• Frequently Asked Questions

  1. How long are the courses?
  2. What time are the classes offered?
  3. What do you come out of RSI with?
  4. How do I know if I am eligible for financial aid?
  5. Do you accept GI Bill?
  6. What if I don t have a high school diploma or GED, can I still attend RSI?
  7. What kind of job can I get when I get out of school?
  8. What will I receive at the end of the program?
  9. Do you have financial aid?
  10. Do you work with GI and VA benefits?
  11. How often do your classes start?
  12. Do we get any time off for holidays?
  13. Is R.S.I. accredited?
  14. How much does it cost to attend R.S.I.?
  15. How can I find out if I am eligible for financial aid?
  16. Should I even apply for financial aid?
  17. Would you send information to my son, daughter, spouse or friend about your programs?
  18. How long are the programs at RSI?
  19. Is the Associate of Occupational Studies a recognized degree?
  20. Will my credits from RSI transfer to other schools?
  21. How long does the job placement and career development assistance benefit last after graduation?
  22. What if I need a job while I'm in school?
  23. I've been out of school for a while. Does RSI offer tutoring assistance if I need it?

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1. How long are the courses?
It depends on which program you want and what time of the day you come through.  Anywhere from 3 months to 15 months.

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2. What time are the classes offered?
Morning Classes are 7:30am to 12:30pm Monday through Friday
Afternoons Classes are 12:45pm to 5:45pm Monday through Friday
Night Classes are 6pm to 10pm Monday through Thursday.

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3. What do you come out of RSI with?
Our programs are diploma programs so you get a certificate of completion for each phase and a diploma when you complete the entire course.  We also have a degree course available if you want to go higher with your education.

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4. How do I know if I am eligible for financial aid?
We will ask you questions regarding your age, previous loan, felony convictions, etc.. After that you can apply through our financial aid department and we will assist you any questions you might run into.

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5. Do you accept GI Bill?
Yes, we do and we have a veterans coordinator here on campus to assist you.

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6. What if I don t have a high school diploma or GED, can I still attend RSI?
Yes, we have an opportunity here for you to attend but it requires you to pass a test.  We will begin by having you come in for an evaluation. Then you will be able to take the Ability to Benefit Test.

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7. What kind of job can I get when I get out of school?
That depends on what side of the industry you choose to get into. Anything from HVAC Technician to Facility Maintenance.  See our Career Options.

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8. What will I receive at the end of the program?
A certificate for each of the classes and a diploma at the end of the program.  You will also have the opportunity to take the EPA certification testing.

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9. Do you offer financial aid?
Yes, we do have a financial aid department that can assist you with any questions and processing for pell grants and student loans.

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10. Do you work with GI and VA benefits?
Yes, with the appropriate documentation we can assist you with processing for these benefits.

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11. How often do your classes start?
Day classes start about every 4 weeks and evening classes are about every 6 weeks throughout the year.

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12. Do we get any time off for holidays?
Yes, we have a list of holidays that the school recognizes.

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13. Is RSI accredited?
Yes, RSI is accredited by the Accrediting Commission of Career Schools and Colleges of Technology and is licensed by the Arizona State Board for Private Postsecondary Education.

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14. How much does it cost to attend RSI?
Tuition varies from one program to another. Some graduates have said that with the increase in earnings they have experienced, the tuition should be seen as an investment instead of a cost.  In any case, tuition and actual out-of-pocket cost may be completely different things depending on your financial aid eligibility. 

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15. How can I find out if I am eligible for financial aid?
The best way is to have an RSI Admissions Representative schedule an appointment for you with one of the professionals in our Student Finance Office.  Usually within an hour you will have all this information at no charge or obligation to you.  Feel free to contact us for an appointment.

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16. Should I even apply for financial aid?
Yes. Everyone should apply for financial aid. You should not assume that you do not qualify for at least some form of aid.

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17. Would you send information to my son, daughter, spouse or friend about your programs?
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18. How long are the programs at RSI?
We specialize in accelerated, skill specific programs with strong job placement emphasis upon completion. We also offer an Associate of Occupational Studies degree with the same job placement emphasis. Therefore, full time students may attend as little as three months or as long as 13 months, depending on their educational goals. Part-time students attending night classes will have longer course lengths.

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19. Is the Associate of Occupational Studies a recognized degree?
Yes. It is approved by the Accrediting Commission of Career Schools and Colleges of Technology (ACCSCT) and authorized by the Arizona State Board for Private Postsecondary Education.  A benefit of this type degree is that technical and general education courses are applied to the occupation for which training is intended.

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20. Will my credits from RSI transfer to other schools?
Yes. Graduates of the Associate of Occupational Studies degree program can transfer all their credits to the University of Phoenix (UOP) under an articulation agreement between the two institutions. As one of the premier providers of adult education, the UOP has shown itself to be very successful in meeting the needs, schedules and demands of working adults. This relationship allows RSI graduates to access higher-level education at UOP campuses across the country and around the world seamlessly and efficiently.

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21. How long does the job placement and career development assistance benefit last after graduation?
As a graduate in good standing, you will have access to Career Development services as often as necessary and for as long as necessary.  You are encouraged to exploit all options in your career, but you can have the security of knowing the professionals in the RSI Career Development Department are there for you.

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22. What if I need a job while I'm in school?
Many students work part or full time while in school.  RSI maintains a resource of job opportunities for these students to use as necessary.  These job opportunities are not necessarily education related, but most often are better suited to schedules and limitations of people attending school.

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23. I've been out of school for a while.  Does RSI offer tutoring assistance if I need it?
Yes. Any student who believes he or she has a need for additional assistance should immediately bring the issue to the attention of their instructor, who will initiate the process for tutoring services.

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