Consumer Information
Created by: Montana Academy of Salons
10/17/2013
Contents
MESSAGE TO STUDENTS ................................................................................................................................................3
ACADEMY FACILITIES .....................................................................................................................................................3
ACCREDITATION, STATE & AGENCY ...............................................................................................................................3
COURSES OFFERED ........................................................................................................................................................3
ADMINISTRATIVE STAFF AND FACULTY .........................................................................................................................3
INTERNET COURSES .......................................................................................................................................................3
TEXTBOOK & KIT DISBURSEMENT POLICY .....................................................................................................................4
ADDITIONAL COSTS .......................................................................................................................................................4
CONSUMER INFORMATION CONTACT PERSONNEL ......................................................................................................4
OCCUPATIONAL QUALIFICATIONS .................................................................................................................................5
LICENSING AND COURSE COMPLETION ....................................................................................................................5
ADMISSIONS POLICY ......................................................................................................................................................6
ELIGIBILITY .................................................................................................................................................................6
NON-DISCRIMINATION ..............................................................................................................................................6
MILITARY NON-DISCRIMINATION .............................................................................................................................7
APPLICATION & ENROLLMENT PROCEDURES ...........................................................................................................7
VERIFYING HIGH SCHOOL DIPLOMAS ........................................................................................................................7
TRANSFERS ................................................................................................................................................................7
HOME SCHOOLING ....................................................................................................................................................8
SATISFACTORY ACADEMIC PROGRESS ...........................................................................................................................8
ENROLLMENT STATUS ...................................................................................................................................................9
DRUG CONVICTIONS ......................................................................................................................................................9
DRUG OFFENSES RELATED TO TITLE IV AID .............................................................................................................10
STANDARDS FOR QUALIFIED DRUG REHABILITATION PROGRAM ..........................................................................10
INCARCERATE STUDENTS.............................................................................................................................................11
ELIGIBLE NON CITIZEN .................................................................................................................................................11
INCENTIVE COMPENSATION ........................................................................................................................................11
VOTER REGISTRATION .................................................................................................................................................11
CONSTITUTION DAY .....................................................................................................................................................11
TITLE IV FUNDING ........................................................................................................................................................12
STUDENT ELIGIBILITY FOR TITLE IV AID ...................................................................................................................12
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ENTRANCE LOAN COUNSELING ...............................................................................................................................13
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STUDENT LOAN INFORMATION ...................................................................................................................................12
Required Elements of Entrance Loan Counseling/ Entrance Review ..................................................................13
SAMPLE OF SCHEDULE OF REPAYMENT ..................................................................................................................14
APPLYING FOR TITLE IV AID .........................................................................................................................................14
DISBURSING AID ......................................................................................................................................................15
DISBURSEMENTS FOR SHORT COURSES APPROVED FOR TITLE IV ..........................................................................16
DISBURSEMENT CREDIT BALANCE REFUND SUMMARY ..........................................................................................16
DEFERMENT ............................................................................................................................................................16
EFFECTS OF STUDENT LOANS ..................................................................................................................................16
EXIT LOAN COUNSELING .........................................................................................................................................17
REQUIRED EXIT INTERVIEW ELEMENTS ...................................................................................................................17
COST OF ATTENDANCE ................................................................................................................................................17
COSMETOLOGY ...................................................................................................................................................17
ESTHETICS ...........................................................................................................................................................18
MASSAGE THERAPY ............................................................................................................................................19
Withdrawal Procedures Prior to Graduation ...............................................................................................................19
RETURN TO TITLE IV FUNDS POLICY ........................................................................................................................20
The Academies responsibility in regard to the Return to Title IV funds are as follows: .....................................21
The Student’s responsibilities in regard to the Return to Title IV funds are as follows: .....................................21
ACADEMY REFUND POLICY......................................................................................................................................22
COPYRIGHT INFRINGEMENT POLICY ............................................................................................................................22
IPEDS Statistics ............................................................................................................................................................23
RIGHT TO KNOW (PRE-ENROLLMENT INFORMATION) ................................................................................................23
FEDERAL DRUG TRAFFICKING PENALTIES ....................................................................................................................23
CAMPUS SECURITY DISCLOSURE .................................................................................................................................25
CONSUMER INFORMATION-IDENTITY THEFT PREVENTION ........................................................................................38
BACKGROUND .............................................................................................................................................................38
IDENTITY THEFT PREVENTION .................................................................................................................................38
RISK ASSESSMENT PLAN ..........................................................................................................................................39
MONTANA ACADEMY’S POLICY OF TRUTH AND CANDOR IS AS FOLLOWS: ...........................................................41
NET PRICE CALCULATOR ..............................................................................................................................................42
GAINFUL EMPLOYMENT ..............................................................................................................................................43
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Graduation, Licensure, and Placement Rates and Median Loan Debt ....................................................................43
MESSAGE TO STUDENTS
All current and incoming students will be provided with consumer information on Montana
Academy of Salons, hereinafter known as Montana Academy. The Consumer Information
document will be provided by Montana Academy via paper documentation and will also be
available on the Montana Academy website. It is known that the student is responsible for
understanding all of the content in the Consumer Information document and how it directly
relates to federal student aid. Students are responsible for understanding the consequences in
relation to early withdrawal from Montana Academy.
ACADEMY FACILITIES
Montana Academy is located at 501 2nd ST S, Great Falls, MT, 59405. Montana Academy is an 11,000
square foot facility which has a spacious hair, nail, skin care, and massage educational areas. The facility
also contains classrooms, a student lounge, a student library, and offices. Salon area and instructional
information can be found in Montana Academy Catalog. The Catalog can be found on
mymtacademy.com or via request through Montana Academy admissions department.
ACCREDITATION, STATE & AGENCY
Montana Academy’s Catalog can be referenced for contact information pertaining to State Licensing
Agency and Accreditation Agency. Accreditation and approval of state licensure information is made
available to the public through the websites and paper documentation upon request.
COURSES OFFERED
Courses
Barbering
Barbering Supplemental
Cosmetology
Esthetics
Manicuring
Massage Therapy
Microdermabrasion
Teacher Training
Hours to Completion
1500 Hours
150 Hours
2000 Hours
650 Hours
350 Hours
700 Hours
50 Hours
650 Hours
Tuition Cost
$12,000.00
$1,500.00
$17,000.00
$7,000.00
$3,500.00
$10,500.00
$750.00
$6,500.00
Textbook / Kit Costs
$1,100.00
$1,050.00
$2200.00
$1,600.00
$800.00
$700.00
$400.00
$220.00
ADMINISTRATIVE STAFF AND FACULTY
There are currently no internet courses offered by Montana Academy.
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INTERNET COURSES
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A list of Montana Academy administrative staff and faculty can be found on the Montana Academy
Team page of the Montana Academy Catalog.
TEXTBOOK & KIT DISBURSEMENT POLICY
Students are required to purchase all of the Montana Academy books and kit items, which are available
only through suppliers that sell to licensed professionals / cosmetology colleges. Montana Academy
sells text book and kit items to the Student at the same cost (for these items) incurred by Montana
Academy. The textbook and kit items are non-refundable. Costs for the required Montana Academy
textbook and kit items include shipping, and handling.
Payment options through Montana Academy:
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For those students using Title IV funds, the charge for textbooks and kit items can be
added to the institution charges and funds will be disbursed by the payment period.
The textbook and kit costs are payable in the first payment period.
Students that use the Title IV option are considered to have authorized the use of Title IV
funds to cover the cost of textbooks and kit items and will not have to give a written
authorization for this purpose only.
 NOTE: The Student using Title IV funds (financial aid) only receives Title IV
funds if the Student is making satisfactory progress or has been placed on
financial aid warning or financial aid probation per the these policies.
 For those students that are on a cash payment plan, a down payment of the total
cost (tuition, textbooks, and kit combined) is paid 30 days before classes begin
and the remaining balance is divided out over the number of months in the
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program with payment due the 1 of each month.
 Montana Academy reserves the right for students to opt out of the Textbooks and
Kit Disbursement Policy payment options if the student has paid in full for the
charges of textbooks and kit items prior to the students’ contractual start date.
 The textbook and kit items are non-refundable.
ADDITIONAL COSTS
Students are provided with appropriate apparel code and are to adhere to those guidelines. Students
are expected to purchase stationary academy supplies are their own cost.
CONSUMER INFORMATION CONTACT PERSONNEL
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At Montana Academy the Financial Aid Officer (FAO), Admissions Representative, and Administrative
Assistant are knowledgeable of the information contained within this document and are readily
available to assist prospective/enrolled students and/ or their parents during normal business hours.
o Business hours are Monday-Friday 9:00 am to 5:00 pm and Friday 9:00 am to 4:30 pm*
o Students may contact Michael McPherson, The Financial Aid Officer, at (406) 771–8772 x 4 for
additional questions
o For general Montana Academy questions please contact Linda McPherson at (406)771–8772 x 3
OCCUPATIONAL QUALIFICATIONS
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Students who desire to take the Barbering state board licensing exam for the State of Montana
must complete 1500 hours of training, complete all course work and graduate within the
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LICENSING AND COURSE COMPLETION
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Montana Academy does not discriminate on the basis of sex, age, race, color, religion, national origin,
disability, or any other protected class in its programs or activities.
Montana Academy Admissions Representative has been designated to handle inquiries regarding
Montana Academy’s non-discrimination policies.
 All courses are taught in English.
 Communication and interpersonal skills are of high importance in the industry.
- Students and industry workers must be able to effectively communicate with individuals
via various communication methods including, but not limited to, telephone, in-person,
email, etc. This includes, but is not limited to, the ability to conduct tasks and
conversations professionally and make eye contact with clients and individuals.
- Individuals with disabilities are afforded an equal opportunity to participate in Montana
Academy’s programs and activities, along with equal employment opportunities in the
industry, but note that Montana Academy and future potential employers may only be
required to make reasonable modifications or accommodations for such individuals, as
required by law.
 High importance is placed on attendance at Montana Academy and in the beauty industry. The
student must have the following applicable areas covered prior to enrolling for classes,
including, but not limited to:
- Care services for dependent children or other dependent family members during class
time at Montana Academy.
- Back up care services, if necessary.
- A stable financial, physical, and emotional support system to aid the student throughout
the program.
 Classroom and salon area training schedules may include day and/or evening hours of
attendance / training with class or training scheduled on Fridays and/or Saturdays.
 Courteous and respectful behavior is required in the cosmetology industry.
o Harassment, discrimination, and bullying of any type, including sexual or based on any
protected class, by any individual is prohibited.
 Females and males interact in all areas of the educational process and such interaction will
continue throughout the professional experience including, but not limited to, the classroom,
salon area, skin care services, massages, and body waxing services. This includes possible
interaction with members of the opposite sex in the classroom or salon area such as superiors,
peers, fellow employees, or clients and may continue during possible future employment in the
industry.
 Good moral character and fitness is valued at Montana Academy and in the cosmetology
industry, and evidence of character and fitness may be required for state licensure in the field of
cosmetology. Thus, Montana Academy reserves the right to consider an applicant’s character
and fitness, as allowed by law.
 There are physical demands placed upon the body during both class and as an employee in the
industry, including but not limited to, standing for long periods of time, bending over, lengthy
time allowances for services, lifting heavy objects, dexterity, exposure to heat and chemicals,
possible cuts resulting from a haircutting service, and other related injuries.
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maximum time frames allowed per the Satisfactory Academic Progress Policy (SAP) and
graduate with an 85% attendance and 85% theory and practical grade average.
Students who desire to take the Barbering Supplemental state board licensing exam for the
State of Montana must complete 150 hours of training, complete all course work and graduate
within the maximum time frames allowed per the Satisfactory Academic Progress Policy (SAP)
and graduate with an 85% attendance and 85% theory and practical grade average.
Students who desire to take the Cosmetology state board licensing exam for the State of
Montana must complete 2000 hours of training, complete all course work and graduate within
the maximum time frames allowed per the Satisfactory Academic Progress Policy (SAP) and
graduate with an 85% attendance and 85% theory and practical grade average.
Students who desire to take the Esthetics state board licensing exam for the State of Montana
must complete 650 hours of training, complete all course work and graduate within the
maximum time frames allowed per the Satisfactory Academic Progress Policy (SAP) and
graduate with an 85% attendance and 85% theory and practical grade average.
Students who desire to take the Manicuring state board licensing exam for the State of Montana
must complete 350 hours of training, complete all course work and graduate within the
maximum time frames allowed per the Satisfactory Academic Progress Policy (SAP) and
graduate with an 85% attendance and 85% theory and practical grade average.
Students who desire to take the Massage state board licensing exam for the State of Montana
must complete 700 hours of training, complete all course work and graduate within the
maximum time frames allowed per the Satisfactory Academic Progress Policy (SAP) and
graduate with an 85% attendance and 85% theory and practical grade average.
Students who desire to take the Microdermabrasion must complete 50 hours of training,
complete all course work and graduate within the maximum time frames allowed per the
Satisfactory Academic Progress Policy (SAP) and graduate with an 85% attendance and 85%
theory and practical grade average.
Students who desire to take the Teacher Training state board licensing exam for the State of
Montana must complete 650 hours of training, complete all course work and graduate within
the maximum time frames allowed per the Satisfactory Academic Progress Policy (SAP) and
graduate with an 85% attendance and 85% theory and practical grade average.
ADMISSIONS POLICY
ELIGIBILITY
Montana Academy requires all perspective students to have a valid high school diploma (or high school
document such as an official transcript documenting graduation), or G.E.D. certificate. Educational
background checks are done prior to enrollment, Montana Academy does not enroll ability-to-benefit
students.
NON-DISCRIMINATION
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Montana Academy does not discriminate on the basis of sex, age, race, color, religion, or ethnic origin in
admitting students.
MILITARY NON-DISCRIMINATION
All service members of the armed services will not be denied admissions based on reasons related to
their service.
APPLICATION & ENROLLMENT PROCEDURES
Applications are available on our website www.mymtacademy.com, at Montana Academy or can be
mailed if needed.
Application procedures are as follows:
Step 1.
The enrollment application should be filled out completely and either submitted
electronically, mailed to Montana Academy or returned in person. After completing an
application students are asked to schedule an appointment
Step 2.
Prior to enrollment the following are needed:
a. A copy of your Official high school or college transcripts or a copy of your high school
diploma or GED.
b. Completed FASFA if you plan on using financial aid.
Step 3.
After meeting with the admissions representative and completing all necessary
documents you will be presented with either and acceptance or denial letter. An acceptance
letter is the next step in the registration process.
Step 4.
To finalize the enrollment process applicants must:
a. Sign official Enrollment Agreement
b. Provide a copy of either Official Birth Certificate or Driver’s License
c. Provide Montana Academy with the required $200 Registration Fee.
VERIFYING HIGH SCHOOL DIPLOMAS
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All students must have a verifiable high school diploma or G.E.D. certificate.
Montana Academy does not accept online diplomas or online GED’s.
There is not an appeal process for any diplomas/GED’s that are not verifiable.
Home School Diplomas are recognized by the Department of Education, therefore are
accepted at Montana Academy based on any applicable state law requirements.
Montana Academy does not admit ability-to-benefit students.
The Department of Education requires students who receive Title IV funding to have a valid high
school diploma.
If a student is admitted and is found to have an invalid high school diploma or GED, the student
must be dismissed from Montana Academy immediately and all Title IV aid disbursed for the
student must be returned to the Department of Education.
The student can be readmitted only after providing a valid GED certificate.
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Transcripts of a student’s previous academic records are carefully reviewed on an individual basis prior
to acceptance as a transfer student. Tuition balances do not transfer from one school to another.
Students wishing to withdraw, transfer, or who have graduated from a school shall be provided a
current and accurate official transcript reflecting hours and grades and a statement of good standing
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TRANSFERS
from the school in order to receive credit for their education. When transferring between licensed
academies the transferring student shall provide the academy with a statement of good standing and
official transcript from the previous academy. The new academy shall grant full credit for all hours
completed and grades received by the transferring student within three years of the student’s original
enrollment date. Upon reenrollment, a withdrawn student shall be granted full credit for all hours
completed and grades received by the reenrolling student within three years of the student’s original
enrollment date. Academies shall not allow a transferred student to practice on members of the public
until the school receives an official transcript of the student’s hours and grades within the required
curriculum areas.
Transfer charges per each course per hours are as follows:
Barbering
$ 8.00
Barbering Supplemental
$10.00
Cosmetology
$ 8.50
Esthetics
$10.00
Manicuring
$10.00
Massage
$15.00
Microdermabrasion
$15.00
Teacher Training
$10.00
Transfer students will be required to purchase Montana Academy’s Student Kit. Transfer students will
be subject to over contract fees if applicable.
HOME SCHOOLING
Home schooled students, are self-certified and for eligibility purposes.
If the state requires home schools to be registered, Montana Academy will only accept diplomas from
state certified home school environments.
Montana Academy considers home schooled students to be beyond the compulsory age if the state in
which the student was home schooled does not consider the student truant once he or she has
completed the home schooled program.
SATISFACTORY ACADEMIC PROGRESS
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All students (cash and Title IV aid) attending Montana Academy must maintain Satisfactory
Academic Progress (SAP).
This policy complies with the guidelines established by the National Accrediting Commission of
Career Arts and Sciences (NACCAS) and the federal regulations established by the United States
Department of Education.
- Students currently enrolled at the time of new award year will remain with the 11-12
SAP Policy.
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Montana Academy’s full version of the SAP Policy can be found in the admissions office of Montana
Academy or in the Montana Academy Student Handbook.
Students enrolled for classes on or after July 1, 2012, will adhere to the 12-13 SAP
Policy.
The SAP Policy is given to all students prior to signing the enrollment agreement and is applied
with consistency, regardless of part time / full time status.
SAP is defined as reaching each checkpoint of training with a cumulative 85% theory and
practical grade average, as well as attended a minimum of 85% of the scheduled hours at their
designated checkpoints. Students who meet these requirements are considered to be making
SAP until the next scheduled evaluation.
85% equates to 117% maximum time frame for completion of the program.
- Maximum time frame in hours to complete divided by the hours in the program=117%
All students will be notified of any evaluation that impacts the student’s eligibility for financial
aid, if applicable, through means of their Report Card which is signed at each checkpoint of
training. A copy is given to the student and one placed in their academic file.
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ENROLLMENT STATUS
In order to receive aid from Stafford and Parent Plus Loans students must be enrolled at least half time.
If a student drops below half time they will not receive funds from Federal loans and it will directly
affect the amount of Pell a student may receive.
DRUG CONVICTIONS
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The Anti-Drug Abuse Act of 1988 includes provisions that authorize federal and state judges to deny
certain federal benefits, including Title IV aid, to persons convicted of selling or possessing illegal drugs.
Students must have resolved any drug conviction issues to be eligible for Title IV aid. A federal or state
drug conviction can disqualify a student for Title IV Aid. All students self-certify by completing the FAFSA
drug conviction question that he or she is eligible. Drug convictions only count if they were for an
offense that occurred during a period of enrollment for which the student was receiving Title IV aid and
will not count if the offense was not during the period of enrollment. A drug conviction will not count if
it was reversed or removed from the student’s record or if the student’s record was received when the
student was a juvenile, unless tried as an adult,
Below illustrates the period of ineligibility for Title IV funds depending if the conviction was for sale or
conspiring to sell or possession of drugs and whether the student had a previous offense. If the student
was convicted of both selling and possessing illegal drugs for which the periods of ineligibility are
different, the student will be ineligible for a longer length of time. If a student becomes ineligible,
Montana Academy will provide written notice in a clear manner to any student who becomes ineligible
for Title IV aid due to a drug conviction and the manner whereby the student can regain eligibility.
DRUG OFFENSES RELATED TO TITLE IV AID
Possession of illegal drugs
1st Offense
1 year from date of conviction
2nd Offense
2 years from date of conviction
3rd plus Offense
Sale of illegal drugs
2 years from date of conviction
Indefinite period
Indefinite period
The student can gain eligibility the day after the period of ineligibility ends or when the student has
successfully completed a drug rehabilitation program. If the student has further drug convictions, the
student will become ineligible again. Students who have been denied ineligibility for an indefinite
period of time can regain eligibility only after successfully completing a rehabilitation program or if the
conviction was reversed, set aside, or removed from the student’s record so that fewer than two
convictions for the sale of illegal drugs or three convictions for possession remain on the student’s
record. The nature and dates of the remaining convictions will determine when the student can regain
eligibility. The student is responsible to self-certify successful completion of a drug rehabilitation
program. If Montana Academy receives conflicting documentation, Montana Academy will confirm
reported information.
When the student regains eligibility, the student may be awarded Pell for the payment period of the
award year the student is currently enrolled in. The student will be eligible for Stafford loans for the
period of enrollment.
STANDARDS FOR QUALIFIED DRUG REHABILITATION PROGRAM
Must include two unannounced drug tests and must satisfy one of the following:
Be qualified to receive funds from federal, state, or local government programs
Be qualified to receive funds a from federal or state licensed insurance company
The program must be administered or recognized by a federal, state, or local government
agency, licensed hospital, health clinic or medical doctor
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All students who will need to enter a drug rehabilitation program will be counseled by Montana
Academy of the above requirements. If Montana Academy has any doubt that the drug
rehabilitation program does not meet these requirements, Montana Academy will confirm
qualifications of the program prior to disbursing Title IV aid.
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INCARCERATE STUDENTS
Classes and salon area are all conducted at the physical location which makes incarcerated students
ineligible for enrollment. An incarcerated student is classified as a student that is in a half-way house,
has home detention, or is serving a sentence on weekends only.
ELIGIBLE NON CITIZEN
Generally, you are an eligible noncitizen if you are (1) a permanent U.S. resident with a Permanent
Resident Card (I-551); (2) a conditional permanent resident (I-551C); (3) the holder of an ArrivalDeparture Record (I-94) from the Department of Homeland Security showing any one of the following
designations: “Refugee,” “Asylum Granted,” “Parolee” (I-94 confirms that you were paroled for a
minimum of one year and status has not expired), T-Visa holder (T-1, T-2, T-3, etc.) or “Cuban-Haitian
Entrant;” or (4) the holder of a valid certification or eligibility letter from the Department of Health and
Human Services showing a designation of “Victim of human trafficking.”
If you are in the U.S. on an F1 or F2 student visa, a J1 or J2 exchange visitor visa, or a G series visa
(pertaining to international organizations), select “No, I am not a citizen or eligible noncitizen.” You will
not be eligible for federal student aid; however, you should still complete the application because you
may be eligible for state or college aid.
INCENTIVE COMPENSATION
Montana Academy salaries for staff associated with Admissions or Financial Aid will be based on job
responsibilities, length of employment, and standard evaluative facts. Commission and or bonuses are
not offered as incentive for directly or indirectly securing enrollments or financial aid to any person or
entity engaged in any student recruiting or admission activities or in making decisions regarding
awarding Title IV funds.
VOTER REGISTRATION
In compliance with the Department of Education, voter registration applications are provided to
students during the financial aid orientation prior to beginning class.
CONSTITUTION DAY
Constitution Day is held on September 17th of each year in commemoration of the Constitution being
signed on September 17th, 1787.
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**If the traditional Constitution Day, September 17 , falls on a weekend the signing will be held the Friday before or the
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Monday after the 17 of September. No federal funds will be used to commemorate this event**
TITLE IV FUNDING
Montana Academy complies with state approval and licensure requirements to be legally authorized to
provide postsecondary education in the state of Montana and therefore is eligible to participate in Title
IV and HEA programs.
o Montana Academy educates students and / or parents in all options of aid available to those
who qualify.
o We understand that all students/family’s needs are unique and we are committed to the h
securing the proper funding.
o The information from the FAFSA, provided by the student and /or parent, in conjunction with
state and federal regulations determines eligibility for available programs.
o Many parents of dependent students borrow money to help cover educational costs and living
expenses for their daughter / son. Montana Academy offers parents of eligible dependent
students the ability to apply for the Federal Parent Plus Loan if deemed necessary to cover
educational costs.
STUDENT LOAN INFORMATION
1. Need Based Aid: Stafford Subsidized Loans and Pell Grants
2. Non-Need Based Aid: Stafford Unsubsidized Loans, Parent Plus Loans, Consumer Loans
Loan Availability
Information regarding loan availability and student loan eligibility published by the U. S. Department
of Education can be found at www.studentloans.gov . This publication includes information about the
rights and responsibilities of students and schools under the Title IV, HEA loan programs.
When Montana Academy enters into an enrollment agreement with a potential student or parent of a
student regarding Title IV aid, Montana Academy will inform the student or parent that the loan
submitted to the National Student Loan Data System (NSLDS) will be accessible by lenders and agencies
determined to be authorized users of the data system.
Consumer Loans
We offer no consumer loans. Students who need or desire additional funding or who are ineligible for
federal aid may need to utilize alternative private consumer credit loan funding.
o A FAFSA is not required to apply for alternative forms of lending.
o Private loans typically have higher and variable interest rates.
o Private loans may have more fees invoked and less flexible repayment options.
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To be eligible for Title IV Aid, the student must:
1. Have a valid High School Diploma or GED
2. Complete the FAFSA for each financial aid year the student is eligible for aid
3. Comply with Montana Academy Satisfactory Academic Progress Policy
4. Not be in default status on previous student loans
5. Not owe repayment on an adjusted Pell grant
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STUDENT ELIGIBILITY FOR TITLE IV AID
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Not exceed the annual and aggregate loan limits
Have remaining eligibility if the student is a transfer student
Be enrolled in an eligible program
Be enrolled at least half time
Have ISIR Social Security match successful or comment code indicates successful INS match
If male, ages 18-25 have registered with the Selective Service
Be a citizen or eligible non-citizen
Have resolved any drug conviction issues
ENTRANCE LOAN COUNSELING
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Required Elements of Entrance Loan Counseling/ Entrance Review
o Financial Aid Literacy including explanation of Budget Management Worksheet Example
o Review deferment
o Importance of keeping financial aid papers
o Borrowers of Unsubsidized loans have the option to pay the interest while in school
o Definition of half time enrollment status
o Obligation of the borrower to repay the full amount of any loans even if the student does not
complete the program or secure employment
o Importance that full loan repayment is required even if the student does not finish their
education or obtain employment.
o Default and its consequences
o How to use the MPN or E-MPN
o Terms and Conditions and acceptance of the Federal loans-rights and responsibilities
 Name and contact information of the loan servicer if the borrower has questions
concerning the terms and responsibilities
o Interest and capitalization
o Sample monthly repayment amounts and the importance of not over borrowing
 Repayment schedule on www.nslds.ed.gov
 Average indebtedness of past graduates can be found on Montana Academy’s
website under Gainful Employment Disclosures
o How accepting loan disbursements can affect the borrowers eligibility of other forms of student
aid
o Contact information for questions and notification of change of name or address
o Withdrawal from the program
 How the withdrawal will affect the student
 Importance of contacting Montana Academy FAO of this decision
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All students applying for Title IV Aid must complete an Entrance Loan Counseling prior to the first
disbursement of any federal funds.
o Entrance Loan Counseling for Direct Loans can be found at www.studentloans.gov Montana
Academy must collect the Entrance Loan Counseling Sign off for the student’s admissions /
financial aid file.
Montana Academy discusses Title IV loan Consumer Information with students and / or parents when
working with them privately prior to starting classes. Loan rights and responsibilities are discussed again
during the financial aid review as part of the student’s financial aid orientation.
SAMPLE OF SCHEDULE OF REPAYMENT
Total Monthly Payments at Various Interest Rates
Amount Owed
6%
6.80%
7.50%
8.25%
$1000
$50
$50
$50
$50
$2000
$50
$50
$50
$50
$3000
$50
$50
$50
$50
$4000
$50
$50
$50
$50
$5000
$56
$58
$59
$61
$6000
$67
$69
$71
$74
$7000
$78
$81
$83
$86
$8000
$89
$92
$95
$98
$9000
$100
$104
$107
$110
$10,000
$111
$115
$119
$123
$15,000
$167
$173
$178
$184
$20,000
$222
$230
$237
$245
$25,000
$278
$288
$297
$307
$30,000
$333
$345
$356
$368
$35,000
$389
$403
$415
$429
$40,000
$444
$460
$475
$491
$45,000
$500
$518
$534
$552
$50,000
$555
$575
$594
$613
This chart is intended to show monthly payments at various debt and interest rates. This chart is for a
standard ten year repayment plan. The amounts above include all outstanding loan balances at the
time of entering repayment. The last payment in the ten year cycle may be smaller than the amount
listed above.
APPLYING FOR TITLE IV AID
School Code: 041641
STEPS TO APPLY FOR FEDERAL STUDENT AID
Step 1. Complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) www.FAFSA.ed.gov
 www.pin.edu.gov
This website is easy to navigate, and may be used to access your account, make changes to
your PIN, etc. Go to this website first, to create an electronic signature PIN. (Do NOT allow
the website to create it for you).
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All Central Processing Systems selected ISIR verification and/or corrections must be completed prior to
qualifying for aid.
- If the student is selected for verification, the student will receive Montana Academy
verification policy and verification worksheet from the financial aid office that must be
completed.
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Step 2. Review your Student Aid Report (SAR). This usually includes your Expected Family
Contribution (EFC) number. Your EFC is a measure of your family’s financial strength, the SAR should
reflect the information you submitted on your FAFSA.
Step 3. Contact Montana Academy, you can reach us at 406.771.8772 ext. 5, or email us at
[email protected]
The student will also be need to verify income through the IRS Data Retrieval System.
If selected, this verification process must be completed before a student can receive
federal aid.
- The verification process could result in a corrected ISIR and new EFC (Expected Family
Income) number which could affect aid in the form of a Pell grant and unmet need
The Primary EFC provided on the student’s ISIR will be used to calculate need and unmet need
analysis through the Cost of Attendance Worksheet.
- His/Her Primary EFC number corresponds with the number of months in each academic
year.
- The Cost of Attendance Budget for each academic year includes the student’s Career
Investment Costs per academic year.
 These costs include tuition, applicable fees, textbooks and kit items (per the
academic year in which the costs are incurred), room and board, personal
expenses and transportation costs.
Montana Academy utilizes the information presented on the student’s
o ISIR and the NSLDS (National Student Loan Data System) to determine the student’s
eligibility and to calculate the students need or unmet need for the student’s grade
level.
This is done in compliance with the Cost of Attendance Budget grade level limits based on hours
in the academic year.
Students desiring low interest Stafford Federal Student Loans must complete a Master
Promissory Note or E-MPN.
Parents desiring to take out a Federal Parent Plus Loan on behalf of their dependent daughter or
son must complete a Parent Plus loan application.
Students will need to accept or decline eligible aid. Accepted aid will be listed on the student’s
award letter.
Aid is packaged by Academic Year
Students must complete the Entrance Loan Counseling prior to the student receiving a
disbursement of any Federal loans.
For Direct Loans, students may access Entrance Loan Counseling at
www.studentloans.gov.
Students are required to notify Montana Academy Financial Aid Administrator if they receive
any additional financial assistance before or after an award letter has been issued.
Scholarships or other types of financial aid could be reported throughout the year.
- If additional awarded aid causes the student to exceed the cost of attendance, it may be
necessary to reduce the amount of previously awarded aid.
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The hourly disbursement schedule for the full-time cosmetology
Grade Level 1
1st disbursement
Grade Level1
2nd disbursement
Grade Level 2
1st disbursement
Grade Level 2
2nd disbursement
Grade Level 3
1st disbursement
Grade Level 3
2nd disbursement
152 Hours
450 Hours
900 Hours
1350 Hours
1800 Hours
1900 Hours
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DISBURSING AID
DISBURSEMENTS FOR SHORT COURSES APPROVED FOR TITLE IV
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The hourly disbursement schedule for the part-time esthetics
- Grade Level 1, 1st disbursement, 66 hours.
- Grade Level 1, 2nd disbursement, 325 hours.
The hourly disbursement schedule for the full-time massage
- Grade Level 1, 1st disbursement, 152 hours.
- Grade Level 1, 2nd disbursement, 350 hours.
Aid will be disbursed through Montana Academy financial aid office by a staff member not
involved in packaging and /or awarding aid.
- At the time of disbursement, students will sign the Direct Loan / Pell Disbursement
Sheet and student report card for SAP requirements and to acknowledge how aid is
applied
 The student must be maintaining Satisfactory Academic Progress or be eligible
to be placed on Financial Aid Warning or Financial Aid Probation.
DISBURSEMENT CREDIT BALANCE REFUND SUMMARY
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A refund from a credit balance will be issued to the student if:
- The student has been disbursed financial aid that exceeds his or her tuition and fees
charges for the payment period in which the disbursement occurred unless financial aid
authorization is signed
 No credit balances will be carried over from one academic year to the next.
 If there is a credit balance at the end of an academic year, the student will
receive a refund prior to the end of the academic year..
 All credit balance refunds will be issued by check within 14 calendar days of the
disbursement.
A credit balance refund will be given to the parent if:
- The amount of the PLUS loan is greater than the student's tuition and fees charges for
the payment period in which the disbursement occurred.
- All credit balance refunds will be issued by check within 14 calendar days of the
disbursement.
DEFERMENT
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Students who are enrolled at least half time can apply for deferment of previous students loans
while in attendance at Montana Academy.
- Deferment form is available in the financial aid office of Montana Academy.
EFFECTS OF STUDENT LOANS
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If the student receives other forms of financial assistance such as scholarships it may reduce
the student or the student’s parent eligibility for Federal Aid.
 Loans must be repaid, even if the student does not finish their education.
 Loan repayment begins 6 months from the student’s last day of attendance.
 If a student does not return within a maximum 180 calendar day Leave of Absence, the
student’s loans immediately enter repayment.
Failure to repay a student loan will leave a negative mar on the borrower’s credit.
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Over borrowing of student loans may cause a borrower, during repayment, to incur larger
payments than their earning potential can handle, especially during the early years of
repayment.
EXIT LOAN COUNSELING
All students at Montana Academy must complete an Exit Interview. The students can review Exit Loan
Counseling for Direct Loans at www.nslds.ed.gov . Students must also complete the Exit Interview
process in Montana Academy financial aid office. Students will make a personal appointment with the
FAO to complete the process.
REQUIRED EXIT INTERVIEW ELEMENTS
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Review student loan debt
Review repayment plan options
Use of MPN or E-MPN
Provide a copy of repayment schedule and provide the average monthly repayment amount
based on students borrowing history at Montana Academy
Options and Consequences of loan consolidation
Terms and conditions for deferment or forbearance
Discuss debt management strategies
o Hand out Exit Interview Budget Management Worksheet Example
The obligation of the borrower to repay the full loan amount regardless if the borrower
completes the program or secures employment
How to access the NSLDS website
Contact information of FSA Ombudsman’s office
Seriousness of Loan Repayment and helping the borrower understand their rights and
responsibilities concerning loan repayment
Collect updated personal contact information for the borrower
Options to prepay loans, loan payments on a compressed schedule, changing repayment
plans
Consequences of default
Tax Benefits for borrowers
Information about NSLDS
COST OF ATTENDANCE
COSMETOLOGY (Effective date 11/01/2013)
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Cost of Attendance falls into two categories
- Cost of Attendance for “Dependent” students living at home
- “All Others” (Dependent students living in an apartment, and Independent students)
- Is based on the length of the program, tuition and fees, loan fees, as well as average
national room and board, personal expenses, and transportation costs.
Below is the budget for each program listed below.
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Number of Months
Tuition
Books/Supplies
Registration fee
Other
Loan Fees
Room & Board
Personal
Transportation
Total
Dependent (1AY)
6
$7,650
$2,200
$200
$0
$100
$2,472
$1,446
$936
$15,004
Number of Months
Tuition
Books/Supplies
Registration fee
Other
Loan Fees
Room & Board
Personal
Transportation
Total
All Others (1AY) All Others (2AY) All Others (3AY)
6
6
2
$7,650
$7,650
$1,700
$2,200
$0
$0
$200
$0
$0
$0
$0
$0
$100,
$110
$25
$4,824
$4,824
$1,608
$1,446
$1,446
$482
$936
$936
$312
$17,356
$14,966
$4,124
Room & Board
Personal Expenses
Transportation Expenses
Dependent (3AY
2
$1,700
$0
$0
$0
$25
$824
$482
$312
$3,343
$412/Month for Dependents living at home
$804/Month for All others
$241
$156/Month
(Effective date 01/01/2013)
Total
Room & Board
Personal Expenses
Transportation Expenses
All Others (1AY)
11
$7,000
$1,600
$200
$0
$34
$8,701
$2,607
$1,683
$21,825
$405/Month for Dependents living at home
$791/Month for All others
$237
$153/Mon
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Number of Months
Tuition
Books/Supplies
Registration fee
Other
Loan Fees
Room & Board
Personal
Transportation
Dependent (1AY)
11
$7,000
$1,600
$200
$0
$34
$4,455
$2,607
$1,683
$17,579
Total
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ESTHETICS
Dependent (2AY)
6
$7,650
$0
$0
$0
$110
$2,472
$1,446
$936
$12,614
MASSAGE THERAPY (Effective date 07/01/2012)
Number of Months
Tuition
Books/Supplies
Registration fee
Other
Loan Fees
Room & Board
Personal
Transportation
Total
Room & Board
Personal Expenses
Transportation Expenses
Dependent (1AY)
5
$10,500
$700
$200
$0
$37
$2,025
$1,185
$765
$15,412
Total
All Others (1AY)
5
$10,500
$700
$200
$0
$37
$3,955
$1,185
$765
$17,342
$405/Month for Dependents living at home
$791/Month for All others
$237/Month
$153/Month
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If the student initiates an early withdrawal or if it is determined that a student must discontinue
her/his education at Montana Academy, the following steps must be taken:
- The student must first consult with her/his team leader to discuss the reason for the
withdrawal.
