About Us

State Career School was established in May 2007 in Waukegan, Illinois. We are institutionally accredited by the ABHES (Accrediting Bureau of Health Education Schools) and is approved by the "Division of Private Business and Vocational Schools of the Illinois Board of Higher Education".

MISSION STATEMENT

State Career School is a teaching institution that not only paves the way for students to have successful careers, but also for a lifetime of growth and learning.

The objectives to fulfill the mission of State Career School are:

To train the graduate in a specialized and well-designed program for entry-level positions in a dental office, physician's office, clinic or other medical setting.
To ensure that the training and education provided is facilitated by an experienced and well- qualified faculty who strive to not only educate and motivate students, but also push the boundaries of learning.
To provide students with practical knowledge and education that will prepare them for their chosen career.
To uphold a high level of employment by providing the graduate with active and continuous job development services.

Disclosures

GAINFUL EMPLOYMENT REPORTING EFFECTIVE JULY 1, 2011

U.S. Department of Labor’s Standard Occupational Classification (SOC)

31-9092.00 Net- SOC CODE- Medical Assistant
http://www.onetonline.org/

On-time graduation rate for students completing the program

60%

Tuition and fees the institution charges a student for completing the program within the normal time

Tuition and Fees Breakdown Program: Medicl Assistant

Registration Fee:	$100.00
Books:	$500.00
Certification Test:	$150.00
Materials, Lab. Fees, Supplies and Uniform	$2,000.00
Tuition:	$10,250.00
Total Cost:	$13,000.00

Program Placement Rate

86%

Median loan debt incurred by students who completed the program ( separately by title IV loans and by other education debt to include both private educational loans and institutional financing)

Note: The on-time graduation rate for those who complete the program apply to students with perfect attendance.

Admissions

To be accepted for admission, State Career School requires entering students be at least 17 years of age, have graduated from high school, or have secured a GED.

ADMISSION PROCEDURE

Each applicant must arrange a personal interview prior to enrollment.

CREDIT FOR PREVIOUS EDUCATION AND LIFE EXPERIENCE

Request for transfer credit for previous education must include official transcripts, course descriptions, and other supporting documentation as appropriate. Credit will be awarded only for courses successfully completed with a grade of "C" or better, and where no more than 5 years has elapsed since completion. Courses must be similar in content and objectives to State Career School courses within a program have an equal or greater number of credits. Credit for prior education is determined by the President and Program Manager, and may require additional testing with a proficiency score of 70% or higher.

Credit for life experience may be awarded upon documentation of appropriate experience(s), academic testing, and demonstration of professional skill (as appropriate). Testing and skills are conducted by State Career School faculty. A minimum score of 70% is required on each test skill evaluation; the student transcript reflects the earned grade. The decision to grant credit is made by the President.

An application for previous education and life experience transfer credit must be made prior to the module in which the course(s) under consideration is offered.

State Career School does not guarantee the transfer of credits from or to any other institution.

Credit granted for previous education is academic and financial. Financially, a student has been granted credit for previous education will be provided with a $150.00 credit per course successfully transferred. A $75.00 processing fee is required. The processing fee is non-refundable.

Credit granted for life experience is academic only. Advanced Placement Track students may transfer up to 49% of the total number of credits for advanced placement and are required to pay a one-time processing fee of $150.00. For all students, no more than 25% of the total number of credits for a particular program may be accepted. State Career School does not guarantee the transfer of credits from or to any other institutions.

TRANSFER CREDIT

Currently, State Career School does not have articulation agreements with any other colleges and post- secondary institutions. Therefore, the institution offers no guarantee of transferability of credits to any other institution.

Financial Aid

Student Aid

State Career School is approved by the U.S. Department of Education to participate in the following Federal Title IV programs: Prospective students may secure an application to participate in Federal Student Aid programs from the Student Financial Aid department of the school or from a high school counselor. The school will process the application electronically. The central processor will calculate the Expected Family Contribution according to the Federal Needs Analysis. All information submitted to the central processor is subject to various edits. Students also have the option of filing the application on their own by using FAFSA on the WEB or mailing the application via regular mail.

