FAQs

Financial Aid, Payment Plans, and Refund Polices

All cancelations and refund requests must be received in writing. A $100 processing fee will be charged for cancelations requested before materials (books) are mailed to you. There will be no refund for cancelations received after materials have been mailed.

For online course extensions, Please contact our office at 848-932-4708, to discuss related costs for any extensions.

Rutgers does not offer financial aid and/or payment plans for noncredit courses.

Currently, our courses require full payment upfront. Unfortunately, we don't offer payment plans at this time. 

Sallie Mae is pleased to be offering students and families the best in choice. After all, that's what the Smart Option Student Loan® is all about. Last year we announced the addition of a Deferred Repayment Option and this year we're planning to offer fixed interest rate pricing—in addition to our variable rate pricing—on all of our repayment options, providing even more choice and flexibility for your students and families. Please look for more information on this exciting enhancement in the near future.

To apply please click http://www.salliemae.com/rutgers-ccpd and use our school ID # 002629-95

Program & Classes

After successfully completing a professional development offering, you will receive a Certificate of Completion and/or a voucher to receive admission for the exam for that course. Please reference offering page for more detail.

We offer flexible registration for most of our Professional Development courses, which means you can register at any time, allowing you to start your self-paced learning when it is most convenient for you.

Continuing Education Units is a general term for a metric used in continuing education programs to measure non-credit requirements needed to maintain professional licenses, certifications, and qualifications. CEUs are non-credit. 

Generally, no. Some courses may require a certain level of education or prior training in order to enroll. Be sure to read the prerequisites that may be listed for a course.

There are many benefits to earning an online certificate. These benefits include the flexibility, convenience, and affordability of online learning. Online degrees and certificates can also help you advance your career and improve your earning potential.

A voucher includes an admission to the credential exam after completion of the course.

Textbooks are included in the course. Some courses require certain software or material needed outside the textbook requirements that might not be included in the fee. Please make sure to check your courses hardware and software requirements. 

After completing a course you will receive a digital and physical copy of your certificate. An unofficial CEU transcript can be provided with a request for a small fee.

Course lengths vary depending on the program. They can range from six weeks or months for more in-depth study. Check individual course descriptions for specific details.

For online courses, you’ll typically need a computer or tablet with internet access, a web browser, and any specific software mentioned in the course details. Some courses may also require specific tools or platforms for virtual meetings.

General Questions

If you qualify for the Workforce development grant and we work with your county, most courses can be funded. Be sure to check with your county's unemployment/one stop center for specific details. We also work with many non-profits and accept the Fund My Future grant. For a full listing of training grants available please visit the Labor and Workforce Development website.

Our courses are open to all individuals, regardless of academic background. Whether you're looking to advance your career, learn a new skill, or explore a personal interest, we have courses designed for all types of learners.

The cost of each course varies depending on the program. Detailed pricing information is available on the course page. We also offer payment plans and discounts for certain programs.

Noncredit Continuing Education courses typically cannot be applied to degree programs at the university.

Many of our courses do not have prerequisites and are designed for learners of all levels. However, some programs may have specific requirements, so it’s a good idea to review the course description for any suggested experience or prerequisites.

Yes! Many of our courses are available online and can be taken by individuals anywhere.