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All students who require residency verification must adhere to the CIAT physical attendance requirements and complete a Campus Selection Agreement no later than the one week prior to the term you request resident verification.
Students who elect to participate in CIAT’s Hybrid Campus option will be required to attend one class session, their final exam, at CIAT’s National City campus. Physical attendance will be required, tracked, and reported to the Veterans Administration, Department of Education, and/or any other federal or state agencies that require residency verification. As CIAT transitions back to on-campus learning, while keeping ongoing COVID health and safety concerns top of mind for students and staff, additional on campus attendance sessions may be added at any time.
All students are eligible to participate in CIAT’s Hybrid Campus option as long the physical attendance requirements are consistently met each term.
If you have questions about how this plan impacts you or what your options are, please reach out to CIAT Student Services Team at studentservicesteam@ciat.edu
We understand that finding an education plan that allows you to fully utilize all of your eligible military benefits is important to you. CIAT’s Hybrid Campus option combines online instruction with physical on campus session(s) that allow you to fulfill your physical attendance requirements. All veterans must complete a Campus Selection Agreement no later than the one week prior to the term you request resident verification.
At CIAT, we’re dedicated to supporting our military students with tailored programs, certifications, and hands-on training. Whether you’re advancing your career in the armed forces or transitioning to civilian life, we ensure you’re fully prepared.
How does the CIAT Hybrid Campus option work?
During the Admissions or Re-Admissions enrollment process, all students will be required to select a campus designation.
Military students will elect how they prefer to be certified with the Veterans Administration.
Students who require residency status will be required to attend one class session, their final exam, at CIAT’s National City campus. Physical attendance will be required, tracked, and reported to the Veterans Administration, Department of Education, and/or any other federal or state agencies that require residency verification.
Will my mailing address in my student record dictate my residency status?
Your mailing address will not be used to dictate your residency status. Students will select their status (resident or online) through a Campus Selection Agreement. Student residency status will be confirmed by meeting the physical attendance requirements of the program.
What if I am already an active student - what do I need to do?
All active students will be required to complete a 2024 Campus Selection agreement no later than April 1, 2024, and reaffirm their election decision for resident or online status for the April 2024 term. Campus Selection Agreements will be available for completion beginning March 1, 2024. Campus Selection Agreement will be posted on the website and sent to students’ email.
What happens if I do not complete the Campus Selection Agreement?
Any students who do not complete the Campus Selection Agreement will be automatically designated as online students.
I need help understanding if this change applies to me - what do I do?
If you have questions about how this plan impacts you or what your options are, please reach out to CIAT Student Services Team at studentservicesteam@ciat.edu. We will set up a one-on-one appointment to help answer your questions and provide you with guidance on how to make the campus selection that is right for you.
What if I have pre-arranged disability accommodations, will these be moved on-campus?
CIAT will continue to support students in need of disability accommodations. Any accommodations currently in place in virtual classes will be extended to on-campus classes.
Will there be computers available on campus to take the final exam?
Yes, laptop computers will be stationed in classrooms to be used for the final exams. Exams will be delivered in a secure format. Students will not be permitted to use personal laptops brought from home for final exams taken on campus.
Can I take my final exam online and come to campus for my attendance requirements?
No, students must meet the full attendance requirements, which requires students to complete one full on-campus attendance session. If a student takes their final exam online, ahead of their reserved on-campus session, their campus selection and residency status will be reverted to online.
Are tuition rates different between CIAT Online and CIAT Hybrid Campus plans?
Tuition rates are the same for in-state and out-of-state students and are the same for CIAT Online and CIAT Hybrid Campus plans. You may be eligible for up to 100% tuition coverage using your GI Bill, a textbooks stipend, and a Monthly Housing Allowance.
Active Duty Military using Tuition Assistance receive discounted tuition rate at $250/credit.
How much will I receive for my books/supplies stipend?
A yearly books and supplies stipend of up to $1,000.00 is paid proportionately based on enrollment. Learn more.
How much will I receive for my Monthly Housing Allowance?
You may be eligible for a Monthly Housing Allowance. The Monthly Housing Allowance (MHA) is generally the same as the military Basic Allowance for Housing (BAH) for an E-5 with dependents. This rate is variable based on whether you are certified as a resident student or an online student. To calculate your personal MHA rate, please use the GI Bill® Comparison Tool published on the Veteran’s Administration website.
What is the REMOTE Act?
