Frequently Asked Questions

Generally a high school diploma or GED are the standard requirements for admission to a MACCS career school. It is recommended you inquire at a selected school to fully understand the school's entrance requirements.

Don't be discouraged if you do not have a diploma or GED. MACCS schools are prepared to assist you in providing information on local GED testing centers and other training alternatives.

YOUR FUTURE AND SUCCESS DEPEND ON IT!

This is an important step. We encourage you to weigh your decision carefully and invest the time to make a well-informed choice. A visit enables you to discuss a school's training with a school representative and see the classrooms and equipment you will use in your training.

YES--The majority of MACCS schools are accredited, therefore, they participate in federal student loan and grant programs and generally offer institutional financing packages. Additionally, many schools cooperate with federal and state funded job-training programs which provide training to unemployed and/or underemployed individuals. (See the "FINANCIAL AID" and "SCHOLARSHIP" pages for more information.)

ABSOLUTELY! All MACCS schools provide “Job Placement Assistance” to eligible graduates for a very simple reason--

When a graduate starts a new career that was only possible after attending a MACCS school, THEY TELL THEIR FRIENDS!

In many cases, 30-40% of a career school’s students are referred from graduates and employers!

YES--The majority of our schools are licensed by the Michigan Department of Career Development, however, a few member schools are licensed by other appropriate state agencies.

An accredited school or college voluntarily chooses to be evaluated by standards established at one of many Accrediting Commissions. When an institution’s practices and procedures, curriculum, faculty credentials, and graduate success rates equal or surpass the standards of a specific commission, accreditation may be granted for a period of years. At the end of that period, the school must undergo another evaluation to retain its accreditation.


DOES ACCREDITATION MEAN THAT A SCHOOL OR COLLEGE'S ACADEMIC CREDITS AUTOMATICALLY TRANSFER TO OTHER COLLEGES?

NO- The ability to transfer credits depends solely on the willingness of the school or college to which you wish to transfer. Many public colleges and universities, even accredited by the same accrediting commission, do not accept one another’s academic credits.


IS THERE A DIFFERENCE BETWEEN "ACCREDITING COMMISSIONS"?

YES- There are some differences, however they essentially serve the same purpose. To illustrate, a “national” commission grants accreditation to schools throughout the country, while a “regional” commission, such as North-Central, serves a smaller geographic area. Basically, their purpose remains the same--to measure the effectiveness of a school or college according to the accrediting commission’s standards.

Simply put, if a school is genuinely accredited, it has indeed demonstrated quality performance!

A few of the national "Accrediting Commissions" for career schools are--
Accrediting Council for Independent Colleges and Schools (ACICS)
Accrediting Commission of Career Schools and Colleges of Technology(ACCSCT)
Accrediting Council for Continuing Education and Training (ACCET)


ARE "ACCREDITING COMMISSIONS" EVALUATED?

YES- The US Department of Education evaluates and approves accrediting commissions. In fact, only those schools accredited by commissions approved by the US Department of Education may participate in federal student financial aid programs such as Federal Grants (Pell, SEOG), Student Loan and Work-Study programs. (See the "FINANCIAL AID" page for more information.)