School Policies
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COVID-19 Classroom Policies
Cancelations
If you are experiencing symptoms related to COVID-19 or have been in contact with someone experiencing symptoms related to COVID-19, you will not be admitted to class. In this instance, the school must receive written notification of a student’s cancelation a minimum of one (1) day prior to the start of the course, for the student to receive a full refund. All written notifications must be emailed to info@nullrres-online.com. Refunds can take up to 10-14 business days to process.
Transfers
Registered/attending students experiencing COVID-19 related symptoms must notify the school within 24 hours to be eligible for a course transfer. Registration fees can be transferred to another course date, pending course availability, within 60 days of the initial course date. If a transfer form is not completed within 60 days of the initial course date, the option to transfer will expire.
No Shows
In the event of a no show, no email, no call, the student forfeits their registration fee. DO NOT show up to class if you have been exposed to COVID-19. Contact us immediately to arrange next steps.
Effective September 2020
Applies to: 60 Broker Pre-license Topics
CLASSROOM
Cancelations
The school must receive written notification of a student’s cancelation a minimum of five (5) days prior to the start of the course, for the student to receive a refund. All written notifications must be emailed to info@nullrres-online.com. For cancelations five (5) or more days prior to the start of the course, the refund is subject to a 10 percent cancelation fee. For cancelations received less than five (5) days prior to the start of the course, the refund is subject to a 25 percent cancelation fee.
Transfers
Students must notify the school prior to the start of their registered course to be eligible for a transfer. Registration fees can be transferred to another course date, pending course availability, within 60 days of the initial course date. All transfer requests are subject to a $40 transfer fee. If a transfer form is not completed within 60 days of the initial course date, the option to transfer will expire.
No Shows
In the event of a no show, the student forfeits their registration fee.
ONLINE & SELF-STUDY
Cancelations
The school must receive written notification of a student’s cancelation within seven (7) days of the purchase date for a student’s registration to be eligible for a refund. All refunds are subject to a 25 percent cancelation fee. To cancel, please send an email to info@nullrres-online.com. If a student cancels more than seven (7) days after the purchase date, their registration fee is non-refundable.
Transfers
The student must notify the school within 60 days of the purchase date to be eligible to transfer. All course dates and modes are eligible for transfers from online or self-study courses. All transfers are subject to a $40 transfer fee.
Expirations
Online and self-study courses are valid for six (6) months following the purchase date. For online students, course expiration can be found on your My Courses page when you log in or in the shopping cart when you checkout.
Extensions
Online and self-study licensing courses can extend their expiration date by purchasing a course extension. The cost is $30 per 30-day extension, for a maximum of 60 days.
Applies to: 15 Hour Broker Pre-license, 30 Hour Post-license, 45 Hour Managing Broker Pre-license, 15 Hour Leasing Agent Pre-license, CE and Broker Pre-license Instructor License Courses
CLASSROOM
Cancelations
The school must receive written notification of a student’s cancelation a minimum of five (5) days prior to the start of the course, for the student to receive a refund. All written notifications must be emailed to info@nullrres-online.com. All refunds are subject to a 25 percent cancelation fee. If a student cancels their registration less than five (5) days prior to the start of the course, their registration fee is non-refundable.
Transfers
Students must notify the school prior to the start of their registered course to be eligible for a transfer. Registration fees can be transferred to another course date, pending course availability, within 60 days of the initial course date. All transfer requests are subject to a $40 transfer fee. If a transfer form is not completed within 60 days of the initial course date, the option to transfer will expire.
No Shows
In the event of a no show, the student forfeits their registration fee.
ONLINE & SELF-STUDY & WEBINARS
Cancelations
The school must receive written notification of a student’s cancelation within seven (7) days of the purchase date for a student’s registration to be eligible for a refund. All written notifications must be emailed to info@nullrres-online.com. All refunds are subject to a 25 percent cancelation fee. If a student cancels more than seven (7) days after the purchase date, their registration fee is non-refundable.
Transfers
The student must notify the school within 60 days of the purchase date to be eligible to transfer. All course dates and modes are eligible for transfers from online or self-study courses. All transfers are subject to a $40 transfer fee.
Expirations
Online and self-study courses are valid for six (6) months following the purchase date. For online students, course expiration can be found on your My Courses page when you log in or in the shopping cart when you checkout.
Extensions
Online and self-study licensing courses can extend their expiration date by purchasing a course extension. The cost is $30 per 30-day extension, for a maximum of 60 days.
IDFPR Rules & Regulations
ATTENDANCE & RECEIVING CREDIT
Physical attendance at a class is mandated by state law. Late arrivals are disruptive to students and the instructor. Students MUST be on time for all required class sessions to receive credit for the class. Be prepared to provide a photo ID at class check-in. The state requires an attendance sheet at every class, please remember to sign in.
MISSED & MAKE-UP TIME
Broker Pre-licensing Courses
Attendance at all class sessions is mandatory; however, a one-time-only, excused absence not exceeding 6 hours may be made up by attending a make-up class. Absences in excess of 6 hours will result in an incomplete course— no exceptions.
