Certificates and Continuing Education Units (CEUs)

Amarillo College awards Continuing Education Units (CEUs) in recognition of satisfactory completion of Occupational Education courses and selected Leisure Studies courses. One CEU is defined as 10 hours of participation in an organized continuing education experience under responsible sponsorship, capable direction and qualified instruction. A certificate indicating satisfactory completion and the number of CEUs awarded are issued at the end of the course.

Enrollment Eligibility Notice

Students with outstanding obligations to Amarillo College may not be allowed to enroll in or complete a continuing education course until the obligations are fulfilled.  Students who have received a Criminal Trespass Warning from Amarillo College will not be allowed to enroll in courses held on any AC campus unless the warning has been lifted

Senior Citizen Tuition Waiver Policy

A Senior Citizen is defined as “any person 65 years of age or older.” Tuition will be waived on eligible courses on a SPACE AVAILABLE basis; however, the class must reach its minimum paying enrollment, but not its maximum, for the policy to apply. Proof of age and photo identification are required, and the student must pay all course/lab fees.

Continuing Education Courses: A Senior Citizen must complete the "Continuing Education Registration Form." Continuing Education courses that do not meet the criteria for State funding must be self-supporting and are not eligible for the Senior Citizen Tuition Waiver. Ineligible courses include all Leisure Studies courses, Seniors’ College courses and most occupational education courses that are less than seven clock hours in length.

Refund Policy

Unless otherwise stated in brochures, flyers or other promotional materials, the AC Continuing Education Refund Policy is as follows:

• Students must initiate all refund requests and transfers from one class to another.
• Refunds are processed within 45 days.
• If a student transfers to a different class, any additional tuition due must be paid at
   the time the transfer is processed.
• If a class is cancelled, the student automatically receives a 100 percent refund.

 Classes with fewer than three class meetings:

Until the close of business the last working day prior to the beginning date of the class:
• 100 percent refunds will be given.
• Class transfers are allowed.
• No refunds will be given on or after the first class day.

Until the close of business the last working day prior to the date of the third class meeting:
• 100 percent refunds will be given.
• Class transfers are allowed and 100 percent of tuition already paid will be applied to the
   new course(s).
• No refunds will be given on or after the third class day.

Course Fees

Course fees are payable at the time of registration. Payment must be received before a place can be reserved in class.

Books and Supplies

Books and supplies are not required in most courses; however, some specialized courses will require textbooks and other supplies.

Grades and Records

Students in Continuing Education classes for which CEUs are awarded will qualify for one of the following:

• S - Satisfactory
• U - Unsatisfactory

Students in non-CEU bearing classes (courses generally designed for the student's personal enrichment and enjoyment) do not receive grades.