Admissions
Adult Students - Click here to apply
High School Students - contact your high school counselor
Evening Community Education programs - Click here
Admission Policies for Adult Programs
Admission to Ben Franklin Career Center requires completion of several documents and forms.
1. An application for admission must be completed and returned to the adult education office.
2. A high school diploma from an accredited institution or GED/TASC Certificate must be submitted to be admitted to Ben Franklin Career & Technical Education Center. West Virginia law requires all adults to have on file a copy of their diploma or high school transcript showing proof of graduation. A GED/TASC Certificate will meet this requirement. Prospective students must present proof of high school graduation or GED/TASC certification at the time of enrollment. Many federal and state financial aid programs require a diploma or GED/TASC Certificate prior to being approved for financial aid. (Please see the Financial Aid Administrator of additional information regarding financial aid qualifications.)
Ben Franklin Career Center policies require you to present a copy of your diploma or GED record by the first day of class. You may present it in person or mail it to the school at the following address:
Susan Sweat, Financial Aid Director/Adult Enrollment Coordinator
Ben Franklin Career& Technical Education Center
500 28th Street
Dunbar, WV 25064
If you do not present a copy of your diploma or GED record by the first day of school, the administration reserves the right to delay your start day until you present the required records. State regulations forbid us from issuing a vocation certificate to any student who does not have a diploma or GED record on file.
Federal regulations also require students to have a diploma or GED certificate earned and a copy on file with the school, in order to receive a Federal Pell Grant. Students who do not submit a diploma or GED/TASC certificate for file cannot receive a Pell Grant.
3. Adult students are required to take a TABE (Test of Adult Basic Education) test and achieve a grade equivalent established by the school and/or each program in order to be accepted and enrolled at BFCC.
4. Students must submit a copy of their Driver’s license or a picture ID
Exceptions to these policies are prohibited.
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, WorkforceWV, JTPA, TRA, Worker's Compensation, Dislocated Workers, Single Parent, Job Corps, Vocational Rehabilitation, Veteran's Benefits, 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
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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