Barbering Program - Pipo Barber College

PIPO BARBER COLLEGE CATALOG 2023

1012 N. Raynor St

El Paso, Texas 79903

(915) 562-4069

Pipo Barber College Catalog

Pipo Barber School provides a vast education in all phases of barbering, modern hairstyles, all areas of designing from children to adult in which student’s benefits and have the opportunity to experience skills, technology, and function.

Opportunity to experience as a student. Learning beard and mustache design you will develop skills of the profession which are of quality to achieve self-realization, growth and maturity, Interest in women styling also.

Emphasis based on the barbering course are to assure success in contemporary society our goal is designed to aid student in all ranges of professionalism, by means of training to meet state standards, assist in placement in exclusive barber salons. Opportunity to achieve chemical processing, such as hair color, permanent waving, hair relaxer.

Message from the Director

This catalog shall provide you with the essential information about the Pipo Barber School course offerings, cost and procedures for obtaining your license from the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation (TDLR).

I have been a barber for over fifty (50) years. My father, Mauricio Barragan (1892- 1943), came to El Paso in 1910 from Santa Rosa, Chihuahua, Mexico. He established himself as a barber and over the years established the Barragan Family Barber business.

I established the Pipo Barber School in June 1995. The Pipo Barber School is one of only thirty-two (32) Barber Colleges in the state of Texas licensed by the TDLR and the only one serving far West Texas region. I am licensed Barber and Barber Instructor and a licensed Cosmetologist and Cosmetology Instructor.

To become a barber, barber instructor or manicurist you must be prepared to work very hard to study your subject and be on time to fall your class activities, the profession is a most rewarding career. You shall have the opportunity of meeting people, making lifelong friends and an important asset to your community.

I look forward to meeting you and answering all your questions. I also look forward to the opportunity of helping you develop the knowledge and skills to be certified as a Barber.

Philosophy and Objectives

The Mission of Pipo Barber School is to provide education in all phases of barbering, modern hairstyles, all areas of designing from children to adult in which students benefit and have the opportunity to experience skills, technology and function opportunity to experience as a student. Learning beard and mustache design you will develop skills of the profession which are of quality to achieve self-realization, growth, and maturity. Interest in women styling also.

Emphasis based on the barbering course are to assure success in contemporary society. Our goal is designed to aid student in all ranges of professionalism, by means of training to meet state standards, assist in placement in exclusive barber salons. Opportunity to achieve chemical processing, such as hair color, permanent waving, curl reduction.

RIGHTS AND RESPONSIBILITIES OF THE STUDENT

Students are responsible for completing all forms accurately and by the published deadlines. They are also responsible for submitting information requested to the Financial Aid Office in a timely manner. Along with the information, students are responsible for keeping the Financial Aid Office up to date with any changes to name, address, and marital status. In addition, students should notify the Financial Aid Office of any assistance from non- sources such as scholarships, loans, and educational benefits. Students are responsible for informing the Financial Aid Office of any enrollment changes such as requests for leave of absences. Lastly, but not limited to, students are responsible for maintaining satisfactory academic progress, and re-applying for aid each year.

Licensing by

Pipo Barber School is licensed by the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation, P.O. Box 12884, Austin, Texas 78711. They may be reached at (512) 463-6599 or (800) 803-9202. On internet, the TDLR is located at http://www.license.state.tx.us.

College Goals

It is our aim to:

Produce skilled and knowledgeable professionals who will be prepared with the necessary fundamentals to enter the beauty industry, or field of massage and be gainfully employed.
Create the best learning environment available by emphasizing short term progress, individualized attention, progressive teaching methods and relevant equipment of “hands-on” education.
Assist each student in achieving his or her own professional aspirations by helping to match these aspirations with existing personal, technological and economic conditions.
Assist graduates to become employed in the technical areas for which they have been prepared.
Respond to the requests of business, industry and other agencies for specific training needs and education programs and to evaluate and revise programs when appropriate.

Capacity

Pipo Barber School is in a spacious building which is divided into two sections: The Clinical and Theory section both hold twenty- five students. The theory room section seats more than 25 students. Other areas are the dispensary, office.

The Opportunities

Platform Artist Barber Shop Owner Barber Instructor

Manufacture Rep School Owner TDLR Inspector

This institution is currently in the process of applying for Federal Title IV Financial Aid Programs.

Physical Demands of Barbering and related Course

Students enrolling in the Barber Course must have the following physical capacities in order to perform the basic tasks:

Have complete use of arms; ex. for lifting arms over the head, for stretching arms, and for the use of hands (manual dexterity).
Be able to bend and keep position in order to give a shampoo or work at the shampoo area.
Be able to stand for long lengths of time, as most of the work in the industry is performed while standing, without straining back muscles, shoulders, neck and legs.
Students must have the ability to sit with the proper posture for length of time to complete a full-service manicure, nail sculpting, or pedicure procedure.
Be able to lift at a minimal, be aware of the proper procedures for lifting at any time. No heavy lifting is required.
Wearing the proper shoes helps to insure against injury or discomfort while performing task.

CONFLICTING INFORMATION

The school and servicer understand that all conflicting information must be resolved before any Title IV funds can be disbursed, therefore students with conflicting information in their files or paperwork may be selected for verification by the School or the servicer in order to resolve the conflict in question. In such an instance a Verification Documents Required form will be sent to the school FA listing the documents required by the servicer to resolve the conflicting information.

Applicants Selected for Verification: If the servicer has any reason to believe that any information on the application or any supporting documentation used to calculate the EFC is discrepant or inaccurate, the applicant will be required to provide adequate documentation to resolve the conflict.

Applicants Not Selected for Verification: The servicer will review all tax returns provided by the school even if they were not requested and will resolve all conflicting information regardless of whether the applicant was selected for verification or not. All C-Codes will be reviewed and resolved.

Selective Service C-Codes will require the student to submit a letter to selective service to verify whether they are a veteran. In the event the C-code is because they did not register and were required to then they must provide the response letter and written documentation to support their reasons for not registering for selective service. All this will be reviewed, a determination will be made and the student will be notified by the school of the decision.

For Citizenship C-codes students will be required to provide acceptable documentation proving they are a US Citizen or eligible non-citizen. If the eligible non-citizen student does not pass the automated secondary confirmation the documentation will be sent along with form G-845 to Homeland Security for secondary confirmation of the validity of the documents submitted.

Safety Requirements and related Course

Safety requirements are included in every facet of the curriculum. Listed below are some of the basic requirements:

You must be able to read labels, directions and instructions.
You must use rubber gloves for the application of chemicals used.
The use of safety glasses when clipping toenails or removing artificial sculptured nails.
You must use capes, towels, headbands, and other supplies for proper patron protection.
You must wear low heeled/rubber soled shoes to prevent slipping or falling.
You must sweep up hair and dispose of hair properly to avoid slipping.
You must maintain your electrical equipment in proper condition to avoid accidents in the schools or salons.
You must have knowledge of, usage, operation, and maintenance of electrical equipment to avoid accidents.
You must have the ability to operate a fire extinguisher and follow fire drill procedures in case of an emergency.

In the event of a fire, students will be directed to proceed to the nearest exit. There is an evacuation diagram of the school located in the front and in the back of the building.

SATISFACTORY ACADEMIC PROGRESS

Attendance Policy (Satisfactory Progress)

Students’ attendance is calculated monthly, Students must maintain an overall cumulative attendance average of 80% of their scheduled hours to be considered making satisfactory progress at their evaluations.

Students must attend a minimum of 80% of the scheduled hours to maintain Satisfactory Progress as agreed to in the Enrollment Agreement and complete the program within the maximum time allowed. The attendance percentage is determined by dividing the total hours accrued by the total number of hours scheduled. The Barber School will determine if the student maintains an 80% monthly and cumulative attendance from the beginning of the course, thus permitting student to graduate within the maximum time frame allowed.

Students failing to meet minimum requirements for attendance progress at any evaluation period will be place on probation until the next scheduled monthly evaluation point. The student will be advised in writing of the actions required to attain Satisfactory Progress by the next monthly evaluation. During the probation period, students are considered to be making Satisfactory Academic Progress. If the student is meeting minimum requirements at the end of the probation period, the student will be determined as making Satisfactory Academic Progress

If at the end of the probation period, the student has still not met either the attendance and academic requirements required for Satisfactory Progress, he/she will be determined as NOT making Satisfactory Progress and, if applicable, students will be deemed ineligible. Students cannot have successive periods of probation status. Students cannot be absent five consecutive days if the student is he or she will be withdrawal from the course.

