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Your program covers everything you need to know to start your new career. You will learn the necessary skills and duties to obtain entry-level employment. Please review your course page for specific information regarding your chosen field.

U.S. Career Institute Graduate Services provides continuing employment instruction and advice to graduates who have successfully received their certificate of completion. While career counseling is provided, U. S. Career Institute does not provide placement services to any graduate.

U.S. Career Institute is self-paced so you can enroll and start immediately.

We are dedicated to helping our students attain a bright future, and keeping students from the stress of interest-incurring student loans is one of the ways we achieve this. U.S. Career Institute does not offer financial aid because we offer an affordable monthly payment plan to our students. There is no need to pay off tuition up front.

If you would like individual faculty assistance you can message them through your online course, email or call U.S. Career Institute. Instructors return calls daily Monday through Friday and Student Services is available Monday through Friday.

U.S. Career Institute is approved for military education benefits. This includes the GI Bill®. Military personnel, veterans or veteran spouses may be eligible. U.S. Career Institute also accepts MyCAA* funds for military spouse education assistance. For more information contact the Veteran's Administration or your military education office. Learn more about using your military benefits at U.S. Career Institute.

People can train at home to make good money and have skills that are in demand. Plus our students tell us that they like our personal approach to home study training. They can contact us for assistance anytime.

At U.S. Career Institute, we carefully select each program offered and we develop every lesson and supplement ourselves. We make sure that top experts in your selected career field have direct, hands-on participation in the course content. This is what we like to call U.S. Career Institute Careful Curriculum.

Yes. U.S. Career Institute is Accredited by the Distance Education Accrediting Commission (DEAC). The Distance Education Accrediting Commission is listed by the U.S. Department of Education as a recognized accrediting agency. Our High School is also Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Elementary and Secondary Schools (MSA-CESS) Accredited. Because of this, our curriculum, faculty, administrative procedures, and policies are frequently reviewed to ensure that we continue to meet high standards of quality.

U.S. Career Institute has been a state-approved school since it was established over 40 years ago. Thousands of men and women have received our training. U.S. Career Institute is also an Accredited Member of the Better Business Bureau, and we are proud of our A+ rating.

You may be eligible for full or partial reimbursement of your tuition by your employer. Students should check with their supervisor or personnel department for additional information.

Certificate and degree programs are designed to get you started toward a new career with no previous experience required. You must be at least 18 years old and have a high school diploma or GED. You must be able to read, write and understand English to begin the course. Students under the age of 16 cannot be admitted to the school and students aged 16 and 17 may be admitted provided their parent or guardian signs the enrollment agreement. Additional admissions requirements for each program are listed with the program information in the school catalog. In some courses you will need to develop typing skills. If you do not currently know how to type, we can counsel you on the best typing tutorials to use for your specific skill level. For High School Students, you must be at least 13 years old, completed 8th grade and be able to read, write and understand English.

Because salaries vary from place to place and from career to career, we suggest you inquire in your area. We think you'll be pleased at what you discover.

U.S. Career Institute offers career support for graduates. We show you how to contact employers and present your credentials. Our Career Starter Kit supplement gives you step-by-step guidance on how to successfully enter your chosen career.

The cost of your enrollment is clearly outlined on your enrollment agreement. There are no additional fees or graduation fees to worry about when you take classes with U.S. Career Institute; however, you will incur a $28 transcript fee if you order a copy of your official transcript.

You may need access to a computer for some courses, including but not limited to those with Virtual Labs. If you don't own a computer, you may be able to rent or borrow one for the purpose of the course. We feel that developing PC skills will speed up your progress and increase your earning potential when you graduate. Some programs may also require access to specific manuals or guides (see catalog for details).

USCI does not guarantee the transferability of its credits to any other institution unless there is a written agreement with another institution. The acceptance of transfer academic credits to another institution is determined by the receiving institution. Institutions individually establish criteria for transfer credit acceptance based on many factors, including but not limited to course content, degree or non-degree course, final grade, credits per course, type of accreditation, age of credits, etc. Courses in U.S. Career Institute’s certificate program may or may not transfer to other institutions and depends solely on the receiving institution’s criteria and determination. U.S. Career Institute does not imply or guarantee the transferability of credits from its certificate programs. Due to the all-inclusive, unique nature of U.S. Career Institute’s certificate programs, USCI does not accept transfer credit. Note: Military members may be eligible for transfer credit and should contact Financial Aid upon enrollment for details. To learn more about U.S. Career Institute's transfer credit policies, see the full U.S. Career Institute Certificate Course Catalog or the U.S. Career Institute Degree Course Catalog.

Yes, U.S. Career Institute is regulated by the State of Colorado, Department of Higher Education, Division of Private Occupational Schools. Texas Residents Please Note: The school is not regulated in Texas under Chapter 132 of the Texas Education Code. Please review the school catalog for regulatory addresses and school grievance policy.

The school catalog includes information about topics such as school policies, school hours, holidays, technology requirements, study tips and graduation requirements.
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