Acme School Locksmithing Division

11350 South Harlem Avenue
Worth, IL 60482

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http://acmelocksmithschool.com/

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Main telephone 708.361.3750
Contact person name Nancy Mendoza
Contact person title Office Manager
Contact person e-mail Email
Contact person phone 708.361.3750

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Public or private Private
Type of school Locksmithing
Date founded 1984
School accreditation Approved by Illinois Board of Higher Education
Specialized licensure Locksmithing Illinois Department of Professional Regulation
Setting Suburban (within commuting distance of a large city)
Closest major metropolitan area Chicago loop
Population of city the school is in 10800
Distance from campus to city center .50 mile
Public transportation to campus Pace Bus, Metra Rail
Student parking on campus Street parking always available
Campus size 850 sq, ft,
County Cook
School visit availability Monday - Friday 8:30 am - 12:30 pm
Contact to set up school visit Nancy Mendoza
708.361.3750
mailto:acmelocksmithschool@comcast.net

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Other enrollment information Class size limited to 10 students per class. All students are part time for a short term (7 day) class.
Race/ethnicity unknown 100%
These figures reflect responses of people who chose to indicate their racial-ethnic background. All categories except Hispanic represent non-Hispanic students. International students are not included in these figures so they may not add up to 100 percent.
Percentage of students 25 or older 99%

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Costs (for proprietary schools) Course Fees
Registration Fee $100- payable with the registration form
Tuition Cost $1,050
Books/Tools $400
Total Cost: $1,550
Tuition refund policy 1.) Acme School shall, when a student gives written notice of cancellation, provide a refund in the amount of at least the following:
a.) When notice of cancellation is given before midnight of the 5th business day after the date of enrollment but prior to the first day of class, all registration fees, tuition and any other charges shall be refunded to the student.
b.) When notice of cancellation is given after midnight of the 5th business day following acceptance but prior to the close of business on the student's first day of class attendance, the school may retain no more than the registration fee which may no exceed $150 or 50% of the cost of tuition, whichever is less;
c.) When notice of cancellation is given after the student's completion of the first day of class attendance, but prior to the student's completion of 5% of the course of instruction, the school may retain the registration fee, an amount not to exceed 10% of the tuition and other instructional charges or $300, whichever is less and, the cost of any books or materials which have been provided by the school.
d.) When a student has completed in excess of 5% of the course of instruction the school may retain the registration fee but shall refund a part of the tuition and other instructional charges in accordance with whichever of the following applies:
i.) All other schools regulated under this Section may retain an amount computed prorate by days in class plus 10% of tuition and other instructional charges up to completion of 60% of the course of instruction. When the student has completed in excess of 60% of the course of instruction , the school may retain the registration fee and the entire tuition and other charges.
2.) A student, who on personal initiative and without solicitation enrolls, starts and completes a course of instruction before midnight of the 5th business day after the Enrollment Agreement is signed, is not subject to the cancellation provisions of this Section.
3.) Applicants not accepted by the school shall receive a refund of their registration and tuition costs paid within 30 calendar days after the determination of non acceptance is made.
4.) Registration fees shall be chargeable at initial enrollment and shall not exceed $150 or 50% of the cost of tuition, whichever is less.
5.) Deposits or down payments shall become part of the tuition.
6.) The school shall mail a written acknowledgement of a student's cancellation or written withdrawal to the student within 15 calendar day of the postmark date of notification. Such written acknowledgement is not necessary if a refund has been mailed to the student within the 15 calendar days.
7.) All student refunds shall be made by the school within 30 calendar days from the date of receipt of the student's cancellation.
8.) A student may give notice of cancellation to the school in writing.
9.) Acme School shall refund all monies paid to it in any of the following circumstances:
a.) The school did not provide the prospective student with a copy of the student's valid Enrollment Agreement and a current catalog or bulletin;
b.) The school cancels or discontinues the course of instruction in which the student has enrolled;
c.) The school fails to conduct classes on days or times scheduled, detrimentally affecting the student.
10.) Acme School must refund any book and materials fees when:
a.) The book and materials are returned to the school unmarked;
b.) The student has provided the school with a notice of cancellation.
Other tuition payment plan information Tuition can be made in advance payments, but is due in full by start of class.

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Admissions contact person Nancy Mendoza
Admissions contact title Manager
Admissions contact e-mail Email
Admissions phone (local) 708.361.3750
For incoming students Open (virtually all applicants are accepted)
Open admissions policy applies to All students who are eligible to obtain a State of Illinois P.E.R.C. card with background check
Groups or programs with a different entrance difficulty level A student who is unable to obtain a P.E.R.C. card through the State of Illinois they are ineligible to work in the locksmithing field.
High school education High school diploma or equivalent not required.
Admission is available Year round for all scheduled classes
Application deadline continuous
Application fee $100
Submit these items:
Application Required for all students

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Certificate or diploma Yes
School catalog website Find more information on this website
To get a catalog Nancy Mendoza
708.361.3750
mailto:acmelocksmithschool@comcast.net
Academic calendar continuous
Grading system pass/fail
Number of faculty on campus 1
Student faculty ratio 10:1
Average class size
Lecture 6
Laboratory 6
Discussion 6
Evenings Yes
Short-term courses Yes

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Basic job skills Yes
Designated parking Yes

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Career contact e-mail address Email
Career contact phone 708.361.3750
Source: Illinois Career Information System (CIS) brought to you by Illinois Department of Employment Security. If you have questions or concerns about the information displaying please contact Illinois Career Information System.