Academic Progress Evaluations

The qualitative element used to determine academic progress is a reasonable system of grades as determined by assigned academic learning. Students are assigned academic learning experiences. Academic learning is evaluated after each unit of study. Practical assignments are evaluated as completed and rated as satisfactory or better. If the performance does not meet satisfactory requirements, it is not counted and the performance must be repeated. Practical skills are evaluated according to text procedures and practical skills evaluation criteria adopted by the School. Students must maintain a written grade average of 70% and pass a FINAL written and practical exam prior to graduation. Students must make up failed or missed tests and incomplete assignments. Numerical grades are considered according to the following scale:

Theory Work and Written Tests Practical and Clinic Work

90 – 100 A/ EXCELLENT 4 – Excellent

80 – 89 B/ GOOD 3 – Good

70 – 79 C/SATISFACTORY 2 – Satisfactory

69 and Below D/ UNSATISFACTORY 1 – Unsatisfactory

SATISFACTORY ACADEMIC PROGRESS POLICY

The Satisfactory Academic Progress Policy is consistently applied to all students enrolled at Pipo Barber School. It is printed in the catalog to ensure that all students receive a copy prior to enrollment. The policy complies with the guidelines established by the National Accrediting Commission of Career Arts and Sciences (NACCAS), Veterans Administration (VA) and the Federal regulations established by the United States Department of Education.

EVALUATION PERIODS

Students are evaluated for Satisfactory Academic Progress as follows:

Barber Course 450, 900, and 1,000 clocked (Scheduled) hours

*Transfer Students- Midpoint of the contracted hours or the established evaluation periods, whichever comes first.

Evaluations will determine if the student has met the minimum requirements for satisfactory academic progress. The frequency of evaluations ensures that students have had at least one evaluation by midpoint in the course. Transfer hours from another institution that are accepted toward the student’s educational program are counted as both attempted and completed hours for the purpose of determining when the allowable maximum time -frame has been exhausted. SAP evaluation periods are based on actual contracted hours at the institution.

ATTENDANCE PROGRESS EVALUATIONS

Students are required to attend a minimum of 70% of the hours possible based on the applicable attendance schedule in order to be considered maintaining satisfactory attendance progress. Evaluations are conducted at each evaluation period to determine if the student has met the minimum requirements. The attendance percentage is determined by dividing the total hours accrued by the total number of scheduled hours. At the end of each evaluation period, the College will determine if the student has maintained at least 67% cumulative attendance since the beginning of the course. Which indicates that, given the same attendance rate, the student will graduate within the maximum time frame allowed. (VA. Students are required to have 80% per VA rule and regulations).

MAXIMUM TIME FRAME

The maximum time (which does not exceed 150% of the course length) allowed for students to complete each course at Satisfactory Academic Progress is stated below:

MAXIMUM TIME ALLOWED

WEEKS SCHEDULED HOURS

Barber Course (Full time, 37.5 hrs./wk.) – 1000 Hours 28 Weeks 2340

The maximum time allowed for transfer students who need less than the full course requirements will be determined based on 67% of the scheduled contracted hours. Students who have not completed the course within the maximum timeframe may continue as a student at the institution on a cash pay basis.

ACADEMIC PROGRESS EVALUATIONS

The qualitative element used to determine Academic Progress is a reasonable system of grades as determined by assigned academic learning. Students are assigned academic learning and a minimum number of practical experiences. Academic learning is evaluated after each unit of study. Practical assignments are evaluated as completed and counted toward course completion only when rated as satisfactory or better (the computer system will reflect completion of the practical assignment as a 100% rating). If the performance does not meet satisfactory requirements, it is not counted, and the performance must be repeated. At least two comprehensive practical skills evaluations will be conducted during the course of study. Practical skills are evaluated according to text procedures and set forth in practical skills evaluation criteria adopted by the College. Students must maintain a written grade average of 70% and pass a FINAL practical exam prior to graduation. It is the student’s responsibility to make up failed or missed tests and incomplete assignments. Numerical grades are considered according to the following scale:

Grading System

Theory Work and Written Tests Practical and Clinic Work

90 – 100 A/ EXCELLENT 4 – Excellent

80 – 89 B/ GOOD 3 – Good

70 – 79 C/SATISFACTORY 2 – Satisfactory

69 and Below D/UNSATISFACTORY 1 – Unsatisfactory

DETERMINATION OF PROGRESS STATUS

Students meeting the minimum requirements for Academics and Attendance at their evaluation point are making Satisfactory Academic Progress until the next scheduled evaluation. Students will receive a hard copy of their Satisfactory Academic Progress Determination at the time of each of the evaluations. Students deemed not maintaining Satisfactory Academic Progress may have their funding interrupted, unless the student is on probation or is undergoing an appeals process resulting in a status of probation.

WARNING

If a student does not meet Satisfactory Academic Progress (SAP) at the evaluation period, they will be provided with one of the following notices:

A Financial Aid Warning letter
A Financial Aid Probation letter
A Financial Aid Probation Letter (if the student’s appeal for Financial Aid suspension is approved).

Students failing to meet minimum requirements for attendance or academic progress at any evaluation period will be place on Financial Aid Warning until the next scheduled evaluation point. The student will be advised in writing on the actions required to attain Satisfactory Academy Progress by the next evaluation. During the Financial Warning period, students are making Satisfactory Academic Progress and students who receive federal funds may continue to be funded. If the student is meeting minimum requirements at the end of the Financial Aid Warning period, the student will be determined as making Satisfactory Academic Progress. A student may only have one (1) warning period.

RE-ESTABLISHMENT OF SATISFACTORY ACADEMIC PROGRESS

Students may re-establish Satisfactory Academic Progress, as applicable, by meeting minimum attendance and academic requirements by the end of the warning or probationary period.

DETERMINATION OF PROGRESS STATUS

PROBATION

Students who fail to meet minimum requirements of attendance or academic progress will be placed on probation and considered to be making Satisfactory Academic Progress during the probationary period or if the student appeals the decision and prevails upon appeal. Additionally, only those students who have the ability to mathematically meet the Satisfactory Academic Progress (SAP), both monthly and cumulative may be placed on probation. Students placed on an academic plan must be able to meet requirements set forth in the academic plan by the end of the next monthly evaluation. Students who are progressing according to their specific academic plan will be considered making Satisfactory Academic Progress. The student will be advised in writing of the actions required to attain Satisfactory Academic Progress by the next evaluation. If at the end of the probationary period, the student has still not met both the attendance or academic requirements required for Satisfactory Academic Progress or by the academic plan, he/she will be determined as NOT making Satisfactory Academic Progress and if applicable, student will be deemed ineligible and withdrawn/terminated from program.

If a student does not meet Satisfactory Academic Progress (SAP) at the monthly evaluation period, they will be provided with one of the following notices:

A Probation notice
A Probation Letter (if the student’s appeal for probation is approved).

RE-ESTABLISHMENT OF SATISFACTORY ACADEMIC PROGRESS

VA STUDENTS

Students may re-establish Satisfactory Academic Progress and avoid interruption of Veteran funding, as applicable, by meeting minimum attendance and academic requirements by the end of the probationary period.

INTERRUPTIONS, COURSE INCOMPLETES, WITHDRAWALS

If enrollment is temporarily interrupted for a Leave of Absence, the student will return to school in the same progress status as prior to the leave of absence. Hours elapsed during a leave of absence will extend the student’s contract period and maximum time frame by the same number of days taken in the leave of absence and will not be included in the student’s cumulative attendance percentage calculation. Students who withdraw prior to completion of the course and wish to re-enroll will return in the same Satisfactory Academic Progress status as at the time of withdrawal.

APPEAL PROCEDURE

If a student is determined to not be making Satisfactory Academic Progress, the student may appeal the determination within ten (10) calendar days. Reasons for which students may appeal a negative progress determination include death of a relative, an injury or illness of the student, or any other allowable special or mitigating circumstance. The student must submit a written appeal to the Academy on the designated form describing why they failed to meet Satisfactory Academic Progress standards, along with supporting documentation of the reasons why the determination should be reversed. This information should include what has changed about the student’s situation that will allow them to achieve Satisfactory Academic Progress by the next evaluation point. Appeal documents will be reviewed and a decision will be made and reported to the student within 30 calendar days. The documents of appeal and decision will be retained in the students file. If the student prevails upon appeal, the Satisfactory Academic Progress determination will be reversed and federal financial aid will be reinstated, if applicable.

If the student prevails on their appeal, the student will be placed on Financial Aid Probation and will be considered making Satisfactory Academic Progress until the end of the next evaluation period. The school will only allow the status of Financial Aid probation for students who are not considered meeting the minimum standards for Satisfactory Academic progress, if the Academy determines that the student could meet the required standards by the end of the next of evaluation period.

