General Information

PAYMENTS
Checks and money orders are to be made payable to New York City College of Technology. There will be a charge of $15 for returned checks. No cash accepted. The Continuing Studies Center accepts duly authorized vouchers and purchase orders from public agencies, unions, and private organizations.

CREDIT CARDS
MasterCard, Visa and Discover are accepted.

REGISTRATION
The registration deadline is one week prior to the beginning date of the course.

CLASS MEETINGS AND ATTENDANCE POLICY
Unless you are notified otherwise, all courses will start according to the schedules listed in the bulletin. Successful completion requires a minimum of 80% attendance (with the exception of NY State pre-licensing courses, which require 100% attendance) and an overall passing grade or mark.

ADMISSION
Course admission notices are mailed when the required minimum enrollment is achieved and tuition and fees have been paid.

COURSE CANCELLATION
The Center reserves the right to cancel any course or modify the schedule. This can also include cancellation at the first class meeting. In the event of such a cancellation, you will receive a full refund of all tuition and fees.

WITHDRAWAL AND REFUNDS
Tuition refunds are issued to fully paid students under the following conditions:

100% refunded when a written withdrawal notice is received prior to the first class meeting.
80% refund if a written notice is received before the second class meeting.
No refunds are given after the 2nd class. The refund policy is based on the total course tuition, regardless of the initial payment.

NON-REFUNDABLE REGISTRATION FEE
If you give a withdrawal notice by telephone or otherwise withdraw without written notification, you will not receive a refund.

DISCOUNTS
Seniors Citizens 65 years and older, full-time New York City College of Technology faculty/Staff, City Tech alumni and current full-time NYCCT students are eligible for a 15% tuition discount on a space-available basis.

CERTIFICATES
Certificates for successful course completion are issued upon request to all eligible students.

LETTERS OF ATTENDANCE
To obtain a letter confirming attendance or to request a replacement certificate, write to:

CONTINUING STUDIES CENTER
NYC College of Technology
300 Jay St., H-4th floor,
Brooklyn, NY 11201
Attn: Selwyn Smart
CSC Certificate Coordinator

There is a $10 fee for a replacement certificate

FREE TRAINING PROGRAM POLICY
Individuals who have previously completed a free training program in the Continuing Studies Center are not eligible to take another free training program. We appreciate your cooperatio

ISSUES & CONCERNS
We are continuing to improve communication with our students. Concerns about our programs can be directed to Charles Johnston at cjohnston@citytech.cuny.edu. Students carrying cellular phones and/or beepers must turn them off before entering class. Students must also refrain from leaving the classroom during the class session for telephone conversations.

FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE
Except for installment payments permitted for some programs, no college based financial aid is available through the Continuing Studies Center. The Center accepts duly authorized vouchers and purchase orders from public agencies, unions, and private organizations. Several programs are approved for Veterans’ benefits.

Unemployed workers who meet Federal, State, and City income guidelines may be eligible for Workforce Investment Act assistance. To check for eligibility, contact one of the One- Stop Workforce 1 Career Centers listed below:

Brooklyn One-Stop: (718) 246-5219

Queens One-Stop: (718) 557-6755

Lower Manhattan One-Stop: (212) 618-8871

Upper Manhattan One-Stop: (917) 493-7000

Bronx One-Stop: 718) 960-7099

Staten Island One-Stop: (718) 285-8388

Refund Policy

STATEMENT OF RESPONSIBILITY AND/OR LIABILITY
Students who enroll in courses involving physical activities do so with the understanding that New York City College of Technology is absolved from responsibility and/or liability for personal injury and loss or damage to personal property.

STATEMENT OF NON-DISCRIMINATION
New York City College of Technology is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Institution. The College does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national or ethnic origin, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, transgender status, marital status, disability, genetic predisposition or carrier status, alienage or citizenship, military or veteran status, or status as victim of domestic violence in its student admissions, employment, access to programs, and administration of educational policies. Gilen Chan, Esq., is the College’s affirmative action officer and coordinator for Title IX, which prohibits sex discrimination in federally assisted education programs, and coordinator for the Age Discrimination Act, which prohibits age discrimination in federally assisted education programs. Ms. Chan is also the College coordinator for the Americans with Disabilities Act and Section 504, which prohibits discrimination on the basis of disability. Her office is located in Namm 325.