Student Information
Creating a Healthy Environment
This is a school that promotes natural health and Christian ethics. The campus is a smoke-free, alcohol-free, drug-free campus. Students are expected to abstain from smoking, consumption of alcohol and drugs during their affiliation with our program.
Non-Discrimination Statement
The Black Hills Health & Education Center does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, and place of origin, sex, or age.
Leave of Absence
The Black Hills Health & Education Center acknowledges the need for a leave of absence in certain emergency situations. In addition to our regular attendance policy, an additional week leave of absence is allowed, provided the student submits a request in writing to the Program Director for pre-approval. Non-emergency situations will not be approved. Time missed will need to be made up.
Dismissal from Program
- Students will be dismissed from the program for the following reasons:
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- Poor academic performance or a failing grade in any segment of our program
- Inappropriate or disorderly conduct or any behavior which causes public embarrassment to BHHEC or to the profession of massage therapy
- Health concerns which preclude the successful practice of massage or place the client or student at risk
- Failure to meet financial obligations to the school
- Excessive absences (more than 10% of total classes)
- Failure to comply with policies outlined in this catalog, the enrollment agreement or the student manual. (Enrollment agreement and student manual will be reviewed during the admissions process and during orientation.)
Cancellation and Refund
- Due to the limited class size, a strict refund policy is in effect as follows:
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- No refund of application fees, enrollment fees, financing fees, books or equipment will be made.
- Students who withdraw prior to the first day of class and/or within the first three working days following enrollment will be refunded 100% of any monies that have been paid over the amount of the application fee and enrollment fee.
- Students who withdraw by submitting a written statement received by the Program Director within the first 25% of the program will receive a refund calculated by the total amount paid, minus $50.00 (fifty dollars) for each 4 hours of class given through the last date of attendance, application fees, enrollment fees, financing fees, books or equipment, and dormitory and food service fees. Refunds will be made within 30 days from the written withdrawal.
- Students who withdraw after the first 25% of the program are not eligible for any refund.
Student Compensation
Students enrolled in our program may not solicit tips or gratuities for massage and/or hydrotherapy they perform while completing clinical requirements for graduation.
