At ETI, we work carefully with students who need financial assistance to pay tuition. We offer the following financial aid options:
FINANCIAL AID
VETERANS' BENEFITS
At ETI, we are dedicated to our veterans and reservists, and we recognize the great contributions they make to our country.
Some of our programs have been approved by the New York State approving agency for the training of veterans and other eligible persons under the Post-9/11 GI Bill (Chapter 33). ETI provides training, funded by Veterans Affairs. Based on eligibility, the VA can pay up to 100% of the student's tuition. Learn more about available benefits for veterans by contacting the VA at (888) 442-4551, or benefits.va.gov/gibill.
Veterans may also seek funding under the Vocational Rehabilitation and Employment (VR&E) (Chapter 31) Program. This program assists Veterans with service- connected disabilities to prepare for, find, and keep suitable jobs. For more information, visit benefits.va.gov/vocrehab.
The Veterans of Foreign Wars offers eligible veterans the VFW's Sport Clips Help A Hero Scholarship, which provides service members and veterans up to $5,000 per semester in financial assistance they need to complete their educational goals without incurring excessive student loan debt. Get more details at vfw.org/assistance/student-veterans-support.
ETI will refund the unused portion of prepaid tuition and fees on a pro rata basis. The exact proration will be determined on the ratio of the number of days of instruction completed by the student to the total number of instructional days in the course. Any amount in excess of $10 for an enrollment fee or registration fee will also be prorated.
WORKFORCE INVESTMENT ACT FUNDING PROGRAMS
ETI is an eligible training provider for the New York State Department of Labor. The New York State Eligible Training Provider List was established to present a broad and diverse selection of training choices to support employment goals of individuals. To determine if you qualify for WIA training funding, contact a Workforce One Center near you.
ADULT CAREER & CONTINUING EDUCATION SERVICES - VOCATIONAL REHABILITATION (ACCES-VR)
ETI students may qualify for funding through ACCES-VR, which assists individuals with disabilities to achieve and maintain employment and to support independent living through training, education, rehabilitation, and career development. ACCES-VR offices are located throughout New York State. For additional information, please visit: acces.nysed.gov/vr/apply- vocational-rehabilitation-services.
THE NEW YORK STATE TUITION ASSISTANCE PROGRAM
ETI’s Business Office Information Technology (BOIT) program is approved to be funded under the New York State Tuition Assistance Program (TAP), which helps eligible New York residents pay tuition at approved schools in New York State. Depending on the academic year, an annual TAP award can be up to $5,165. Because TAP is a grant, it does not have to be paid back.
Visit hesc.ny.gov/pay-for-college/apply-for-financial-aid/nys-tap for more info.
TUITION & FEES
Unless payment arrangements have been made with ETI, tuition and all fees for each term are due and payable by the first day of attendance. The cost of tuition, registration and any other fees are listed elsewhere in this catalog. Any student who fails to make payment within 10 days after the payment is due will be charged a delinquency fee. Continuing failure of a student to meet their financial obligations to the school may result in the student not being allowed to attend classes.
Protection of Students’ Financial Interest
The Tuition Reimbursement Fund of the State of New York is designed to protect the financial interests of students attending proprietary schools. If a school closes while you are in attendance and prior to the completion of your educational program, then you may be eligible for a refund of all tuition expenses that you have paid. If you drop out of school before completion and file a complaint against the school with the New York State Department of Education, you may be eligible for a tuition refund if the State proves your complaint is valid and that the school is in violation of New York State Education law. Please refer to the Grievance section of the catalog for contact information for the New York State Education Department.
REFUND POLICY – ONLINE TRAINING
A student who cancels within 7 days of registering but before instruction begins receives all monies returned with the exception of the non-refundable registration fee.
Thereafter, a student will be liable for:
The non-refundable registration fee, plus
The cost of any textbooks or supplies accepted, plus
Tuition liability based on whether or not the student accessed the online course/program. Total tuition liability is limited to the quarter during which the student withdrew or was terminated, and any previous quarters completed.
Once the online course/program starts and/or student accesses the program, a refund will be issued to the student upon request received within the first seven days. Refund requests must be received by email at admissions@emergingtech.edu. The school will keep 20% of the tuition charges.
No refund will be granted for an online course/program after seven days of the start date.
Exchange: A student will be allowed to exchange with another course/program of equivalent or lesser value, if the course/program is not accessed within 15 days of purchase. An exchange request must be received by email at admissions@emergingtech.edu. No exchange will be granted if the request is more than 15 days after the start date.
The student refund may be more than that stated above if the accrediting agency refund policy results in a greater refund.
You may ask any questions relating to this Refund Policy via the contact form or by sending an email to admissions@emergingtech.edu.