We use a MIC (minimum investment criteria) score to determine qualification of clients. A MIC score uses every thousand dollars a client has already invested in their business as one MIC point.  Research has shown that a client who has invested in a physical structure, has hired employees, has invested considerably on a past education, or has been in business at least one year, would have a high enough MIC score to become a great client for us and receive a maximum return on investment for our services.

Before becoming a client, prospects are asked to fill out an application for a business outline.  This outline gives them a detailed overview of the specific education they will be receiving, the tuition and materials expense breakdown, and how their business can expect to benefit after each course.  The advisor will then set up a follow up meeting to review the outline and determine if client will benefit considerably, based on individual needs and expectations.  If the client sees value, they are asked to enroll in an annual agreement.  

Our clients sign annual enrollment agreements consisting of biweekly two hour sessions and two hour intermittent lab advisement, and pay about the same expense of employing a part-time employee who works 20 hours per week, for one year. We practice North Carolina Department of Education standardized tuition guidelines, which recommend a 50% tuition at the start of the course, and the remaining 50% at the half-way mark.  Total annual tuition equals 96 clock hours per semester (year). There is also a nominal application fee and materials and technology fee.  

Financial assistance programs are available to clients who qualify.  Green Mountain Loans, LLC  provides loans under $10,000 to small business owners utilizing our firm.  Tuition Finance Corporation services these loans, which may be financed up to three years to ensure manageable loan terms for most small business owners.