Policies

Academic Progress Policy

1-3 Day Courses:
Students will be evaluated daily on qualitative factors through skill lists and practical skill evaluations. Students are required to maintain a satisfactory standing in the class each day.
Progress reports will be given weekly for programs and daily for shorter classes, 100% attendance is required in order for certifications of completion to be granted. In order to maintain satisfactory standing, students must have 100% attendance (or make up all missed hours) and meet minimum academic requirements.

Courses Longer than 3 Days:
Students are required to maintain a satisfactory standing in the class. If a student is not meeting satisfactory standards they will be placed on probation. The probationary period is not meeting more than 15 days and appropriate length is determined by course length and progress in the program. Termination from the program will occur at the Director's discretion if at the end of the probationary period the student is still not at a satisfactory standing in the class. The Director will notify the student of termination. Students must meet attendance and academic requirements to maintain satisfactory standing. Attendance must remain above 85% and academic grade point average must remain above 76%.

Grading System
Stand Alone Classes:
96 - 100 = A Excellent
86 - 95 = B Above Average
76 - 85 = C Average
66 - 75 = D Below Average
Under 66 = U Unsatisfactory
Grades will be verbally reported to students throughout the course or program and on transcripts after the course is completed.

Student Grievance Procedure
If a student should have a grievance with the school, please submit your grievance in writing and via email to Brandy Harris. The school takes all grievances seriously and each compliant will be reviewed by the owner and be resolved as swiftly as possible at the discretion of the school. Once your grievance is submitted via writing and email, it will be resolved within 30 business days.
Attempting to resolve any issue with the School first is strongly encouraged. Student Complaints may be brought to the attention of the Division of Private Occupational Schools online at http://highered.colorado.gov/dpos, 303-862-3001. There is a two-year statute of limitations for the Division to take action on a student complaint (from student's last day of attendance).

Transcript/Diploma/Certificate Financial Hold Exemption Policy
Date Adopted: 10/1/2024        
Date Revised: 

A. Purpose
This policy is in response to Colorado HB22-1049.
B. Scope
This policy applies to all current and former students, excluding foreign students as defined in C.R.S. 23-1-113.5., who have an outstanding debt for tuition, room and board, or other financial aid funds owed to the school and request a transcript, diploma, or certificate. This policy also describes when a student may be subject to a registration hold. 
C. Policy 
    1    Individuals may be subject to a transcript, diploma, or certificate hold when such individual owes certain debts to the School for tuition, room and board fees, or financial aid funds.  Individuals will be subject to such a hold when payment has not been made within 60 days. If the student fails to pay after 60 days and the balance is over $500, the school will assign the debt to a third-party collection agency. If an individual is subject to such a hold, their transcripts, diplomas, or certificates will not be released unless an exemption applies as outlined in section 2 of this policy.
    2    Exemptions are granted for individuals who can demonstrate that the transcript/diploma/certificate request is required for one of the following reasons:
    1    Job application
    2    Transferring to another postsecondary institution
    3    Applying for state, federal, or institutional financial aid
    4    Pursuit of opportunities in the military or national guard
    5    Pursuit of other postsecondary opportunities
    3    Process and Procedure for Exemptions: Upon submission of a transcript/diploma/certificate request and documentation to verify an exemption, the School will review the request and make a determination regarding whether or not an exemption exists, as outlined in section 2, above.  If it is determined that the individual has a valid exemption, the School will release the requested transcript/diploma/certificate.  If the School determines that the individual does not meet the exemption criteria, the School will provide a written explanation of the denial of the request within seven business days. 
    4    Registration Holds: Individuals will no longer be able to register or enroll for courses/classes if there is any balance due on their account that is past due more than 30 days.  
    5    Individuals have the option to establish a payment plan for an outstanding debt. An individual who wishes to establish a payment plan for a debt owed to the School should contact: info@manacollaborative.com (mailto:info@manacollaborative.com). 
    6    Complaints pertaining to HB22-1049 may be submitted to the Colorado Student Loan Ombuds
person via email to 
CSLSA@coag.gov (mailto:CSLSA@coag.gov)
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