Course Times Available For Make-Up Time:
- All-Day Sessions: Monday – Friday & Monday – Wednesday, 9:00 AM – 4:30 PM
- Saturday Sessions: Saturdays, 9:00 AM – 4:30 PM
- Evening Sessions: Mondays, Wednesdays, & Thursdays, 5:30 PM – 9:15 PM
- Morning Sessions: Mondays, Wednesdays, & Thursdays, 9:00 AM – 12:45 PM
Reciprocity – Going to Another State
When Illinois broker or managing broker licensees are seeking information on licensing in other states it is in their best interest to contact the specific state agency for the state in which they are interested. You will want to ask the licensing agency what their state licensing requirements are and if you’re eligible and what courses you’ll need to take if any. You’ll also want to ask them about possible course/license reciprocity between them and Illinois. In your conversations with them don’t forget to ask them for a list of approved real estate licensing schools in case you are required to take additional course work. You can find the names, addresses and phone numbers of all state licensing agencies at www.arello.com, then click on Regulatory Agencies.
Reciprocity – Coming from Another State
Currently, Illinois has reciprocity with the following states under the Real Estate License Act of 2000:
- COLORADO – Department of Regulatory Agencies, Division of Real Estate, 303-894-2166
- CONNECTICUT – Department of Consumer Protection, 860-713-7230
- FLORIDA – Department of Business and Professional Regulation, 850-487-1395
- GEORGIA – Real Estate Commission, 404-656-3916
- INDIANA – Real Estate Commission, 317-234-3009
- IOWA – Real Estate Commission, 515-281-3183
- NEBRASKA – Real Estate Commission, 402-471-2004
- WISCONSIN – Department of Regulation and Licensing, 608-266-5511
If you reside in a state other than those listed above you must take the required Illinois licensing courses and pass the state licensing examination. Broker License candidates are required to complete the 75 Hour Broker Pre-License Course. Broker License candidates must be at least 18 years of age, be a high school graduate or have obtained a GED. For More Information on the Requirements/Qualifications please review the Illinois Licensee Candidate Handbook at www.goamp.com.
Student Conduct
ATTIRE
Dress appropriately. While allowing for comfortable attire, good taste is expected and required. Business casual is always appropriate.
ELECTRONIC DEVICES
All electronic devices must be turned on silent while class is in session. Students may not receive or make phone calls, emails or text messages while class is in session, except for emergencies, in which case, please alert your instructor.
BEHAVIOR
CAR leadership, school management and staff, in conjunction with your instructor retain the right to dismiss a student from a course for any of the following reasons. The following list is not all-inclusive and any behavior considered inappropriate, disruptive, non-cooperative or abusive is subject to disciplinary action. Students dismissed from a course forfeit their tuition and the ability to reschedule or transfer.
- Failure to turn off personal and/or business electronic devices (phones, pagers, laptops, etc.) as directed.
- Reading unrelated materials during class time including smartphones or similar devices.
- Talking during instructor lecture.
- Activities considered uncooperative, abusive, or otherwise disruptive in any way.
- Cheating on an exam, giving or receiving help during a required exam or suspected of doing so.
- Attempting to record final exam questions or answers or suspected of doing so.
- Attempting to take the course for someone else or suspected of doing so.
- Harassing or abusive conduct (physical and/or verbal) to fellow student(s), instructor(s), speakers, association staff, association members or guests at any time, before, during or after a class.
- Failure to follow COVID-19 safety procedures.
COVID-19 Safety Procedures
- Masks must be worn in the building at all times.
- Do not come to class if you have any COVID-19 symptoms:
- COVID-19 Symptoms (Per CDC Guidelines): Fever or chills, cough, shortness of breath or difficulty breathing, fatigue, muscle or body aches, headache, new loss of taste or smell, sore throat, congestion or runny nose, nausea or vomiting, diarrhea.
- Follow social distance protocol as posted at RRES and recommended by the CDC.
- Students will not linger or congregate in the 8th floor or building lobby.
Effective September 2020
Exam Policies
If you do not pass your final exam and elect to continue with your studies, you may choose ONE of the following options:
- Take a re-take exam within two (2) weeks of your original final exam date. A $20.00 fee will apply. This exam will most likely not be the same one. Final Exam Retake appointments are available by appointment only Monday-Friday between the hours of 9 AM – 1 PM. Call 312-803-4900 to schedule your appointment.
- Re-take the course at 50% tuition within six (6) months of the original final exam date. No discount for books previously purchased will apply. In the event a new book or new edition of the book is used for the class, you will be charged an additional book fee.
If you do not pass your re-take exam and elect to continue with your studies, you may choose ONE of the following options:
- Take a re-take Exam within two (2) weeks of your re-take exam date. A $30.00 fee re-take fee will apply. This exam will most likely not be the same as the previous. Re-take appointments are available Monday-Friday between the hours of 9 AM – 1 PM. Call 312-803-4900 to schedule your appointment.
- Re-take the course at 50% tuition within six (6) months from the original final exam date. No discount for books previously purchased will apply. In the event a new book or new edition of the book is used for the class, you will be charged an additional book fee.
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