The Responsible Education Mitigating Options And Technical Extensions Act, also known as the REMOTE Act, extended previous legislation initiated at the start of the COVID-19 pandemic in March 2020 to protect military education benefits. The original legislation extended resident military benefits for any students taking on-campus classes that were converted to a virtual format due to the pandemic.
The REMOTE Act granted an extension for resident military benefits until June 1, 2022.
CIAT Hybrid Campus plan ensures that all military students requiring residency status will have an option to continue their education plan uninterrupted after the expiration of the REMOTE Act.
What happens to my military benefits if I do not have a class available?
If there is no course available in a given term that meets the requirements for your program, you will be placed on a temporary Leave of Absence. You will preserve any tuition benefits or months remaining on your GI Bill. You will not be certified with the VA for any term where you are on a temporary Leave of Absence and you will not receive any portion of your Monthly Housing Allowance.
Do I need to resubmit my campus selection each term?
Students will only be required to complete their Campus Selection agreement once upon enrollment or upon any campus change. Your selection will remain in your student account and you will NOT be required to submit a campus or residency request each term.
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The following is a final exam schedule for the 2024 and 2025 school year. Space is limited in capacity for each session and must be reserved ahead of time.
Note: Our anticipated final exam schedule for 2024 and 2025 has been posted below. You can only sign up for final exams for the current term. However, future on-ground final exam dates will be available to you below. Future term availability is subject to change based on student demand and campus classroom availability.
Term Month
Final Exam Dates
November '24
December 17 — 20, 2024
January '25
February 4 – 7, 2025
February '25
March 11 – 14, 2025
March '25
April 22 – 25, 2025
April '25
May 27 – 30, 2025
June '25
July 8 – 11, 2025
July '25
August 12 – 15, 2025
August '25
September 23 – 26, 2025
September '25
October 28 – 31, 2025
November '25
December 9 – 12, 2025
Final Exam Times
Monday — NONE
Tuesday — 10am | 12pm | 2pm
Wednesday — 10am | 12pm | 2pm | 4pm | 6pm
Thursday — 10am | 12pm | 2pm | 4pm | 6pm
Friday — 10am | 12pm | 2pm | 4pm
All times are in (UTC-8:00) Pacific Time (US & Canada)
* Final exam times are subject to change based on student demand, holidays, and campus classroom availability.
What if my schedule is variable and I can’t commit to attending on-campus session every term?
If your schedule changes regularly due to work, family, or personal obligations, and you are unable to commit your availability to attend the final exam class session each term on campus, we recommend you opt for the online campus option. If you request to be registered as a resident student and you do not meet the campus attendance requirements, your student status and campus selection will be changed to online.
For our military students, if you request to be certified as a resident student and you do not meet the campus attendance requirements, your VA certification status will be changed to online and you will owe a financial debt to the VA. This will reduce your Monthly Housing Allowance (MHA) to the online rate resulting in a financial debt that I will owe to the VA. If your status is changed from Resident to Online for two consecutive terms, you will be automatically converted to an Online student.
How do I find out the date and time of my final exam?
Final exams are scheduled for Week 5 of every term. You will be asked to reserve your selection no later than the first week of the term so that we can plan our classroom availability. Reservations will be available on a first-come, first-serve basis through an online reservation system.
Class availability each term is subject to change and CIAT cannot guarantee 100% of class availability each term.
Space is limited in capacity for each session and must be reserved ahead of time. The CIAT online reservation system will be available starting March 1, 2022.
How long do I have to take my final exam?
Students have 90 minutes to take their final exams. This time limit is the same if taken on-campus or online. Students with approved disability accommodations on record may receive additional time to complete their exam, depending on their status.
Will all classes be available each term in the CIAT Hybrid option?
Not all classes are available every term. Class availability will vary based on instructor availability and student registration need. If a class session is scheduled in a given term, the corresponding hybrid option will be available for on-campus final exam scheduling.
What happens if I miss the final exam?
Students will be required to reserve a date and time for their final exam. Exam sessions are limited in capacity and will be available on a first-come, first-serve basis.
You agree and understand that NO exceptions can be made to the hybrid attendance requirements, including but not limited to the following scenarios:
What if I am already at a passing grade and don’t need to take the final exam?
If you have elected to be registered as a resident student in our CIAT Hybrid Campus plan, you are required to attend your final exam session on campus, regardless of your pending grade.
If I am an online student, when is my final exam due?
If you are a 100% online student and do not need to meet any physical attendance requirements for your funding, you may take your exam virtually. Your final exam will be due by end of 11:59 pm Pacific Time, Thursday of Week 5 each term.
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