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Policies and Procedures

Full payment for tuition and fees payable by money order, MasterCard, Visa or Discover is required at the time of registration, prior to attending class(es). NO CASH OR CHECK PAYMENTS ACCEPTED.

It’s Easy to Register!

Register online here. Please indicate current contact information including at least two phone numbers and email address.
CHAT at www.lehman.edu/ce during office hours or email ce@lehman.cuny.edu

It is strongly recommended that prospects register at least 3 business days prior to class start to guarantee a spot.

Note: Students registering online will be emailed a receipt. Please review your receipt carefully and make corrections in your CampuCE account. Email ce@lehman.cuny.edu or click on CHAT at www.lehman.edu/ce for more information.

Location - If it is not listed on receipt, email ce@lehman.cuny.edu during regular business hours prior to the first class meeting In the event a course is cancelled, we attempt to notify students; however, students are advised to verify the status of courses by emailing ce@lehman.cuny.edu no earlier than 24 hours prior to the first class meeting.

Fees (Non-Refundable)

$25 - Registration Fee (payable each semester)

Discounts

Discounts are given on course tuition-only for one course per semester on a space available basis. Registrants must provide current I.D. in-person. No discounts apply to online courses and specific courses as noted in the brochure. Note: only one discount may be applied.

15% Senior citizens (62 years and older)
15% CUNY current degree students/alumni and 1 child
15% CUNY employees
15% Children of CUNY employees

Notice - The College reserves the right to cancel courses, adjust curricula and hours, close facilities, substitute instructors, change locations, substitute equipment or limit enrollment without notice. For the latest course and schedule information, please email ce@lehman.cuny.edu or see latest brochure at: https://issuu.com/lehmancollegeconted/docs/scps-catalog

Requests for Accommodation

If you wish to inquire about disability services please email the Continuing Education Registrar, Maryann Drago-Dowling at maryann.drago-dowling@lehman.cuny.edu, to discuss your individual needs.Requests for accommodations must be accompanied by documentation of disability. Please submit requests and documentation well in advance of class start date to ensure that reasonable accommodation requests can be processed in a timely manner.

Course Substitutions for Certificate Program Courses

Course substitutions need permission of the program coordinator(s). Documentation of course(s) completed should be emailed to the specific program coordinator and proof of waiver retained by the student.

Grades and Transcripts

Unofficial Transcript reports are available to download and print from your account at the conclusion of each semester. Once any balance due the College is paid, official PDF Transcript requests including name and name of course/program may be requested by emailing to ce@lehman.cuny.edu

Certificate Requests

Students satisfactorily completing a Continuing Education Course or Program* may request a PDF Certificate. Certificate Request including name and name of course/program completed with completion date may be emailed to ce@lehman.cuny.edu

*If you require a printed certificate, please email ce@lehman.cuny.edu.

Certificate Programs

Students must have a high school diploma or GED. Please refer to specific program as some require additional education or degrees. Basic computer skills are recommended.

Certificate requirements are those in effect at the time a student’s application is accepted.

Students may register for individual courses unless otherwise specified.

Continuing Education Units

A CEU represents a nationally recognized instrument for documenting participation in non-credit programs. One CEU equals 10 hours of class participation. Continuing education credits may not be transferred to a degree bearing program.

Textbooks

For classes at Lehman College, textbooks may be purchased online at Amazon.com, BN.com, half.com and others. Books can be pre-ordered at the Lehman College Bookstore, Goulden Avenue, Gate 2, 718-960-8144 or online at https://www.bkstr.com/lehmanstore/home/en. Be sure to keep book receipts. E-mail ce@lehman.cuny.edu for book information.

Refunds

On-site Course Refunds  -  Requests for refunds must be made in writing by emailing ce@lehman.cuny.edu and received before the date of the first class for 100% refunds and before the second class for 50% refunds.

100% refund if course is cancelled by the College
100% refund, less the registration fee, prior to 1st class
50% refund, less the registration fee, prior to 2nd class.

No refunds after the second class meeting or after the start of classes for courses of less than four weeks duration or for the following classes: CAP 10, VPW 10, or SWA 10. Credit/ debit card refunds are processed promptly after cancellation. Depending on bank associated with your card; refund could take 2-4 weeks to appear in your statement.

Third-Party refunds: Any amount paid to the College by an employer, union, workforce centers or other third-party will be returned to the payer within a reasonable period if services were not delivered to the student in accordance with the refund policies of the School of Continuing and Professional Studies.

