for entering the United States through the U.S. Consulate in their own country under “Non-immigrant training” provisions.  International students must have sufficient funds to cover tuition, travel and living expenses.  All training is conducted in English. If you require an interpreter, you are responsible for all interpreter fees.

All payments must be made in US dollars drawn on a US bank.  If payments are drawn against an International bank there will be an additional $30 fee charged to the student for processing.

CANCELLATION/REFUNDS POLICY
The $75.00 registration fee is required with each agreement/ enrollment. This registration fee is non-refundable after the five (5) day grace academic term and is required for each enrolled person. If training is interrupted for twelve months ore more, a second payment of the registration fee is required.

HIWT utilizes the State refund policy for programs organized on a clock hour basis as outlined in this catalog. The refund policy is consistent with guidelines established for State and Federal education programs.

The school agrees to accept cancellations and make refunds according to the following policies:
    a) All monies paid by an applicant will be refunded if the applicant is rejected by the school.
    b) The registration fee secures a place in a class. All monies paid by an applicant will be refunded if requested in writing within five (5) days after signing an enrollment agreement. If training is interrupted for twelve months or more, a second payment of the registration fee is required.
    c) Students who have not visited the Institute facility prior to enrollment will have the opportunity to withdraw without penalty within three days following either the regularly scheduled orientation procedures or following a tour of the Institute facilities and equipment.
    d) The Institute will refund all monies paid by the applicant except for the registration fee as long as a five- (5) day written notice is given prior to commencement of classes.

    Any monies due to an applicant shall be refunded within 30 days from cancellation or failure to appear on or before the first day of class. Refunds due to students who make cash payments for tuition and fees shall be remitted within 30 days from their last date of attendance. Any Title IV Grant monies due to the Department of Education

or the State of Ohio shall be refunded within 30 days from the last date of attendance. Any Title IV Loan monies due shall be refunded to the lender within 30 days from the last day of attendance. Further information regarding any applicable third party funding agency refund or return of funds may be obtained form HIWT’s Financial Aid Office.

Accredited Programs (Refunds are based on a 300-hour academic term.)
    a) A student who starts class and withdraws before the academic term is 15% completed will be obligated for 25% of the tuition and refundable fees plus the registration fee.
    b) A student who starts class and withdraws after the academic term is 15% complete but before the academic term is 25% completed will be obligated for 50% of the tuition and refundable fees plus the registration fee.
    c) A student who starts class and withdraws after the academic term is 25% complete but before the academic term is 40% completed will be obligated for 75% of the tuition and refundable fees plus the registration fee.
    d) A student who starts class and withdraws after the academic term is 40% completed will not be entitled to a refund of the tuition and fees.

Individual Courses/Classes:
For students in an individual class or a series of classes: A student withdrawing after starting class forfeits all payments of tuition for that class.

WORKBOOKS & MANUALS
Workbooks and manuals are to be purchased at the Institute at a reasonable cost. Book fees for the Combination Structural & Pipe Welding Program (Program 1) are $235.00, and for the Structural Welding Program (Program 2) are $205.00. Please see the course description and/or course schedule for book fees ($10.00-$40.00 each) if you are taking individual courses outside of the programs. Books are not returnable and fees are subject to change without notice.

EQUIPMENT & MATERIALS
HIWT supplies the necessary equipment for each welding station; all practice materials and filler metals (except for special applications).  You are responsible for your own protective equipment and hand tools. We include a price list for required protective equipment and supplies in this catalog.

You can bring your own safety equipment and hand tools or you can purchase them at the Institute.

 COURSE RESCHEDULING
Once your start time is assigned, there is a $50.00 rescheduling fee per schedule change. The fee is payable when you request a schedule change, prior to changes being made.

Exceptions
•   A one-time schedule change agreed to by the Institute Scheduler and Vice President/General Manager to better meet the objectives and goals of the student.
•   Additional or repeat courses to enhance skill development.
•   Schedule changes initiated by the Institute.

NOTE: A schedule change for one course may affect your starting date for other courses. If you cannot make your scheduled start date, you must notify the Institute. Failure to notify the Institute will result in a $50 rescheduling fee.

PREREQUISITE TESTING
If you wish to bypass our introductory courses to enter advanced training you must pass practical welding and written prerequisite tests. Each test is $25.00 (see individual course descriptions for tests required and exact cost for complete prerequisite testing for that course).  Prerequisite testing is scheduled during the week prior to your starting date. Each student confirmation packet includes a schedule of prerequisite tests.  All prerequisite testing must be completed prior to your start date. Any student failing a course is not allowed to do prerequisite testing in lieu of retaking the course.  Any former student returning for additional training after an absence of more than one year may be required to take prerequisite testing to determine skill level.  The Institute does not give credit for previous courses completed at other institutions.

GRADES
Each student is measured and graded in the following areas:
• Welding Skill: Welding skill tests are performed throughout the training. Each test is prepared and tested according to American Welding Society, American Petroleum Institute, American Society of Mechanical Engineers, or Hobart Institute of Welding Technology Standard Qualification Procedures.
• Welding Knowledge: The student completes written knowledge tests after each phase of training.