- The student should set up an appointment with the admissions/financial aid office to
complete the exit interview.
- During the exit interview, the student’s file will be checked for inclusive documentation.
- Financial aid students who had Direct Loans packaged in their awarded aid must
complete the Exit Loan Counseling on www.nslds.ed.gov
- All students must complete an exit interview with Montana Academy Financial Aid
Administrator.
- A withdrawal may result in the student owing Montana Academy tuition and / or fees.
If the student’s aid package included Federal loans or grants, all or part of the Federal Aid, if
already disbursed, could be required to be returned, based on the results of The Department of
Education Return to Title IV Funds (R2T4) calculation.
The R2T4 calculation is completed
o Results may reflect an adjustment to the student’s ledger
If the R2T4 calculation results in a post withdrawal disbursement, the post withdrawal
disbursement can only be requested or applied to a student’s ledger balance if the student has
satisfactory progress at the time of the withdrawal and the student gives written permission for the
post withdrawal disbursement.
Montana Academy Refund Worksheet will then be completed; taking into account any returned
Federal Aid.
Montana Academy Refund Worksheet is based on the entire program.
Based on results of both the R2T4 and Montana Academy Refund Policy, the student
o could incur a debt to Montana Academy for unpaid tuition or fees and in addition have
Federal Stafford Loans / Private Loans to repay.
Cash Paying Student: Montana Academy FAO will calculate Montana Academy Refund
Worksheet to determine if the student owes Montana Academy for tuition and /or fees or if
Montana Academy owes the student a refund.
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Withdrawal Procedures Prior to Graduation
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For all students: If Montana Academy Refund Worksheet calculation indicates the student still
owes Montana Academy, the debt to Montana Academy must be paid in full before the release of
transcripts (unless your state law indicates otherwise).
If the calculation shows a refund is due to the student, the refund check will be issued to the
student within 45 days of the date of determination of the withdrawal from the program.
If a student does not officially withdraw, the student will be dropped from the program when the
student ceases to call to report an absence and / or ceases to attend after 14 days have elapsed.
If an extenuating circumstance arises resulting in the student’s inability to attend the exit
interview, an exit letter will be sent to the student outlining the results of the refund calculation(s)
indicating:
- the student’s responsibilities of repaying their student loan(s).
- Direct Loan Servicing Center contact information for loan repayment (if applicable)
- any contact information regarding the student’s private loan (if applicable)
- Montana Academy will include in the exit letter all contact information for Montana
Academy Financial Aid Administer for any questions that may arise or for explanation of
the exit letter.
Any student who withdraws prior to graduation will be made aware of the possible consequences
of withdrawing prior to completing the program.
o For financial aid students, repayment on Federal loans begins 6 months from their last
date of attendance.
o Students who took a full 180 calendar day Leave of Absence (LOA) and who did not
return from the LOA will go into immediate loan repayment, if applicable.
RETURN TO TITLE IV FUNDS POLICY
The Financial Aid Department administers the Return to Title IV Funds Calculation (R2T4). The R2T4
calculation is completed by a third party servicer. This policy applies to students who withdraw from
Montana Academy herein after known as “Montana Academy”. The circumstances of withdrawal can
include those students who officially or unofficially withdraw. Withdrawn students would be identified by
1) a student who did not return from an approved or unapproved Leave of Absence, 2) those who were
dismissed from enrollment, 3) those who chose to withdraw from the program and notified Montana
Academy, 4) Montana Academy was notified by a second party due to circumstances beyond the
student’s control. 5) those who no called, no showed for 14 days.
Montana Academy tracks all students’ attendance. All R2T4 calculations are based on the student’s last
date of attendance as provided by the student’s attendance records. The R2T4 determines the amount of
aid that was earned. The R2T4 is based on the payment period.
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Students who owe an overpayment of Pell grants as a result of withdrawal from the program, initially will
retain their eligibility for Title IV funding for 45 days of the earlier of 1) date Montana Academy sends the
student notification of the over award 2) the date Montana Academy was required to notify the student of
overpayment. Within 30 days of determining that the student’s withdrawal created a repayment of all or
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After the student has completed 60% of the payment period, no refund is due. The R2T4 is completed for
all withdrawals to determine if the student is approved for a post withdrawal disbursement. For
Academies that take attendance or are required to take attendance, the percentage of the payment
period completed is determined by dividing the number of hours the student was scheduled to complete
in the payment period as of the withdrawal date by the total number of clock hours in that same period.
The calculation for the percent of completion of the payment period is as follows: Montana Academy will
determine the actual date the student started the payment period and the last date of attendance and will
figure the scheduled clock hours within that period of time. The number of clock hours the student was
scheduled to complete within that payment period is divided by the total number of clock hours in that
payment period to determine percent completed. Days a student was on a Leave of Absence are
excluded from this calculation. No aid is disbursed during a Leave of Absence therefore is not a part of
this calculation.
part of the Pell grant, Montana Academy must notify the student that she/he must repay the overpayment
or make satisfactory arrangements to repay. The student will be notified of overpayment of Title IV funds
and that the student’s eligibility for additional Title IV aid will cease if the student fails to take a positive
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action by the 45 day following notification from Montana Academy. The student will have the options of
paying the overpayment in full or arranging a repayment agreement with the Department of Education. If
the student fails to take action to repay during the 45 days allotted, Montana Academy or third party
servicer will report this to the NSLDS.
The R2T4 does not dictate Montana Academy Refund Policy and is not based on the student’s
educational charges, only the scheduled time within the payment period in which the student drops.
This policy is separate from Montana Academy Refund Policy. All students who have utilized Title IV
funding will have the R2T4 Calculation completed prior to calculating Montana Academy Refund Policy.
Therefore, a student may still owe funds for unpaid charges to Montana Academy to cover educational
charges. If Montana Academy is required to return federal funds, Montana Academy will return Federal
Aid disbursed that was credited to the student’s account for the payment period in which the student
withdrew.
Montana Academy will refund any unearned Title IV aid due within 45 days of the date of determination of
withdrawal. For credit hour or clock hour Academies that require attendance, the date of determination
will be no later than 14 days from the last date of attendance. Funds are returned in the following order:
1) Unsubsidized 2) Subsidized 3) Parent Plus 4) Pell. Montana Academy will take the returned funds into
account when calculating Montana Academy Refund Policy. If the student owes a repayment obligation
due to unearned federal funds or from Montana Academy Refund Calculation, the student will be notified
in person during an exit interview or in writing in the case of a no show for the exit interview.
If the student is due a post withdrawal disbursement, Montana Academy will advise the student or parent
they have 14 calendar days from the date Montana Academy sent notification to accept a post withdrawal
disbursement. Any student who qualifies for a post withdrawal disbursements must meet the current
award year requirements and time frames for late disbursements. The student must give permission to
disburse the post withdrawal disbursement in writing. A student who is not at SAP at the time of
withdrawal is not eligible for a post withdrawal disbursement. A post withdrawal disbursement for Pell
grants of which the student is awarded will be disbursed within 45 days of the date Montana Academy
determined the student withdrew. Post withdrawal loan funds a student accepts will be made within 180
days from the date Montana Academy determined the student withdrew.
The Academies responsibility in regard to the Return to Title IV funds are as follows:
To provide students with the information contained in this document.
Identifying students who have withdrawn and will be affected by this Policy.
Return all unearned Title IV funds in compliance with The Department of Education requirements.
The Student’s responsibilities in regard to the Return to Title IV funds are as follows:
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Any questions about the student’s Title IV aid may available at www.studentaid.ed.gov or can be directed
to Montana Academy financial aid office at (406) 771-8772 x 3 or The Federal Student Aid Information
Center at 1-800-433-3243.
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Return unearned Title IV funds that were disbursed to the student where in the student was
deemed ineligible, based on the R2T4 calculation. When possible, the student should notify
Montana Academy in writing of official withdrawal. If the student rescinds her/his decision to
withdraw, the student must notify Montana Academy in writing. All requests to withdraw or rescind
must be delivered to Montana Academy financial aid office.
ACADEMY REFUND POLICY
Montana Academy Refund Policy can be found in Montana Academy Admissions Office or in Montana
Academy Catalog.
COPYRIGHT INFRINGEMENT POLICY
Unauthorized distribution of copyrighted material, including unauthorized peer- to-peer sharing, and the
use of Montana Academy information and its technology systems will subject students to Academy
disciplinary actions and may subject students to civil and criminal liabilities and penalties of federal
copyright laws.
A student may be terminated from Montana Academy for the following reasons:
 On an authorized Montana Academy computer without permission
 Tampering or disabling an Montana Academy computer
 Removing information from a Montana Academy computer by print or illegally downloading
 Moving or deleting information from a Montana Academy computer
 On a Montana Academy computer unattended
 Unauthorized use of a Montana Academy computer that is not accessible to students
 Unauthorized peer-to-peer file sharing
 Unauthorized distribution of copyrighted materials in any form using Montana Academy’s
information technology system
Students may have limited access to the following Montana Academy computers, however students may
not log into the following Montana Academy computers without authorization from a Montana Academy
owner / director / educator.
 Student Salon Area Front Desk Appointment Book
 Student Salon Area Booking Station
 Student Library
The student must be under the supervision of a licensed educator or a Montana Academy staff member
at all times while using Montana Academy computer.
Students do not have access to the following Montana Academy computers:
 Admissions
 Educators
 Financial Aid Office
o A student may complete their FAFSA/ E-MPN / Entrance Counseling / Exit Counseling on line
only when in the presence of the financial aid administrator
 Owners
An Employee may be subject to termination from Montana Academy for the following reasons:
 Unauthorized use of Academy copyrighted material
 Tampering or disabling an Academy computer
 Removing information from an Academy computer by print or illegally downloading
 Moving or deleting information from an Academy computer
 Distributing Academy copyrighted material in any form with unauthorized persons or companies
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Copyright infringement is the act of pursuing, without Academy permission or legal authority, one or more
of the exclusive rights granted to the copyright owner under section 106 of the Copyright Act (Title 17 of
the United States Code). These rights include the right to reproduce or distribute any copyrighted work.
In the file-sharing context, downloading or uploading substantial parts of a copyrighted work without
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In addition, a student or employee may be subject to criminal penalties resulting from prosecution.
This above mentioned list is not all-inclusive and the student and employee needs to be aware of possible
severe sanctions if found to be violating the copyright policies.
authority constitutes an infringement. An alternative to copyright infringement is to purchase information
legally.
Penalties for copyright infringement include civil and criminal penalties. In general, anyone found liable
for civil copyright infringement may be ordered to pay either actual damages of
“statutory” damages affixed at not less than $750 and not more than $30,000 per work infringement. For
“willful” infringement, a court may award up to $150,000 per work infringed. A court can, in its discretion,
also assess costs and attorney’s fees. For details, see Title 17, United States Code, Section 504,505.
Willful copyright infringement can also result in criminal penalties, including imprisonment of up to five
years and fines of up to $250,000 per offense. For more information please see the Web site of the U.S.
Copyright office at www.copyright.gov .
IPEDS Statistics
The College Navigator website (http://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/) provides current and prospective
students information about student body diversity, including the percentage of enrolled, full-time students
in the following categories: Male / Female, Self-identified members of a major racial or ethnic group and
Federal Pell Grant recipients.
 The College Navigator website also gives information concerning student services, students with
disabilities, career placement during and after enrollment and transfer of credit from other
schools, retention, licensure, graduation and placement rates.
RIGHT TO KNOW (PRE-ENROLLMENT INFORMATION)
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Montana Academy also provides means to this information in house through the Right to Know
document (Pre-enrollment Information, including but not limited to graduation licensure and
placement rates) is provided to all students at the time of contract signing, prior to the signing of
the enrollment agreement (contract).
Job Placement assistance is provided at Montana Academy.
- Information on types of employment for our graduates is found in Montana Academy
Admissions Office.
- This information is gathered from graduate surveys, employer surveys and during the exit
interview process or during follow up calls with our graduates.