Students cannot have successive periods of Financial Aid probation status. A student may have only one (1) Financial Aid Probation during the student’s enrollment at Pipo Barber School. As the students first possible probation status would be at the end of the student’s second evaluation period, the next point at which the student could possibly not be making satisfactory academic progress and appeal, would be the student’s third and final evaluation period. An appeal approval at the third evaluation would mean the student would have back-to back probations at the second and third evaluation which is Not allowed. Consequently, the student would lose eligibility for further financial aid funds.

TITLE IV Aid will be reinstated to students who have prevailed upon appeal regarding the status of Satisfactory Academic Progress or who have re-established Satisfactory Academic Progress.

NONCREDIT, REMEDIAL COURSES, REPETITIONS

Noncredit, remedial courses, and repetitions do not apply to this institution. Therefore, these items have no effect upon the Academy’s Satisfactory Academic Progress standards.

TRANSFER HOURS

Regarding Satisfactory Academic Progress, a student’s transfer hours will be counted as both attempted and earned hours for the purpose of determining when the allowable maximum time frame has been exhausted. Transfer hour SAP evaluations will be conducted at the transfer hours mid-point depending on student total transferred hours.

STUDENT ATTENDANCE AND GRADE PERCENTAGES ARE ALSO MONITORED AND RECORDED MONTHLY.

Title IV Note: the monthly monitoring is not an evaluation of Satisfactory Progress for the purposes of determining eligibility for Title IV funds, but rather an opportunity (warning) to provide the student with foresight as to how the student is progressing towards their next evaluation point.

VA Note: the monthly monitoring serves an opportunity to provide the student with foresight as to how the student is progressing towards their next monthly evaluation and for the purposes of determining eligibility for uninterrupted VA funding.

ATTENDANCE SPECIFICS

Each day’s attendance, including tardiness, leaving early, and absences will be the factors used in determining evaluation. Students missing 30 consecutive days without notifying Pipo Barber School may be dismissed from the School unless prearranged by a leave of absence request. A student cannot make up time unless an instructor is available and approved to come in on an unscheduled day or evening.

MAKE-UP EXAM POLICY

Excused absences due to an unexpected emergency, sickness in the immediate family will be excused if a doctor’s excuse is provided, but will be held against the students contracted enrollment. Exams missed due to unexcused absences are automatically grades as a zero.

It is the student’s responsibility to take the missed written exam on the first attendance day back from absence. Within three days of original test date a student may request to re-schedule a make-up test/extra credit assignment for low scored written exams. Written documentation from a Professional or Official source is required for absences, late arrivals or early departures to be excused. Tardiness will be counted against the student’s hours by actual minutes late.

RE-ENROLLMENT POLICY

A student making satisfactory progress at the point of withdrawal may apply for re-enrollment in the Pipo Barber School and will be considered to be making satisfactory progress at the point of re-entry. A student failing to meet minimum satisfactory requirements at the point of withdrawal will be placed on probation for one month when accepted for re-enrollment. Students wishing to re-enroll into the Pipo Barber School must clear all financial obligations and debts from their previous enrollment prior to re-enrollment. Students wishing to re-enroll into the Pipo Barber School will be required to pay a non-refundable re-enrollment administration fee of $100.00. Students who wish to re-enroll into the Pipo Barber School, after withdrawing, can do so after a 3-month withdrawal period. Charges for books and kit will depend on if the student returns with the items or needs to be issued new ones.

TRANSFER POLICY

Students who transfer to Pipo Barber School from another school must withdraw from the first school prior to transfer. The students must provide documentation/transcripts showing that they have withdrawn from their former school, evaluations of documents/ transcripts are reviewed from previous school and require that agreed tuition and fees have been paid in full prior to being accepted at Pipo Barber School. Pipo Barber School will only accept transfer students who have less than 750 verified clock hours. A transferring student must also pay a $100 non-refundable administration fee and purchase the required College student kit.

NON- DISCRIMINATION POLICY

Applicants for admission and employment, students, parents or guardians of student and any sources of referral or employees with Pipo Barber School does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, religion, age, sex, ethnic origin or handicap in its programs or activities.

STUDENTS WITH DISABILITIES POLICY

The school complies with the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990; the school facility is wheelchair accessible. The school does not offer a Comprehensive Transition Postsecondary Program for students with intellectual disabilities.

LOW INCOME

The servicer requires students and parents who provide financial data on their FAFSA that is below the established poverty level published in the Federal Register annually to complete and sign a low-income statement. This is regardless of being selected for verification.

VIOLENCE AGAINST WOMEN REAUTHORIZATION ACT OF 2013 OR VAWA

This document has been designed to inform all students and employees of the Violence Against Women Act and it emphasizes our commitment to the health and safety of our students and employees. The policy explains how our school addresses and promotes awareness of domestic violence, dating violence, sexual assault and rape, stalking and consent. Each October we provide this policy with updated statistics to all our prospective students and staff. It is also reviewed with all students during orientation and with staff at the time of hire. Annual training is provided by local law enforcement officials and or local crisis centers to help emphasize the necessity of awareness and to provide different options for reducing the risk of becoming a victim of sexual offenses or sexual violence. It includes education on the warning signs of abusive behavior and how to avoid potential attacks. The school’s Campus Security Coordinator, the School Director, is committed to making this school a safe place for all to receive an education.

Sexual offenses or acts of sexual violence, including domestic violence, dating violence, sexual assault, and stalking are illegal regardless of the victims’ gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or gender expression and as such are strictly prohibited.

Definitions and Examples

Domestic Violence: Abuse committed against an adult or a minor who is a spouse or former spouse, cohabitant, or someone with whom the abuser has a child or is having a child, has an existing dating or engagement relationship, or has a former dating or engagement relationship.

Example: Jane, a student just broke up with her boyfriend Dan a few days ago. He just appeared on her doorstep yelling, kicking the door and threatening to do her bodily harm if she does not open the door right now. He has been physically abusive to her in the past but she kept it to herself. Dan is becoming quite angry and she hears him repeatedly calling her a “slut”. He demands that she open the door. She is extremely frightened. He tells her he is not leaving until she opens the door.

Dating Violence: Violence committed by someone: a) who is or has been in a social relationship of a romantic or intimate nature with the victim and b) where the existence of such a relationship shall be determined based on a consideration of the following factors:

the length of the relationship
the type of relationship

the frequency of interaction between the persons involved in the relationship

Example 1: Jim and Jan have been dating for a few months. One day they are sitting on the couch watching TV together and Jan starts talking. Jim becomes angry with her talking and tells her to shut up or he will shut her up and he shakes his fist at her. Then he stands up and kicks the coffee table.

Example 2: Matt has started dating Mindy. Mindy is constantly on edge about remembering to check in with Matt. The relationship has become sexual and Matt has demanded they date each other exclusively and that Mindy should only see and talk to people Matt approves. Mindy wants out of the relationship but is afraid to tell Matt for fear the interaction will become physical.

Sexual Assault: The term “sexual assault” is defined as engaging in physical sexual activity without the consent of the other person. An act of sexual assault may involve:

Physical force, violence, threat, or intimidation
Ignoring the objections of the other person
Causing the other person’s intoxication or incapacitation through the use of drugs or alcohol
Taking advantage of the other person’s incapacitation, including his or her voluntary intoxication, his or her state of intimidation, or other inability to consent

Example 1: Alex and Kris are at a party and both are drinking heavily. Alex is having trouble standing up, so Kris leads Alex over to a couch where Alex can lie down. Alex passes out and wakes up to find Kris on top of her, engaging in sexual activity.

Example 2: Terry and Leslie are working late on clients at the school salon. Terry thinks Leslie is being nice when Leslie offers to walk Terry home. Terry invites Leslie inside the house so they can continue their conversation. Leslie starts to kiss Terry, and Terry readily kisses Leslie back. Leslie starts touching Terry’s genitals. Terry pushes Leslie’s hand away and says, “No, I don’t want to.” Leslie becomes more forceful, and continues to fondle Terry’s genitals despite Terry saying, “No!”

Stalking: The term ‘‘stalking’’ is defined as behavior in which a person repeatedly engages in conduct directed at a specific person that places that person in reasonable fear of his or her safety or the safety of others.

Example 1: Adrian meets Jesse through a class group project. The group members exchange telephone numbers and Jesse calls Adrian for help with the project. As the quarter goes on Jesse repeatedly asks her out on a date and he refuses to take no for an answer. Adrian is in fear of her safety and tells him that she is not interested in dating him, but Jesse continues with this behavior that is unwanted and unwelcome by Adrian. He repeatedly texts her throughout the day despite her requests that he stop texting her. Before each group meeting, Jesse waits outside the classroom to greet her, “What took you so long? I’ve been waiting for you for almost an hour, but I don’t mind.”

