State & Federal Regulations

THEC Authorization

Career Academy is authorized by the Tennessee Higher Education Commission. This authorization must be renewed each year and is based on an evaluation of minimum standards concerning quality of education, ethical business practices, and fiscal responsibility.

Career Academy is authorized for operation as a postsecondary educational institution by the Tennessee Higher Education Commission. In order to view detailed job placement and graduation information on the programs offered by Career Academy, please visit www.tn.gov/thec — Authorized Institutions Data.

Equal Opportunity

Career Academy offers equal employment, training, and other opportunities to all persons regardless of race, religion, color, sex, age, national origin, disability, marital status, military status or participation in collective bargaining organizations. Career Academy is a drug-free workplace.

Career Academy provides an environment that is free of sexual harassment, and protects against political and religious activities.

Accessibility & Safety

Career Academy maintains a drug-free environment. The school maintains an environment that is handicapped accessible. In addition, the school complies with all required regulations of state, federal, THEC, WIA, and funding agencies.

Transferability of Credit

Credits earned at Career Academy may not transfer to another educational institution. Credits earned at another educational institution may not be accepted by Career Academy. You should obtain confirmation that Career Academy will accept any credits you have earned at another educational institution before you execute an enrollment contract or agreement. You should also contact any educational institutions that you may want to transfer credits earned at Career Academy to determine if such institutions will accept credits earned at Career Academy prior to executing an enrollment contract or agreement. The ability to transfer credits from Career Academy to another educational institution may be very limited. Your credits may not transfer and you may have to repeat courses previously taken at Career Academy if you enroll in another educational institution. You should never assume that credits will transfer to or from any educational institution. It is highly recommended and you are advised to make certain that you know the transfer of credit policy of Career Academy and of any other educational institutions you may in the future want to transfer the credits earned at Career Academy before you execute an enrollment contract or agreement.

Cancellation & Refund Policy

Date of withdrawal/termination will be the date on the termination notice if terminated, the date the institution receives a written withdrawal notice, or if no written notice is given, the last day of attendance. For tuition paid by student assistance programs, Career Academy will adhere to the refund policy prescribed by the sponsor. Any student who is unable to complete class because the institution discontinued such class during a period of enrollment for which the student was charged will receive a full refund.

• Withdrawal on or before first day of class or failure to begin class = Full refund, minus $100 administrative fee
• Withdrawal prior to 10% completion = 75% refund of prorated tuition, minus $100 administrative fee
• Withdrawal between 10%-24% completion = 25% refund of prorated tuition, minus $100 administrative fee
• Withdrawal at or beyond 25% completion = No refund

Any refund due will be disbursed within forty-five (45) calendar days of the last date of attendance.

Student Complaints & Grievances

Any grievances not resolved at the institutional level may be forwarded to the Tennessee Higher Education Commission:

Any person claiming damage or loss as a result of any act or practice by this institution that may be a violation of Title 49, Chapter 7, Part 20 or Rule Chapter 1540-01-02 may file a complaint with the Tennessee Higher Education Commission at the address above.