ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS:
Students must be 17 years of age and have a high school diploma or GED, have prior instruction or employment in a related trade or be able to demonstrate some ability in woodworking tasks.

APPLICATION PROCESS:
This is a three-step process. 1. Interview- Every applicant must visit the school before enrollment. 2. Application- The applicant should fill out the form and return it only when all of the questions have been answered. If possible include any photos or slides of your work. 3. Transcripts- High School and the most recent Post Secondary School marks are to be submitted. The applicant is responsible for requesting these transcripts and are to have them mailed to the school. When a complete application has been received it will be processed.

ACCEPTANCE:
Applications will be reviewed semi annually and positions filled as they become available, Applications will remain active for a period of two years, at which time the applicant must reapply if they wish to remain in the application pool. Acceptance will be judged heavily on the interview and ability, demonstrated through slides and photos.

ENROLLMENT:
Upon acceptance for a specific starting date the applicant will be sent a "Enrollment Agreement" that includes all costs, and the payment plan and other terms of enrollment. This Agreement must be signed and returned within two weeks.

REGISTRATION FEE:
The "Enrollment Agreement" should be signed and returned with a $100.00 Registration Fee. This fee is non-refundable after 5 days and is not part of the tuition.

TUITION:
Upon signing the Enrollment Agreement and paying the Registration Fee, the tuition is set at that rate for the schools calender year. The conditions of payment is clarified in the Enrollment Agreement. Presently the cost of instruction during 2008 - 2009 is $21,000 per year. Two payments of $10,500.00 per school calender year. First semester payment due August 1. Second semester payment due January 1.

TOOLS:
Students are responsible for providing their own hand tools in accordance with a list that will be provided after signing the enrollment agreement. Their cost is estimated at $1500 - $2000.

MATERIALS:
The cost of wood, hardware, finishing materials and any special materials associated with the chosen project are the responsibility of the student. The estimated cost is $2500 to $3000 per year.

INSTRUCTION:
Instructor will be available from 8:00 AM until 2:30PM Monday through Friday with a one hour daily lunch break. These hours are in accordance with the school calendar which is September through June. The course length is two years (80 weeks or 2000 hours).

SHOP HOURS:
The shop will be available to the students under the supervision of a shop instructor after regular school hours from 2:30 PM till 5:00 PM Monday through Friday. Shop will closed on weekends. This extra shop time is included in the tuition.

MACHINE TOOLING:
Material for special machine tooling that is to be made for a project will be provided to the student. The tool will remain the property of the school or the student can purchase his or her own material and retain possession of the finished tool.

HOUSING:
The school does not provide any housing but will assist when ever possible to arrange for student accommodation. If you have any further questions please contact the school at: 978-922-0615