Example 2: Julian recently met Ashley, who works on campus. They’ve gone out a few times, always meeting at a public place, never at either person’s home. Julian thinks these dates have been fun, but knows there isn’t a serious future with Ashley and has told Ashley so. The next day, when Julian arrived at home, there were several notes left on the door from Ashley. The same thing happened again four times that week, with the same message asking if Ashley can have just one more chance. Julian, now in fear of her safety, arrives at home and sees Ashley sitting in a parked car staring directly at Julian’s house.

Consent: Consent is:

Informed: Consisting of an affirmative, unambiguous, conscious decision by each participant to engage in mutually agreed-upon sexual activity.

Voluntary: Given without coercion, force, threats, or intimidation. Positive cooperation in the act or expression of intent to engage in the act pursuant to an exercise of free will.

Revocable: Consent to some form of sexual activity does not imply consent to other forms of sexual activity. Consent must be ongoing throughout a sexual encounter and can be revoked at any time. Once consent has been revoked, sexual activity must stop immediately.

Consent is given when a person is not:

Incapacitated:

Physical and/or mental inability to make informed, rational judgments
States of incapacitation include, but are not limited to, unconsciousness, sleep, and blackouts
Where alcohol or drugs are involved, incapacitation is defined with respect to how the alcohol or other drugs consumed impacts a person’s decision-making capacity, awareness of consequences and/or ability to make fully informed judgments.

A person cannot give consent if he or she is:

Unconscious or coming in and out of consciousness
Under the threat of violence, bodily injury, or other forms of coercion, or if his/her understanding of the act is affected by a physical or mental impairment

Other considerations with regard to consent include:

Silence does not equal consent; lack of verbal resistance does not constitute consent and lack of physical resistance does not constitute cons Consent is not indefinite; consent may be withdrawn at any time, and at that time all sexual activity must cease unless or until additional consent is given.
Minors and incapacitated persons cannot give consent. Whether the accused knew, or a reasonable person should have known, that the complainant was incapacitated

Bystander Intervention:

Most people want to help in difficult situations
Incorrectly assume that someone else will take action

Phenomenon known as Diffusion of Responsibility:

Each bystander’s sense of responsibility to help decreases as the number of witnesses increase
End result is that nobody speaks up, comes forward, or helps

This is not bystander apathy:

People may be truly concerned about the welfare of the victim
Sincerely believe that someone else will help
Other person is either more likely or more qualified or more capable

What should you do?

Specific interventions can be divided into four main types:

Engage: say or do something that directly engages one or more of the parties involved
Distract: say or do something to interrupt the interaction
Enlist: ask for the help of someone else who may be better able to intervene
Delay: say or do something after the difficult moment or incident has passed

How do you decide what to do?

Things to consider before you act:

Is the situation an emergency or non-emergency?
Should intervention be direct, indirect or both?

DIRECT Emergency

Take someone’s keys away, drive the person home
Remove the person from the situation
Administer CPR

INDIRECT Emergency

Call 911
Seek assistance from a professional
Distract the people involved
Enlist help from others

DIRECT Non-Emergency

Talk to the person directly about the situation

INDIRECT Non-Emergency

Speak to and get help from someone with more expertise and/or authority: your campus Director, a campus administrator, or other professional

S.E.E.

Safe Responding:

Choose a course of action, direct or indirect, that best ensures the safety of those involved, including yourself

Early Intervention:

Take action before the problem becomes worse

Effective Helping:

Implement specific helping skills depending on the situation

Identifying Warning Signs

Identifying some of the warning signs that may lead to a sexual offense or an act of sexual violence.

These behavioral warning signs may include, but are not limited to:

Jealousy – excessive questions about who a partner spends time with
Controlling Behavior – not allowing a partner to make personal decisions
Isolation – curtailing a partner’s social interaction
Verbal Abuse – saying things about or to a partner that are meant to be cruel
Blame-shifting for feelings and problems – blaming a partner, family, or the

School for one’s own inabilities or lack of responsibility

Making threats of violence – saying things like “If you talk to him/her again, I’ll kill you.” Or “If you

leave me, I will kill myself.”

What to say:

If you suspect someone you know is a victim of a sexual offense or an act of sexual violence, talking with them about it can be difficult. The most important thing you can do is to let them know that they have support and that they do have options.

Some guidance on what to say and do can include:

Offer your support without judgment or criticism
Tell him or her that you’re concerned for his or her safety
Encourage him or her to get help
Try to avoid a confrontation while doing so

Avoiding Potential Harm

It’s important to remember that while we can take steps to minimize risk, the only person to blame when a sexual offense or an act of sexual violence happens, is the perpetrator.

Strategies you can use for placing yourself in the best position to avoid harm and to minimize the risk of a sexual offense or an act of sexual violence. Some of these strategies include:

Trust your gut inst If a situation doesn’t feel right, don’t worry about offending people, just leave
Notice when someone doesn’t respect your boundaries, and not being afraid to assert your right to have your boundaries respect
Understand that most perpetrators of sexual violence look for someone in a vulnerable posit This understanding can help guide your actions and choices.

Other strategies for placing yourself in the best possible position to avoid harm and minimize risk may include:

Control access to your home or dorm room and your car by locking your doors and not leaving windows wide open if they provide easy access.
Use “situational awareness” by noticing where you are and who’s around.
Don’t be afraid to ask for help in situations that feel unsafe, such as asking for an escort to your parked car or asking people to walk with you.
Travel in groups when possible and appropriate.

Reporting and Offense

A sexual offense or an act of sexual violence can be very frightening and disorienting.

Often, victims do not know where to turn or how to reach out for assistance and help.

If you’ve been involved in a sexual offense or an act of sexual violence, you are encouraged to:

Find a safe place
Seek medical attention
Get support
Preserve evidence
Report the crime

In addition, as the victim of a sexual offense or an act of sexual violence, you are also encouraged to report this to your campus:

School Director
Human Resources office
Any manager, supervisor, department head, or other designated employee responsible for responding to reports of sexual violence

Even if you are a bystander witnessing, or received a report of, a sexual offense or an act of sexual violence, you are encouraged to reach out to any of these resources for guidance and assistance.

Investigation and Disciplinary Proceedings

Campus proceedings to investigate and institute disciplinary action for sexual offenses or acts of sexual violence will:

Provide a prompt, fair, and impartial investigation and resolution
Be conducted by trained officials
Use the standard of evidence set forth in the applicable policy

Both the accuser and the accused will have the same rights to have others present during an investigation and disciplinary proceedings, including an advisor of their choosing.

Investigation and Disciplinary Proceedings

All parties involved will be informed simultaneously in writing of:

Initial outcome of the proceeding
Appeal rights
Subsequent changes to the result, resulting from an appeal

To the extent permitted by law, the school will protect the confidentiality of victims by omitting victim identifying information from publicly available documentation.

Disciplinary Actions and Sanctions

The following disciplinary actions and sanctions may be imposed, as appropriate, if a person is found to have committed a sexual offense or an act of sexual violence:

Suspension
Expulsion
T termination of employment

Perpetrators of crimes may also be subject to criminal prosecution.

Campus Resources

Depending on the circumstances and if reasonably available, victims may also request assistance with changing their:

Academic situation
Living situation
Transportation situation
Employment situation

Regardless of whether he or she chooses to report the sexual offense or act of sexual violence to campus or local law enforcement.

We hope this policy is helpful to all concerned and will help us to keep our campus a safe and pleasant learning environment.

1098T DISTRIBUTION

In accordance with Federal regulations, the school will mail a copy of a student’s 1098-T form for a given tax year by January 31st of the following calendar year.

Tuitions:

Class A Barber Course: 1000 Hours

Tuition…………………………………………………………………………………………………..…… …. $7000.00

Books ………………………………………………………………………………………………………………. $300.00

Kit………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………$600.00

Administration Fee (non-refundable) …………………………………………………..……………$100.00

Uniform……………………T-shirts ea. ……………………………………………………….………… .$17.00

Total………………………………………………………………………………………………….……….……$8,017.00

Cosmetologist to a Class A Barber Course: 300 Hours

Tuition…………………………………………………………………………………………………………. $3000.00

Books …………………………………………………………………………………………………………….$300.00

Kit…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………..$600.00

Administration Fee (non-refundable) …………………………………..………………….….$100.00

Uniform……………………T-shirt ea. …………………………………………………………….$17.00

Total……………………………………………………………………………….……………………………$4,017.00

COST OF ATTENDANCE BUDGETS (For Need Analysis)

The school utilizes data available to the general public from The Board’s website for calculating COA budgets for Schools that it services across the USA. “The Board’s X- and X-month living expense budgets show living expense costs by region and metropolitan area. Both a moderate and a low budget are provided. The budgets reflect increases in the Consumer Price Index (calculated by the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics) “The budgets are developed based on data from the most recent Consumer Expenditure Survey (CES) and the Indexes of Comparative Costs, both produced by the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics. Budget regions correspond to the metropolitan statistical areas (MSAs) defined by the U.S. Office of Management and Budget. Since a factor could not be established for every region of the country, no region is adjusted by a value of less than 1.0.”

