Admissions

A standard, approved high school diploma or GED is required for most job preparatory programs. Students are accepted on a first-come, first-served basis after entrance requirements have been met.  Students must be at least 18 years of age to become a student at Aparicio-Levy Technical Center. 

Testing

All applicants for job preparatory programs take an admissions test (TABE) before entering training. This test measures basic skills in Reading, Math, and English Language. Individual programs require varying levels of basic skills. If students want to submit TABE scores administered by an outside source, they must first be approved.

Aparicio-Levy reserves the right to screen outside TABE scores from any source. The TABE will be administered on-site on a regular basis, and is also available off-site. Please call (813) 740-4884 for days, times and details.

For more information on TABE testing:  http://mhcontemporary.com/pages/tabe.php

For free practice tests:  http://www.testprepreview.com/tabe_practice.htm

Residency/Tuition Rates

Florida resident is defined as a person whose official residence has been in the state of Florida for one full year prior to enrollment. Florida residents are assessed tuition at the rate of $1.82 per clock-hour for full-time job preparation programs (OCP) and $4.15 per clock-hour for part-time workplace skills classes (CWE). This price is subject to change each year, usually around July/August, subject to the State’s adoption of new tuition rates.

Non-Florida residents are assessed tuition at a rate of $7.26 per clock-hour for full-time job preparation programs (OCP) and $8.30 per clock-hour for part-time workplace skills classes (CWE as mandated by the Florida Legislature).  This price is subject to change each year, usually around July/August, subject to the State’s adoption of new tuition rates.

International students with student visas are  temporarily not being accepting.  If a foreign-born student wishes to register for classes at Aparicio-Levy Technical Center, they must show the following forms of I.D.:

1. Current Florida or other state official identification or Driver’s License and at least one other form of identification such as: 

    a.  Social Security Card

    b.  Current Green Card or I-94 Work Permit and waiting for Green Card

    c.  Current Passport (with photo)

    d.  High School Diploma or Equivalency Certificate   (Students may use a foreign translated and certified degree to meet the standard high school diploma requirement only. We accept diplomas/degrees from foreign institutions only if they are certified as equivalent to a standard U.S. degree and translated in English.)

    e.  Biometric Screening Certificate and have started the Green Card application process equivalent to a standard U.S. degree and translated in English.)

Tuition payment  is due in full at the beginning of each billing period (at the start of a new term for job preparation programs, and 48 hours prior to the beginning of a continuing workforce class.).

Additional costs may include registration fees, lab fees, activity fees, insurance, required text books and supplies/ materials as determined by the specific training program. Program fees are approximate and subject to change without notice. Current costs for each program are listed on the Course Listing page.

Refund Policy

Tuition for Job-Preparatory and Occupational Completion Point (OCP) Programs is refunded according to the following schedule:

• Before 5th day of class - 100%
• Before 13th day of class - 50%
• Before 22nd day of class - 25%
• After 21st day of class - No Refund

No refunds are made on books, fees or supplies.

Tuition for Part-Time / Continuing Workforce Education (CWE) courses is refunded on a pro-rated basis for up to 50% of the class. No tuition is refunded after 50% of the class has been completed. Refunds are based upon the date of request, not the last date attended. No refunds are made on books, fees or supplies.  More information can be found in the ALTC Student Handbook.

Special Needs and Handicapped Services

As outlined in the 2006-2007 School Board Policy Manual, the school board shall admit students to district schools and programs without regard to race, sex, national origin, marital status, handicap or religion.

As such, Aparicio-Levy must provide a reasonable accommodation to students who are qualified individuals with disabilities, and must ensure that the school is in compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA).