jewelers of america – 2016 scholarship application packet

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The following JA 2016 Scholarship Application Packet includes a description of the guidelines for eligibility,

approved courses, co-payments, completion deadlines, other factors and the application forms for all of the

educational providers.

ELIGIBILITY

JA members and their employees may apply for Gemological Institute of America (GIA), Diamond Council

of America (DCA), Jewelers Education Foundation (JEF), and Bench Jeweler Certification (BJC)

scholarships; an applicant must:

be at least 18 years old

have at least one year’s experience working at a JA member store

not already be enrolled in another home study course from any of the educational providers

A student who previously received a scholarship and did not complete it within the required timeframe is not eligible for another scholarship for five years.

To make sure scholarship funds are widely distributed among members, a member may submit as many

employee applications as desired, but JA will award scholarships to only one person per store during the

enrollment period from February 1 through September 30 each year. Scholarships are available per

course in limited quantities on a first-come, first-served basis.

APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS

We accept scholarship applications from February 1 through September 30 each year. Each application

should include the following material submitted in a single packet to JA:

JA Scholarship Application Form (in this packet) and must accompany the enrollment form.

BJC Enrollment Form and Proctor Proposal Form (if applying for funds toward a BJC program)

GIA Enrollment Form (if applying for funds toward a GIA Gemology course) DCA, JEF Enrollment Forms (if applying for funds toward any of the DCA, JEF courses)

Co-payments – Visa, Mastercard and American Express accepted, checks should be made payable to Jewelers of America

Letter of recommendation from the JA member sponsor on company letterhead (this is not required if the applicant is the store owner)

Please send the packet to: Jewelers of America, Inc., ATTN: Scholarships, 120 Broadway, Suite 2820,

New York, NY 10271 or e-mail it to [email protected].

JEWELERS OF AMERICA – 2016 SCHOLARSHIP APPLICATION PACKET

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CONSIDERATION IN AWARDING SCHOLARSHIPS

Financial Need

We do not award scholarships based on financial need, but if two students are equally qualified, financial need

will be a deciding factor. If you think financial need might be a factor, please include with the application a

description of the situation and any supporting documentation.

Availability

Scholarships can be applied toward any of the courses listed in this packet based on availability.

Approved Courses, Their Costs and Co-Payments

A scholarship winner may apply the scholarship to any level BJC program or any of the courses listed in this

section, but you should check with JA to verify a current fees and course pre-requisites.

Lab Classes (Scholarships Available: 3)

JA will also reimburse a JA Scholarship winner in the amount of $700 towards one of the following GIA Lab

classes: Colored Stone Grading, Diamond Grading or Gem Identification. The applicant must apply for a

JA Scholarship before taking the GIA Lab class and scholarships are offered on a first come, first

serve basis with a total of 3 scholarships available in 2016. It is up to the applicant to contact GIA for

class dates, locations and fees. The name and dates of the class and the city where the course will be taken

must be listed on or attached to the JA Scholarship application. A letter of recommendation from the JA

member sponsor on company letterhead is required unless the applicant is the store owner. However, there

are no co-payments needed. If the applicant wins the JA Scholarship, the winner is responsible for enrolling

and paying GIA for the class. Upon completion of the class, the student must send copies of the certificate

of attendance and the paid GIA invoice to JA for the reimbursement of $700.

Cancellation of the Scholarship

JA may cancel a scholarship after awarding it if the student fails to:

complete all paperwork associated with the scholarship

begin course study within one month of enrollment

complete the course within the maximum specified completion time

complete BJC bench test and written test within one year of signing up for the program; if candidate wishes to exceed the one year deadline he or she is responsible for the full cost of the program

In all cases except Diamond Council of America (see DCA enrollment form), when a JA Scholarship student

leaves a member store and has started either a scholarship course or the test for JA Bench Jeweler

Certification, the student has the option of keeping the JA Scholarship. However, if the student has not

started the course or the test and does not wish to continue, the JA Scholarship will be canceled. The co-

payments will be reimbursed provided all materials received are returned to the educational providers or to

JA.

Courses and Co-payments

The following charts are used to determine the course, number of scholarships available and program co-

payment amounts with the application packet.

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GIA E-LEARNING COURSE SCHOLARSHIP INFORMATION

GIA eLearning

Course

Total Fee JA’s

Scholarship

Portion

Co-Payment

Portion

Scholarships

Available in

2016

Maximum

Completion

Time Allowed

in Months

Jewelry

Essentials*

$166.50 $100.50 $66.00 5 3

Colored Stone

Essentials*

$166.50 $100.50 $66.00 5 3

Diamond

Essentials*

$166.50 $100.50 $66.00 5 3

Colored Stones * $1,503.00 $903.00 $600.00 5 18

Diamonds &

Diamond

Grading*

$1,503.00 $903.00 $600.00 10 15

Gem

Identification*

$1,836.00 $1,106.00 $730.00 3 24

Pearls* $540.00 $324.00 $216.00 2 6

Prerequisites:

Diamond Essentials is a prerequisite for Diamonds & Diamond Grading Colored Stone Essentials is a prerequisite for Colored Stones Colored Stone Essentials and Colored Stones are prerequisites for Gem Identification

* Books can be purchased for an additional fee. Please see GIA application for pricing.

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DIAMOND COUNCIL OF AMERICA SCHOLARSHIP INFORMATION

Course Name Total Fee JA’s Scholarship Portion Co-payment Portion Scholarships Available in

2016

Maximum

Completion

Time

Allowed in

Months

Diamond

Course

$135.00 (Book with online option) or $125.00 (Online only)*

$85.00 (Book with

online option)

$75.00 (Online only)

$50.00 (Book with

online option)


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Colored

Gemstone

Course

$135.00 (Book with online option) or $125.00 (Online only)*

$85.00 (Book with

online option)


$50.00 (Book with

online option)


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Beginning

Jewelry Sales

Course

$100.00 (Online only)* $60.00 (Online only) $40.00 (Online only) 5 12

Advanced

Jewelry Sales

Course

$125.00 (Online only)* $75.00 (Online only) $50.00 (Online only) 5 12

* To be eligible for a DCA Scholarship course the scholarship applicant’s store MUST be a member of DCA. Both the membership application and the scholarship application for the course are included in this packet. Company DCA membership fee must be paid by the store before employees can access education courses

DCA COURSE DESCRIPTIONS

Diamond Course

This 22-lesson course supplies the knowledge and skills jewelry sales professionals need in order to present

the full beauty, meaning, and value of the world’s most important gemstone. The course also provides

comprehensive guidance for building retail jewelry professionalism. Lesson topics include the 4Cs of

diamond value; today’s diamond jewelry; treated, lab-created, and simulated diamonds; diamond’s geologic

formation and scientific properties; discovery, sources, and mining; diamond cutting, the international

diamond industry; diamond’s place in history, folklore, and popular culture; jewelry professionalism; the

selling process; professional instruments and selling tools; customer service, diamond display; caring for

diamonds and diamond jewelry; and security for retail jewelry professionals.

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Colored Gemstone Course

This course has 16 lessons that explore the varied and exotic world of colored gemstones – which includes all

gems other than diamond. The course also has lessons specifically focused on marketing and selling gems and

gemstone jewelry. Lesson topics include color and gems; the spectrum of gemstone products; factors that

affect gem value; cultured pearls; contemporary gemstone jewelry; gem formation, sources, mining, and trade;

gem magic and romance; gem identification; gem and jewelry care; selling gems and jewelry; representation

and disclosure; and jewelry display. The course comes with the Colored Gemstones Compendium, which

contains more than 100 pages with individual profiles of dozens of different gems, from agate to zircon.

Beginning Jewelry Sales Course

DCA developed this course to help you get off to a good start as a fine jewelry sales professional. Retail sales

is one of the biggest fields of employment in the US, and fine jewelry is one of the most interesting and

rewarding of all the many areas in retailing. When you sell jewelry, you offer merchandise of great beauty,

value, and meaning. You help your customers celebrate some of life’s best feelings and happiest occasions.