The school utilizes the figures for the demographic area closest to the School location. For Schools that are not located in a demographic area provided, the scjpp; will use the standard average Board budgets listed for the entire USA. Also some State Financial Aid Associations and Agencies set limits on budget figures and provide their own for the purpose of awarding State Grants.

Child Care cost allowances are developed from statistics and studies done by the National Association of Child Care Resources and Referral Agencies detailed tables of Average Annual Child Care Prices by State. The annual amount is divided by 12 and multiplied by the number of months/weeks in the student’s COA Budget. Other allowances may be added to indirect costs for loan fees and disability costs on a case by case basis. Tuition, books, kit and fees will also be added.

The following sample shows how standard monthly allowances make up the indirect cost used in developing COA budgets.

COST OF ATTENDANCE BUDGET SAMPLE

In order to determine a student’s level of loan funding, the Department of Education requires us to develop annual cost of attendance budgets. These budgets include an average allowance for room & board, transportation, miscellaneous, loan fees and, if applicable, child care and expenses related to disability. The following are standard monthly allowances that make up the cost of attendance budgets for the 2020-2021 Award Year.

Living at home with parents:

Room & Board	Transportation	Miscellaneous	Other	Total
$823.00	$229.00	$450.00	Case by Case	$1,552.00

Living away from home:

Room & Board	Transportation	Miscellaneous	Other	Total
$1,228.00	$417.00	$622.00	Case by Case	$2,318.00

Admission Requirements:

Class A Barber Course

The following documents must be provide to begin the enrollment process, namely:

A student must be at least 16 years of age (Birth Certificate),
A Student must provide a document proving their education level is above the 7^th
A student must provide two (2) facial photographs in color or black /white with a signature on rear of photographs.
A student must provide a copy of Texas driver’s license or a Texas ID.
A student must provide a copy of Social Security card, and
A student must submit a registration application to TDLR with a non-refundable money order of $25.00 for a Student Permit or the use of a credit or debit card.

EVALUATING THE VALIDITY OF HIGH SCHOOL DIPLOMAS

Regulation 34 CFR 668.16 (p) requires Title IV schools to establish policies and procedures to confirm the authenticity of high school diplomas in the event that the school or the Secretary of the U.S. Department of Education has reason to question the validity of a student’s high school diploma. The school may require further documentation in the form of a certified copy of final high school transcripts for the high school in question or information from a company that evaluates foreign diplomas (in the case of a foreign diploma). Student self- certification is not considered sufficient proof of validity. In addition to checking online for further information about the school issuing the diploma and its accreditation, the school may also contact the Department of Education in the state in which the diploma was issued to determine if the school listed on the diploma is on the state list of recognized schools. The school maintains a list of known diploma mills for the admissions staff to check when receiving a diploma from an unknown and questionable source. It is understood that this list may not be all inclusive as there are hundreds of diploma mills some known and some not currently known. It is also understood that the list of schools in the FAFSA drop down box online also may not be all inclusive. The school makes every reasonable effort to verify the validity of questionable high school diplomas.

Cosmetologist to a Class A Barber

Must hold a current Cosmetology License
A student must provide two (2) facial photographs in color or black /white with a signature on rear of photographs
A student must provide a copy of Texas driver’s license or a Texas ID
A student must provide a copy of Social Security card, and
A student must submit a registration application to TDLR with a non-refundable money order of $25.00 for a Student Permit or the use of a credit or debit card.

Curriculums:

Class A Barber Course

1) Theory, consisting of 250 hours:

(A) Anatomy, physiology, and histology, consisting of the study of:

(i) Hair
(ii) Skin
(iii) Muscles
(iv) Nerves
(v) Cells
(vi) Circulatory system
(vii) Digestion
(viii) Bones

(B) Texas barber law and rules
(C) bacteriology, sterilization, and sanitation
(D) disorders of the skin, scalp, and hair
(E) Salesmanship
(F) barbershop management
(G) chemistry
(H) Shaving
(I) scalp, hair treatments and skin
(J) Sanitary professional techniques
(K) professional ethics
(L) Scientific fundamentals of barbering
(M) cosmetic preparations
(N) shampooing and rinsing
(O) cutting and processing curly and over-curly hair
(P) haircutting, male and female
(Q) theory of massage of scalp, face and neck
(R) hygiene and good grooming
(S) barber implements
(T) honing and stropping
(U) mustaches and beards
(V) facial treatments
(W) electricity and light therapy
(X) history of barbering

(2) Instruction in practical work, consisting of the study of 1000 hours:

(A) Dressing the hair, consisting of 750 hours:

(i) men’s haircutting
(ii) children’s haircutting
(iii) women’s haircutting
(iv) Cutting and processing curly and over-curly hair
(v) razor cutting

(B) Shaving
(C) Styling
(D) shampooing and rinsing
(E) bleaching and dyeing of the hair
(F) waving hair
(G) Straightening
(H) Cleansing
(I) professional ethics
(J) barbershop management
(K) hair weaving and hairpieces
(L) Processing
(M) Clipping
(N) beards and mustaches
(O) Shaping
(P) Dressing
(Q) Curling
(R) first aid and safety precautions
(S) scientific fundamentals of barbering
(T) barber implements
(U) haircutting or the process of cutting, tapering, trimming, processing, and molding and scalp, hair treatments, and tonics

(V) Massage and facial treatments
(W) Arranging
(X) Beautifying
(Y) Singeing
(Z) Manicuring

Cosmetologist to a Class A Barber Course

(1) Instruction in theory, consisting of 25 Hours:

(A) History of Barbering: 1 hour
(B) Barber Laws and Rules Review: 1 hour
(C) Implements, Honing, and Stropping: 5 hours
(D) Shaving: 5 hour
(E) Men’s Haircutting and tapering: 5 hours
(F) Beard and Mustache Trimming and Design: 1 hour
(G) Hair color Review: 1 hour
(H) Permanent Waving and Relaxing Review: 1 hour
(I) Manicuring and Nail Care Review: 1 hour
(J) Facial Treatments and Skin Care Review: 1 hour
(K) Anatomy and Physiology Review: 1 hour
(L) Blow-dry Styling Review: 1 hour
(M) Shampooing and Conditioning Review: 1 hour

(2) Instruction in practical work, consisting of 275 Hours:

(A) Men’s Haircutting and tapering: 165 hours
(B) Shaving, Mustache and Beard Trimming: 85 hours
(C) Hair coloring: 5 hours
(D) Permanent Waving and Relaxing: 5 hours
(E) Facial Treatments: 5 hours
(F) Shampooing and Conditioning and Blow-dry Styling: 5 hours
(G) Manicuring: 5 hours

VERIFICATION

Students selected by the U.S. Department of Education for the process of verification are required to submit to the School Financial Aid Office additional student and or parents’ financial and household information (the documentation required as indicated in the U.S. Department of Education’s Application and Verification Guide). The school uses a Third-Party Servicer for awarding and approving student aid and for completing the verification process. The verification procedures will be conducted as follows:

Third Party Servicer Policy and Procedure for Verification

1) Students that require verification documents should be given a “Verification Documents Required Form” by their FA at the school listing any documents required. This form lists all the regulatory required notifications to the student regarding the process of verification. See form. These are listed below.

2) The School’s designated official must then call the student in and collect the necessary documents to complete the Verification process.

3) The student should be asked to submit all required documentation to the School FA within 14 days from the date the student is notified that the additional documentation is needed due to being selected for verification. If the student does not provide all of the required documentation within the 14 day time frame, at the School’s discretion the student may need to be notified that they will be required to make other payment arrangements until the documentation is received and the student’s eligibility for Federal Aid has been established.

4) The appropriate School official may reserve the right to make exceptions to the 14-day policy stated above on a case by case basis due to extenuating circumstances.

5) Once the documents have been received the School official should then review and upload those documents as part of the initial FA file.

6) Provided all the required documents are received and there are no discrepancies to hold up the process, the student’s aid package will be further processed.

7) A Verification Comparison form will be completed, uploaded and an e-mail notification will then be sent to the School saying that verification has been completed.

8) The servicer FAA will notify the School FA of any changes to the student’s financial aid awards resulting from corrections made due to the verification process. An adjustment(s) will be made to the Financial Aid Worksheet and a new Award Notification can then be printed at the School and presented to the student for signature.

9) Any students selected for V4 or V5 verification will be reported on FAA Access.

