21 NCAC 30 .0629             STUDENT ENROLLMENT AGREEMENT

(a)  An approved school shall execute a Student Enrollment Agreement for training with every student. The agreement shall contain the following:

(1)           name and telephone number of the school and location of where the student will attend classes;

(2)           student's name, address, telephone number;

(3)           name of the program in which student is enrolling, number of clock or credit hours of the program, beginning and ending dates, length of program in weeks or months, and expected graduation date;

(4)           program tuition and all related costs, including application and registration fees and estimated cost of books and supplies;

(5)           refund and cancellation policies, including student's right to cancel;

(6)           payment methods, including cash, installment payment plans, or financial aid (as applicable); interest charged; and methods used to collect delinquent tuition;

(7)           placement guarantee disclaimer;

(8)           grounds for dismissal from the school;

(9)           statement that you must hold a North Carolina massage and bodywork therapy license in order to practice massage and bodywork therapy in North Carolina;

(10)         statement that good moral character is a requirement for licensure as a massage and bodywork therapist in North Carolina and, pursuant to G.S. 90-629.1, the North Carolina Board of Massage and Bodywork Therapy may deny a license to practice massage and bodywork therapy if an applicant has a criminal record or there is other evidence that indicates the applicant lacks good moral character;

(11)         statement referencing the school catalog and student handbook as a part of the enrollment agreement;

(12)         statement certifying that student has read and understands all terms of the enrollment agreement; and

(13)         signature lines for school official and student.

(b)  A copy of the signed and dated Student Enrollment Agreement shall be provided to the student and a copy shall be placed in the student's permanent file.

History Note:        Authority G.S. 90-626(9); 90-631;

Eff. October 1, 2007;

Amended Eff. November 1, 2010;

Pursuant to G.S. 150B-21.3A, rule is necessary without substantive public interest Eff. November 12, 2014;

Amended Eff. April 1, 2017.