Federal Pell Grant (FPELL)

Federal Pell grants are awarded to undergraduate students who have not earned a bachelor's or professional degree. Because they are grants, students are not responsible for repayment. Eligibility is determined by the students need, the cost of attendance, and the amount of money appropriated by Congress to fund the program. The amount of the grant is determined by the standard formula used by the United States Department of Education. The Federal Pell Grants assists with funding post-secondary education.

Federal Family Education Loans or William D. Ford Federal Direct Loans (Subsidized and Unsubsidized)

Federal Family Education Loans or William D. Ford Federal Direct Loans are another source of Federal Student Aid. Loans may be obtained from either the Federal Family Education Loan (FFEL) funded by a lender, such as a bank, credit union or savings and loan association or the William D. Ford Federal Direct Loan Program funded by the U.S. Department of Education. Loans obtained through these programs are lower interest rate loans that are insured by guarantee agencies or the U.S. Department of Education. A student can apply for Stafford Loans through the school's financial aid department. Student eligibility must be determined using the results of the Free Application For Federal Student Aid and a student must be enrolled in an approved program at least half time to participate in Federal Title IV programs. The loan must be used to pay for direct and/or indirect educational expenses.

Subsidized Stafford Loans

The Subsidized Stafford Loan is one in which the interest on the amount borrowed is not charged to the borrower while in school and for six months after leaving the school but is instead paid to the lender by the U.S. Government. Students who demonstrate financial need may qualify for a Subsidized Stafford Loan.

Unsubsidized Stafford Loan

The Unsubsidized Federal Stafford Loan Program is a loan program that allows students to borrow a Federal Stafford Loan when previously they would not have been eligible because they did not demonstrate sufficient financial need for a Subsidized Stafford Loan. The same terms and conditions as the Subsidized Federal Stafford Loan apply except that the borrower is responsible for interest that accrues while she/he is in school. The Federal Stafford Loans have a six-month grace period from the time of graduation or the last date of attendance before repayment begins. Deferments after the student drops below half-time status are not automatic, and the student must contact the lender concerning his or her loan.

Federal PLUS Loans (Parent Loan) or Federal Direct PLUS Loans

The Federal PLUS or Federal Direct PLUS is available to parents of dependent students to help pay for educational expenses of the student. PLUS loans are not based on need and when combined with other resources, cannot exceed the student's cost of education. The interest rate is variable and cannot exceed 9 percent and is determined annually. Repayment begins 60 days after the loan is disbursed. Applications can be obtained from the school's Financial Aid department or from the lender. The school receives any Federal Direct Student Loan award in two payments: one after the student has been in attendance 30 days and the second payment after the student has successfully completed half the program. Any money due the student will be disbursed after the student's account, including books, supplies and fees, is paid in full. Students must maintain Satisfactory Academic Progress to remain eligible for financial aid including federal loans and grant programs. Financial aid is available for those that qualify.

To be eligible for financial aid, students must meet the following requirements:

Have a high school diploma or a GED.
Be a United States Citizen or eligible non-citizen.
Maintain Satisfactory Academic Progress.
Not be in default of a student loan.
Not owe a refund on a Federal PELL Grant or Federal Supplemental Educational Opportunity Grant.
Agree to use any Federal Student Aid received solely for educational purposes.
Be enrolled in at least a 600-clock hour program.
Have registered with the Selective Service, if required.

Federal Financial Aid does not automatically continue from one year to the next. Students must reapply every year.

How to Apply:

Complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) to determine eligibility.
Once eligibility and need is determined, a Student Aid Report (SAR) is issued.
Review the Student Aid Report and make any corrections or additions, as needed. More documentation may be required.
All required documentation must be in the financial aid office before money can be requested from the federal government (high school diploma, tax forms, etc.)
Students will receive a PELL Grant Award Letter notifying them when a PELL Grant disbursement has been made to their account.
Students applying for student loans will need to submit a signed and completed promissory note. Notification will be made to the student when a loan payment has been disbursed to their account.