Method of payment accepted include, full payment at time of signing the Enrollment Agreement or through an approved payment plan. Payments may be made by cash, check, and money order. Students are responsible for paying the tuition, fees other stated cost.

The kit and book are considered as school property when issued and until full credit for payment of the kit has been received. Once paid for in full, the kit becomes the property of the student.

It is the responsibility of a graduating or withdrawing student, to gather and account for their own personal belongings and remove them from school property. Student must also gather and remove their school issued supply kit and /or books upon graduation or withdrawal, provided it is paid for in full. Removing the school issued books, kit or its separate contents if not fully paid for, will constitute theft from the school.

The school is not responsible for paid kit(s), kit items, books, or personal belongings left behind by a student. Any property owned by the student left behind will be stored items, for a maximum of thirty (30) days after the students last date of attendance, then inventory will be deposed of at the school’s discretion.

See Enrollment Agreement for suggested monthly payments. Extra instructional fees will be charge for training extended over contract completion date. The fee is $7.00 per hour for the Class A Barber. There is no interest or carrying charges on tuition payments.

Student Privacy and File Access Policy

Students and Parent or guardians of dependent minors are guaranteed access to his/her records with proper supervision to interpret them. Student records and information can only be released to third parties upon receipt of written permission by student or parents or guardians of dependent minors. Student files are private and no information contained in such files will be released to any person that is not authorized by law to access these files. This authorization includes representative from the U.S. Department of Education, National Accrediting Commission of Career Arts & Sciences and the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation. Pipo Barber School guarantees the student the right to see his or her files in private in the presence of one of more administrators.

PRIVACY AND FILE ACCESS POLICY

The Privacy Act of 1974 prohibits the release of privileged and confidential information concerning individual students unless authorization is received by the student and/or guardian (if the student is a minor) for each third-party request. The school form may be used for this purpose. It is the school’s policy that no information is released without written authorization by the student, with the exception of a parent who claims the student on their Federal tax return. The school will release information to any federal, state or local official, auditor, or accrediting body having the authority to request such information. Upon request a student will be scheduled time to review or give permission to an outside individual to review his/her student records. These records may include academic, financial aid and advisement records. A student may not review income and asset information on parents in the file without written consent of the parents. Cumulative education records are maintained for each student for a minimum of three years after graduation or termination.

Voter Registration

The school encourages its students to be registered voters and to exercise their right to vote. Students can register to vote in Texas at www.votetexas.gov This information is provided to each student during the enrollment process.

REFUND AND CANCELLATION POLICY

The following policies have been adopted:

A student not accepted for training by the College shall be entitled to a refund of all monies paid to the College, less the administration fee and state registration fee.

2 If a student cancels his/her Enrollment Agreement and requests his/her money back in writing within three (3) business days of the signing of the Enrollment Agreement, or this agreement was procured as a result of a misrepresentation made in the advertising or promotion materials by the school or a representation by an owner or representative of the school, all monies collected by the College shall be refunded. The cancellation date will be determined by the postmark of the written notification of the date said information is given to the school administrator.

If a student cancels his/her Enrollment Agreement after three (3) business days of the signing of the agreement, but prior to entering classes he/she shall be entitled to a refund of all monies paid to the College, less the administration and state registration fee.
If the College is permanently closed or is no longer offering instruction after the student has started, the student shall be entitled to a pro-rated refund of tuition which is based on the last day of attendance.
If a student fails to return from a leave of absence, the student is considered to be withdrawn from school as of the first day and date posted on the of approved Leave of Absence form completed.

REFUND CALCULATIONS ARE BASED ON SCHEDULED HOURS vs HOURS COMPLETED OF TOTAL PROGRAM

TIME OF COURSE AMOUNT OF TOTAL TUITION OWE TO INSTITUION

LESS THAN 1 WEEK 10%

1 WEEK – 3 WEEKS 20%

3 WEEKS – 25% 25%

25% – 50% 50%

50.01 – AND Over 100%

Enrollment time is defined as the time elapsed in schedule clock hours between the actual starting date and the date of the student’s last day of physical attendance in the school. The effective date of termination shall be as follows:

The last date of attendance (if the student is terminated by the school).
The date of receipt of the written notice of withdrawal by the student.
Ten (10) school days after the last date of attendance any monies due shall be refunded within thirty (30) days of the effective date or termination.

DEFAULT PREVENTION AND MANAGEMENT

Entrance Counseling

Regulations require that first time borrowers of FFEL and Direct Loan program loans receive entrance counseling. During entrance counseling, schools must explain how the master promissory note works, emphasize the importance of repaying the loan, describe the consequences of default, and show borrowers sample monthly repayment amounts based on their program of study at the school. The school enhances entrance counseling to include financial literacy and ensure that borrowers thoroughly understand all information. In addition, the school collects as much contact information about borrowers as possible during entrance counseling to facilitate future contact if needed. These activities will ensure more knowledgeable, responsible borrowers, and will result in fewer defaulters as well.

Benefits of Our Default Prevention and Management Plan

The activities in the school’s Default Prevention and Management Plan promote student and school success by increasing retention and reducing delinquency and default. The school and students receive benefits when we implement the activities, techniques, and tools outlined in this plan. The school benefits by avoiding any limitations on participation in the loan programs due to excessive cohort default rates (CDRs). Students benefit by having continued access to Title IV Student Financial Assistance Programs, learning good debt management practices, and establishing a healthy credit history. The school is actively committed to promoting student success by helping their students learn, graduate, obtain employment, and demonstrate financial responsibility through repayment of the funds borrowed to finance their education.

Consequences of Default for Borrowers

Borrowers who default on student loans face serious consequences. Stafford Loans are considered in default after 270 days without payment. At the time of default, outstanding interest is capitalized and collection fees may be added, resulting in a loan balance that is higher than the amount borrowed. Defaulted loans are reported to credit bureaus, causing borrowers to sustain long-term damage to their credit rating. Defaulters may also face difficulty in securing mortgages or car loans, may have their wages garnished, and their federal income tax refunds and other federal payments seized. Until the default is resolved, collection efforts continue and the defaulter will be ineligible for additional federal student aid. The Department, guarantors, and servicers undertake many activities to prevent borrowers from defaulting. With a minimal amount of time, effort, and expense, schools can play a critical role in helping borrowers avoid the damaging consequences of default.

Consequences of Default for The School

The school may face serious consequences due to high CDR’s. Consequences include the loss of participation in the Direct Loan, and/or Pell Grant programs. The school also be provisionally certified. Effective, easy-to-implement tools that reduce defaults, promote student and school success, help preserve the integrity of the loan programs, and reduce costs to taxpayers are available to schools.

Exit Counseling

Regulations require that the school provide exit counseling. Exit counseling is an effective way to prevent defaults and is often the last opportunity that borrowers have to work with someone at school regarding their loans. In-depth counseling that focuses on fully explaining repayment plans and choices that fit the borrowers’ needs is essential. Exit counseling is the opportunity to clear up any misconception’s students may have about their loan obligations and re-emphasize the consequences of default. The school takes full advantage of this opportunity to work with their students. A large percentage of borrowers in delinquency either did not have the benefit of receiving this information or did not receive it timely. Exit counseling is a cornerstone of default prevention and is mandatory.

Withdrawals and Default

Many borrowers who default on their loans are borrowers who withdrew from school prior to completing their academic programs. These borrowers, at the highest risk of default, can often be identified while still on campus. Early identification and timely intervention can improve student retention and reduce the number of defaulted loans. In addition to fulfilling the regulatory requirement to provide exit counseling to students, the school attempts to work with students even after they have left school by encouraging them to complete their programs of study and helping them resolve the issue(s) that prompted their withdrawal.

DRUG FREE POLICY

The Drug Free Schools and Communities Act of 1989 and Drug free work place Act of 1988 require the Pipo Barber College to have their students and employees certify that they have adopted and implemented practices that prevent the unlawful possession, use or distribution of illicit drugs and alcohol. Therefore, it is the policy of the Pipo Barber School in accordance with 34 CFR86.100 to annually distribute this policy in writing to each student and employees.

Pipo Barber School is committed to providing a safe work and educational environment and to fostering the well-being and health of its employees and student. That commitment is jeopardized when any Pipo Barber School employee or student illegally uses drugs or alcohol on the job, in class or on the premises, comes to Pipo Barber School or works under their influence, or possesses, distributes or sell drugs on the Pipo Barber School premises. Therefore, the School has established the following policy:

► It is a violation of Pipo Barber School policy for any employee or student to unlawfully manufacture, posses, sell, trade, or offer for sale illegal drugs or otherwise engage in the illegal use of drugs on the job, in class on the premises, or at any Pipo Barber School sponsored activity.

► It is a violation of Pipo Barber School policy for an employee or student to report to the Pipo Barber School under the influences of illegal drugs or alcohol.