You’re part of a talented and motivated team working in an attractive, supportive, and stimulating

environment. And you have many opportunities for growth in both personal and professional directions.

At the same time, jewelry sales is a demanding occupation. You deal with a large number of products, and

there’s a lot to know about each of them. Customers are complicated and can sometimes be challenging –

especially when they’re spending large sums on important purchases they don’t know much about. It also

takes a multitude of details and duties to keep a jewelry store running smoothly.

This course is designed to provide fast and effective basic training for retail jewelry sales associates. Whether

you’re just beginning or you have previous experience, this course will help you quickly increase your

knowledge and professionalism as a jewelry salesperson.

Advanced Jewelry Sales Course

The overall goal of this 12-lesson course is to provide students with the knowledge and skills with a series of

lessons that examine primary components of the jewelry-selling equation – customers, the buying experience,

branding, and dealing with changes that affect the work of jewelry retailing. The second section of the course

spotlights key product categories – bridal jewelry, women's fashion jewelry, men’s designs, custom work, state

pieces, and watches.

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JEF (JEWELERS EDUCATION FOUNDATION) SCHOLARSHIP INFORMATION

JEF Course Name Total Fee JA’s

Scholarship

Portion

Co-payment

Portion

Scholarships

Available in

2016

Maximum

Completion

Time

Allowed in

Months

Graduate Sales Associate $249.00 $149.00 $100.00 3 12

JEF Course Descriptions

Graduate Sales Associate Course

The Graduate Sales Associate course, offered by the Jewelers Education Foundation (JEF), provides the

initial training that a sales associate needs on product knowledge, sales techniques and success strategies. This

seven-chapter home or office-study course contains pertinent facts on diamonds, colored stones, pearls,

metals, watches and period jewelry. Chapter lessons include information about the jewelry industry and the

importance of good customer service and professionalism. As an added feature, each course includes a

comprehensive full-color gemstone reference guide highlighting over fifty of the most important gem

varieties used in fine jewelry.

This course is especially helpful for sales associates with less than 2 years in the industry and for veterans that

would like a quick “brush-up” on their knowledge. The entire course is 7 lessons. It can be completed in a

very short time. Self-test questionnaires at the end of each chapter make it ideal for either individual study or

perfect for store meetings. Upon completion of a proctored final exam, you will be awarded the following:

Graduate Sales Associate Certificate

Jewelers Education Foundation Lapel Pin

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JA BENCH JEWELER CERTIFICATION (BJC) PROGRAM

SCHOLARSHIP INFORMATION

Level One (Scholarships Available: 1)

Price of Gold Total Fee JA’s Scholarship Portion

Co-payment Portion

$1000-$1099 $810.00* $486.00 $324.00

$1100-$1199 $835.00*

$501.00 $334.00

$1200-$1299 $860.00*

$516.00 $344.00

$1300-$1399 $885.00*

$531.00 $354.00

$1400-$1499 $910.00*

$546.00 $364.00

Level Two (Scholarships Available: 1)


Co-payment Portion

$1000-$1099 $1870.00* $1,122.00 $748.00

$1100-$1199 $1,920.00*

$1,152.00 $768.00

$1200-$1299 $1,970.00*

$1,182.00 $788.00

$1300-$1399 $2,020.00*

$1,212.00 $808.00

$1400-$1499 $2,070.00*

$1,242.00 $828.00

Level Three (Scholarships Available: 1)


Co-payment Portion

$1000-$1099 $1,150.00* $690.00 $460.00

$1100-$1199 $1,230.00*

$738.00 $492.00

$1200-$1299 $1,310.00*

$786.00 $524.00

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$1300-$1399 $1,390.00*

$834.00 $556.00

$1400-$1499 $1,470.00* $882.00 $588.00

Level Four (Level Three completed; Scholarships Available: 1)


