Costs, Registration Procedures & Policies
2013 Schedule
Tuition and Other Costs
RECW Recording Workshop offers excellent value for your educational dollar. In addition to tuition, each program has a Materials Fee to cover items received by students, such as books, handouts and project supplies. This fee is $90 for the CORE Program, and $15 for the ADVANCED Program.
Workshop Housing Costs
To maximize convenient scheduling, we offer housing that is within a very short walk to our studios. Options include modern cabins shared by 4 to 6 students, and dorm-style houses with single/double room assignments. All are air-conditioned and have kitchen/bath facilities. Cookware and utensils are provided, but students are responsible for their own meal preparation, housekeeping and bed linens. A convenience store and laundry are within easy walking distance. Free Wi-Fi is available throughout the RECW campus.
Additional housing options exist about 7 miles away. These commercially available apartments are sometimes available to students that desire more private arrangements. The costs are higher than on-campus choices and are not determined by RECW. Having a car is required for these off-campus housing options.
Tuition and Other Costs
RECW Recording Workshop offers excellent value for your educational dollar. In addition to tuition, each program has a Materials Fee to cover items received by students, such as books, handouts and project supplies. This fee is $90 for the CORE Program, and $15 for the ADVANCED Program.
Workshop Housing Costs
To maximize convenient scheduling, we offer housing that is within a very short walk to our studios. Options include modern cabins shared by 4 to 6 students, and dorm-style houses with single/double room assignments. All are air-conditioned and have kitchen/bath facilities. Cookware and utensils are provided, but students are responsible for their own meal preparation, housekeeping and bed linens. A convenience store and laundry are within easy walking distance. Free Wi-Fi is available throughout the RECW campus.
Additional housing options exist about 7 miles away. These commercially available apartments are sometimes available to students that desire more private arrangements. The costs are higher than on-campus choices and are not determined by RECW. Having a car is required for these off-campus housing options.
Registration Procedures
Registering for the RECW CORE Program is pretty straightforward.
A RECW CORE Registration Form is available as a PDF.
Download it... fill it out on a computer... then simply email it back to us.
Email: registrar@recw.com
This PDF Registration Form is not designed to have you fill out your signature or credit card number using a computer. It's OK to leave these two areas blank if you decide to send us your Registration Form by email.
Or you can print the Registration Form... fill it out by hand... and fax or mail it to us.
Fax: 740-663-2427
Mail: RECW Registrar, 455 Massieville Rd, Chillicothe, OH 45601
You must also make at least a partial tuition payment with your Registration Form. The minimum amount required is $300. This deposit is 100% refundable if your Registration Form does not get accepted or if you change your mind about starting the program. You have several options on how to make this payment.
If you choose to email us the Registration Form, you can call us with your credit card information after you've emailed us the form. Just tell our phone associate you need to pay a tuition deposit on a new Registration Form submission.
Phone: 800-848-9900 in the US, or 740-663-1000 outside the US.
If you decide to print the Registration Form and fax or mail it to us, you should fill out the signature and credit card areas by hand before sending. Of course, using postal mail also gives you the option of sending a check instead of using a credit card.
After we receive your Registration Form and tuition payment, the acceptance process usually only takes one day. What typically slows things down are situations where the Registration Form has not been filled out properly, there are issues with tuition payment, or the start date for a session is fast approaching and there are issues with available seats. If you want to check on your status while waiting for acceptance, an email inquiry to registrar@recw.com is the best method.
Once your Registration submission has been approved, you'll receive a confirmation email from the RECW Registrar. And soon after that, you'll get more emails to help prep you for your RECW attendance. Details on travel arrangements, timing of arrival, what to bring or not bring... Our Registrar will become your email buddy guiding you in for a great learning experience. As a second choice, the Registrar will occasionally use your mobile phone to communicate, especially if it is during travel days to RECW. Make sure you have setup your voicemail and it's not full.
In general, email is the RECW preferred method of communication. If checking email is not part of your daily routine, it is suggested that you start this practice for professional reasons as well as for communicating with RECW. You may want to consider using an email account that is web-based and not tied to your internet service provider or other temporary entity. A free Gmail account is strongly recommended as a good choice. It is also suggested that you use a somewhat identifiable version of your name in the creation of your email account. This email account may become an impression maker on potential employers and clients. Keep it simple and professional.
Registration for the RECW ADVANCED Program
To help students decide about taking the optional ADVANCED Program, we do not accept registrations until all students have had two weeks of training in the CORE Program. This gives them the opportunity to experience the high quality of our teaching methods before making any further commitments.
Registration for the optional ADVANCED Program takes place during the third week of classes. Acceptance is subject to available space, sign-up order, and performance in the CORE Program.
Registering for the RECW CORE Program is pretty straightforward.
A RECW CORE Registration Form is available as a PDF.
Download it... fill it out on a computer... then simply email it back to us.
Email: registrar@recw.com
This PDF Registration Form is not designed to have you fill out your signature or credit card number using a computer. It's OK to leave these two areas blank if you decide to send us your Registration Form by email.
Or you can print the Registration Form... fill it out by hand... and fax or mail it to us.
Fax: 740-663-2427
Mail: RECW Registrar, 455 Massieville Rd, Chillicothe, OH 45601
You must also make at least a partial tuition payment with your Registration Form. The minimum amount required is $300. This deposit is 100% refundable if your Registration Form does not get accepted or if you change your mind about starting the program. You have several options on how to make this payment.
If you choose to email us the Registration Form, you can call us with your credit card information after you've emailed us the form. Just tell our phone associate you need to pay a tuition deposit on a new Registration Form submission.
Phone: 800-848-9900 in the US, or 740-663-1000 outside the US.
