CATALOG ADDENDUM TO Allentown Campus

2020-2021 Official School Catalog

Volume XXVII

EFFECTIVE FOR ALL STARTS ON OR AFTER MARCH 18, 2020

REVISE the following policy on page 23:

Admission Requirements In order to be considered for acceptance, an applicant must meet the following requirements:

• Be beyond the age of compulsory school attendance.

• Be a high school graduate or possess a state-approved high school equivalency assessment including, but not limited to: a GED, HiSET or TASC examination; or possess an associate’s degree or higher from an accredited institution.

• Complete and sign an Enrollment Agreement.

• Pay a deposit toward the required Registration Fee as published in the schedule of fees catalog addendum.

EFFECTIVE MARCH 18, 2020

ADD to the following policy on page 23:

Admission Requirements

• Student has reliable internet connectivity and access to a device that meets the minimum systems requirements. See your Admissions contact for current systems requirements.

ADD the following policy on page 34:

Blended Delivery BLENDED DELIVERY METHOD TECHNICAL REQUIREMENTS COMPUTER REQUIREMENTS FOR BLENDED DELIVERY ONLINE COURSES The minimum system requirements are meant to serve as a guideline for what is acceptable to access the online courses using technology.

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07 / 9676R0420 

Minimum System Requirements: • Microsoft Office 2016 or Higher • Windows 10 Operating System • 4G RAM minimum • 40GB of AVAILABLE hard-disk space • Speakers and Sound Card • High speed connection to the Internet (DSL, Cable) Supported Browsers: (These requirements are subject to change. In each case, the latest two versions of each browser should be supported unless more specific requirements are outlined in your program. It is recommended that students have at least two of these available on their systems.) • Internet Explorer 11, Microsoft Edge • Firefox (Latest version recommended) • Chrome (Latest version recommended) • A user risks running into problems with the course software if they choose to use a non-supported browser Browser settings: • Java Script should be enabled • Cookies should be enabled • Allow Pop-Up in windows The following plug-ins are required for many of the resources available in your online courses: • Adobe Flash Player • Adobe Acrobat Reader • Java 1.5 or higher

EFFECTIVE APRIL 1, 2020 REVISE the following policy on page 23:

Admission Requirements – Practical Nursing (Required for the Practical Nursing program)

In order to be considered for acceptance into the Practical Nursing program, an applicant must meet the following requirements:

• Be beyond the age of compulsory school attendance;

• Be eighteen years of age on or before graduation of the Practical Nursing program;

• Must be a high school graduate or possess a state-approved high school equivalency assessment including, but not limited to a GED or HiSET examination;

• Complete a nursing entrance assessment exam with acceptable results as established by the school;

• Criminal history background check with acceptable results as established by the school;

• Sign an acknowledgement that an additional criminal history background check is a prerequisite for State Licensure as a Practical Nurse. (Background must be clear of any criminal activities as specified in the Pennsylvania Board of Nursing regulations.)

• Work Experience: Candidate needs to submit a resumé or document that includes their name and contact information along with their work history: include place, type of work and dates employed

• Candidate Essay: The candidate will be required to complete a short essay provided by the admissions staff.

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CATALOG ADDENDUM TO

Allentown Campus 2020-2021

Official School Catalog Volume XXVII

Add to the following policy on page 27:

Scholarships

Academic & Leadership Award Scholarship Background: Lincoln Technical Institute (Group of Schools) is honored to offer the Academic & Leadership Award to qualified applicants. This $2,500 award will go to thirty (30) current students annually throughout Lincoln Educational Services group of schools who exhibit leadership qualities, both in their personal lives and in their school career. Eligibility Requirements: In order to apply for the Award, an eligible student must:

• Currently attend a Lincoln Tech (Group of Schools) program for a minimum of 30 days • Complete the applications • Complete the essay • Application must be typed • Minimum GPA of 3.0 • A recommendation from an academic instructor or employer/supervisor • Title IV students must complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) • Current Lincoln Tech academic transcript

The student who earns this award must maintain satisfactory academic progress. Only students that meet the qualifications listed above can apply for this award. Award: Thirty (30) awards will be available annually (15 awards in February & 15 awards in August), to eligible students who apply, each in the amount of $2,500. The award will be prorated over the entire length of his/her program and is specifically intended to cover expenses related to tuition costs. The Lincoln Award Committee will review all applications and select a finalist.