Co-payment Portion

$1000-$1099 $1,550.00* $930.00 $620.00

$1100-$1199 $1,630.00*

$978.00 $652.00

$1200-$1299 $1,710.00*

$1,026.00 $684.00

$1300-$1399 $1,790.00*

$1,074.00 $716.00

$1400-$1499 $1,870.00*

$1,122.00 $748.00

Level Four (Level Three NOT completed – need Pre-Requisite Test; Scholarships Available: 1)


Co-payment Portion

$1000-$1099 $1,770.00* $1,062.00 $708.00

$1100-$1199 $1,850.00*

$1,110.00 $740.00

$1200-$1299 $1,930.00*

$1,158.00 $772.00

$1300-$1399 $2,010.00*

$1,206.00 $804.00

$1400-$1499 $2,090.00*

$1,254.00 $836.00

*Price includes administrative fee of $250.00.

This scholarship cannot be combined with other scholarships.

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JA Scholarship Application Form (page 1) This 2-page form must be completed in its entirety and submitted to JA with both co- payments and Educational Provider’s form.

Applicant Information

Name (First/MI/Last):

Company:

JA Member # (ask employer) Birth Date:

Company Address:

Business Phone: ( ) Fax: ( ) E--Mail:

Current Position: Date of Hire:

Educational Background

High School (Name/City/State):

College/University (Name/City/State):

Technical Schools or Training:

Previous Work Experience in the Jewelry Industry

Company Name:

Company Address:

Position: Date of Hire: Date of Termination:

Company Name:

Company Address:

Position: Date of Hire: Date of Termination:

(Use additional paper for other significant employment history)

Have you ever won a JA Scholarship? If so, when?

Course History

Courses Completed:

Student Number:

Courses in Progress (note that current students are not eligible for JA scholarships):

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JA Scholarship Application Form (page 2)

Payment

Check Enclosed (payable to Jewelers of America) Visa MasterCard American Express

Card Number:

Expiration Date: CVV:

Name on Card:

Signature: Today’s Date:

For Bench Jeweler scholarship applicants only

Years at the Bench:

Indicate test level option and applicable fee: (from price listing)

You name as it should appear on certificate:

BJC Proctor Proposal Form

If you wish to take the test at your own bench and have contacted potential proctors, please complete this form with the

name of one person who could proctor your bench test.

Name (First/MI/Last):

Title/Position:

Business:

Shipping Address for Fed Ex:

Day Phone: ( ) Fax: ( ) E-Mail:

Scholarship Program Enrollment Agreement

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2016 JA Scholarship Program Enrollment Agreement World Headquarters and The Robert Mouawad Campus 5345 Armada Drive Carlsbad, CA 92008 T +1 760 603 4000 F +1 760 603 4003 GIA.edu JAS0116

Date: (mm/dd/yyyy)

Please complete and print legibly using black ink.

P R E V I O U S LY E N R O L L E D AT G I A? ❏ Y E S ❏ NO If Yes, please provide your student number

Student Information

Last/Surname use full legal name. this is the name that will appear on your gia credentials.

First Middle Suffix

Social Security Number (or Taxpayer ID Number)†

Date of Birth (mm/dd/yyyy) Gender: ❏ Male ❏ Female

Email Address required for all elearning courses and school correspondence

Primary Phone Number Alternate Phone Number

Fax Number

Permanent Home Address

Street Number, Street Name, Apt # or P.O. Box

City

State Postal Code Country

Shipping Address (if different than above) Address Type: ❏ Home ❏ Business

note: a signature is required for delivery of gem identification stone shipments.

Company Name (if applicable)

Street Number, Street Name, Apt # or P.O. Box

City

State Postal Code Country

Race and Ethnicity (Section to be completed by U.S. citizens only. Participation is optional.)

To comply with state and federal education laws, GIA asks that you respond to the fol-lowing questions. Your response is confidential and no individuals will be identified in statistical reports based on your response. This information is not used in the admis-sions process and will have no bearing on your admission status.

