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How do I register for adult classes? |
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You can register by mail or by phone:
Eastland-Fairfield Adult Workforce Development
4300 Amalgamated Place
Groveport, OH 43125
614.836.4541 or 888.482.9643 (toll free)
Eastland Career Center
4465 S. Hamilton Road
Groveport, Ohio 43125
614.836.3903
Fairfield Career Center
4000 Columbus-Lancaster Rd., NW
Carroll, OH 43112
740.756.9245 or 800.686.3336
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How can I receive a copy of your catalog? |
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You can download a copy of the catalog, or you can fill out an online Request for Information form. Every online class description includes a link to the request form. |
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How can I receive a copy of my transcript? |
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To request a copy of your transcript for any previous Eastland-Fairfield full-time training programs, please fill out the Transcript Request Form and mail to:
Adult Workforce Development Center
4300 Amalgamated Place, Room 210
Groveport, OH 43125-9236
Attn.: Transcript Requests
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What are the deadlines for registering for short term classes? |
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Please register as soon as possible after you decide which course you would like to take. Space is limited in many of our classes. One to two weeks prior to the scheduled start date, we check class enrollment to determine if enough students have registered for the class. |
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Who can enroll in Adult Training classes? |
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Eastland-Fairfield Adult Education students must be 18 years or older. We cannot accept a registration request from a student who is currently enrolled in, or could be enrolled in, a secondary school program. |
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What is the refund policy? |
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If it is necessary to withdraw from a full-time skill training program, immediately notify the Eastland-Fairfield Adult Training center at 614.836.4541. Full-time training tuition refunds will be processed according to policies stated in the student handbook.
To receive a tuition refund for part-time programs, minus books and material fees:
- 100% refund—the student must withdraw in writing no later than five working days prior to the first scheduled class date
- 50% refund—the student must withdraw prior to the second scheduled class date
- No refunds will be issued for one-day classes
- A full tuition refund will be issued to students for a part-time class in the event that the school cancels a class.
Allow a minimum of six (6) weeks from the date of withdrawal for refund to be processed from the Treasurer's Office. If registration was paid by credit card, the refund will be credited to the same credit card account.
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Which programs qualify for Financial Aid? |
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Students in these full-time training programs can seek financial aid:
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Can I obtain financial aid to attend Eastland- Fairfield Adult Training classes? |
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Yes. Financial aid is available through a variety of sources for qualified individuals in full-time programs. Our financial aid officer can determine your eligibility. Contact the financial aid officer at (888) 482-9643 or (614) 836-4541 ext. 1535. |
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Can I take the official GED at an Eastland- Fairfield Adult Training facility? |
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Yes, you can. Please call (614) 836-3903 for more information about test locations and registration. |
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How do I register for free GED classes? |
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To register for free Adult Basic Education classes to prepare for the GED, call 614.836.3903 for information about classes at Eastland Career Center and other Franklin County satellite sites or 1-800-686-3336 to register at Fairfield Career Center or Fairfield County satellite sites. |
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Is Eastland-Fairfield Adult Training accredited? |
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Yes. Eastland-Fairfield Adult Workforce Development is accredited by the North Central Association of Colleges and Secondary Schools. The school's full-time career programs also receive separate national and state accreditation based on self-study, visit review and ongoing assessment processes. |
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What requirements must be completed to receive a certificate for attending a class? |
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To receive a certificate, students must attend 90% of a course's scheduled classes, and they must have satisfactorily completed the required work in the class. |
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Do students receive certifications or certificates of completion for attending classes? |
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All students who complete the requirements of an Eastland-Fairfield Adult Training class receive a certificate of completion. In addition, for many classes the curriculum is designed to prepare students to take optional national and state certification exams. |
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How can I find public transportation to the Career Centers? |
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Students must provide their own transportation, or take public transportation to attend classes at our Adult Workforce Development Center, Eastland Career Center, and off-site locations. |
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Where can I find directions to Eastland and Fairfield Career Centers? |
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Our web site and our catalog include a map to find either of our career centers.
Eastland Career Center is just south of the U.S. Route 33 South and Hamilton Road inter-change, close to the Ricart auto dealership.
Fairfield Career Center is just east of U.S. Route 33 South, off Coonpath Road, in Carroll. The facility is five minutes north of Lancaster, and fifteen minutes south of Columbus.
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Does a COTA bus route run close to the Eastland Career Center? |
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Yes, a COTA bus route does run by the school. Please contact COTA for more information about route numbers and the bus schedule, as they are subject to change. |
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What are the qualifications for becoming an instructor for Eastland-Fairfield Adult Training? |
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Adult Training instructors must meet certification requirements set by the state of Ohio. In doing so, they receive a one-year certificate that enables them to teach at a particular school system. Generally, Adult instructors must:
- Have a minimum of seven years experience in the area they will be teaching
- Provide proof of a negative TB test result
- Pass a background check by the Bureau of Criminal Investigation
- Participate in professional development courses and seminars
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Does Eastland-Fairfield Adult Training provide career counseling? |
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Yes. A certified counselor is on staff to provide assistance with barrier resolution and guidance for the adult learner. |
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Does Eastland-Fairfield Adult Training offer on-line classes? |
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The Career Center does not currently offer online options for courses. |
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