Stars Academy School of Phlebotomy
8077 West 95th Street
Hickory Hills, IL 60457
Hickory Hills, IL 60457
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http://www.stars-academy.net| Feature | Note |
|---|---|
| Public or private | Private |
| Type of school | Phlebotomy, CPR, and NHA |
| Date founded | 2008 |
| Degrees offered | Certificate |
| School accreditation | Approved by Illinois Board of Higher Education |
| Specialized accreditation |
American Heart Association (AHA); National Healthcareer Association (NHA); NCCA accredited |
| Setting | Suburban (within commuting distance of a large city) |
| Closest major metropolitan area | Chicago |
| Population of city the school is in | 13,926 |
| Distance from campus to city center | 20 miles |
| Public transportation to campus | Bus stop on 95th |
| Student parking on campus | Free parking in front of mall |
| County | Cook |
| Visitor information website | Find more information on this website |
| School visit availability | Monday through Friday 10am to 2pm |
| Contact to set up school visit |
Michelle Nancy Punjak 708.233.0590 mailto:stars_academy@yahoo.com |
| Additional information | You can register over the phone or in person. |
| Feature | Note |
|---|---|
| Number of full time, male students | 2 |
| Number of full time, female students | 92 |
| Total number of full time students | 94 |
| Total number of male students | 2 |
| Total number of female students | 92 |
| Total number of students | 94 |
| Other enrollment information | We have both men and woman who enroll in our Phlebotomy program. |
| American Indian/Alaskan Native | 5% |
| Asian | 5% |
| Black | 10% |
| Hispanic | 20% |
| White | 30% |
| Race/ethnicity unknown | 10% |
| 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. | |
| Other racial-ethnic background information | We have a wide variety of ethnic backgrounds; we are very diverse. |
| Percentage of students from out of state | 10% |
| Other out-of-state student information | Out-of-state students usually come from Wisconsin and Indiana. |
| Other age of student information | 40% under 25 |
| Percentage of students 25 or older | 60% |
| Feature | Note |
|---|---|
| Costs (for proprietary schools) |
Tuition cost: $500 Books: $200 Fees: $600 Other expenses: $300 Total cost: $1,600 |
| Tuition refund policy | Before class begins - refund within 30 days; $300 will be collected for application and registration fees. Registration fees are non-refundable. |
| Deferment plan (you can pay part of your tuition at the start of the term and the rest at the end of the term) | Yes |
| Installment plan (you can pay tuition in several payments over the course of the term) | Yes |
| Pre-payment plan (if you pay your entire tuition when you enroll, you don't have to pay higher prices if tuition increases) | Yes |
| Tuition guarantee (you aren't affected by tuition increases; the tuition you pay your first year is the amount you pay all years) | Yes |
| School employees and their children | Yes |
| Feature | Note |
|---|---|
| Financial aid contact person | Patsy and Marychris Rybka |
| Financial aid contact title | Administrator/Instructors |
| Financial aid contact e-mail | |
| Financial aid phone | 708.233.0590 |
| Need-based scholarships and grants | |
| Other need-based scholarship information | WIA/POET and CEDA voucher from unemployment office |
| Other | |
| Other financial aid program information | WIOA program thru the unemployment office. We have a list of local offices that would like to help you pay for your education, if you are on unemployment. CEDA is is for individuals that qualify for financial assistance for short-term vocational training resulting in a trade certification from an accredited school in Illinois. |
| Feature | Note |
|---|---|
| Admissions contact person | Mary Chris Rybka |
| Admissions contact title | Instructor |
| Admissions contact e-mail | |
| Admissions phone (local) | 708.233.0590 |
| For incoming students | Open (virtually all applicants are accepted) |
| Entrance difficulty level for these groups | Open (virtually all applicants are accepted) |
| Number of male applicants | 2 |
| Number of male applicants accepted | 2 |
| Number of male applicants who enrolled | 1 |
| Number of female applicants | 100 |
| Number of female applicants accepted | 100 |
| Number of female applicants who enrolled | 91 |
| Total number of applicants | 102 |
| Total number of applicants accepted | 102 |
| Total number of applicants who enrolled | 92 |
| High school education | High school diploma required and GED accepted. |
| Admission is available | Every six weeks new classes begin |
| Application deadline | Continuous |
| Other information about applying | You can call to register over the phone or come into school to register. |
| Application fee | $300 |
| Application fee waived | For students who receive discount |
| Submit these items: | |
| Application | Required for all students |
| High school transcript or GED certificate | Required for all students |
| Interview | Required for all students |
| Other application materials | Must have a State I.D or driver's license or photo I.D. |
| Other application materials | Required for all students |
| Other application requirements information | Tetanus shot copy |
| Admissions contact person #2 | Patsy Rybka |
| Admissions contact title #2 | Chief Administrator |
| Admissions contact e-mail #2 | |
| Admissions contact person #3 | Michelle Nancy Punjak |
| Admissions contact title #3 | Secretary |
| Admissions contact e-mail #3 | |
| Feature | Note |
|---|---|
| Pre-certification training | Yes |
| Pre-licensing training | Yes |
| Certificate or diploma | Yes |
| To get a catalog | Michelle Nancy Punjak |
| Academic calendar | Every six weeks |
| Grading system | pass/fail |
| Number of faculty on campus | 1 |
| Student faculty ratio | 10:1 |
| Average class size | |
| Lecture | 10 |
| Laboratory | 10 |
| Discussion | 10 |
| Evenings | Yes; evenings |
| Short-term courses | Yes |
| Feature | Note |
|---|---|
| Housing contact person | Michelle Nancy Punjak |
| Housing contact title | Secretary |
| Housing contact e-mail | |
| Housing phone | 708.233.0590 |
| Feature | Note |
|---|---|
| Basic job skills | Yes |
| Barrier-free campus | Yes |
| Designated parking | Yes |
| Registration assistance | Yes |
| Low-income students | Yes |
| Feature | Note |
|---|---|
| Career contact person | Marychris Rybka |
| Career contact title | Instructor/Administrator |
| Career contact e-mail address | |
| Career contact phone | 708.233.0590 |
| Job interview preparation | Yes |
| Résumé preparation assistance | Yes |
| Résumé referral to employers | Yes |