1. Are you Hispanic or Latino ❏ Yes ❏ No

2. Select one or more of the following races:

❏ American Indian or Alaska Native ❏ Asian

❏ Black or African American ❏ White

❏ Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander

Have you ever pled guilty to or been convicted of a felony? ❏ Yes ❏ No

IF YES, submit a letter of explanation and documents with your application. Your application will be reviewed by the admissions committee. See the most current version of the GIA Education Catalog at GIA.edu for a complete list of requirements.

Do you need special accommodations? ❏ Yes ❏ NoIF YES ,you are requesting reasonable support services for qualified learning or other disabilities. GIA will make reasonable accommodations for students with qualified disabilities. Each course requires students to perform particular physical and mental ability tasks related to that course. Upon request, GIA is pleased to discuss these tasks with you to allow you to evaluate your potential for success and your decision to apply. Students who will be requesting special accommodations are asked to do so in writing following admission to GIA and at least 30 days prior to the date accommodations will be needed. Documentation must be from a professional who is qualified in the testing and diagnosis of the disability. Please make an appointment to discuss your request with the Dean of Students or School Director

Education History T H E F O L L O W I N G I N F O R M A T I O N I S R E Q U I R E D .

High School/Secondary School*

Graduation Date (mm/yyyy)

School Name

City, State or Province, Country *Secondary school is the intermediate level between elementary school and college or univer-sity. The compulsory period of enrollment is usually established by law, and varies by location.

Highest level of education completed:❏ High School/Compulsory Education ❏ High School Equivalency/GED

❏ Career/Trade School ❏ Some college or other post-secondary education

❏ College/University

Highest degree earned:❏ Associate’s ❏ Bachelor of Arts ❏ Bachelor of Science ❏ Master’s ❏ Doctorate

California Residents and New York Applicants: See page 5 for additional requirements.

Are you a U.S. citizen? ❏ Yes ❏ No

I F N O :

Country of Citizenship

Country of Birth

Are you a U.S. permanent resident? ❏ Yes ❏ No

Can you read, speak, and understand English? ❏ Yes ❏ No

Are you currently in the U.S. on a nonimmigrant visa?

❏ Yes ❏ No ❏ Not Applicable

IF YES, type:

† Social Security Number: Federal legislation requires that all postsecondary institutions report student Social Security Numbers (SSN’s) or Taxpayer ID Numbers (TIN’s) to the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). This IRS requirement makes it necessary for us to request the SSN or TIN of every student. Students that do not have a SSN or TIN (e.g. those who are not U. S. citizens or permanent residents) are exempt from this requirement.

A student may refuse to disclose his or her SSN or TIN, but the student may then be subject to fines by the IRS. Failure to disclose their SSN or TIN may also render a student ineligible for financial aid and certain tax credits. GIA has a strong commitment to ensuring the privacy and confidentiality of student records and will not disclose your SSN or TIN without your consent for any purpose except as allowed by law.


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Student Enrollment Agreement and Release Signature required before application can be processed.I have read and understand all requirements for admission and hereby certify the information given in this application is correct and complete to the best of my knowledge. I understand that falsification of the application and/or supporting documents will be grounds for immediate refusal of application and/or dismissal from GIA. I recognize that my registration is not complete until I have read and signed the enrollment agreement.

I hereby apply for enrollment in the Distance Education courses(s) I have marked on this agreement, as offered by GIA. I have read the course description(s) in the most current version of the GIA Education Catalog or at GIA.edu, and understand that I must direct all inquiries concerning tuition and cancellation to Jewelers of America, not GIA. I understand that there are time limits associated with all Distance Education courses as stated in the catalog or at www.gia.edu. I hereby authorize GIA to release any information relating to my progress in the course(s) to the designated representative of Jewelers of America.

By my signature on this enrollment agreement, I certify that I have read the “Chemical Safety Disclosure” in the most current version of the GIA Education Catalog at GIA.edu and understand that I may come in contact with chemicals in certain GIA classes, and that if I am pregnant, have certain medical conditions, or have allergies, I should contact my physician for advice.

