Oklahoma State Horseshoeing School, Ardmore, Oklahoma

Oklahoma State Horseshoeing School
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Introduction
Mission Statement
School Officials
Class Schedules & Financial Assistance
Financial Assistance
Dormitory Facilities
Course Information
Grading
School Attendance & Termination
Enrollment Agreement
Tools & Equipment
Location & Map
Policies
Things To Do
References
Examples of Hoof Problems

CLASS SCHEDULES AND FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE OSHS holds six class sessions annually, with up to 22 students per class. Once classes begin, they are closed for enrollment until the next session begins. Should an emergency or other situation arise that prevents a student from completing the six-week session, arrangements can be made to withdraw and begin with another class. For upcoming class schedules please see enclosed enrollment agreement.
*2010 Class Schedule*	*2011 Class Schedule*
January 4 - February 12 March 8 - April 16 May 10- June 18 July 5 - August 13 September 6 - October 15 November 8 - December 17	January 3 - February 11 March 7 - April 15 May 2 - June 10 July 4 - August 12 September 5 - October 14 November 7 - December 16

*2012 Class Schedule*	*2013 Class Schedule*
January 9 - February 17 March 5 - April 13 May 7 - June 15 July 9 - August 17 September 10 - October 19 November 5 - December 14	January 7 - February 15 March 4 - April 12 May 6 - June 14 July 8 - August 16 September 9 - October 18 November 4 - December 13

SCHOOL HOLIDAYS If a legal holiday falls during a school session, the student may make the choice of staying and working with an instructor during all holidays except Thanksgiving. If a student chooses to take the holiday, he or she will make up the day on the following Saturday. Legal holidays include New Year’s Day, Thanksgiving, and Christmas.
FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE OSHS is approved by the following organizations for tuition assistance: Veteran’s Training Rehabilitation Administration Bureau of Indian Affairs WIA	Leslie Keith	Brandy Stewart

STUDENT LOANS Student loan application process: Credit Check is to be completed in order for application process to begin: Credit check is paid for by applicant, $33 for borrower & co-borrower Complete and return credit application for borrower and co-borrower to Oklahoma State Horseshoeing School (Requires $33 for credit check) PLEASE INCLUDE COPIES OF CURRENT DRIVERS LICENSE & SOCIAL SECURITY CARD Student costs due before class starts Credit Check Fee - $33 Application Fee - $250 (Due after notification of approval on credit check) Student Tools - $900 Loan Costs Principal Loan - $4600 Interest Rate - 10% Total loan with interest - $5060 Monthly Principal Payment - $150 Monthly Interest - $15 Total Monthly Payment - $165 Payment Information Payments are to begin no later than 90 days from last date of attendance. Payments are scheduled to be paid monthly for 30 months at $165 (includes monthly interest) with the 31st (final payment) of $110 being the remaining principal balance and interest. If loan is paid in full within 6 months from last date of attendance any accrued interest will be deducted from final payment, however if not paid in full within the first 6 months from last day of attendance, interest will be applied to the balance beginning from last day of attendance. Interest will not be applied to the sustaining balance that is paid off early. Upon approval of credit, a promissory note will be sent to applicant to be filled out and notarized and mailed back to Oklahoma State horseshoeing School
VETERAN’S TRAINING To enroll, contact your local Veteran’s Administration Office (VA) and obtain your “Certificate of Eligibility.” You may bring the certificate with you or mail it to OSHS. We will complete the forms in our office. Following VA rules, only a $100 deposit need accompany your enrollment application with the balance payable upon arrival. The agency will reimburse the tuition according to VA guidelines. Other important VA information: Any VA student wishing to cancel enrollment before classes begin will be charged a $10 office fee. The remainder of the tuition deposit will be reimbursed within 30 days of cancellation. Any VA student wishing to withdraw from class will be reimbursed on a pro-rated basis according to the number of days class has been in session. Any VA student absent more than four days, with five tardies equaling one day, will be terminated. When excess absences are excused, each VA student may re-enroll in future classes to finish the course. Veterans must maintain a passing grade. Any veteran not maintaining a passing grade after three weeks must be placed on probation and terminated if work is not brought up to a 75. REHABILITATION ADMINISTRATION Contact your state Vocational Rehabilitation Office in your area for information concerning qualification for assistance.