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Commercial Diving Academy Enrollment Agreement
License # 2521
8137 North Main Street, Jacksonville, FL 32208
Toll Free Phone 888-974-2232
I desire to enroll in the Air/Mixed-Gas Commercial Diver course in Class which is scheduled to convene on and which will graduate on .

This is a 16 week course (720 hours), Monday through Friday 7:00 am to 5:00 pm.
Attached with this agreement is my non-refundable Registration Fee of $100.00.
Terms And Conditions

COST - Air/mixed Gas Commercial Diving Program cost: Non-refundable Registration fee - $100.00, Tuition - $14,800.00. Estimated equipment/supplies - $2,500.

CREDENTIALS – Upon successful completion of the course the student will receive a diploma for Air / Mixed Gas Commercial Diver, Certifications for Underwater Non-Destructive Testing Level I and Level II, Hazardous Materials Handling and Response, NCCER Rigging Certification, Naui CPR, First Aid and O2 Provider & ACDE Commercial Diver Card.

SCHOOL RESPONSIBILITY – The Academy agrees to make available to the applicant classroom space, all diving equipment and supplies (other than personal diving equipment required to be furnished by the student as outlined in the Academy’s catalog), diving station space, diving manual, diver’s log, handouts, recompression chamber, and instruction in the course outline in the program designated for the period indicated. The Academy agrees to award the appropriate diploma and certificates and to provide assistance in locating employment as outlined in the Academy’s catalog after the student meets all requirements for the course completion. The Academy reserves the right to schedule subjects within the curriculum in the order deemed necessary and, if necessary, to change or revise class starting dates. Reasonable and appropriate substitutions in curriculum may be made by the School as deemed necessary. The School does not guarantee job placement.

STUDENT PLACEMENT – Students are assisted with placement and furnished names and addresses of employment possibilities. Inquiries made to the Academy from potential employers will be posted on the bulletin board. The Academy will assist the student with employment to the best of its ability, but cannot guarantee employment.

METHOD AND TERMS OF PAYMENT - The Academy has four payment plans available to the students attending the air/mixed gas commercial diver program, please choose from one of the following:
Deposit of $5,000 paid three weeks before start date and the rest of the balance due during the first week of classes
All charges are paid in two installments: 50% 3 weeks before start date and the remaining 50% due the 9th week of school (This option covers student loans)
All charges paid in three installments: 40% 3 weeks before start date, 30% due during 5th week and the final 30% during 9th week of school
All charges paid in four installments: $5,000 due 3 weeks before start date, remaining balance due 4th week, 8th week, and 12th week of the classes in 3 installments.
Late payment fee of $25.00 is charged for all late payments, not exceeding $75.00 total per term.
I have enclosed a check or utilized the attached credit card form in the amount of $.

STUDENT PERFORMANCE – The Student agrees to attend classes regularly, study diligently, and abide by the rules and regulations of the Academy. It is understood that failure by the student to attend class regularly, study diligently, or to abide by the rules and regulations of the Academy, as stated in its catalog, or as otherwise prescribed by the Academy, now or in the future, verbally or in written form, may result in immediate suspension or termination at the option of the Academy and the Academy will not be held responsible for the remaining portion of the course of instruction. It is understood that such rules and regulations to be imposed in the future will be reasonable and proper.

REFUNDS - Cancellation must be made in person or by certified mail. All money will be refunded if the applicant is not accepted by the Academy or if the student cancels within three (3) business days after the enrollment agreement and making initial payment. Cancellation after the third (3rd) business day, but before the first day of class, will result in a refund of all money paid, with the exception of the registration fee. Cancellation after attendance has begun, but prior to 50% completion of the program, will result in a pro rate refund computed on the number of hours completed to the total program hours. Cancellation after completing 50% of the program will result in no refund.

TERMINATION DATE - The termination date for refund computation purposes is the last date of actual attendance by the student unless earlier written notice is received. Refunds will be made within 30 days of termination or receipt of cancellation notice.

WITHDRAWAL – The withdrawal process is initiated in the Admission Office. Students who are absent from the program for two consecutive weeks will be automatically withdrawn from the program, and will be refunded according to the refund policy, unless prior arrangements have been made with the administration. The student may withdraw at any time and the official date of withdrawal (for all purposes, including computing tuition refunds) shall be considered to have occurred on the last day of actual attendance, regardless of whether any written notice is received by the Academy.

TRANSCRIPTS – The Academy is authorized to request copies of the applicant’s high school, trade school and college transcripts.

AGREEMENT – Both sides of the Application for Enrollment constitute one Agreement. This agreement shall not be binding until it is accepted in writing by the school. Upon acceptance by the School, this Application for Enrollment becomes an agreement whereby the following terms and conditions are understood and agreed to by the School and each party signing this Agreement.

ARBITRATION AGREEMENT - Any dispute arising from enrollment at the Academy, no matter how described, pleaded or styled, shall be resolved by binding arbitration by a single arbitrator under the Federal Arbitration Act conducted by the American Arbitration Assocation (“AAA”) at Jacksonville, Florida, under its Commercial Rules. All determinations as to the scope, enforceability of this Arbitration Agreement shall be determined by the Arbitrator, and not by a court. The award rendered by the arbitrator may be entered in any court having jurisdiction.

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General Information
Do you consider yourself to be a good swimmer?
Can you work well with your hands?
Do you possess good mechanical ability?
(NOTE: NO PRIOR DIVING EXPERIENCE IS REQUIRED FOR ENROLLMENT)
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Acceptance of this Application by Commercial Diving Academy is at the sole discretion of the School.

For the protection of all parties, it is agreed that no agreements or promises were made to me other than those set forth in this contract and the school catalog and inserts, which I acknowledge having received, and that I have read and agreed to the above application and terms and conditions stipulated. I consent and agree that the school and its agents and successors in interest may use and reproduce my name and photograph for any and all purposes in any media. This contract, in addition to the catalog, shall be the binding agreement between the school and the student. In addition, I have read and received a copy of the signed agreement.


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