Disclosures

Prior to enrollment, a School shall, in a form acceptable to the division, provide each prospective student a written outline of each Program offered by the School. The outline shall contain: (a) Course descriptions; (b) entrance requirements; (c) the total number of Instructional Hours required to obtain a certificate or diploma; (d) the earliest possible completion date; (e) a list of occupations for which each Program will prepare students; (f) the cost of the Program, which includes financial education disclosures as prescribed by the division for Programs exceeding $2,000 in total cost; (g) all prerequisites for Program completion and employment in the occupation, including but not limited to whether certification or licensure is required and the conditions to obtain such certification or licensure; and (h) a copy of the School’s refund and withdrawal policy, specifically referencing all costs that may not be refundable upon withdrawal. After January 1, 2018, Schools shall, in a form acceptable to the division, disclose to current students and, prior to enrollment, prospective students: (a) completion or graduation rates for each Program; (b) success rates of graduates in obtaining a professional license (if applicable); (c) relevant employment statistics if the School is required to maintain such information in order to receive federal or state funding or if the School refers to employment prospects or job placement in advertising; (d) student loan default rates; and (e) such other information designated by the division. If a School provides a non-occupational or exempt course or program, the School shall, in a form acceptable to the division, disclose to current and prospective students that such courses or programs are not required to be approved by the division and are not approved by the division. A School shall, in a form acceptable to the division, annually file a report with the division containing the information required under 230 CMR 15.05(2). Each School shall post and keep posted any notice or notices furnished by the division. Such notice or notices shall be posted by the School in each facility in a conspicuous place or places where notices to employees and students are customarily posted. Each School shall take steps to ensure that such notices are not altered, defaced, or covered by other material. After April 1, 2017, in accordance with 230 CMR 15.05(5), a School shall post the following notice to students: You may have the right to cancel your enrollment contract before the completion of five school days or five percent of your Program, whichever occurs first, and to receive a refund as set forth in your enrollment contract. 230 CMR 15.05 is not intended to confer any private right or action not otherwise granted by statute.