► It is a violation of Pipo Barber School for an employee or student to use prescription drugs illegally. (However, nothing in the policy precludes the appropriate use of legally prescribed medications).

► Violations of this policy are subject to disciplinary action up to and including termination. Legal sanctions will be taken according to Local, State or Federal law to prevent and uncover those who would unlawfully possess or distribute illicit drugs and alcohol. Each instance will be treated on an individual basis depending on the particular circumstances.

COUNSELING

Students will be counseled on an individual basis on a case by case basis. Counseling may also be obtained through faculty referral or by request of the student. Students who need assistance with personal or school related problems can receive private and confidential advising from any of our staff members. The advising is to help students improve in the area in which they are having problems. A student is encouraged to use these services at any time. Housing for perspective/active student is not offered by Pipo Barber School.

HOUSING AND TRANSPORTATION ASSISTANCE

Pipo Barber School does not provide housing facilities for our students, nor does the school provide or pay for student’s transportation.

SCHOOL CALENDAR

Class A barber Schedule

Full Time 37.5 HOURS PER WEK – 28 WEEK/ 7 MONTHS

Part- Time AM 20.0 HOURS PER WEEK – 76 WEEK/ 18 MONTHS

Part-Time PM 20.0 HOURS PER WEEK – 76 WEEK/ 18 MONTHS

Cosmetologist to Class A barber Schedule

Full Time 40 HOURS PER WEEK – 12 WEEK/ 3 MONTHS

Part- Time AM 20 HOURS PER WEEK – 24 WEEK/ 6 MONTHS

Part-Time PM 20 HOURS PER WEEK – 24 WEEK/ 6 MONTHS

Start Dates: Classes starts on the 1^st of each Month

CALENDAR DAYS OBSERVED

Pipo Barber School observes the following National Holidays. Should the school close unexpectedly due to extenuating circumstances, notification of closure will be announced and posted on the entrance door.

Holidays and Observances

Martin Luther King Day 3. Memorial Day
Good Friday
Independence Day 5. Labor Day
Veterans Day 7. Thanksgiving Day
Christmas Day 9. New Year’s Day

CLASS SCHEDULES Monday Make up Day

Full Time Schedule Day (Monday-Friday) Part Time Schedule-AM (Friday-Friday)

8:00 am – 9:00 am Study Period 8:00 am – 9:00 am Study Period

9:00 am-10:15 am Theory 9:00 am – 10:15 am Theory

10:15 am-10:30 am Break 10:15 am – 10:30 am Break

10:30 am- 11:45 am Lab 10:30 am – 11:45 am Lab

11:45 am- 12:00 pm Sanitation/Clean up 11:45 am – 12:00 pm Sanitation/Clean up

12:00 pm-1:00 pm LUNCH Part Time Schedule-PM (Monday-Friday)

01:00 pm-03:00 pm Practical 1:00 pm – 02:15 pm Practical

3:15 pm- 3:30 pm Break 2:15 pm – 2:30 pm Break

03:30 pm-04:45 pm Practical 2:30 pm – 03:45 pm Practical

04:45 pm – 5:00 pm Sanitation/Clean up 3:45 pm – 04:00 pm Sanitation/Clean up

Full Time Schedule Night (Monday-Friday) 4:00 pm – 05:00 pm Theory

4:00 pm-5:00 pm Study Period

5:00 pm-5:15 pm Break

5:15 pm-6:15 pm Practical

6:15 pm-7:00 pm Sanitation/Clean up

7:00 pm-8:00 pm Lab

8:00 pm-9:00 pm Theory

FEDERAL STUDENT AID APPLICATION AND AWARDING PROCESS

In order for an enrolling student to receive Federal Student Aid through a Title IV eligible Institution they must first be a regular student enrolled into one of the School’s Title IV eligible programs. Students under the legal age of 18 must have a parent or legal guardian sign the Registration Contract or Enrollment Agreement also.

As an educational requirement to receive Title IV funds, the enrolling student must certify on the FAFSA that they have a High School Diploma, its equivalent or a GED. Students newly enrolled for the first time in a post-secondary educational institution on or after 7/01/2012 may no longer use the ATB test as an educational requirement unless enrolled in an eligible Career Pathways Program. For students who were administered a recognized ATB test prior to 7/01/12 or who were previously enrolled or received Title IV funds under an ATB test educational requirement may still be admissible. See DCL Gen-12-09 for further details. The student must also meet the School’s admissions requirements, the requirements of the School’s accreditation agency and of the State that the School is located in.

After reading and completing required enrollment paperwork and then signing the Registration Contract or Enrollment Agreement, the now newly enrolled student is given a Financial Aid Packet of forms and instructions on how to apply for Federal Student Aid if they have not already done so online prior to coming into the School. All forms must be completed fully and signed with an ink pen where signatures are required and the School official designated to assisting the student should be responsible to check all paperwork for completeness. All this paperwork is then scanned and uploaded into the student’s SMART prospect documents or encrypted and e-mailed to the Third-Party Servicer representative. A hard copy student Financial Aid file is kept with all required original documents containing wet signatures (Registration Contract and FAFSA or Electronic FAFSA print out if done on FAA Access by the school FA).

Students and Parents are required to have an FSA User ID for applications, entrance and exit interviews and an e-mail address for receipt of notifications and confirmations. If the student does not currently have an e-mail address, they can obtain a free one usually on their internet provider’s homepage such as Hotmail. The e-mail address may be provided on their SMART record. The parent’s e-mail address may also be recorded in the contact page on SMART.

The Third-party Servicer will begin final processing of the student’s aid when:

All required and pertinent forms have been scanned and uploaded to SMART documents.
A valid ISIR has been received by the Servicer.
NSLDS has been printed and reviewed and any required transfer monitoring done.
Verification and corrections have been completed when required.
All conflicting information has been resolved.
A new valid ISIR has been received when corrections were required and done.
All SMART screens have been completed accurately.
Any required documents and forms for Professional Judgment, Dependency Override, Eligible Non-Citizen Status verification, or Selective Service decisions have been received and approved.
A signed Pending Financial Aid Disbursements Report has been received indicating that the above items are complete and the student is either a new student or they are a continuing student maintaining Satisfactory Academic Progress and have completed the required hours/weeks to receive subsequent disbursements.

A pending list is e-mailed to the School at regular intervals listing any outstanding documents required in order to complete the processing of student’s aid.

The School quickly collects, scans, and uploads those documents and notification is sent to the Servicer.

The School FA also prints the student’s NSLDS report, reviews it, verifies the student is eligible for Title IV funds and then includes it in the student’s packet for future approval and awarding by FAT$TAF.

Once the confirmation page has been received or printed with the EFC, the School FA can then complete a Budget/Need Analysis form in order to provide an estimate only to the student. This is not a finalized award; it is only an estimate. FAT$TAF will review for authorization.

The FA will then prepare the “Estimated Financial Plan” (EFP) and schedule the estimated aid on the Financial Aid worksheet in SMART for review by FAT$TAF FAA. The student can then be presented with the various funding options available based on their estimated eligibility.

Once reviewed, adjusted or corrected and final authorization completed by the FAT$TAF FAA, the school will be asked to have the student sign the Award Notification accepting or declining the aid. FAT$TAF will then adjust the aid scheduled accordingly if declined and request that the School print a new Award Notification to present the student for signature.

A list of required documents is provided to the School administrator in addition to a package of required forms to use for FAT$TAF Third Party Servicing.

Once all documents have been reviewed, verification completed, estimates approved, aid scheduled on the Financial Aid Worksheet in SMART, an Award Notification printed and signed by the student, then the student file is to be scanned and uploaded to student documents in SMART. The original should be placed in the student’s hard copy file.

FINANCIAL AID CODE OF CONDUCT

The school is committed to ensuring the integrity of its employees and students with respect to all aspects of its school and its operations. Compliance with all applicable laws, regulations, company policies & procedures, and performance of duties according to the highest standards of honesty and integrity, is expected of all employees. Employees assisting students in the enrollment/financial aid process are required to affirm that they will 1) be ethical and conduct themselves with integrity, 2) avoid any conflicts of interest and comply with all Codes of Conduct required by the school, 3) provide prospective and enrolled students with accurate and complete enrollment/financial aid and policy information, 4) keep student information confidential and comply with the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA), and 5) comply with federal and state laws and regulations, accreditor rules, and school policies & procedures.

Record Retention

All institutional records related to accreditation (NACCAS Standards and Policies) must be maintained

from the effective date of the most recent grant or renewal of accreditation and in accordance with state

and federal law. Newly accredited institutions that do not have a six-year accreditation history must

maintain records from the Candidate Consultation visit forward. Student records must be maintained in

accordance with state and federal law.

