Student guide
8 things to check before you sign an enrollment agreement.
01 / INVESTIGATE
Prior to enrolling, interview students in the program, or take a tour of the school. Ask if the school will let you sit in or observe the class or course that you are interested in before enrolling.
02 / VERIFY STATUS
Before enrolling, confirm what license, certificate, or DMV preparation the program supports. Ask how the training hours, equipment, testing preparation, and refund policies are documented.
03 / AGREEMENT
An enrollment agreement should reflect information about the school's total costs for the contracted-for course of instruction, a list of the charges that are non-refundable, the name and description of the program of instruction, the total amount of classes or hours needed to complete the program, payment schedules, cancellation and refund policies, and other mandatory disclosures regarding your rights and responsibilities as a student at the institution. (Education Code section 94810.)
04 / READINESS
Before enrolling, confirm the exact program, schedule, total cost, included training hours, and any documents you need to review.
05 / ADVERTISING
Make sure that the school is being truthful in what has been advertised. Watch out for hidden costs and promises that seem too good to be true.
06 / AID
Ask for the total cost, starter payment, installment schedule, and any paperwork requirements in writing before you enroll.
07 / COPIES
If you decide to enroll in a private postsecondary school, be sure to keep a copy of all contracts, policies, catalogs, disciplinary actions, attendance records, letters you've written to the school, etc. In the future, you may need to verify your payment obligations, any refunds owed to you by the school, or the educational services that you contracted to receive from the school.
08 / EXPERIENCE
Choose a school that keeps expectations clear, answers your questions directly, and supports you through training and DMV test preparation.
Ask clear questions before you enroll, and keep copies of every document you sign.
Bring questions about schedule, cost, equipment time, DMV preparation, and job placement support to your consultation.
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