FEDERAL DRUG TRAFFICKING PENALTIES
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The Campus Security Disclosure details in full the Drug and Alcohol Abuse and Prevention Policy.
The Federal Drug Trafficking Penalties are as follows:
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CAMPUS SECURITY DISCLOSURE
BACKGROUND
The Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act (20 USC §
1092(f)) is the landmark federal law, originally known as the Campus Security Act, that requires colleges
and universities across the United States to disclose information about crime on and around their
campuses. The law is tied to an institution's participation in federal student financial aid programs and it
applies to most institutions of higher education both public and private. The Act is enforced by the
United States Department of Education.
The law was amended in 1992 to add a requirement that schools afford the victims of campus sexual
assault certain basic rights, and was amended again in 1998 to expand the reporting requirements. The
1998 amendments also formally named the law in memory of Jeanne Clery. Subsequent amendments in
2000 and 2008 added provisions dealing with registered sex offender notification and campus
emergency response. The 2008 amendments also added a provision to protect crime victims,
"whistleblowers", and others from retaliation.
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As stated in the above definition Montana Academy agrees to comply and provide all students and staff
a copy of the campus security report at the beginning of each calendar year and to all prospective
students’ enrolling at Montana Academy. The report will include the previous calendar year statistics to
comply with the Consumer Reporting requirement of the most recent 3 completed calendar years.
Statistics will be gathered from the local police and compiled in the disclosure. These same statistics will
be entered on the Campus Crime Report due in October of each year. Montana Academy is fully
committed to providing a violence-free campus.
o Montana Academy is dedicated to providing a safe environment for all of its students, faculty
and staff, and salon area guests.
o A staff member should be notified immediately if unusual threatening behavior is noticed or
suspected. If a crime occurs a staff member should be notified, that staff member will then help
in reporting the crime to local police or the appropriate authority.
o Montana Academy prohibits any retaliation against anyone who in good faith reports any
violations of the campus security policy.
o Bullying or implied threat, intimidation, sexual harassment and violence will not be tolerated at
Montana Academy.
o Weapons of any kind are not permitted on campus; this includes the academy building and
surrounding parking lot.
o The Annual Security Report is prepared by the office team of the CEO.
o If there is an imminent threat or harm please call 911 immediately.
(The crime statistics in this report cover an area on 501 2nd Street South, Great Falls, MT, and include any
incidents on campus at the physical location of the Montana Academy (612 2nd Ave.) and including the
Montana Academy parking lot, adjacent sidewalks and streets.)
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REQUIREMENTS
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Crime Categories:
Years:
Criminal Homicide:
Murder & Non-negligent manslaughter
a. Negligent manslaughter
Sex Offenses:
a. Forcible sex offenses
b. Non-forcible sex offenses
Robbery
Aggravated Assault
Simple Assault
Intimidation
Burglary
Motor Vehicle Theft
Larceny-Theft
Destruction, damage or vandalism to property
Any other crime involving bodily injury
Arson
Liquor/Drug/Illegal Weapons Violations:
a. Arrests for liquor violations, drug law violations, and illegal
weapons possession
b. Persons not included above who were referred for campus
disciplinary action for liquor law violations, drug law violations,
and illegal weapons possessions
Hate Crimes:
a. Race
b. Gender
c. Religion
d. Sexual Orientation
e. Ethnicity
f. Disability
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Montana
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of Salons
SECURITY OFFICERS & LOCAL POLICE
Montana Academy does not employ security officers, but does have a direct working relationship with
the local police. Local police provide prompt service and are able to support the academy with any
crime issues. We encourage accurate and prompt reporting of all crimes to the local police.
If for inclusion in the annual disclosure of crime statics a student would like to report a crime on a
voluntary, confidential basis they can do so through a staff member.
MONTANA ACADEMY FACILITIES
Montana Academy facilities are in operation Monday through Saturday. The building may also be used
for educational purposes outside of the regular business hours to hold classes for licensed professionals
in cosmetology or for groups securing the facilities through the owner. Keys to the building are held
only by the owners, educators and appointed staff members, which helps to prevent internal crimes to
an extent. At Montana Academy we highly encourage students and staff to be responsible for your own
security and the security of others.
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SEX OFFENSES
Please contact the Great Falls Police Department to report any sex offenses immediately. The
seriousness of this offense makes is vital to preserve evidence for proof of the criminal offense.
Montana Academy will provide assistance in any way possible. Information on counseling or referrals
centers are released to students and staff upon request.
If a sex offense happens where both the accused and the accuser attend Montana Academy, both the
accuser and the accused:
 Are entitled to the same opportunities to have others present during a disciplinary
proceeding and
 Will be informed of Montana Academy’s final determination of any Montana Academy
disciplinary proceeding with respect to the alleged sex offense and any sanction that is
imposed against the accused and
 The dismissal that may occur following a final determination of said proceedings regarding
rape, acquaintance rape, or other forcible or no-forcible sex offenses.
 Montana Academy will work with students to change a student’s academic situation (i.e.,
allowing the student to take a leave of absence, allowing the student to enroll in a later
program , etc.) if the change is requested by the victim and the change is reasonably
available.
 Montana Academy does not provide any programs on campus regarding sexual assault
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If you wish to learn more about personal security or prevention of crimes please contact
the local Police Department as Montana Academy does not provide any programs
regarding security of prevention of crimes
Montana Academy does not have any off-campus locations and therefore all monitoring
and recording of any criminal activity is conducted at the campus location of 501 2nd
Street S, Great Falls, MT
Montana Academy does not have any on-campus housing and therefore does not have
a missing student policy or fire policy
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prevention. If students or staff wishes to learn more about the prevention of sexual assault,
contact the local Police Department.
Individuals wishing to learn additional information about registered sex offenders may check website
information for the City of Great Falls.
DRUG AND ALCOHOL ABUSE PREVENTION
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DRUG FREE CAMPUS
The Drug Prevention Policy and its effectiveness is review every two years by Montana Academy. If
changes are necessary, staff will be notified at the next staff meeting. The new policy will be presented
in written form to all students and will be implemented from that point forward.
 Montana Academy prohibits the unlawful possession, use or distribution of illicit drugs and
alcohol by students and staff on the property or as part of any Academy activities.
 In some cases, conviction of drug-related offenses could result in the student’s ineligibility of
Title IV funding or other forms of financial assistance.
 Montana Academy will expel students and terminate staff involved in unlawful possession, use
or distribution of illicit drugs and alcohol on Montana Academy premises and will refer such
cases to the proper authorities for prosecution.
 Students and staff may be reinstated upon completion of an appropriate rehabilitation
program.
 If an arrest for drug or alcohol related incidences occurs off site, the student/staff is required to
inform Montana Academy so Montana Academy can assist with providing resources to aid the
student/staff member.
 As a condition of employment, employees must notify Montana Academy of any criminal drug
statute conviction for a violation occurring in the workplace no later than five days after such
conviction.
 Montana Academy policy supports and enforces state underage drinking and illicit drug laws.
 The Biennial Review method of distribution for newly enrolling students is during the
orientation process.
 The Biennial Review method of distribution for all current students is handing out a copy in the
Advance Class.
 To ensure all students will receive a copy, students who are absent on the day of
Advance Class will be handed a copy by their educator upon the student’s return.
 The educator will take an attendance role call during the Advanced Class to
determine missing students.
 The Biennial Review distribution for staff is annually during a staff meeting. Absent staff
members will be given a copy upon their return.
 If new staff joins after the annual distribution, all drug related material will be given as
part of the new hire program.
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Information for Crime Victims about Disciplinary Proceedings
Information will be disclosed upon written request, to any alleged victim of any crime of violence or
non-forcible sex offense, the results of any disciplinary proceedings conducted by Montana Academy
against a student who is the alleged perpetrator of such crime or offense. If the alleged victim is
deceased as a result of the crime or offense, the information shall be provided upon request, to the next
of kin of the alleged victim.
Montana Academy will immediately contact law enforcement officials to report all unlawful activate.
The health risks of illicit drugs and alcohol abuse requires Montana Academy to provide education and
referrals for students and staff. Montana Academy provides education and distribution of materials
annually and refers students and staff to local services.
Health risks associated with the use of illicit drugs and the abuse of alcohol include:
 Impaired mental and physical health, neurological disease/damage, memory and intellectual
performance interference, mental and physical depression, uncontrollable violence, impulsive
behavior, convulsive seizures, homicide, suicide, cardiac disease or damage, cardiovascular
collapse or heart failure, gastrointestinal disease or damage, ulcers or erosive gastritis, anemia,
liver and pancreatic disease, liver failure or pancreatitis, deteriorating relationships, and death.
Area drug abuse information, counseling, referral and treatment and rehabilitation centers information
is made available to students or staff members. Area agencies include:
 List can be found in the restrooms and the Student Lounge. Rocky Mountain Treatment Center,
920 4th Ave. North, Great Falls, MT 59404 Phone: 406-727-8832 ext. 2110
The applicable Montana laws relating to the unlawful manufacture, distribution, possession,
or use of a controlled substance are found respectively in Montana Code Annotated 45-9101 through 301.
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45-9-101. Criminal distribution of dangerous drugs. (1) Except as provided in Title 50,
chapter 46, a person commits the offense of criminal distribution of dangerous drugs if the
person sells, barters, exchanges, gives away, or offers to sell, barter, exchange, or give away
any dangerous drug, as defined in 50-32-101.
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(2) A person convicted of criminal distribution of a narcotic drug, as defined in 50-32101(18)(d), or an opiate, as defined in 50-32-101(19), shall be imprisoned in the state prison
for a term of not less than 2 years or more than life and may be fined not more than
$50,000, except as provided in 46-18-222.
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(3) (a) A person convicted of criminal distribution of a dangerous drug included in
Schedule I or Schedule II pursuant to 50-32-222 or 50-32-224, except marijuana or
tetrahydrocannabinol, who has a prior conviction for criminal distribution of such a drug
shall be imprisoned in the state prison for a term of not less than 10 years or more than life
and may be fined not more than $50,000, except as provided in 46-18-222.
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(b) Upon a third or subsequent conviction for criminal distribution of such a drug, the
person shall be imprisoned in the state prison for a term of not less than 20 years or more
than life and may be fined not more than $50,000, except as provided in 46-18-222.
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(c) The exception for marijuana or tetrahydrocannabinol in subsection (3)(a) does not
apply to synthetic cannabinoids listed as dangerous drugs in 50-32-222.
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(4) A person convicted of criminal distribution of dangerous drugs not otherwise provided
for in subsection (2), (3), or (5) shall be imprisoned in the state prison for a term of not less
than 1 year or more than life or be fined an amount of not more than $50,000, or both.
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MONTANA LAWS
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(a) If convicted pursuant to subsection (2), the person shall be imprisoned in the state
prison for not less than 4 years or more than life and may be fined not more than $50,000,
except as provided in 46-18-222.
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(b) If convicted of the distribution of a dangerous drug included in Schedule I or Schedule
II pursuant to 50-32-222 or 50-32-224 and if previously convicted of such a distribution, the
person shall be imprisoned in the state prison for not less than 20 years or more than life
and may be fined not more than $50,000, except as provided in 46-18-222.
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(c) If convicted of the distribution of a dangerous drug included in Schedule I or Schedule
II pursuant to 50-32-222 or 50-32-224 and if previously convicted of two or more such
distributions, the person shall be imprisoned in the state prison for not less than 40 years or
more than life and may be fined not more than $50,000, except as provided in 46-18-222.
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(d) If convicted pursuant to subsection (4), the person shall be imprisoned in the state
prison for not less than 2 years or more than life and may be fined not more than $50,000,
except as provided in 46-18-222.
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(6) Practitioners, as defined in 50-32-101, and agents under their supervision acting in the
course of a professional practice are exempt from this section.
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45-9-102. Criminal possession of dangerous drugs. (1) Except as provided in Title 50,
chapter 46, a person commits the offense of criminal possession of dangerous drugs if the
person possesses any dangerous drug, as defined in 50-32-101.
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(2) A person convicted of criminal possession of marijuana or its derivatives in an amount
the aggregate weight of which does not exceed 60 grams of marijuana or 1 gram of hashish
is, for the first offense, guilty of a misdemeanor and shall be punished by a fine of not less
than $100 or more than $500 and by imprisonment in the county jail for not more than 6
months. The minimum fine must be imposed as a condition of a suspended or deferred
sentence. A person convicted of a second or subsequent offense under this subsection is
punishable by a fine not to exceed $1,000 or by imprisonment in the county jail for a term
not to exceed 1 year or in the state prison for a term not to exceed 3 years or by both. This
subsection does not apply to the possession of synthetic cannabinoids listed as dangerous
drugs in 50-32-222.