Student Signature Date

N A M E ST U D E N T N U M B E R

Last/Surname First Middle Suffix

Academic InterestSelect one or more GIA programs that match your educational goals:

❏ Graduate Gemologist ❏ Graduate Diamonds ❏ Graduate Colored Stones

❏ Accredited Jewelry Professional ❏ Graduate Pearls ❏ Gemologist ❏ Undecided

Gemology Distance Education eLearning CoursesTuition and books reflect 10% trade association savings.

eLearning courses are scheduled to start every Monday. Paper applications must be received by 12:00 p.m. PST the Thursday before the selected start date. Due to 2016 holiday closures on Mondays, there will be Tuesday start dates on February 16, May 31, July 5, and September 6. If you would like to plan ahead and enroll in a future start date, contact GIA Corporate Services.

Course Number eLearning Course Time Limit Tuition Instrument Cost Optional Books*U.S. S&H FedEx Ground**

❏ GEM110 Jewelry Essentials 3 months ❏ $166.50 N/A ❏ $58.50 ❏ $15.00

❏ GEM120 Colored Stone Essentials 3 months ❏ $166.50 N/A ❏ $72.00 ❏ $15.00

❏ GEM130 Diamond Essentials 3 months ❏ $166.50 N/A ❏ $58.50 ❏ $15.00

❏ GEM220 Colored Stones 18 months ❏ $1,503.00 N/A ❏ $225.00 ❏ $20.00

❏ GEM230 Diamonds & Diamond Grading 15 months ❏ $1,503.00 N/A ❏ $135.00 ❏ $15.00

❏ GEM240 Gem Identification 24 months ❏ $1,836.00 $2,500*** ❏ $225.00 ❏ $20.00

❏ GEM149 Pearls 6 months ❏ $540.00 N/A ❏ $112.50 ❏ $15.00

SUB-TOTAL

* Applicable sales tax on optional books that are shipped to a California, New Jersey, or Canada address. Shipping and Handling (S&H) will apply to optional books. ** Additional S&H options available – contact GIA Corporate Services at +1 800 421 7250 ext 7296. *** If you don’t have access to the instruments needed to complete this course, listed on page 74 of the 2016 Education Catalog, you can purchase them through store.GIA.edu for an estimated retail price of $2,500.00 (S&H and tax are not included.) Various S&H options are available. Additional S&H charges apply to Distance Education students outside the United States and Canada.

M A I L C O M P L E T E D AG R E E M E N T TO : Jewelers of America Attn: Scholarships 120 Broadway, Suite 2820 New York, NY 10271

If you have questions, call Jewelers of America at 800 223 0673

Authorization for Enrollment Signature required before application can be processed.

❏ I have read and understand the Cancellation and Refund Policies associated with this agree-ment.

Jewelers of America Representative’s Signature

Printed Name Date

Applicants Under 18 Years of Age If you are under 18 years old, the law requires the signature of your parent or legal guardian as guarantor. By signing this application, the parent or legal guardian approves of your enrollment and agrees to accept all obligations in case of default. More information for applicants under 18 years of age is available in the most current version of the GIA Education Catalog at www.gia.edu

Name of Guarantor Relationship of Guarantor

Signature of Guarantor

Address of Guarantor

City State Postal Code Country


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GIA Non-Discrimination PolicyIt is GIA’s policy not to engage in discrimination against or harassment of any student enrolled in, or seeking enrollment in, GIA on the basis of race, color, national origin, ethnicity, religion, gender, age, disability, medical condition, creed, pregnancy status, marital status, sexual orientation, veteran status, gender identity, caste, union membership, political affiliation, physical appearance, HIV status, or any other classification protected by applicable local, state, or federal laws. All students have the rights and privileges to participate in programs and activities generally accorded or made available to students of the school. GIA reserves the right to deny an application and cancel an enrollment at any time.

California Resident Applicants OnlyHave you… Enclosed all documents necessary for enrollment?