Submission Opens Submissions DUE Winner Announced October 1, 2019 November 15, 2019 February 1, 2020 April 1, 2020 May 15, 2020 August 1, 2020

Contact Requirements: All award applications, recommendations and transcripts must be forwarded in PDF format as one file to Academic.leadership@lincolntech.edu. No other submission method will be accepted. No late applications will be accepted. Un-typed applications will not be accepted. Note: • Due to Veteran Affairs (VA) regulations, if the selected scholarship winner is also receiving VA educational benefits, we

are obligated to inform the VA of this award. In some cases, fully funded VA beneficiaries may not receive any direct benefit from this award.

• Students enrolling at a Lincoln Tech campus in Pennsylvania are not eligible, with the exception of those enrolling in the Practical Nursing program.

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CATALOG ADDENDUM TO

Allentown Campus 2020-2021

Official School Catalog Volume XXVII

EFFECTIVE FOR START DATES BETWEEN JANUARY 1, 2020 THROUGH DECEMBER 31, 2020

Add to the following policy on page 27:

Scholarships

First Responder Scholarship Program

Purpose: The Lincoln First Responder Scholarship is designed to provide financial assistance to emergency Responder and immediate family members who meet the criteria established below and want to enroll in a qualifying program of study at one of the Lincoln Group of Schools* for start dates between January 1, 2020 through December 31, 2020. By offering the Lincoln First Responder Scholarship to future students who are interested in vocational career training, Lincoln continues to show its commitment to helping students reach their goals as it has done since opening its first school in 1946. Eligibility Requirements: In order to apply for the Lincoln First Responder Scholarship, an eligible student must:

• Complete the application process to enroll; • Provide proof of service documentation; • Complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA); • Start the program of your choice by December 31, 2020; and • Submit your Lincoln First Responder Scholarship application to the financial aid staff.

Scholarship recipients must attend the Lincoln Financial Literacy presentation within six weeks of enrollment. Only students that meet the qualifications listed above, and the admissions requirements in order to be considered an enrolled student, and who have demonstrated a financial need, can be awarded this scholarship. Scholarship Award: Each eligible student may apply for one First Responder scholarship with an award of $2,000. The scholarship will be prorated over the entire length of his/her program. The Lincoln First Responder Scholarship Committee made up of faculty and/or staff will make the final decision regarding the award. The total scholarship amount will be calculated and awarded in installments at the completion of each term/semester subject to the student maintaining good academic standings. Any student can apply for the scholarship. However, only one Lincoln scholarship can be awarded per student. Applications can be submitted any time prior to enrollment periods established by the school of your choice. Winners of the scholarship will be notified in writing by school administration. The notification will include the amount being awarded and start date for the program. Additional Scholarship Information: In order to be eligible for the scholarship, a student must start between January 1, 2020 and December 31, 2020. Applications must be submitted on or before December 31, 2020. The scholarship will not be awarded to any student who defers their enrollment past the requisite time period. The amount and number of scholarships offered by each campus can vary based on the number of applications and the decisions made by the committee. This award is a scholarship and does not require any form of repayment to any of the Lincoln Group of Schools*. This Scholarship program can be suspended at any time. There would be no adverse impact on those students who were awarded the scholarship in the event that the Scholarship program was suspended. *The Lincoln Group of Schools includes those schools under the names of Lincoln Technical Institute, Lincoln College of Technology, and Euphoria Institute of Beauty Arts and Sciences. This scholarship is not available to Pennsylvania residents or students attending campuses in Pennsylvania except those enrolling in the Practical Nursing program at our Allentown, PA campus. Important information about the educational debt, earnings and completion rates of students who attended these programs can be found at www.LincolnTech.edu/consumerinfo.

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LINCOLN TECHNICAL INSTITUTE

5151 Tilghman Street Allentown, PA 18104

School Calendar Addendum 2020 Start/Graduation Dates

Electronic Engineering Technology (Degree) Start Dates Graduation Dates Shift February 25, 2020 May 13, 2021 Day June 12, 2020 August 31, 2021 Afternoon September 30, 2020 December 20, 2021 Day

Computer & Network Support Technician (Degree) Start Dates Graduation Dates Shift

May 15, 2020 September 28, 2021 Day September 30, 2020 February 22, 2022 Afternoon

Medical Assistant (Diploma) Start Dates Graduation Dates Shift

January 20, 2020 February 9, 2021 Night January 27, 2020 October 19, 2020 Afternoon April 20, 2020 January 19, 2021 Day May 18, 2020 February 12, 2021 Day