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(3) A person convicted of criminal possession of an anabolic steroid as listed in 50-32-226
is, for the first offense, guilty of a misdemeanor and shall be punished by a fine of not less
than $100 or more than $500 or by imprisonment in the county jail for not more than 6
months, or both.
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(4) A person convicted of criminal possession of an opiate, as defined in 50-32-101(19),
shall be imprisoned in the state prison for a term of not less than 2 years or more than 5
years and may be fined not more than $50,000, except as provided in 46-18-222.
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(5) (a) A person convicted of a second or subsequent offense of criminal possession of
methamphetamine shall be punished by:
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(5) A person who was an adult at the time of distribution and who is convicted of criminal
distribution of dangerous drugs to a minor shall be sentenced as follows:
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(i) imprisonment for a term not to exceed 5 years or by a fine not to exceed $50,000, or
both; or
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(ii) commitment to the department of corrections for placement in an appropriate
correctional facility or program for a term of not less than 3 years or more than 5 years. If
the person successfully completes a residential methamphetamine treatment program
operated or approved by the department of corrections during the first 3 years of a term,
the remainder of the term must be suspended. The court may also impose a fine not to
exceed $50,000.
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(b) During the first 3 years of a term under subsection (5)(a)(ii), the department of
corrections may place the person in a residential methamphetamine treatment program
operated or approved by the department of corrections or in a correctional facility or
program. The residential methamphetamine treatment program must consist of time spent
in a residential methamphetamine treatment facility and time spent in a community-based
prerelease center.
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(c) The court shall, as conditions of probation pursuant to subsection (5)(a), order:
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(i) the person to abide by the standard conditions of probation established by the
department of corrections;
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(ii) payment of the costs of imprisonment, probation, and any methamphetamine
treatment by the person if the person is financially able to pay those costs;
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(iii) that the person may not enter an establishment where alcoholic beverages are sold
for consumption on the premises or where gambling takes place;
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(v) the person to enter and remain in an aftercare program as directed by the person's
probation officer; and
(vi) the person to submit to random or routine drug and alcohol testing.
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(6) A person convicted of criminal possession of dangerous drugs not otherwise provided
for in subsections (2) through (5) shall be imprisoned in the state prison for a term not to
exceed 5 years or be fined an amount not to exceed $50,000, or both.
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(7) A person convicted of a first violation under this section is presumed to be entitled to
a deferred imposition of sentence of imprisonment.
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(8) Ultimate users and practitioners, as defined in 50-32-101, and agents under their
supervision acting in the course of a professional practice are exempt from this section.
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45-9-103. Criminal possession with intent to distribute. (1) Except as provided in Title 50,
chapter 46, a person commits the offense of criminal possession with intent to distribute if
the person possesses with intent to distribute any dangerous drug as defined in 50-32-101.
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(2) A person convicted of criminal possession of an opiate, as defined in 50-32-101(19),
with intent to distribute shall be imprisoned in the state prison for a term of not less than 2
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(iv) that the person may not consume alcoholic beverages;
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(3) A person convicted of criminal possession with intent to distribute not otherwise
provided for in subsection (2) shall be imprisoned in the state prison for a term of not more
than 20 years or be fined an amount not to exceed $50,000, or both.
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(4) Practitioners, as defined in 50-32-101, and agents under their supervision acting in the
course of a professional practice are exempt from this section.
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45-9-110. Criminal production or manufacture of dangerous drugs. (1) Except as provided
in Title 50, chapter 46, a person commits the offense of criminal production or manufacture
of dangerous drugs if the person knowingly or purposely produces, manufactures, prepares,
cultivates, compounds, or processes a dangerous drug, as defined in 50-32-101.
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(2) A person convicted of criminal production or manufacture of a narcotic drug, as
defined in 50-32-101(18)(d), or an opiate, as defined in 50-32-101(19), shall be imprisoned
in the state prison for a term of not less than 5 years or more than life and may be fined not
more than $50,000, except as provided in 46-18-222.
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(3) A person convicted of criminal production or manufacture of a dangerous drug
included in Schedule I of 50-32-222 or Schedule II of 50-32-224, except marijuana or
tetrahydrocannabinol, who has a prior conviction that has become final for criminal
production or manufacture of a Schedule I or Schedule II drug shall be imprisoned in the
state prison for a term of not less than 20 years or more than life and may be fined not more
than $50,000, except as provided in 46-18-222. Upon a third or subsequent conviction that
has become final for criminal production or manufacture of a Schedule I or Schedule II drug,
the person shall be imprisoned in the state prison for a term of not less than 40 years or
more than life and may be fined not more than $50,000, except as provided in 46-18-222.
The penalties provided for in this subsection also apply to the criminal production or
manufacture of synthetic cannabinoids listed as dangerous drugs in 50-32-222.
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(4) A person convicted of criminal production or manufacture of marijuana,
tetrahydrocannabinol, or a dangerous drug not referred to in subsections (2) and (3) shall be
imprisoned in the state prison for a term not to exceed 10 years and may be fined not more
than $50,000, except that if the dangerous drug is marijuana and the total weight is more
than a pound or the number of plants is more than 30, the person shall be imprisoned in the
state prison for not less than 2 years or more than life and may be fined not more than
$50,000. "Weight" means the weight of the dry plant and includes the leaves and stem
structure but does not include the root structure. A person convicted under this subsection
who has a prior conviction that has become final for criminal production or manufacture of
a drug under this subsection shall be imprisoned in the state prison for a term not to exceed
twice that authorized for a first offense under this subsection and may be fined not more
than $100,000.
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(5) Practitioners, as defined in 50-32-101, and agents under their supervision acting in the
course of a professional practice are exempt from this section.
EMERGENCY RESPONSE/PROCEDURES / EVACUATION
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years or more than 20 years and may be fined not more than $50,000, except as provided in
46-18-222.
An Emergency Procedures binder is found in Montana Academy Admissions Office and at the Salon
Area front desk.
Emergency Phone Numbers
 Immediate Help (Fire, Police, Rescue Squad) - 9-1-1
 Administrative Offices – 406-771-8771
 Cascade Police Department -406-454-6978
 Cascade Fire Department – 406-454-6978
 Cascade Sheriff Department-406-454-6978
 Cascade Ambulance Department-406-454-6978
TIMELY WARNING
Notification provided in a suitable manner to students, staff, and salon area guests and/or community
neighbors if necessary, of an impending threat or occurring emergency situation.
 This can be delivered in a verbal form for those in attendance in the building.
 This may also be distributed by email, text, social media and signage to staff members and all
students.
 Montana Academy will issue timely warnings in the timeliest manner possible.
 Crimes included in timely warnings are as follows:
o Criminal homicide, forcible and non-forcible sex offenses, robbery, aggravated assault,
simple assault, intimidation, vandalism, burglary, motor vehicle theft, larceny-theft,
destruction, damage, or vandalism to property, arson, hate crimes including crimes
involving bodily injury reported to local police agencies that show evidence of prejudice
based on race, gender, religion, sexual orientation, ethnicity or disability, arrests for
violations of liquor and drug law violations, and illegal weapons possession, and persons
not arrested but referred for disciplinary action for liquor, drug, and weapons law
violations.
**Montana Academy is not required to provide timely warning with respect to crimes
reported to a pastoral or professional counselor**
EMERGENCY NOTIFICATION
An emergency notification is an immediate notification of an unforeseen combination of circumstances
that calls for immediate action.
 Can be in verbal form using the codes listed below and can be in written form, posted on the
front and back door of Montana Academy.
 Every educator, administrative staff, and front desk personnel have received training on how to
handle a pending emergency.
 All staff has been trained in the following Emergency Codes.
Code Evacuate Front: Indicates a need to evacuate the classroom immediately and exit through
a front entrance only.
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Code Evacuate Back: Indicates a need to evacuate through the back entrance only.
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CODES FOR AN EMERGENCY SITUATION
 Code Lock Down: A lock down situation has occurred. Staff and students are to remain calm
and do not leave the classroom.
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Code Dangerous: Indicates a dangerous situation has occurred outside the building and no one
is allowed to leave the building.
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Code Hostage: A hostage, criminal or terrorist threat / situation
EMERGENCY RESPONSE PROCEDURES
 At the time of an urgent unanticipated event, staff members will assess the situation to
determine the significance of an emergency.
 Without delay, Montana Academy will take into account the safety of its students, staff and
salon area guests and surrounding community.
 In the event of a dangerous situation and without delay will assess the situation and will:
o Determine appropriate code for the emergency
o Assist any victim(s)
o Respond and / or contain the emergency at hand
o Diffuse the dangerous situation if possible
o Contact authorities
o Determine course of action in order to protect entire Academy population
 Begin the notification process.
o In the event of an emergency, staff and students will be notified by either verbal
communication (for students currently in the building), or email communication (for
students not in attendance) to notify them of the particular situation.
 Roll call will be taken as soon as reasonably possible to ensure all students and staff have been
accounted for at the time of the emergency.
 After the police has been notified of the emergency by calling 911, all students will receive
notification of the emergency by written communication in the form of an email or text message
from the Command Decision Team (CDT)
The responsible members of the CDT consist of:
1) Montana Academy owner/s
2) Financial Aid Officer
3) Admissions personnel
4) Educators
5) Front Desk Support Staff
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DETERMINING WHO SHOULD BE NOTIFIED:
 The CDT will identify / determine the extent of the emergency and enact appropriate means of
notifications through the suitable means of:
o Telephone
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INITIATION OF THE NOTIFICATION SYSTEM
 Responsible persons in Montana Academy will determine means of notification through but not
limited to:
o Fire alarms to alert the campus community
o Code alerts
o Emails / follow up with emails
o Text messages
o Posting written notices as more specific information becomes available.
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o Email
o Text messaging
o Written communication
The CDT will determine the extent of information that needs to be released and will disseminate
to staff, students, and salon area guests / public as appropriate.
The verbal/written communication will include:
1) Type of emergency
2) Steps to be taken for the emergency situation
Emergency procedures will be tested on a yearly basis
o Yearly testing of emergency procedures is scheduled by the owner.
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Staff will be alerted to the scheduled date(s), however; the students will be unaware
until the actual emergency test occurs to ensure proper evaluation of emergency
procedures.
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Owners and staff will evaluate the testing results and implement improvements needed
to secure the safety of all concerned.
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Emergency Procedures for Extreme Weather Conditions:
Are issued from the Local Weather Service, Montana Academy offices are closed and classes are
cancelled.
 Once the weather conditions are diminished, email notification will be sent to students when
classes will resume.
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Emergency Procedures Due to Criminal or Terrorists Threats
 Upon receipt of information pertaining to a criminal or terrorist threat during business hours,
the person receiving the information should notify a staff member(s) of the impending or
occurring emergency.
 Response
o Immediate assessment of situation to determine response needed to address the threat
at hand.
o Trained staff members will respond to the situation using Emergency Codes if necessary.
o Conduct risk assessment of vulnerability of all areas of the building including classrooms.
o Contact civil authorities to determine appropriate action.
 All telephones have local law authorities programed into the system.
o Advise students to take shelter in pre-defined areas, based on threat and safety of
students
 Possible evacuation of entire campus for a length of time to be determined
based on the situation at hand.
 Incident Management
o Have current facility maps available for local authorities
 Copy keep readily available off sight
o Video tape of Academy recording all areas of the building for hostage situations
 Readily accessible at an off-sight location
 When applicable, Montana Academy will post the time class will resume on outside doors.
Dangerous Situations
Are brought to the attention of Command Decision Team (CDT) and are confirmed, we will alert
students and employees by announcing, emailing, text and or a written notification will be posted in a
conspicuous area and directing them to either a safe location and or the City County Health Department.
Once the dangerous situation is diminished, an announcement, email, text and or a written notification
will be posted or sent to students when classes will resume.
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Fire drills will be practiced yearly and require your most serious cooperation and
consideration. All exits must be in working condition and unobstructed.
Security plan is in place
o All staff and students knowledgeable
o Staff and students should have clearly defined roles
o Practiced unannounced drills
 Fire
 Intrusions
 Attacks
 Hostage situation
 Earthquake
Montana Academy evaluates all drills and records the results in writing and conducts an
evaluation of improvements needed
In A Fire Emergency
 If you smell smoke or see fire, report it immediately to an educator. A warning will then be
given by staff. Do not panic. Proceed as follows:
 Students in the salon area exit single file out the front doors. If you have a guest at the time,
the guest is your responsibility.
 After exiting Montana Academy, proceed safely away from the building.
