THE SCHOOL DISTRICT OF OSCEOLA COUNTY, FLORIDA
TECHNICAL EDUCATIONCENTER OSCEOLA
ADMISSION FORM
DRESS CODE POLICY
TECO is a technical institution that prepares its students for a career. All students must dress and groom themselves in a
manner that conforms to standards set by business and industry. Certain programs require students to wear uniforms and/or
safety apparel while in the program classroom. The instructor will provide specific information. Those uniforms will be worn
in those programs only. The school dress code policy is based on the following:
Identification Badge: Must be worn at all times, be current, visible, and facing out on a lanyard or clipped to the collar.
Pants, Skirts, Dresses: Casual or dress pants/skirts only. Skirts, dresses, and shorts shall be no shorter than 2 inches
above the knee. NO denim/jean fabric, stretch fabric, or sweatpants.
Shirts, Blouses, Coats: NO spandex, see‐through material, halters, backless garments, tube tops, tank tops, or any
top that exposes cleavage and bare midriff. NO long overcoats
Jewelry and Headgear: Jewelry must not interfere with the program of choice. NO headgear, hats, caps, etc.
No clothing associated with gangs, discrimination, or that encourages the use of alcohol, drugs, smoking, or violence.
Those who will not adhere to the school’s uniform code should reconsider enrollment. Any student inappropriately dressed
may be removed from campus until the violation is corrected. A student repeatedly in violation of this uniform code may be
withdrawn. The Principal’s determination as to whether or not clothing is appropriate shall be determinative and final.
REFUND POLICY
Tuition refund for TECO students leaving prior to program completion is based on the following:
In the event of class cancellation, all tuition and lab fees shall be refunded.
If a student formally withdraws on or before the student’s first scheduled day of instruction, 100% of the tuition and lab
fees paid shall be refunded. No refunds will be given on application fees, testing fees, registration fees, bookstore
purchases, or insurance.
For programs of more than 30 hours, if a student formally withdraws after the first day of class, but within the first five (5)
class days of the student’s scheduled entry date, 75% of the tuition and lab fees paid shall be refunded. No refunds will be
given on application fees, testing fees, registration fees, bookstore purchases, or insurance.
No refund will be issued after the first five (5) scheduled classes.
For programs of 30 hours or less, no refunds will be given after the first day of class.
Refunds will be issued within 30 days. The Principal or designee must approve all refunds prior to payment.
Effective July 1, 2002, any currently enrolled student at an area technical center who is called or enlists in, active military
service shall not incur academic or financial penalties by virtue of performing military service on behalf of our country. Such
student shall be permitted the option of either completing the course or courses at a later date without penalty or withdrawing
from the course or courses with a full refund of tuition and lab fees paid. No refunds will be given on application fees,
registration fees, bookstore purchases, or insurance. If the student chooses to withdraw, the student’s record shall reflect that
the withdrawal is due to active military service. The Title IV Fair and Equitable Refund policy applies to all Title IV (Federal Pell
Grant) recipients. Detailed refund information can be found in the Bookkeeper’s office.
CERTIFICATION STATEMENT
I have read and fully understand the above dress code policy and refund policy. I agree to abide by the above dress code.
Applicant Signature
Date
Notice of Annual Security Report Availability This report is required by federal law and contains policy statements and crime
statistics for the school. The policy statements address the school’s policies, procedures and programs concerning safety and
security, for example, policies for responding to emergency situations and sexual offenses. Three years’ worth of statistics are
included for certain types of crimes that were reported to have occurred on campus, in or on offcampus buildings or property
owned or controlled by the school and on public property within or immediately adjacent to the campus. The Technical Education
Center Osceola annual security report is available online at
request a paper copy from Student Services.
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