July 6, 2020 July 26, 2021 Night July 13, 2020 April 12, 2021 Afternoon

September 8, 2020 June 7, 2021 Day September 28, 2020 October 18, 2021 Night

November 2, 2020 August 9, 2021 Day December 21, 2020 January 18, 2022 Night

Practical Nursing (Diploma) Start Dates Graduation Dates Shift

June 25, 2020 June 23, 2021 Day September 23, 2020 September 22, 2021 Day December 22, 2020 December 21, 2021 Day

VACATION Thursday, December 24, 2020 to Friday, January 1, 2021

(Return to classes on Monday, January 4, 2021

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Lincoln Technical Institute 2020 Student Holiday & Vacation Calendar

I am pleased to announce the holidays for the year 2020 as follows:

Holiday Observed Date Holiday Observed

New Year’s Day Wednesday, January 1

President’s Day Monday, February 17

Good Friday Friday, April 10

Memorial Day Monday, May 25

Independence Day Friday, July 3

Labor Day Monday, September 7

Thanksgiving Day Thursday, November 26

Day after Thanksgiving Friday, November 27

Winter Break Thursday, December 24 – Friday, January 1 (return to class on Monday, January 4, 2021)

______________________________ Angela Reppert

Campus President

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LINCOLN TECHNICAL INSTITUTE 5151 Tilghman Street Allentown, PA 18104

Catalog Addendum to Campus Information

EFFECTIVE MARCH 19, 2020

Administration:

Angela Reppert, CAMPUS PRESIDENT Anne Connely, M.Ed., DIRECTOR OF EDUCATION Michelle Davis, RN, MSN, DIRECTOR OF NURSING

Marilyn Hilbert, RN MSN, ASSISTANT DIRECTOR OF NURSING Natalie Bachert, EDUCATION SUPERVISOR/EXTERNSHIP COORDINATOR

Terence Nelson, EDUCATION SUPERVISOR Charmain Brody, DIRECTOR OF CAREER SERVICES Vincent Salvatoriello, DIRECTOR OF ADMISSIONS

Rebecca Drayton, DIRECTOR OF ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES Erica Brandi, FINANCIAL AID MANAGER

Faculty:

Charlotte Becker, CHIEF NURSING INSTRUCTOR Eugene Brunell, CHIEF ELECTRONICS INSTRUCTOR

Mark Serfass, CHIEF INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY INSTRUCTOR Vicky Towler, CHIEF ALLIED HEALTH INSTRUCTOR

Kerises Bryfogle Timothy Cope Danelle Davis Diane Ensley Frank Herb

Michelle Kelly Gayriel Lester

Jill Lobach Holly Masters

Patricia McClue Madonna McCrystal Tabitha McIlhaney Christina Michalik

Jeffrey Miller Gary Mullen

Frances Pellegrino Thomas Reasinger

Lisa Williams-Peace

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1600 Hour Program 1500 Hour Program

Tuition / Books 34,400.00$ Tuition/Books 29,625.00$ Registration Fee 150.00$ Registration Fee 150.00$ Student Fee 360.00$ Student Fee 975.00$

Estimated Cost of Tools/Tax 1,019.00$ Estimated Cost of Tools/Tax/Uniforms 876.00$

Technology Fee 150.00$ Total 35,929.00$ Total 31,776.00$

900 Hour Program 1575 Hour Program

Tuition / Books 18,540.00$ Tuition / Books 32,690.00$ Registration Fee 150.00$ Registration Fee 150.00$ Student Fee 450.00$ Student Fee 488.00$

Technology Fee 150.00$ Technology Fee 150.00$ Estimated Cost of Tools/Tax 782.00$ Estimated Cost of Tools/Tax 781.00$

Total 20,072.00$ Total 34,259.00$

1545 Hour Program

Tuition / Books 32,204.00$ Registration Fee 150.00$ Student Fee 450.00$ Estimated Cost of Tools/Tax/Uniforms 150.00$

Total 32,954.00$

Electronics Engineering Technology - EET351A Practical Nursing - LPN130D

5151 Tilghman StreetAllentown, PA 18104

(610) 398-5300

Schedule of Fees Catalog AddendumFor all Enrollments on or after December 1, 2019

Student Fees are charged for consumable supplies as used in the program and cover the Administrative Processing fee for student injuries as well as costs of handling I.D. Cards, Parking Permits, Student Handbook, and Industry Testing where applicable. The Technology fee covers computer & network services.

Medical Assistant - MA600DB Computer & Network Support Technician - CNST107A

Medical Assisting Technology - MAT212A

A Branch Campus of Lincoln Technical Institute200 John Downey Drive, New Britain, CT 06051

860-225-8641

07/18636 PA R1019 (12/19)

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