 Support staff at front desk will help guest in reception area out the front doors.
 Proceed to safety away from the building.
 Students in the classrooms, student lounge, conference room, and spa area should exit through
the nearest door, single file.
 Locate and join the students and guests from the salon area.
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Drills
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Outbreak of meningitis, nor virus or other serious illness
Earthquake
Flooding
Gas leak
Explosion
Intrusions
Attacks
Bomb threat
Civil unrest or rioting
Hostage situations
Fire
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Familiarize yourself with your evacuation route and the location of all emergency and regular
exits.
 The evacuation route illustration is found in the student’s lounge.
VIOLATION OF FIRE SAFETY RULES PUTS LIVES IN JEOPARDY. TAMPERING WITH FIRE ALARMS OR FIRE
EQUIPMENT CAN RESULT IN FINES AND POSSIBLE INCARCERATION ACCORDING TO MT STATE LAWS.
In case of serious accident or illness:
 Call 9-1-1
 Do not move sick or injured person(s).
 Be careful to avoid personal contact with any body fluids such as blood, vomit, or saliva.
 Stay with the victim and reassure her/him that help is on the way.
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Power Failure:
Remain calm. Do not move. Await instructions from staff personnel. If instructed to evacuate, use
designated emergency exits ONLY.
CONSUMER INFORMATION-IDENTITY THEFT PREVENTION
BACKGROUND
Congress instructed the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) and other agencies to promulgate regulations
to address identity theft. The proposed rules were published in November 2007. Full compliance is
required by May 1, 2009 (this was an extension from the original November 2008 deadline). The “Red
Flag Rules”, as they are called, require financial institutions and creditors and educational facilities to
develop and implement written programs designed to detect, prevent, and mitigate identity theft.
DEFINITIONS & EXPLANATIONS
 Per SEC. 2 “Scope of Certain Creditor Requirements”, (a) Amendment to the FCRA-Section
615(e) of the Fair Credit Reporting Act, one aspect of the definition “creditor” includes: “obtains
or uses consumer reports, directly or indirectly in connection with a credit transaction” and
“furnishes information to consumer reporting agencies, as described in section 623 in
connection with a credit transaction”.
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“Covered Accounts”: refers to accounts maintained primarily for business, personal, family or
household purposes designed to permit multiple payments or transactions; any other account
posing a reasonably foreseeable risk to customers from identity theft.
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“Red Flag”: refers to a pattern, practice or specific activity that indicates the possible existence
of identity theft.
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“Customer”: refers to anyone doing business on a regular basis with a school (i.e. students,
parents, tribes, etc.)
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Montana Academy has implemented measures to insure all consumer private information is protected.
Montana Academy has established and maintains a comprehensive information security program. The
computers at the academy are password protected and operate with anti-virus software. Financial aid
information is generally transmitted to the third party servicer by means of the secure software
“winzip”. Student’s personal information is confined to the admissions / financial aid offices of Montana
Academy and financial aid information is confined to the financial aid office and it is the responsibility of
the FAA to remain secure. All doors of offices are locked when staff personnel are not present. Student
files are kept in locking filing cabinets, in which key are kept in the locked offices. ISIRS are located in
the financial aid office and admissions office. These safeguards aid in protection against any
unauthorized access, anticipated threats to security or the integrity of this information.
Admissions Reps will gain prospect student name and phone number only for ability to follow up with
the lead and all private information is shredded when no longer needed. The risk assessment program is
the responsibility of all staff members. Staff is updated (at a minimum on a yearly basis) during a staff
meeting regarding the internal and external risks to the security of the consumer’s personal identity. All
staff is reminded to follow above outlined precautions when handling any consumer (student or salon
area guest) information.
Montana Academy takes reasonable precautions when selecting educators and administrative staff and
support staff. New employees are educated on Montana Academy’s Identity Theft Prevention plan.
Montana Academy employs Deborah Johns and Associates as third party servicer.
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IDENTITY THEFT PREVENTION
Owner, is responsible for all staff education concerning safeguarding consumer information.
RISK ASSESSMENT PLAN
Risk and Policy Management
Employees are to assess risk of their areas at all times. Montana Academy policies should be enforced in
order to reduce risk. The policies and procedures are assessed to ensure that the lowest risk possible is
being achieved by implementation.
Development & Oversight
The Staff and Administration review concerns and intergrate new strategies to ensure Montana
Academy is protecting again identity theft whenever possible. Oversight creaes awareness and
education of the staff and alerting them to the possiblity of risk management.
Managing
Montana Academy manages the customer’s private information by departmentalizing the private
information. Montana Academy employs Deborah Johns and Associates as third party servicer to
oversee / assist in the student’s financial aid information.
Organizing Secure Information
Montana Academy limits the number of staff who have access to private secured consumer information
and uses passwords to protect the information stored on Montana Academy computers.
Asset Protection (Listed in Priority)
 Student body
 Staff
 Salon area guests
 Teaching material and curriculum
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Protection of:
 Effective daily staff communication and at staff meetings
o Documentation of discussions in staff meeting minutes
 Deterrence
o Academy Security cameras aid in deterrence.
o Students working at the front desk acknowledge in writing the protection of collected
customer’s information each time they are assigned to the front desk.
 Detection / Response / Action
o Once potentially fraudulent activity is detected, an employee must take action by
quickly gathering all related documentation, determine whether the documentation is
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Environmental Safety, Response and Action
Threats are defined as assets that security programs must protect against for unwanted intrusion of
confidential information weather internal or external.
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fraudulent or authentic and present it to the owner. If a transaction is determined to
be fraudulent, appropriate actions must be taken immediately. Action may include:
Canceling the transaction
Notifying and cooperating with proper law enforcement
Notifying the actual customer that fraud has been attempted
If transaction is determined to be authentic, no action will be taken.
The following red flags are potential indicators of fraud. Any time a red flag is apparent, it should be
investigated for verification.
Suspicious Documents
 Documents provided for identification that appear to have been altered, forged, destroyed and
reassembled would target a red flag.
 The customer’s photograph or physical description on the identification is not the same.
 Customer identification is not consistent with information that is on file.
Suspicious Personal Identifying Information
 The address, Social Security number and or any personal identification provided does not match
Montana Academy’s file.
Suspicious Activity Related to Covered Account
 Montana Academy receives notice from customers, victims of identity theft, a law enforcement
authority, or other persons regarding possible identity theft in connection with covered
accounts held by Montana Academy.
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Misrepresentation Policy of Truth and Candor
Montana Academy is committed to maintaining the highest standard of integrity in every aspect of its
operations and to assuring complete transparency, candor and accuracy in all of its communications
with students, accrediting agencies and the public. Montana Academy is privately owned and operated.
Montana Academy is further committed to using procedures and practices aimed at eliminating
inadvertent errors in communications with students and the public. Achieving these goals is critical to
Montana Academy’s missions to provide high quality education and services. It is Montana Academy’s
policy that its faculty, staff, administration and all other representatives must be committed to
transparency, candor and accuracy in all of their communications and must specifically strive to avoid
errors or omissions in certain areas described in more detail below. Montana Academy will not
withhold disclosures regarding qualifying state requirements needed to obtain a state license including
but not limited to a prior criminal record or a pre-existing medical condition(s).
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Periodic Updates to Plan
 Periodic update and plans to establish and test the programs will include the help of each
department. As a part of the plan and action, Montana Academy will revisit the red flags, and
any actions necessary to protect the risk of assessment of the customers.
The integrity of Montana Academy and its reputation as a quality institution are of the utmost
importance. Montana Academy staff, enrolled students and vendors shall not misrepresent the
institution or make false, erroneous or misleading statements concerning:
o Montana Academy itself or the conduct of its business
o Transfer of credits and / or conditions under which Montana Academy will accept
transfer credits.
o Completion of the program, not limited to but including acceptance to a labor union,
requirements to complete a course of study and application to take a state licensing
exam or to secure employment.
o The prerequisites established for enrollment in any program.
o Scholarships provided to enrolled students.
o The circumstances that would constitute grounds for termination of enrollment.
o Testimonials or endorsements from industry manufacturers, vendors, high school
counselors, employers, students or former students.
o The size, location, age or type of the equipment or facilities of Montana Academy.
o The availability or frequency of any programs.
o The employment objectives the program is designed to meet.
o Montana Academy staff, including but not limited to: number of staff, qualifications,
including staff training experience, and availability of staff.
o The availability of Academy supplementary assistance, including but not limited to:
tutorial or specialized instruction, part-time employment or any other form of financial
assistance, including consumer or Federal student loans or grants.
o The content contained in the program of study.
o Any facts related to the diploma awarded upon the successful completion of the
program of study.
o Approved authorization of state licensing or accreditation agencies.
o Financial aid information, including but not limited to the availability of federal, state,
local, private or institutional student aid programs, the student’s right to refuse any
particular type of financial assistance, the student’s responsibilities to repay any loans,
regardless of whether or not the student completes the program of study, the rights and
responsibilities of students receiving financial aid, the criteria for continued eligibility for
each program in the financial aid package. Montana Academy’s satisfactory academic
progress (SAP) policy, the terms and conditions of student aid, disbursement methods
and frequency, and the terms of education loans.
o Institutional information, including but not limited to cost of attendance information
(including tuition and fees, books and supplies, kit charges, room and board, and
transportation) and Montana Academy’s refund policy.
o Employability of graduates, including Montana Academy’s relationship with any
organization or business.
o Montana Academy’s Truth and Candor Policy requires not just avoiding
misrepresentations, but affirmatively providing full disclosure, including: being
transparent with prospective students
o Approaching prospective students with full candor and honesty
o Providing complete, accurate information concerning placement assistance and the
current employment conditions, compensations or job opportunities available to
Academy graduates.
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MONTANA ACADEMY’S POLICY OF TRUTH AND CANDOR IS AS FOLLOWS:
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Approval or endorsement by the United States Department of Education concerning the
quality of Montana Academy educational program.
Statements are not just made over the phone. “Statements” include chat sessions, posts on social
networking sites, etc. Statements can be made in writing, visually, orally or through other means.
Montana Academy’s policy of Truth and Candor applies to:
 All Academy staff
 Enrolled students and former students acting on behalf of Montana Academy or who were
encouraged by Montana Academy to recruit students or otherwise speak about Montana
Academy to others.
 Vendors and institutional partners that provide any part of an academic program, or that
provide marketing, advertising, and recruiting or admissions services.
Failure to follow this policy can result in severe repercussions to Montana Academy including:
 Revocation of Montana Academy’s eligibility to participate in Title IV programs.
 Imposing limitations on Montana Academy’s participation in the Title IV programs.
 Initiation of a fine, limitation, suspension or termination proceeding against Montana Academy.
 Repercussions to employees from failure to comply with Montana Academy’s Truth and Candor
Policy may include but is not limited to:
 An inquiry into the cause of any truth and candor compromise will be conducted
 Based on findings a possible suspension or termination of employment
 Possible pursuant of legal action taken against parties involved
Repercussions to vendors from failure to comply with Montana Academy’s Truth and Candor Policy may
include but is not limited to:
 An inquiry into the cause of any truth and candor compromise will be conducted
 Based on findings a possible loss of contract renewal or business relationship
 Possible pursuant of legal action taken against parties involved
NET PRICE CALCULATOR
The Net Price Calculator is posted on www.mymtacademy.com in accordance with the Higher Education
Opportunity Act of 2008. The Net Price Calculator allows prospective students to calculate an estimated
net price at an institution based on a student’s individual circumstances using the following basic
formula: (price of attendance - grant aid). Based on the information entered by the student, an average
net price of attendance is generated based on what similar students paid in the previous year. This
calculator is designed to help you estimate your educational expenses after grants and will be used
when determining Title IV loan eligibility when working with Montana Academy Financial Aid
Administrator to calculate your remaining educational expenses.
Any result of this Calculator is not guaranteed by Montana Academy and is meant to be an
indication of the aid you may be eligible to receive.
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Results of the Net Price Calculator will be dependent on the accuracy and completeness of the
information entered and is intended to provide only a general guide to your eligibility for financial aid.
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This is not an application for financial aid. Students must complete the Free Application for
Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) to be eligible for Title IV funds. For more information on applying
for federal student aid, please go to www.fafsa.ed.gov
Note: The estimate provided using this net price calculator does not represent a final determination, or
actual award, of financial assistance. The price of attendance and financial aid availability may change.
This estimate shall not be binding on the Secretary of Education, this institution of higher education or
the State in which this institution of higher education is located.
