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Admissions Requirements

Admissions Eligibility and Requirements

General Requirements

The minimum admissions requirements include a high school diploma or equivalent, a passing score on the required entrance exam, basic computer skills, and meeting the minimum technology requirements.

Immigration Status

All domestic students must have one of the following:

  • U.S. citizenship
  • Legal residential status in the U.S.
  • Non-immigrant status which permits student to attend school

*Note for International Students: If you are an international student seeking admission, please visit our International Student Admissions page for detailed requirements and application procedures.

Physical Location Requirement

Students must be residents of a state in which AIMS is authorized to provide distance education courses. Each student’s state of residence is collected at the time of enrollment. The state of residence is determined by the student’s government issued identification, signed student attestation, or other documentation proving physical location.

AIMS Education is an approved member of the National Council for State Authorization Reciprocity Agreements (NC-SARA or SARA). As a SARA member, AIMS is authorized to enroll students from 49 states (all but California), the District of Columbia, Puerto Rico, and the U.S. Virgin Islands.

Submission of Admission Documents

Applicants are required to turn in all required admission documents prior to enrollment. Admission documents include but are not limited to the following:

Application for Enrollment

An online application must be submitted to initiate the application/enrollment process.

2 Forms of Identification

Acceptable forms of identification include a valid driver’s license, passport, social security card, employee ID, student ID, birth certificate, certificate of citizenship, certificate of naturalization, U.S. government issued ID, etc. At least one form of ID must include a photograph, and all forms of ID must be current.

Proof of High School Education

All students must show proof of high school completion or equivalent. Valid proof of minimum educational requirements includes but is not limited to the following: high school transcript, high school diploma, college degree, GED certificate, or academic credential evaluation.

Homeschooled students must submit a GED certificate or state-issued high school diploma to meet the minimum education requirement.

Online diplomas are only recognized if the school is accredited by an organization recognized by the U.S. Secretary of Education, or the school is run by a local school district or state government agency. If the validity of the high school and/or documentation provided cannot be verified, the student will need to obtain a GED.

Public high school diplomas from U.S. territories will be considered equivalent to high school diplomas earned in the United States. If the diploma is in a language other than English, a translation will be required.

Foreign credentials may require evaluation from a recognized evaluation company.

Proof of Associate Degree (DCS applicants only)

Students who apply to the Diagnostic Cardiac Sonography (DCS) certificate program must submit proof of an associate degree or higher.

Letter of Reference

Applicants for all selective programs must submit a letter of reference. The letter must be typed, signed, and specify your program of interest. Professional or academic reference letters are recommended (E.g., supervisors, coworkers, teachers, coaches, professors, etc.).

Statement of Purpose

Applicants for all selective programs must submit a statement of purpose. This is your opportunity to convince the admissions committee why you should be selected. Your statement should be a cohesive narrative that focuses on your accomplishments, strengths, scholarly and professional goals, personal motivations, and reason for pursuing the field of study.

Transcripts

Applicants for all selective programs must submit official transcripts from any colleges they have attended.

Entrance Examinations

Open Enrollment Programs

Applicants who are seeking admission to a certificate of achievement program (excluding Anesthesia Technician) are required to take the Wonderlic exam. The minimum required score for enrollment is 12. Three exam attempts are permitted per enrollment period.

Selective Application Programs

Applicants seeking admission to a selective program are required to take the ACCUPLACER tests for Reading, Writing, and Arithmetic. The minimum required score for each test is 250. Three attempts of each test are permitted per enrollment period.

AIMS Education will accept official copies of ACCUPLACER tests taken at other institutions within the past 2 years. 

Entrance Exam Waivers

Waivers for the Wonderlic exam and ACCUPLACER tests will be granted to applicants who have earned an associate degree or higher from an accredited U.S. college or university.

Applicants who graduated from a college or university outside of the United States must also submit a valid TOEFL or IELTS score report. The minimum required scores to be eligible for a waiver are as follows:

  • TOEFL iBT – 79
  • TOEFL pBT – 550
  • TOEFL cBT – 213
  • IELTS – 6.0

Graduates of a clock-hour program at AIMS Education within the past 5 years, who are enrolling in the equivalent degree program, will also receive a waiver for the ACCUPLACER tests.

Academic Integrity

At AIMS Education, we uphold the highest standards of academic integrity to ensure fairness and equity in our admissions process. As part of this commitment, all applicants are expected to complete the admissions entrance exams honestly and independently.