❏ Copy of high school diploma; or official high school transcript showing graduation date; or copy of High School Equivalency Diploma/GED; or copy of associate’s, bachelor’s, master’s, or doctorate degree from a regionally accredited college or university or official transcript indicating the same.

Students completing high school in a foreign country, where a language other than English is the official language must have the transcript and/or diploma translated into English by an education evaluation service, which offers translation services, or by an individual who is college educated and fluent in both English and the language of the transcript and/or diploma. The individual providing the translation must sign a notarized affidavit that: 1) Attests to their not being an employee or otherwise affiliated with the licensed private career school that the student seeks to attend; 2) Provides the name, address, email and phone number of the translator and the student; 3) The translator is knowledgeable of the English language and the language of the student’s transcript and/or diploma and states how the English language or foreign transcript and/or diploma language was learned and where their college degree was obtained; and 4) Affirms that the translation is a true and complete translation of the original.

K E E P T H I S I N F O R M AT I O N F O R YO U R R E C O R D S

Cancellation and Refund PoliciesIn the event of a cancellation, unused tuition will be applied against future enrollments submitted by the employer at tuition rates applicable at the time of the future enrollment. For Distance Education students, any notice of cancellation must be in writing, and the cancellation date (date of determination) is the date your cancellation request is sent to GIA. For Lab class students, it is the date GIA receives your official notice of withdrawal (date of determination) or your last day of attendance, whichever is to the benefit of the student.

The California Bureau of Private Postsecondary Education requires GIA to publish the statements appearing in this paragraph. The institution shall also provide a pro rata refund of nonfederal student financial aid program moneys paid for institutional charges to students who have completed 60% or less of the period of attendance. Institutions shall refund 100% of the amount paid for institutional charges less a reasonable deposit or application fee not to exceed two hundred fifty dollars ($250), if notice of cancellation is made through attendance at the first class session, or the seventh day after enrollment, whichever is later.

Distance Education (eLearning) Students Refunds for eLearning courses are based on a pro-rata percentage of the number of assignments submitted for grading prior to the end date of the course. All charges associated with the purchase of optional books and materials are nonrefundable. Students who purchase Gem Instruments may return them for a full refund within 15 days of receipt provided they are in the original package, complete, and in new and unused condition. A restocking fee may apply. Please see store.gia.edu for additional information.

If Enrollment Cancellation Date Is You Pay

Within 7 days of your acceptance of the Enrollment Agreement OR before submitting your first course assignment No tuition

After submitting your first course assignment and before submitting more than 60% of the required course assignments A pro rata portion of the tuition

After submitting more than 60% of the required course assignments OR after exceeding the course completion time limit 100% of tuition


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APPLICATION FOR MEMBERSHIP

Note: Dues may be deductible to members for Federal Income Tax Purposes as ordinary and necessary

business expenses. Dues are not deductible as charitable contributions.

Trade Name of Applicant

Mailing Address

City State Zip Code

Telephone Number Fax Number

Website Address E-mail

o Corporation o Partnership o Individual o Other (Describe)

Principal Executive Title

Education Contact Phone Fax

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D I A M O N D C O U N C I Lo f a m e r i c a

In a sentence or two, please describe your store(s):

Total Number of Sales Associates (full-time equivalents):

“The mission of the Diamond Council of America is to provide quality, affordable distance education to

enhance the ability of our members’ associates to sell fine jewelry with expertise, integrity, and

professionalism and to fuel the passion of those looking to learn about our industry.”

Number of Years in Business:____________________________

Number of Stores: ____________________________________

DCA’s Bylaws, Article II, Sec. 2(b), state: “An applicant must specialize in the sale to consumers of diamonds

and other precious gems; and, in addition, not less than 80% of an applicant’s sales shall be made up of (or alter-

nately, 80% of sales area shall be devoted to) diamonds, other precious gems, karat gold and watches.”

