Admissions/ Enrollment Policy
FTI-MAR DIPLOMA/DEGREE PROGRAM ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS
Students are only admitted into the FTI-MAR accredited Diploma/Degree Programs when they have been offered and accept an apprenticeship position with one of District Council #21’s trades. (See Apply to Apprenticeship tab)
FTI-MAR DIPLOMA/DEGREE PROGRAM ENROLLMENT AGREEMENT
Students attending FTI-MAR accredited diploma/degree courses will complete the FTI-MAR Enrollment Agreement document for these courses. There is No Enrollment Fee.
DC #21 APPRENTICESHIP PROGRAM ENROLLMENT AGREEMENT
(Non-Degree Program)
If applicant is offered and accepts an apprenticeship, the student must fill out the District Council’s Apprenticeship Training Enrollment Agreement. Students who successfully complete the DC #21 Apprenticeship Program will receive an apprenticeship completion certificate from the U.S. Department of Labor.
REGISTRATION
Students enrolled in both the FTI-MAR accredited diploma/degree and apprenticeship certificate courses are automatically registered for their technical and academic courses each semester/term. Any member who wishes to take ACE (Allied Trades Continuing Education) classes must register by the published deadlines. Students registering for classes with partnership institutions (Ex. Mountwest Community and Technical College) are responsible for meeting the registration deadlines of those institutions.
TUITION AND FEES The FTI-MAR
Diploma/Degree Programs have NO tuition and NO fees for students registered in accredited programs.
REFUND POLICY
Since there are no enrollment fees or tuition for students registered in FTI-MAR Diploma/Degree Programs, there is no refund policy for the credited courses.
COST OF ATTENDANCE BUDGET
The cost of attendance budget is an estimate of the total amount of money it will cost a student to attend school per academic year. The cost of attendance budget includes tools, work gear and supplies. The estimated TOTAL costs for each program over the four-year period are as follows:
Program | Estimated Costs* | Tools | |||||||||||||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Coating Application Specialist | $275 | Combo Screwdriver, 5-in-1 Putty Knife, Duster,
3M Respirator, Bullard Blast Hood | |||||||||||||||||||||
Painting and
Decorating | $200 | Combination Screwdriver, 5-in-1 Putty Knife,
Dusters, 3M Respirator, Various Filters for Respirator, Commercial Caulk Guns, White Overalls | |||||||||||||||||||||
Drywall Finishing | $225 | Spackle Blades- 3”to 12”, Work Bag, Tape Measure, 5 IN 1 Tool, Spackle Pan, Tape Holder, Cleaning Brush, Tool Belt | |||||||||||||||||||||
Glazing | $420 | Tool Bag, Work Apron, Tape Measure, Mallet, Pruning Shears, Razor Knife, Small Pry Bar, Claw Hammer, Screwdrivers, Small Dust Brush, Caulk Gun | |||||||||||||||||||||
Multi-Craft
Decorating | $245 | Spackle Blades- 3”to 12”, Work Bag, Tape Measure, 5 IN 1 Tool, Spackle Pan, Tape Holder, Cleaning Brush, Tool Belt, Respirator, caulk gun | |||||||||||||||||||||
GRADUATION DIPLOMA/DEGREE PROGRAM REQUIREMENTS
Students who have successfully completed their programs accredited coursework and requirements will receive either a Diploma or Degree (specific to their respective program, see Programs) from the Finishing Trades Institute. Graduation ceremonies are held once a year in the Spring.
*Students are NOT required to buy their tools through the FTI. They are free to use an outside vendor or bring their own tools if appropriate.