Cheating and Misconduct

Any form of cheating, including but not limited to using unauthorized materials, receiving assistance from others, providing false information, or failing to follow exam guidelines, is strictly prohibited.

Consequences of Suspected Cheating

Applicants who are suspected of cheating may face the following consequences:

  • Application Hold: Your application may be placed on hold, and you will not be allowed to proceed with the admissions process.
  • Retake Requirement: You may be required to retake the exam on campus under the supervision of a proctor.

Interview

All applicants are required to complete an interview with a school official. Applicants for certificate of achievement programs (excluding Anesthesia Technician) will generally interview with an admissions representative. Selective programs require an interview with the program director, director of academic affairs, and/or director of enrollment.

Criminal Background Check

A criminal background check is required at the time of enrollment for the Pharmacy Technician program, and prior to the first clinical internship course for most other programs. Phlebotomy, EKG/Phlebotomy, Medical Billing and Coding, and Cardiac Monitor Technician do not require background checks. Students are required to use the vendor provided by the school. If it is discovered that a student has a criminal record, then the school reserves the right to dismiss the student. Students who are dismissed for cause are still liable for appropriate program costs up to the date of dismissal. Exact costs are determined by the terms of the enrollment contract.

In addition, all students must complete a self-background check during the enrollment process. Any student who is discovered to have lied on the self-background check may be dismissed from his/her program immediately. Students enrolled in Phlebotomy, EKG/Phlebotomy, Medical Billing and Coding, and Cardiac Monitor Technician, may be required to complete a criminal background check (at their own expense) if they disclose a past criminal history.

Drug Screening

A drug screening is required prior to the first clinical internship course for most programs. Phlebotomy, EKG/Phlebotomy, Medical Billing and Coding, and Cardiac Monitor Technician do not require drug screenings. Students are required to use the vendor provided by the school. If a student’s drug screening comes back positive, then the school reserves the right to deny admission or dismiss the student. Students who are dismissed for cause are still liable for appropriate program costs up to the date of dismissal. Exact costs are determined by the terms of the enrollment contract.

Students who disclose a history of drug use may be required to complete a drug test prior to starting class, or at any time during enrollment, at their own expense. The school administration reserves the right to dismiss any student who does not adhere to the school’s Drug and Alcohol Policy. Students who are dismissed for cause are still liable for appropriate program costs up to the date of dismissal. Exact costs are determined by the terms of the enrollment contract.

Physical Examination and Immunizations

Students are given a student health packet at the time of enrollment which includes a physical examination form, tuberculosis (TB) screening form, and immunizations checklist. The physical form must be submitted by the first day of class. All other student health documents must be submitted by the deadlines provided in the packet. Students who do not submit the required documentation may face suspension or dismissal from their program.

Tuberculosis (TB) Screening

Students enrolled in the Medical Assistant, Patient Care Technician, Pharmacy Technician, Cardiac Monitor Technician, Phlebotomy, and EKG/Phlebotomy programs are required to submit the TB screening by the first day of class. All other programs require the TB screening to be submitted prior to starting the first clinical internship course. Students may submit previous test results if the test was conducted no more than 12 months prior to the given deadline.

Immunizations

Students are required to show proof of the following immunizations – hepatitis B, measles, mumps, rubella, varicella, tetanus, diphtheria, and pertussis. Proof of immunization must be submitted via official medical records, immunization cards, or lab results (blood titers).

Some clinical sites will only accept blood titers as proof of immunization. Therefore, blood titer results that show immunity are recommended in lieu of medical records.

Clearance

Students enrolled in programs that include invasive lab training (E.g., Phlebotomy Technician, Medical Assistant, etc.) will not be allowed to participate in any hands-on lab training until the required health documents are submitted. Upon submission, students will receive clearance to begin lab training.

Exempt Program

The student health packet is not required for students enrolled in the Medical Billing and Coding program.

Meningococcal Vaccine

The meningococcal vaccine requirements apply to all programs. Students who are required to receive the vaccination must submit proof of immunization prior to the first day of class. Provisional enrollment is not allowed for the meningococcal ACWY vaccine. 

Pending Admission Documents

Students who have not submitted all required admission documents by the first day of class, or other provided deadlines, may be permitted to provisionally enroll. Students who are provisionally enrolled must abide by the deadlines provided by the admissions department. Failure to submit all required documents by the provided deadlines may result in suspension or dismissal.

Distance Education Requirements

Please visit the Distance Education page for more information about distance education requirements.

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