If you decide to print the Registration Form and fax or mail it to us, you should fill out the signature and credit card areas by hand before sending. Of course, using postal mail also gives you the option of sending a check instead of using a credit card.
After we receive your Registration Form and tuition payment, the acceptance process usually only takes one day. What typically slows things down are situations where the Registration Form has not been filled out properly, there are issues with tuition payment, or the start date for a session is fast approaching and there are issues with available seats. If you want to check on your status while waiting for acceptance, an email inquiry to registrar@recw.com is the best method.
Once your Registration submission has been approved, you'll receive a confirmation email from the RECW Registrar. And soon after that, you'll get more emails to help prep you for your RECW attendance. Details on travel arrangements, timing of arrival, what to bring or not bring... Our Registrar will become your email buddy guiding you in for a great learning experience. As a second choice, the Registrar will occasionally use your mobile phone to communicate, especially if it is during travel days to RECW. Make sure you have setup your voicemail and it's not full.
In general, email is the RECW preferred method of communication. If checking email is not part of your daily routine, it is suggested that you start this practice for professional reasons as well as for communicating with RECW. You may want to consider using an email account that is web-based and not tied to your internet service provider or other temporary entity. A free Gmail account is strongly recommended as a good choice. It is also suggested that you use a somewhat identifiable version of your name in the creation of your email account. This email account may become an impression maker on potential employers and clients. Keep it simple and professional.
Registration for the RECW ADVANCED Program
To help students decide about taking the optional ADVANCED Program, we do not accept registrations until all students have had two weeks of training in the CORE Program. This gives them the opportunity to experience the high quality of our teaching methods before making any further commitments.
Registration for the optional ADVANCED Program takes place during the third week of classes. Acceptance is subject to available space, sign-up order, and performance in the CORE Program.
Download Registration Form
Admission Requirements
RECW Recording Workshop students must be at least 18 years old at the start of classes. Exceptions are sometimes made for students that are 17. In these cases, Registration Forms must be signed by parent or legal guardian and high-school transcripts must be submitted for admission to be considered.
High-school graduate reading and basic math skills are necessary, and classroom participation requires conversational English.
RECW Recording Workshop maintains strict maximum class sizes. Admission is subject to available space and will be filled on a first-come, first-served basis.
Performance Requirements
Through quizzes and testing, students are given feedback of their performance several times during their training. Scores are presented as percentages compared to a class average. An overall final evaluation score is calculated for each student based on a combination of written test scores, skill test scores and subjective observations of studio performance. A student’s final evaluation cannot be more than 20% below the class average to receive RECW certification. This final evaluation is compiled and mailed with certification approximately two weeks after the end of the session.
Financial Aid
RECW Recording Workshop makes every effort to keep tuition affordable. Even so, some students need financial aid to make training possible. Federally backed student loans are designed for longer-term study and do not apply to the short-term programs we offer. However, alternative funding is sometimes available through other government programs and special interest organizations. Eligibility requirements for these financial assistance programs vary greatly. Contacting your local employment services office is the best way to explore if any of these funding sources are available to you.
Another potential source of financial aid is 57TRUST. This is a micro-loan program designed to help those who have found it tougher to get assistance through traditional sources. What is different about 57TRUST is that it enables students to stand on their own two feet and get approved, no co-borrower is needed. MORE INFO >>>
And here's some heart-felt insight about Financial Aid in general:
It is tough enough to make it in today's economy without the heavy burden of a huge debt on your back. Lean and efficient is the smart strategy for most people. And RECW is very lean and efficient. It makes us dutifully concerned when we hear how much debt in student loans some competing schools pile on their students. This career path does not require putting yourself under that soul-crushing load.
College Credit & Capital University
RECW Recording Workshop has enjoyed a 25+ year relationship with Capital University. Students in their Conservatory of Music take the RECW CORE and ADVANCED Program as requirements for several different Bachelor's Degrees. 12 hours of college credit is earned by this participation.
Students attending other colleges can attend RECW and earn 12 credit hours too. This relationship has been formalized with a few other schools. In these cases, Capital University is the initial issuing body of these credits and there is a fee paid to Capital for these credits to transfer.
For more information about Capital University and credit transfer, please contact Capital University directly. Their office phone is 614-236-6473, or mail to: RECW Coordinator, Conservatory of Music, Capital University, 2199 E. Main St., Columbus, OH, 43209.
All students of Capital University are subject to its registration procedures and policies. For students who are already attending Capital University, please include a short note with your Recording Workshop Registration Form to indicate this status.
Student Conduct and Enrollment Termination
Students are expected to conduct themselves as a good member of the RECW community. RECW Recording Workshop reserves the right to terminate the enrollment of any student guilty of disruptive behavior or destruction of RECW Recording Workshop property. Tuition refund in such a situation will be determined in accordance with school policy concerning voluntary withdrawal.
Withdrawal and Tuition Refund
All tuition payments are 100% refundable up to the start of classes. Students who withdraw after partially completing their training are refunded their tuition less a daily charge. Our CORE Program has a daily charge equal to 5% of tuition. The ADVANCED Program has a daily charge equal to 10% of tuition. No refunds are given after the completion of one half of any RECW Recording Workshop program. Students are responsible for providing direct and verifiable communication of their withdrawal request.
Subject to administrative approval, students who must withdraw from classes due to personal illness or emergency circumstances may return at a future Recording Workshop session to complete their training with no additional tuition charge.
Update Policy
To allow for the continual improvement of its training programs, RECW Recording Workshop reserves the right to update curriculum and studio content as described without notice. This same right is reserved to modify procedures and policies for the betterment of RECW systems and the student experience. All RECW Recording Workshop policies will be created in accordance to the rules as established by the Ohio State Board of Career Colleges and Schools, 35 E. Gay Street, Suite 403, Columbus, OH 43215. Phone 877-275-4219.
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