Allied Health Class Refunds

Students who fail to complete physical exam documentation required for clinical prior to the 2nd class meeting, will receive only a partial tuition refund if they withdraw.

Online or Aynchronous Course Refunds: Teacher Mandated Workshops, Ed2Go and MindEdge courses

CAP10, VPW10 and SWA10 Workshops are non-refundable. For other online courses click here or see our brochure.

For other online or hybrid courses

100% refund if course is cancelled by the College
100% refund, less the registration fee, prior to starting date
50% refund, less the registration fee, within three days from the starting dateStudents must drop in writing by emailing ce@lehman.cuny.edu prior to the second week

Financial Assistance

Many Continuing Education courses are eligible for vouchers, reimbursement from employers, and loans. You must apply early – it often takes several weeks for processing prior to registration.Original voucher is required in order to be registered. Please note that TAP and Pell and other FAFSA financial aid do not apply to non-credit courses.

Vouchers

VESID/ACCES-VR

(Vocational and Educational Services for Individuals with Disabilities): 718-931-3500, TTY 718-828-4003, https://www.acces.nysed.gov/vr.

ACCES-VR Offices are open for scheduled appointments only. The application and consent form can be accessed at http://www.acces.nysed.gov/vr/apply-vocational-rehabilitation-services. Once you have been assigned an ACCES-VR counselor, email Maryann Drago-Dowling at maryann.drago-dowling@lehman.cuny.edu with program and counselor contact information.

Workforce1 New York:

To apply for an ITG voucher, you must be a Workforce1 member and have participated in services within the last 6 months.

Workforce1 online account https://a801-worksource1.nyc.gov/

View ITG Presentation https://www1.nyc.gov/site/sbs/careers/training-grants.page

Prerequisites: Have HS diploma or equivalency, basic computer skills and be able to communicate, read and write in English.

Work experience: Have the minimum of 12 months documented program-related work with recent work experience, and earn less than $63,928 annually.

Workforce1 member requirements:

State ID (upload in WF1 online account)
Electronic resume (upload in WF1 online account).

E-mail maryann.drago-dowling@lehman. cuny.edu for more information.

NYS & CSEA Partnership for Education & Training

http://www.nyscseapartnership.org/NYS-CSEA-Employees/TuitionBenefits.cfm

Vouchers are available for NYS employees for a professional certificate course up $1220 in tuition.

Union vouchers/scholarships

Speak to your union representative at 1199SEIU, AFSCME http://www.afscme.org/members/scholarships and others.

Employment vouchers: Training vouchers may be available through your employer. Contact human resources, personnel, or training departments at your place of employment.

VA Benefits

Department of Veterans’ Affairs and G. I. Bill application: submit VA Form 22-1990 http://www.gibill.va.gov 1-888-442-4551. For degree-seeking students, contact Luis Soltero-Rodriguez , Lehman College Director, Office of Veterans and Military Affairsat luis.soltero-rodriguez@lehman.cuny.edu . For certificate program students, contact Maryann Drago-Dowling at maryann.drago-dowling@lehman. cuny.edu to learn about applying your benefits and email eligibility letter. Allow 4-6 weeks for processing prior to registration.

Scholarships

Career Success – Adult and Continuing Education (ACE) Scholarships sponsored by the Helena Rubenstein: Limited scholarships are available twice per year for classes starting in fall and spring to cover up to 90% tuition for Continuing Education certificate program. To become eligible, you must complete an online application Contact the Scholarship Liaison, Maryann Drago-Dowling: email maryann.drago-dowling@lehman.cuny.edu for Scholarship application and deadline information. Please check your email regularly during the application process. Award and decline letters will be sent via email within 3-4 weeks after close date.

Please note: Application (including ALL REQUIRED DOCUMENTS) must be completed and submitted ONLINE only by deadline date and time (may be completed in several online sessions/over time and must include the 2 typed essays and verification of income). For deadline to complete ONLINE application and receive ALL application and required documents items – please email ce@lehman.cuny.edu . We strongly recommend that you complete application in advance of the deadline date/time as much as possible, since Lehman College CE must complete additional items ahead of the deadline. Any items received deadline, may not be considered for review.

Student Loan

Various loans are available – consult with your bank or credit union for more options or see the Sallie Mae Smart Option Student Loan is available for certificate program tuition fees. Visit www.SallieMae.com/SmartOptions to apply for a SMART LOAN-Career Training School and indicate school: CUNY LEHMAN COLLEGE - CONTINUING EDUCATION 00702298

Apply online at www.SallieMae.com/SmartOptions.
Click on "Apply for a loan."
Choose "Career Training" from drop-down menu.
Choose "Apply for this loan"

Tax Credits for Continuing Education Programs

NOTICE: Form 1098-T is not used or provided for Continuing Education courses.

