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APEX CONSUMER POLICIES
AND STUDENT INFORMATION

WANT TO FIND STUDENT INFORMATION – FROM APEX SECURITY POLICY TO APPLYING FOR FINANCIAL AID?

Discover all the student information you need to learn if Apex is the right school for you. Below you can find information and policies around privacy, security, drug and alcohol abuse, copyright infringement, transfer of credits and other academic support. You can also check out links to financial aid information, our satisfactory academic progress policy and more. Of course, the best way to find out more about Apex is to visit the school. Call us right now at (212) 645-3300 or contact us for further information.
At Apex, we are careful to protect the personal information of our students. We don’t share your private information, and we maintain an information security policy (privacy policy) in compliance with the Federal Education Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA) and the Graham-Leach-Bliley Act.
The Apex security policies are designed to protect the safety and well-being of our students, faculty, staff and visitors, including providing timely notifications in safety emergencies. The Jeanne Clery Campus and Crime Report page also details the history of crimes and other offenses at our school over the past three calendar years.
The employers that hire our grads are tough on drug abuse, and so are we. Apex Tech has a strong Policy on Drugs and Alcohol to protect the safety of our students, faculty and staff.

The U.S. Department of Education’s Office for Civil Rights (OCR) enforces, among other statutes, Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972. Title IX protects people from discrimination based on sex in education programs or activities that receive Federal financial assistance. Title IX states that: No person in the United States shall, on the basis of sex, be excluded from participation in, be denied the benefits of, or be subjected to discrimination under any education program or activity receiving Federal financial assistance.

Information about the Graduation/Retention Rates for students enrolled at Apex Tech, and other important school information is stored at the National Center for Education Statistics website.

FINANCIAL AID INFORMATION

Apex Tech discusses these requirements in person with each prospective loan borrower. Students are also able to visit the online counseling processes at the Federal Direct Student Loan website. Students who have already completed the on-line process on the Direct Lending web site will be given an abbreviated in-person counseling session.

Apex Tech wants students to understand the requirements to receive financial aid, and their rights throughout the process.

Our Financial Aid Officers are ready to help students through the entire financial aid process. However, students can also do it themselves or learn more about the financial aid application process and apply online.

The program net cost to you is dependent on what type of financial aid you qualify for. There are a number of factors to consider, it would be best to speak with our admissions and financial aid team regarding the statement of charges.

Apex Tech has a policy against copyright infringement, including the illegal downloading and/or sharing of electronic media files.
Our policy provides the student information on accepting credit for previous training, and a notice about the transferability of Apex Tech credits to other colleges.

It is important for students to understand the school’s academic policies. Apex Tech maintains academic standards and performance measures to ensure that our graduates are well prepared to succeed in the workplace.

Of course, our Financial Aid Officers are ready to help students through the entire financial aid process. However, students can also “do it themselves” or learn more about the application process by utilizing this link that gives students detailed application information.

These policies are applicable for students who withdraw or otherwise fail to complete their program of study at Apex Tech.

Apex Tech has created a set of rules for our interactions with student loan lenders to ensure that our students are always given unbiased advice about education loan providers.

Apex Tech encourages students to be active participants in the American political system as part of being responsible members of their community. Further, each year, the school celebrates “Constitution Day” on September 17 and offers activities to educate our students about the U.S. system of government and their role within it.

We provide an electronic net-price calculator on the school’s web site to help you learn about your estimated cost of attendance, including Apex Technical School tuition, fees and supply expenses.

VACCINATION POLICY

Apex Technical School is not required to collect documentation from students as proof for vaccination against measles, mumps, rubella or meningococcal disease. Apex encourages all students to be immunized against these communicable diseases. Visit the New York State Department of Health page for more information regarding recommended vaccinations.

SERVICES TO STUDENTS WITH DISABILITIES

Apex Technical School will make reasonable accommodations for students with documented disabilities in order to ensure students with disabilities have equal access and opportunity to pursue their educational goals. Specific accommodations are determined individually for each student and must be supported by appropriate documentation and/or evaluation of needs. It should be noted that due to the technical nature of our programs, some places within our facilities may not be accessible to mobility-impaired persons. For more information concerning Apex Technical School’s facilities and accessibility please contact the School Director.

Apex Technical School is accredited by the Accrediting Commission of Career Schools and Colleges (ACCSC). To learn more about our students’ graduation and employment rates, explore each program as reported to the schools accrediting agency.

PROGRAMS LEADING TO LICENSURE OR CERTIFICATION

Apex Technical School’s programs are intended for entry-level positions into the trade that do not require state professional licensure in New York. There may be other licensures/application requirements on a local level or in other states, or for self-employment or more advanced positions, and our training may not prepare you for these. To view the list of state licensure requirements click here.

INSTITUTIONAL STATISTICAL INFORMATION

To explore additional information and statistics about Apex Technical School check out the CollegeNavigator. Find information such as:

MISCELLANEOUS STUDENT INFORMATION

The Apex Tech School catalog contains detailed information about the school and our academic programs. School catalogs are available in the Admissions Office.