*Completing the calculator should take no more than 20 minutes of your time. You will need to answer
some basic questions about your parents' financial situation so it might be helpful to have recent tax
forms or pay stubs on hand before you begin.
To access Montana Academy’s Net Price Calculator, please log on to Montana Academy website at
www.mymtacademy.com.
Graduation, Licensure, and Placement Rates and Median Loan Debt
Licensing Requirements in Montana
Board-Approved Final Practical Examination
Upon completion by students of at least 90 percent of the required course of study, and prior to graduating and
receiving a diploma, the student may take the board-approved final practical examination. The final practical
examination must include all components for evaluation as provided in ARM 24.121.807 for each course of study.
Course
Course Hours
Hours (90%) Needed to take
Required
Final Practical Exam
Barbering
1500
1350
Barbering Supplemental
150
135
Cosmetology
2000
1800
Esthetics
650
585
Manicuring
350
315
Massage Therapy
700
630
Microdermabrasion
50
45
Teacher Training
650
585
Licensure
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NOTE: Graduation rates disaggregated by gender, major racial and ethnic subgroup, recipients of a Federal Pell
Grant, recipients of a subsidized Stafford Loan who did not receive a Pell Grant and students who did not receive
either a Pell Grant or subsidized Stafford Loan can be found at http://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/. Montana
Academy of Salons will make available upon request information regarding the placement / employment of and
source of / time frames of the information and types of employment obtained by its graduates prior to enrolling or
entering into any financial obligation with Montana Academy of Salons.
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To receive a license all course work must be completed, the state board written and practical exams and graduate,
to receive a license in Montana. An 85% in attendance and grade point average is required to graduate all
programs.
Graduation, Licensure, and Placement Rates
The Department of Education (DOE) requirements of the reporting time frame
9-1-2011 to 8-31-2012
 Barbering (No Data to report, no class)
 Barbering Supplemental (No Data to report, no class)
 Cosmetology
Graduation: 79% or 55 of the 70 students in the cosmetology program scheduled to graduate between 91-2011 to 8-31-2012 graduated. Of the remaining 15 students, 15 dropped to pursue another career; 0
were terminated by Montana Academy of Salons, 0 transferred to out of state schools, 0 transferred to
instate schools. Licensure: Of the 55 graduates, 50 reported back with exam results. 100 % or 50 of the
50 reporting graduates passed the exam. Of the 55 graduates, 50 took the exam and 5 graduates have not
taken their exam. Placement: 86% or 43 of the 50 students who passed boards also reported finding jobs
in the cosmetology industry.
 Esthetics
Graduation: 100% or 5 of the 5 students in the esthetics program scheduled to graduate between 9-12011 to 8-31-2012 graduated. Of the remaining 0 students, 0 dropped to pursue another career; 0 were
terminated by Montana Academy of Salons, 0 transferred to out of state schools, 0 transferred to instate
schools. Licensure: Of the 5 graduates, 3 reported back with exam results. 100 % or 3 of the 3 reporting
graduates passed the exam. Of the 5 graduates, 3 took the exam and 2 graduates have not taken their
exam. Placement: 100% or 3 of the 3 students who passed boards also reported finding jobs in the
esthetics industry.
 Manicuring
Graduation: 100% or 7 of the 7 students in the manicuring program scheduled to graduate between 9-12011 to 8-31-2012 graduated. Of the remaining 0 students, 0 dropped to pursue another career; 0 were
terminated by Montana Academy of Salons, 0 transferred to out of state schools, 0 transferred to instate
schools. Licensure: Of the 7 graduates, 4 reported back with exam results. 100 % or 4 of the 4 reporting
graduates passed the exam. Of the 7 graduates, 4 took the exam and 3 graduates have not taken their
exam. Placement: 50% or 2 of the 4 students who passed boards also reported finding jobs in the
manicuring industry.
 Massage Therapists
Graduation: 100% or 1 of the 1 students in the massage program scheduled to graduate between 9-12011 to 8-31-2012 graduated. Of the remaining 0 students, 0 dropped to pursue another career; 0 were
terminated by Montana Academy of Salons, 0 transferred to out of state schools, 0 transferred to instate
schools. Licensure: Of the 1 graduate, 0 took the exam. Placement: (No Data To report)
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Microdermabrasion (No Data to report, no class)
Teacher Training (No Data To report, no class)
Last Updated 9-2013
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 Overall Statistics from all courses
Graduation: 80.65% or 75 of the 93 students in the cosmetology program scheduled to graduate
between 1-1-2012 to 12-31-2012 graduated.
Licensure: 100 % or 60 of the 60 reporting graduates passed the exam.
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Accreditation reporting time frames of 1-1-2012 to 12-31-2012.
NOTE: Statistics below are from the 2013 NACCAS Annual Report based on the year 2012
Placement: 74.32% or 55 of the 74 students are employed in a field for which training prepared them.
 Barbering (No Data to report, no course)
 Barbering Supplemental not accredited (No Data to report, no course)
 Cosmetology
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68 students were scheduled to complete in 2012. 51 students actually completed prior to November 30 ,
2013. 51 students were eligible for employment, of those students 39 were employed. 44 students took
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all portions of their licensing exam prior to November 30 , 2013 and 44 passed all portions of the
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licensing exam prior to November 30 , 2013.
Completion Rate
Placement Rate
Licensure Rate
Cosmetology
75%
76.47%
100%
Completion Rate
Placement Rate
Licensure Rate
100%
66.67%
100%
 Esthetics
13 students were scheduled to complete in
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2012. 12 students actually completed prior to November 30 , 2013. 12 students were eligible for
employment, of those students 8 were employed. 8 students took all portions of their licensing exam
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prior to November 30 , 2013 and 8 passed all
Esthetics
portions of the licensing exam prior to
Completion Rate
92.31%
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November 30 , 2013.
Placement Rate
66.67%
Licensure Rate
100%
 Manicuring
10 students were scheduled to complete in
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2012. 10 students actually completed prior to November 30 , 2013. 9 students were eligible for
employment, of those students 6 were employed. 6 students took all portions of their licensing exam
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prior to November 30 , 2013 and 6 passed all portions of the licensing exam prior to November 30 ,
2013.
Manicuring
 Massage Therapists
0 students were scheduled to complete in
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2012. 0 students actually completed prior to November 30 , 2013. 0 students were eligible for
employment, of those students 0 were employed. 0 students took all portions of their licensing exam
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prior to November 30 , 2013 and 0 passed all portions of the licensing exam prior to November 30 ,
2013.
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Microdermabrasion (No Data to report, no class)
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Last Updated: 11-2013
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 Teacher Training
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2 students were scheduled to complete in 2012. 2 students actually completed prior to November 30 ,
2013. 2 students were eligible for employment, of those students 2 were employed. 2 students took all
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portions of their licensing exam prior to November 30 , 2013 and 2 passed all portions of the licensing
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exam prior to November 30 , 2013.
Teacher Training
Completion Rate
100%
Placement Rate
100 %
Licensure Rate
100%
Gainful Employment
Cosmetology Gainful Employment Program Disclosure
Name of Institution: Montana Academy of Salons
Location: Great Falls, Montana
Reporting Year: July 1, 2011 to June 30, 2012
Institution OPEID: 04164100
Program Name: Cosmetology/Cosmetologist, General
CIP Code: 12.0401
CIP Program Description: Provide beauty services, such as shampooing, cutting, coloring, and styling
hair, and massaging and treating scalp. May apply makeup, dress wigs, perform hair removal, and
provide nail and skin care services.
Related Occupations: Cosmetologist, Hairstylist, Hair Stylist, Hairdresser, Barber Stylist, Hair Dresser,
Manager Stylist, Nail Technician, Skin Care
Program Length
Full Time: 14 months
Part Time: NA
Education Level: Undergraduate Certificate
Cost for Program Completed On-Time
Tuition and fees: $ 15,200.00
Books, kits/supplies: $ 1,600.00
Total Estimated Costs: $ 16,800.00
Room & Board: NA (This institution does not offer on-campus living)
URL for program cost information available on institution's website under Sec. 668.43(a):
www.mymtacademy.com
Debt at Program Completion
Total number of students completing the program between July 1, 2011and June 30, 2012: 58
Of this amount the number of students with any loan debt after completion: 50
For all students (both borrowers and non-borrowers) completing the program between July 1, 2011and
June 30, 2012 the median cumulative debt for each of the following:
Federal student loan debt: $ 4,350.00
Private loan debt: $ 0
Institutional financing/tuition billing plan debt: $ 0
Program Completion Time
On-Time graduation rate for students completing (FT & PT Combined): 19%
Of the students completing the program between July 1, 2011 and June 30, 2012, the number of students
who completed within the normal time: 11
Job Placement
The job placement rate for those who completed the program: 76%
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Full Time: 14
Part Time: NA
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Normal time in months to complete program as published by your institution:
Who is included? All Cosmetologist Students who completed the program between July 1, 2011 and June
30, 2012.
Types of jobs:
OCCUPATIONAL INFORMATION NETWORK
O*Net is the nation's primary source for occupational information and a tool to search potential career
options and obtain valuable information about numerous occupations. You may visit O*Net at
http://www.onetonl ine.org/crosswalk/ and enter the CIP (Classification of Instructional Programs) code
listed above under "education" for more information related to the program.
SOC Code: 39-5012
When they were employed: July 1,2011to January 17, 2013
How the graduates were tracked: The graduates were tracked through social media, business cards, emails, local paper, personal appearance, and at exit counseling
The agencies (state or accrediting), if any, that this rate is reported to:
The National Accrediting Commission of Career Arts & Sciences
(State and I or accrediting required reporting timeframes and information regarding these statistics can be
found in The Academy's Admissions Office.)
Esthetics Gainful Employment
Name of Institution: Montana Academy of Salons
Location: Great Falls, Montana
Reporting Year: July 1, 2011 to June 30, 2012
Institution OPEID: 04164100
Program Name: Aesthetician/Esthetician and Skin Care Specialist
CIP Code: 12.0409
CIP Program Description: A program that prepares individuals to cleanse, depilate, massage, and
beautify the human body and to function as licensed estheticians and skin care specialists. Includes
instruction in skin anatomy, physiology, and health; principles of nutrition; decontamination and
infection control; health and safety; facial and body massage; body wrapping and spa treatments;
temporary hair removal including waxing and tweezing; color and skin analysis; client consultation and
care; applicable laws and regulations; business practices; and sometimes related alternative healing
regimens.
Related Occupations: Esthetician, Aesthetician, Skin care Specialist, Skin Care Therapist, Spa Technician,
Facialist, Medical Esthetician, Nurse Esthetician, Skin Care Technician
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Cost for Program Completed On-Time
Tuition and fees: $5,200.00
Books, kits/supplies: $1,600.00
Total Estimated Costs: $6,800.00
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Program Length
Full Time: NA
Part Time: 11 months
Education Level: Undergraduate Certificate
Room & Board: NA (This institution does not offer on-campus living)
URL for program cost information available on institution’s website under Sec. 668.43(a):
www.mymtacademy.com
Debt at Program Completion
Total number of students completing the program between July 1, 2011 and June 30, 2012: 5 of this
amount the number of students with any loan debt after completion: 5
For all students (both borrowers and non-borrowers) completing the program between July 1, 2011 and
June 30, 2012 the median cumulative debt for each of the following:
Federal student loan debt: $2558
Private loan debt: $0
Institutional financing/tuition billing debt: $0
Program Completion Time
On-Time graduation rate for students completing (FT & PT Combined): 60%
Of the students completing the program between July 1, 2011 and June 30, 2012, the number of
students who completed within the normal time: 3
Normal time in months to complete program as published by your institution:
Full Time: NA
Part Time: (if offered) 11
Job Placement
The job placement rate for those who completed the program: 20%
Who is included? All Esthetic Students who completed the program between July 1, 2011 and June 30,
2012.
Types of Jobs:
OCCUPATIONAL INFORMATION NETWORK
O*Net is the nation’s primary source for occupational information and a tool to search potential career
options and obtain valuable information about numerous occupations. You may visit O*Net at
http://www.onetonline.org/crosswalk/ and enter the CIP (Classification of Instructional Programs) code
listed above under “education” for more information related to the program.
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When they were employed: July 1, 2011 to January 17, 2013
How the graduates were tracked: The graduates were tracked through social media, business cards, emails, local paper, personal appearance, and at exit counseling.
The agencies (state of accrediting), if any, that this rate is reported to: The National Accrediting
Commission of Career Arts & Sciences
(State and/or accrediting required reporting timeframes and information regarding these statistics can
be found in the Montana Academy’s Admissions Office.)
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SOC Code: 39-5094.00