Admissions
Adult Students - Click here to apply
High School Students - contact your high school counselor
Evening Community Education programs - Click here
Tuition and Fees
There are no tuition expenses for Kanawha County high school students but some classes require funds for work shoes or medical uniforms. All instructional supplies, tools and equipment are supplied for high school students attending without charge.
Adult tuition costs are generally set by the Kanawha County Board of Education and are subject to change at the discretion of the Board. At this time, the following fees are in effect:
Registration Fee - $25.00
Tuition Costs (11 month course) - $3713.00
Tuition Costs (9 month course) - $2970.00
Books, supplies, required tools, lab fees, insurance - varied from class to class.
The average monthly tuition is approximately $335.00. Please consult the individual program's page for the complete breakdown of the cost the program of interest.
Adult tuition costs are generally set by the Kanawha County Board of Education and are subject to change at the discretion of the Board. At this time, the following fees are in effect:
Registration Fee - $25.00
Tuition Costs (11 month course) - $3713.00
Tuition Costs (9 month course) - $2970.00
Books, supplies, required tools, lab fees, insurance - varied from class to class.
The average monthly tuition is approximately $335.00. Please consult the individual program's page for the complete breakdown of the cost the program of interest.
Financial Aid
Financial Aid is available to those who qualify. Programs include Pell grant, JTPA, TRA, Worker's Compensation, Dislocated Workers, Single Parent, Job Corps, Vocational Rehabilitation, and other programs. Ben Franklin Career Center participates in the Federal Pell Grant Program. Other sources of funding are available from outside sources. For additional information on these programs and how to qualify, please consult the Financial Aid Administrator. Those interested in VA benefits should consult the Veteran's Administration to see if they meet VA eligibility requirements.
Additional information on the financial aid programs is detailed in the Adult Student Handbook. Free copies of this booklet are available in the Financial Aid office.
*Kanawha County Schools/Ben Franklin Career Center does not participate in the Federal School Loan Program.
Complete you FAFSA here.
O-Net Job Outlook forecast - determine the potential for jobs in your desired area
Job Placement Data
Net Cost Calculator
Additional information on the financial aid programs is detailed in the Adult Student Handbook. Free copies of this booklet are available in the Financial Aid office.
*Kanawha County Schools/Ben Franklin Career Center does not participate in the Federal School Loan Program.
Complete you FAFSA here.
O-Net Job Outlook forecast - determine the potential for jobs in your desired area
Job Placement Data
Net Cost Calculator
Notice of Non-Discrimination
NOTICE OF NONDISCRIMINATION
Applicants for admission and employment, students, parents, employees, and sources of referral of applicants for admission and employment are hereby notified that the Kanawha County School District does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, or disability in admission or access to, or treatment or employment in, its programs and activities. Any person having inquiries concerning the Kanawha County School District’s compliance with the regulations implementing Title IX or Section 504 is directed to contact: Title IX: Title IX Coordinator, Kanawha County Board of Education, 200 Elizabeth Street, Charleston, WV 25311-2119, phone 348-1379; Section 504: Section 504 Coordinator, Kanawha County Board of Education, 200 Elizabeth Street, Charleston, WV 25311-2119, phone 348-1366. These persons have been designated by the Kanawha County School District to coordinate the efforts to comply with the regulations implementing Title IX and Section 504.
Applicants for admission and employment, students, parents, employees, and sources of referral of applicants for admission and employment are hereby notified that the Kanawha County School District does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, or disability in admission or access to, or treatment or employment in, its programs and activities. Any person having inquiries concerning the Kanawha County School District’s compliance with the regulations implementing Title IX or Section 504 is directed to contact: Title IX: Title IX Coordinator, Kanawha County Board of Education, 200 Elizabeth Street, Charleston, WV 25311-2119, phone 348-1379; Section 504: Section 504 Coordinator, Kanawha County Board of Education, 200 Elizabeth Street, Charleston, WV 25311-2119, phone 348-1366. These persons have been designated by the Kanawha County School District to coordinate the efforts to comply with the regulations implementing Title IX and Section 504.
Educating Students with Exceptionalities Policy
Ben Franklin Career Center follows Kanawha County schools and WVDE policies and procedures regarding students with disabilities.
The following pdf link details WVDE policy for educating students with exceptionalities.
wvde.state.wv.us/spl/Documents/Policy2419Effective7-1-12.pdf
The following pdf link details WVDE policy for educating students with exceptionalities.
wvde.state.wv.us/spl/Documents/Policy2419Effective7-1-12.pdf