FASFA

Getting Started with FAFSA

Students also have the option to obtain their own PIN and file the application on their own by using FAFSA on the WEB or mailing the application via regular mail

Programs

MEDICAL ASSISTANT PROGRAM-900 CLOCK HOURS

(45 WEEKS FOR DAY AND NIGHT CLASS)

Program Objective

Upon completion of the Medical Assistant Program:

Students will learn the medical assisting profession, professional behavior in the workplace, interpersonal skills, human behavior, medical law and ethics.
Students will be skilled in performing the following clinical skills : Taking vital signs, assisting with various examinations, aseptic technique, administering medications, performing phlebotomy procedures and EKG's.
Students will learn the medical terminology, basic human anatomy and physiology.
Students will have the ability to perform the administrative responsibilities such as completing medical insurance forms, the basics of diagnostic and procedural coding, telephone techniques, scheduling appointments, and daily office operations.
Student will be certified in Basic Life Support by the American Heart Association.

Program Length

The Medical Assistant Program is 45 weeks for all schedules that includes day, afternoon and night students.

Job Objective

Upon completion of the program, the student should be prepared to work in entry-level positions in a physician's office, clinic or other medical setting.

Program Delivery

The Medical Assistant Program is a residential training program and no portion is offered by distance learning.

Program Courses

COURSE #	COURSE
MPR000	Pre-Medical Assisting
MFC110	Fundamentals of Clinical Medical Assisting
MCSP120	Clinical Assisting with Medical Specialties
MCSP130	Clinical Medical Assisting with Medical Specialties II
MLP140	Medical Laboratory Procedures
MDP150	Diagnostic Procedures and Assisting with Surgeries
MAD160	Administrative Procedures
MCR170	Certification Review Class and Job Preparation
MEX180	Externship

DISCLOSURES
GAINFUL EMPLOYMENT REPORTING EFFECTIVE JULY 1, 2011

U.S. Department of Labor’s Standard Occupational Classification (SOC)

31-9092.00 Net- SOC CODE
Job Title:Medical Assistant
http://www.onetonline.org/

On-time graduation rate for students completing the program

88%

Tuition and fees the institution charges a student for completing the program within the normal time

Tuition and Fees Breakdown Program: Medicl Assistant

Registration Fee:	$100.00
Books:	$250.00
Certification Test:	$150.00
Materials, Lab. Fees, Supplies and Uniform	$2,500.00
Tuition:	$10,000.00
Total Cost:	$13,000.00

State Career School – Textbook Information

Medisoft Advanced Version 16-SPI ISBN 978-1-4377-4361-6	$25.00
Medical Assisting Exam Review Third Edition ISBN 978-1-4377-223-6-9	$59.00
Webster's Dictionary Medical ISBN 978-0-87779-853-8	$7.50
Medical Assistant Procedure Check Off Manual Book Eleventh Edition ISBN 978-1-460-5443-6	n/a
Study Guide Medical Assistant Eleventh Edition ISBN 978-1-4160-5443-6	$49.99
Medical Assistant Book 11th Edition ISBN 13:878-1-4160-5439-9	$99.95
Administrative Packet ISBN- not available	$33.00

Program Placement Rate

75%

Median loan debt incurred by students who completed the program ( separately by title IV loans and by other education debt to include both private educational loans and institutional financing)

Note:

» The on-time graduation rate for those who complete the program apply to students with perfect attendance.

» Click here, to view Retention Statistics

Program Outcomes - Retention Statistics
Program Name - Credential (AUTO POPULATED)	BeginningEnrollment	Re-entries (RE)	New Starts (NS)	Ending Enrollment	Grads (G)	Retention Rate (R%) (AUTO CALCULATED)
Medical Assistant - Diploma	6	0	18	18	5	96
Chairside Assistant - Diploma	6	0	13	9	9	95
Program Outcomes - Placement Statistics
Program Name - Credential	Number of Grads(G)	Number Placed in Field (F)	Number Placed in Related Field (R)	Number Not Placed or Placed Out of Field	Un-available (U)	Placement Rate (P%) (AUTO CALCULATED)
Medical Assistant - Diploma	5	2	1	1	1	75
Chairside Assistant - Diploma	9	6	0	1	2	75

CHAIRSIDE ASSISTING PROGRAM-200 CLOCK HOURS

(17 WEEKS FOR DAY AND NIGHT CLASS)