National Court Reporting Institute

Policies

ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS

An applicant for admission must be at least 18 years of age and a high school graduate or hold a GED equivalent to enroll in the Court Reporting program. It is the responsibility of the applicant to furnish evidence of high school completion or GED at time of enrollment and/or prior to his/her first class convening date, or will have signed appropriate documents to obtain evidence from appropriate institutions.

Applicants must be physically able to perform the functions required of a practicing court reporter and must be certifiable by the individual state requirements. It is the duty of the applicant to advise National Court Reporting Institute upon making application for admission of any physical handicaps and/or legal impediments the student has which would prevent the student from completing the training at National Court Reporting Institute and/or preclude certification as a court reporter.

Due to the high skill level accomplishment required to become a certified court reporter, the student must be a self-motivated, disciplined individual, willing to spend additional practice time outside of class where necessary to successfully complete the requirements of the program.

ADMISSION PROCEDURES

Each applicant for admission will complete an enrollment agreement. The enrollment agreement must be submitted along with the registration fee before attending, for credit, any class sessions. All applicants are considered for admission without regard to race, religion, creed, age, color, national origin, sex, or physical handicap; but the school reserves the right to refuse admission.

The student’s name will be added to the Master Student Registration list upon completion of registration formalities and maintained thereon until graduation, withdrawal and/or termination

PAYMENT POLICY

Students may pay by personal Check, MasterCard, VISA, and Debit Card.

Tuition is a just and legal obligation of the student. Unpaid tuition will result in the loss of opportunity to graduate, withholding of transcripts and denial of reentry. Efforts to collect past due obligations will follow standard acceptable collection practices in accordance with state laws.

NONDISCRIMINATION STATEMENT

National Court Reporting Institute, in compliance with Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, and the Age Discrimination Act of 1975 does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, handicap, or age in any of its policies, procedures or practices. This nondiscrimination policy covers admissions, education services, placement and employment. Inquiries regarding this policy may be addressed to the President of the Institute who is the coordinator of the Institute’s efforts to comply with Section 504 (handicap discrimination) and with Title IX.

National Court Reporting Institute is committed to a policy of "nondiscrimination" within the meaning of constitutional and statutory laws relative to race, age, color, national and ethnic origin, sex, and handicap; however, the Institute does not waive any of its rights under the United States and Texas constitutions and amendments thereto.

GRIEVANCE PROCEDURE

National Court Reporting Institute (S2271) is approved by the TWC, Texas Workforce Commission, to operate a career school in the State of Texas. The institute's programs are approved by TWC.

Student grievances, relative to National Court Reporting Institute and/or employees thereof, should be forwarded to the Institute's Director for resolution within 72 hours of receipt, including non-business periods.  The Director and Administrator will meet with the appropriate source for discussion and/or counseling regarding the matter in dispute to reach an equitable solution.

Students who feel their complaint has not been adequately resolved should transmit complaint to:

Texas Workforce Commission
Proprietary Schools Section
101 E. 15th Street
Austin, Texas 78778-0001
http://csc.twc.state.tx.us/