Lifetime Learning Credit (LLC): This credit applies to tuition and fees to earn a degree or other recognized educational credential to get a job or to improve your job skills. You must file Form 8863 and have your tuition receipt in place of Form 1098-T.

American Opportunity Tax Credit (AOTC): This credit applies to tuition, fees, and course materials such as books and supplies needed for the course of study. You must file Form 8863 and have your tuition receipt in place of Form 1098-T which is not provided for non-credit courses.

Child and Dependent Care Tax Credit: You may be eligible for this credit if your child, under age 13, is enrolled in our Summer Day Camp. Form 2441 must be filed. As Lehman College is tax-exempt, enter "Tax-Exempt" where Form 2441 asks for the Employer Identification Number (EIN).

For all of these credits, you are advised to consult a tax professional and http://www.irs.gov for eligibility and other rules.

CUNYcard ID

The following students MUST have the CUNYcard: Students with classes in the APEX athletics complex or using the Carman Hall Computer IT Open center practice area. Students purchasing limited parking for Lehman campus South Lot parking. Students who use the library. Students attending MRP14: Coding Internship

2 Easy Steps to get CUNYcard ID (Lehman photo ID)

1. Make payment:
Between 9 am-3:45 pm, Mondays through Thursdays or between 5-6:15 pm Tues only: bring Continuing Education registration receipt to Shuster Hall Bursar Office basement 031 with $5 CASH only for CUNYcard ID fee.

2. Have CUNYcard photo processed: Photo schedule is posted online at http://www.lehman.edu/lehman/public-safety/id-schedule.php in Carman 128 or call Public Safety at 718-960-8593. After paying for CUNYcard (see directions above) bring current Continuing Education registration receipt, CUNYcard payment receipt, and photo I.D. to Shuster Hall basement 079.

To replace lost CUNYcard IDs, $10 for ID only or $15 for ID/Parking Card must be paid in Shuster Hall Bursar Office 031 before a reprint of card in Shuster 079. (See info above)

Students enrolled in classes only at CUNY on the Concourse do not need a CUNYcard. Students must have their receipt and photo I.D. to enter.

Parking

Lehman College Parking - Metered Parking: Parking at muni-meters may be available on Goulden Avenue and on Bedford Park Boulevard West. Limited Campus Parking: Once purchased early in January, May or August, and activated, CUNYcards operate as parking proximity cards. If your CUNYcard was processed before 2014, you will need to have it replaced (see steps above). Limited parking is available on Goulden Avenue in the North Lot, Mon.-Fri., 9 am-6:30 pm. After 6:30 pm, parking is available in the South Lot. Both lots are open on weekends.

CUNY on the Concourse Parking
Street parking, both metered and non-metered, may be available within close walking distance to CUNY on the Concourse. Fee-based parking is available at the Municipal Parking Garage at Jerome Avenue and 190th Street. For current rates call: Jerome-190th Street Municipal Garage 718-329-1186.

Snow or Emergency Closings

To find out if Lehman College is closed or delays opening, go to the Lehman College homepage: a “pop-up” window indicating emergency closing information will be present if an announcement has been made. Also you can call the Lehman College main telephone number at 718-960-8000 for current information. If no emergency closing information is provided, the College will be open. To find out if individual Continuing Education classes have been cancelled, please call 718-960-8512.

Radio/Television stations that will broadcast and/or web-post CUNY closings: WCBS 880AM newyork.cbslocal.com; WINS 1010AM www.1010wins.com; NY1 Channel 1 www.NY1.com; WNBC-TV Channel 4 www.nbcnewyork.com; WNYW FOX Channel 5. CUNY closings can also be obtained by calling New York City’s 3ll information line or visiting nyc.gov.

Code of Conduct Students should refer to the Lehman College Student Handbook online

CUNY's Breach of Private Information Procedure is at

https://www.cuny.edu/wp-content/uploads/sites/4/page-assets/about/administration/offices/cis/information-security/security-policies-procedures/BreachReportingProcedureV07182006.pdf

CUNY's Suspected fraud, theft, embezzlement or misuse of CUNY resources, suspected computer fraud, data security issues and other types of suspected misconduct may also be reported persualt to CUNY's Policy on Reporting of Alleged Misconduct is at

http://policy.cuny.edu/policyimport/manual_of_general_policy/article_v/policy_5.181/pdf/ index.html#Navigation_Location