DRESS CODE POLICY (UNIFORM)

Clean and pressed –Black– Dress Slacks, Casual Slacks, Capris, Jeans, and Cargo Shorts may be worn. No holes, stains or faded color pants permitted and pants must sit at waist not buttock.
Black shoes- rubber soled shoes, tennis shoes. Shoes with a maximum of 1” heel. Shoes must be of closed type. No sandals, flip flops or thongs permitted.
Clean Pipo Barber College T-Shirt, Smock (optional). Students will be permitted to wear a long-sleeved shirt or turtlenecks under their T Shirt during the winter months.
Above ankle socks, plain or nude hosiery.
NO sleeveless tops or tank tops permitted. No armpits, cleavage, belly, or back showing.
NO sweats, leggings, tights or jogging apparel permitted.
Caps, hats, beanie may be permitted as proper attire. No markings, emblems or designs are Black in color only.

VIOLATIONS: Students in violation of this dress code will not be permitted to clock hours for the day until code is corrected or may be dismissed for the day.

TERMINATION/DISCIPLINARY POLICY:

Students are expected to cooperate and function as responsible citizens. Any attitude or activity, at the time, which is not conductive to maintaining the high standards of a professional or to show lack of effort on the part of the student to improve, is cause for disciplinary action. Disciplinary action, probation, suspension, or termination will be imposed based on a review by school officials for the following:

DISHONESTY, STEALING, FIGHTING
INSUBORDINATION
POSSESSION OF OR DRINKING OF ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES
IMMORAL CONDUCT
POSSESSION OF, USE, SELLING, MAKING OR DISTRIBUTING OF NON-PRESCRIBED CONTROLLED SUBSTANCE
CHEATING OR ASSISTING TO CHEAT
DESTRUCTION OF PRIVATE PROPERTY
USE OF VULGAR OR PROFANE LANGUAGE
FAILURE TO OBEY ALL TEXAS BARBER LAWS
FAILURE TO FOLLOW COLLEGE RULES, POLICIES AND REQUIREMENTS
UNSATISFACTORY ATTENDANCE OR GRADES

Student Discipline Policy

Disciplinary actions are taken with students when the College’s written Policies and Procedures are not adhered to and when they do not follow the Student Code of Conduct. When these things happen, the instructor(s) will take the following course of action:

First Offense – Student will receive a written warning.
Second Offense – Student will be dismissed for the remainder of the day.
Third Offense – Student will receive an automatic 3-day suspension.
Suspensions will be treated as unexcused absences and will be subject to the over contract hours policy.
Written warning and offense write-up’s will be explained to the student, signed by both the instructor and the student, and will then become part of the student’s permanent record.

Any student receiving three (3) suspensions collectively will be automatically terminated from their program: Re-enrollment may be allowed after 3 months as a new student, and all fees and policies will apply.

GRIEVANCES PROCEDURE POLICY

Pipo Barber School strives to ensure that all and students are treated fairly.

A student who believes that she or he has been treated unfairly may choose to write a Letter of Grievance to the Administrator. Students may also choose to request a meeting before the Administrator. In either case, student is expected to seek resolution through appropriate supervisory staff within the College.

Letters of grievance

All Students may communicate a grievance to the Administrator or staff at any time. Such letters must be signed and must include:

Any written communication between the student and his/her instructor concerning the matter.
The Student should register the complaint in writing on the designated form provided by the Administration within 60 days of the date the act which is the subject of the grievance occurred.

Grievance letters will be addressed to the Administrator. The Administrator will reply within (30) thirty days. The grievance letter and the Administrator reply will become a part of the students personnel file.

LEAVES OF ABSENCE

A leave of absence includes military leave, family leave, medical leave by order of a physician. A leave of absence may be requested for a period of time not to exceed 180 days. A written request and /or documentation will be required prior to a L.O.A. of 60 to 90 days. If a student fails to return from a leave of absence, the student is considered to be withdrawn from school as of the first day and date posted on the of approved Leave of Absence form completed. Leave of absence are excluded from the period of enrollment.

EMPLOYMENT ASSISTANCE POLICY:

Pipo Barber School upon satisfactory completion of these requirements does not guarantee employment to students. Assistance in finding suitable employment is provided by posting area job openings on the bulletin board for student to review. Pipo Barber School however does offer employment assistance to graduates for one year after graduation at no additional cost to the student. Students also receive training in how to write a resume. Pipo Barber School maintains a file of prospective employers that will assist graduated in securing employment in the profession.

POLICIES AND REQUIREMENTS

Personal Responsibility

Professional conduct is the only level of conduct expected from students at Pipo Barber School. A professional is on time, treats patrons, instructors and fellow students with courtesy and respect. A professional always takes time to follow rules of good grooming and sanitation. The following policy has been established for your benefit and the benefit of the school to insure a safe and proper training environment. Failure to comply may result in dismissal from the School. These rules reflect the level of conduct you will be expected to maintain throughout your career.

The best way to begin that career is to act professional. The following rules have been adopted.

All students must be present by 8:00 AM. each day. Students will be considered tardy if not present by 8:15 AM. and may be subject to suspension for repeated offenses.
Students not clocked in by 8:15 AM. may clock in at the 9:00 AM.
Students not clocked in by 9:00 AM may clock in at 10:15 AM, students not clocked in by 10:30 AM will no longer be permitted to clock hours for day.
Students with proper and valid documentation for tardiness (late arrivals) may clock hours provided documentation can be verified.
Students receive two (2) 15-minute breaks and a half (1/2) hour lunch break, students exceeding or failing to return back from the breaks or lunch at the designated time may be subject to dismissal for repeated offenses.
Students are required to wear a clean and neat uniform and to be well groomed at all times. No tank tops, bare feet or sandals are permitted. This includes personal cleanliness, appropriate hair styles and make-up and proper uniform according to School Dress Code and general appearance.
Male students are prohibited from wearing female attire and female make-up including but not limited to eye liners, mascara, rouge, colored nail polish and lipstick while attending school.
No vulgar or foul language or music is permitted at any time. A student who is discourteous or disrespectful to an instructor, another student or a patron may be dismissed.
Storage stations will be kept closed and clean at all times. Students are held liable, individually, for the maintenance and implementation of the sanitary rules.
Food items will not be stored in the students’ storage stations. Random station checks will be performed to insure compliance.
Students will not be permitted to eat or drink in the classroom or on the clinic floor. Bottled water, H2O, is the only beverage permitted in the classroom and/or the clinic floor.
Cell phones are prohibited (usage not permitted) within the Barber School premises. Students found using/in procession of a cell phone within the School may be subject to dismissal for the day.
Any student knowingly taking the property of another student, instructor, school or patron will be terminated.
No smoking to include e-cigarettes are allowed in the School by any student, including patrons at any time.
Students must attend the School regularly. Absences due to illness, injury, death in the family or circumstances clearly beyond the control of the student shall be excused.
Excused absences require a doctor’s statement (note) in the event of illness or injury or a statement of a qualified person, other than the student in other emergencies. Failure to submit or to falsify a statement shall be considered as an unexcused absence. Such statements will become part of the student’s profile.
The School assumes no responsibility for student’s personal equipment and property. Students must provide their locks for their assigned stations.
You must also learn and follow the rules of the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation as it pertains to the Barber profession.

Vaccination Policy

While the school encourages its students to lead happy healthy lifestyles and stay disease free it does not have any specific vaccination policy. Vaccinations are not a requirement to be licensed in the State of Texas.

Copyright Laws Policy

Copyright infringement is the act of exercising, without permission or legal authority, one or more of the exclusive rights granted to the copyright owner under section 106 of the Copyright Act (Title 17 of the United States Code). These rights include the right to reproduce or distribute a copyrighted work. In the file-sharing context, downloading or uploading substantial parts of a copyrighted work without authority constitutes an infringement. Penalties for copyright infringement include civil and criminal penalties. In general, anyone found liable for civil copyright infringement may be ordered to pay either actual damages or “statutory” damages affixed at not less than $750 and not more than $30,000 per work infringed. For “willful” infringement, a court may award up to $150,000 per work infringed. A court can, in its discretion, also assess costs and attorneys’ fees. For details, see Title 17, United States Code, Sections 504, 505. Willful copyright infringement can also result in criminal penalties, including imprisonment of up to five years and fines of up to $250,000 per offense. For more information, please see the Web site of the U.S. Copyright Office at: www.copyright.gov.HEA section 485(a).

Consequences of Default for The School

The school may face serious consequences due to high CDRs. Consequences include the loss of participation in the Direct Loan, and/or Pell Grant programs. The school also be provisionally certified. Effective, easy-to-implement tools that reduce defaults, promote student and school success, help preserve the integrity of the loan programs, and reduce costs to taxpayers are available to schools.

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