We strive to provide you with flexible payment plans so that you can focus on your education and career plans. Please call us and we will assist you in making the right choice. Contact us at (718) 631-6343 for more information.
Tuition, Funding Opportunities, and Refunds
About Tuition, Funding Opportunities, and Refunds
Tuition and Fees
The tuition fees listed for each continuing education course represent the total charges for the course.
Payments
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We accept credit cards or personal checks.
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Cash payments are no longer accepted.
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Personal checks will only be accepted ten (10) days prior to class start date.
Purchase Orders & Vouchers for Employee Training
Organizations enrolling staff for training and development purposes will be invoiced if a purchase order number is quoted.
Installment Payments
Students may be eligible for partial payment plans for specific tuition courses that are $500 and higher. Students will be charged a $25 administrative fee for choosing an installment payment option.
Special Discount Policy for Senior Citizens (65+ years old):
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All Continuing Education courses are offered at a discounted rate on space-available bases. Appropriate proof must be submitted at the time of registration.
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5% discount on all applicable/eligible courses less than $150.
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10% discount on all applicable/eligible courses with tuition of $150 or more.
Funding Opportunities
Helena Rubinstein Continuing Education Scholarship
The Helena Rubinstein Continuing Education Scholarship Fund for Career Advancement Limited scholarships are available to cover up to 90% of tuition for individuals who seek to advance their careers through education and training, and who do not have access to other sources of funding that can pay for tuition and fees. Scholarship applicants may also be disadvantaged individuals who are unemployed or seeking a career change.
The following programs currently have scholarships available:
- Patient Care Technician
- Emergency Room Technician
- Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA): NYSED Certification
- Certified Clinical Medical Assistant
- Certified Billing and Coding Specialist
- EMT Certification
- Hemodialysis Technician
- EKG Technician
- Phlebotomy Technician
Please contact the Office of Continuing Education at (718) 631-6343 for scholarship details and application.
1199SEIU Members
If you are currently an 1199SEIU member, you may be eligible to receive tuition reimbursement. To obtain reimbursement for a continuing education course, you must submit a completed application with all supporting documents to the Training and Upgrading Fund within 90 days of completing the course. For questions or an application, call the Tuition Assistance Hotline at (646) 473-9200. You can also email training@1199funds.org.
DC37 Members
Many of the courses in this catalog are reimbursable for NYC employees who are members of District Council 37. The courses you choose can be credit or non-credit courses, as well as courses offered online. For general information, to check eligibility or to request a tuition reimbursement application, please call (212) 815-1663 or visit their website.
ACCES-VR Adult Career And Continuing Education Services
This program assists individuals with disabilities to achieve and maintain employment and to support independent living through training, education, rehabilitation, and career development. For more information, call (718) 816-4800 or visit their website.
Department Of Veteran Affairs
All veterans interested in obtaining information from the VA regarding their eligibility for funding need to have a copy of their DD-214 form and Certificate of Eligibility. For more information, visit the VA website to request official notification of education benefits.
Independent Training Accounts - HRA
You may be eligible for the Independent Training Accounts through HRA. Please find your local representative here.
Tuition Reimbursement
The College will accommodate requests for letters of support for reimbursement.
Corporate Tuition Reimbursement / Vouchers
The Corporate Tuition Reimbursement/ Vouchers may provide tuition reimbursement to pursue professional development and other certificate training courses. To find out if you qualify for Corporate vouchers or Tuition reimbursement, contact your company’s Education or Human Resource department.
Refund Policy
The Office of Continuing Education adheres strictly to the following refund policy:
Refunds are given either when QCC Continuing Education cancels classes or based on individual student requests. Tuition for canceled classes is refunded in full. A written request must be received by mail, fax or e-mail. Refund requests by telephone are not accepted.
Refunds are calculated from the date we receive your written request regardless of the date of registration. Requests received 7 days before the first session: student will receive a refund of 90% of tuition paid. Requests received before the second session: student will receive a refund of 75% of the course tuition. There will be no refund thereafter for any reason. Note: All refunds take approximately 2-3 weeks to process after the Office of Continuing Education receives your request and/or a class is canceled by our office.
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Non attendance does not constitute a withdrawal or request for refund.
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No cash refunds.
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No refunds for classes which meet for only one or two sessions; or for classes after second meeting.
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Bundle Program individual course(s) refund request are processed at the prorated discounted rate.
For processing your refund request, please contact
Jacqueline Montgomery: jmontgomery@qcc.cuny.edu
Course Cancellations
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Our Office makes every attempt to notify you of course cancellations. Please confirm your current telephone number(s) and email address at the time of registration.
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You will receive a full tuition refund for courses cancelled by the College. Please allow 2-3 weeks for processing.
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The College reserves the right to cancel any course, to make changes in fees, faculty substitutions, or to change days/hours when necessary. Every effort is made to provide corrected information as soon as possible if the catalog containing course information is modified.