the <strong>Lincoln</strong> Advantage Scholarship, an eligible student must:<br />

<br />

<br />

<br />

<br />

Complete the application process to enroll;<br />

Complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA);<br />

Start the program of your choice by March 31, 2014; and<br />

Submit your <strong>Lincoln</strong> Advantage Scholarship application to the financial aid staff.<br />

Scholarship recipients must attend the <strong>Lincoln</strong> Financial Literacy presentation within six weeks of enrollment.<br />

Only students that meet the qualifications listed above, and the admissions requirements in order to be<br />

considered an enrolled student, and who have demonstrated a financial need, can be awarded this scholarship.<br />

Scholarship Award:<br />

Each eligible student may apply for one scholarship with an award of up to $5,000. The scholarship will be prorated<br />

over the entire length of his/her program. The <strong>Lincoln</strong> Advantage Scholarship Committee made up of faculty<br />

and/or staff will make the final decision regarding the award. The total scholarship amount will be calculated and<br />

awarded in installments at the completion of each term/semester subject to the student maintaining good<br />

academic standings. Those students awarded the scholarship must maintain a 2.50 GPA as well as 80% attendance.<br />

Students enrolling in the Practical Nursing program must maintain 90% attendance and an overall minimum grade<br />

of 75%.<br />

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Any student can apply for the scholarship. However, only one <strong>Lincoln</strong> scholarship can be awarded per student.<br />

Applications can be submitted any time prior to enrollment periods established by the school of your choice.<br />

Winners of the scholarship will be notified in writing by school administration. The notification will include the<br />

amount being awarded and start date for the program.<br />

Additional Scholarship Information:<br />

In order to be eligible for the scholarship, a student must start between January 1, 2014 and<br />

March 31, 2014. The scholarship will not be awarded to any student who defers their enrollment past the<br />

requisite time period. The amount and number of scholarships offered by each campus can vary based on the<br />

number of applications and the decisions made by the committee. This award is a scholarship and does not require<br />

any form of repayment to any of the <strong>Lincoln</strong> Group of Schools*.<br />

This Scholarship program can be suspended at any time. There would be no adverse impact on those students who<br />

were awarded the scholarship in the event that the Scholarship program was suspended.<br />

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EFFECTIVE FOR STARTS BETWEEN JANUARY 1, 2014 THROUGH MARCH 1, 2014<br />

Add to the following policy on page 28:<br />

Other Financial Aid<br />

2014 American Hero and Single Parent Scholarship Programs<br />

Purpose:<br />

<strong>Lincoln</strong> Scholarship Programs are designed to provide financial assistance to students who meet the criteria<br />

established below and want to enroll in one of the <strong>Lincoln</strong> Group of Schools* for start dates between January 1,<br />

2014 through March 31, 2014. By offering the American Hero and Single Parent Scholarships to future students<br />

who are interested in career fields such as automotive, allied health, skilled trades, culinary, or cosmetology, <strong>Lincoln</strong><br />

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continues to show its commitment to helping students reach their goals as it has done since opening its first school in<br />

1946.<br />

Eligibility Requirements:<br />

In order to apply for a <strong>Lincoln</strong> Scholarship, an eligible student must:<br />

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Complete the application process to enroll;<br />

Complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA);<br />

Start the program of your choice by March 31, 2014; and<br />

Submit your <strong>Lincoln</strong> Scholarship application to the financial aid staff.<br />

American Hero Scholarship applicants must submit proof of military service.<br />

Those students awarded a scholarship must maintain satisfactory academic progress and also must attend the<br />

<strong>Lincoln</strong> Financial Literacy presentation within six weeks of enrollment. Only students that meet the qualifications<br />

listed above, and the admissions requirements in order to be considered an enrolled student, and who have<br />

demonstrated a financial need, can be awarded this scholarship.<br />

Scholarship Award:<br />

Each eligible student may apply for one scholarship with an award of $1,000. The scholarship will be prorated over<br />

the entire length of his/her program. The <strong>Lincoln</strong> Scholarship Committee made up of faculty and/or staff will make<br />

the final decision regarding the award.<br />

Only one <strong>Lincoln</strong> scholarship can be awarded per student. Applications can be submitted any time prior to<br />

enrollment periods established by the school of your choice. Winners of the scholarship will be notified in writing<br />

by school administration. The notification will include the amount being awarded and start date for the program.<br />

Additional Scholarship Information:<br />

In order to be eligible for the scholarship, a student must start between January 1, 2014 and<br />

March 31, 2014. The scholarship will not be awarded to any student who defers their enrollment past the requisite<br />

time period. The amount and number of scholarships offered by each campus can vary based on the number of<br />

applications and the decisions made by the committee. This award is a scholarship and does not require any form of<br />

repayment to any of the <strong>Lincoln</strong> Group of Schools*.<br />

These Scholarship programs can be suspended at any time. There would be no adverse impact on those students who<br />

were awarded a scholarship in the event that the Scholarship program was suspended.<br />

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