Percentage of sales in diamonds, other precious gems, karat gold: _______________________

Percentage of sales area for diamonds, other precious gems, karat gold and watches:__________________

Average annual diamond sales (percent):___________________

DCA’s Bylaws, Article II, Sec. 2(c), state: “Industrymindedness: An applicant must be dedicated to the general

welfare, high standing and prosperity of the entire retail jewelry business, as manifested, for example, by active

participation in the Jewelers of America, Inc,. or some other reputable association dedicated to these goals.”

List industry associations, other organization activities, and other evidence of industrymindedness:

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DCA’s Bylaws, Article II, Sec. 2(d), state: “Financial Stability: Because the Council’s image, and the image of its

members, could be damaged if its members are not financially sound, an applicant must demonstrate financial

stability, as manifested, for example by a JBT rating of not less than 2 or excellent credit references.”

JBT Rating ______________ or other credit references ______________________________________________

___________________________________________________________________________________________

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Other information useful in determining your eligibility: (e.g. principal brands carried by your firm)

_________________________________________________________________________________________________________

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DCA’s Bylaws require an eligible DCA Executive member sponsor of each application.

Sponsor’s Name and Firm ___________________________________________________________________________________

Sponsor’s Address _________________________________________________________________________________________

City _________________________________________________________ State __________ Zip ________________________

I certify, in making this application, that all information is true and correct. I agree that if my membership in the Diamond Council

of America is approved, it will be contingent upon my continuing to meet the ethical qualifications of that organization. I further

agree that if my membership should cease for any reason, I will vonluntarily return to DCA all materials bearing the DCA name

and seal with no reimursement to me and I will cease to claim any further association with that organization.

________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________

Date Signature of Principal

If you have a website please include the address here: _____________________________________________________________

If you don’t have a website address please include hard copies of the following.

Photographs of Store Exteriors Photographs of Store Interiors

Catalogs and Brochures Examples of Radio or Television Copy

Sample of Diamond Guarantee (if any)

If you have more than one store please include a listing of all of your stores including their addresess and phone numbers.

By executing this application, applicant acknowledges and consents that DCA may employ and utilize an independent

investigative organization to verify applicant’s membership qualifications, credit and other relevant facts, and

applicant specifically hereby consents to any such investigation.

Student Enrollment Application

Check the course in which you wish to enroll, and the version you would like to take.

Diamond Course Online only, $125 � Book with online option, $135 Re-enroll, $75

Colored Gemstone Course Online only, $125 � Book with online option, $135 Re-enroll, $75

Advanced Jewelry Sales Course (only available online) Online only, $125 Re-enroll, $75

Beginning Jewelry Sales Course (only available online) Online only, $100 Re-enroll $75

Student Name: ________________________________________________________________________________________ First Middle Last

Home Address: _______________________________________________________________________________________ City: _____________________________________________________ State: _____________ ZIP: ____________________ E-Mail: ___________________________________________________ Date of Birth: _____________________________________ Last Four Digits of SS#: _______________________________ Month Date Year

Telephone Numbers: (Home) _______________________________________ (Business)____________________________ Company Name: ______________________________________________________________________________________ Store Address: ________________________________________________________________________________________ Street Suite #

City: _____________________________________________________ State: _____________ ZIP: ____________________

Store Number (Branch Number):_______________________________Employee ID #_______________________________ Position: _____________________________________________________________________________________________ I hereby apply for enrollment in The Diamond Council of America educational course indicated above. If my application is accepted, I agree to be bound by the terms and conditions set forth on this application and grant DCA permission to provide my employer monthly reports on my grades and progress through the course. Signature: ________________________________________ Date: _________________________________________ Student ID Number*: ___________________________ or Completion Date*: ___________________________________

* If you have previously taken another DCA course. AFTER COMPLETING THIS DOCUMENT PLEASE MAKE A PHOTOCOPY FOR YOUR RECORDS

AGREEMENT The Diamond Council of America educational courses are subsidized by my DCA Member store:

__________________________________________. (DCA Member Store Name)

I fully understand that certificates, awards, and other DCA materials may not be displayed in a non-member store and remain the property of my DCA Member store should I resign or be terminated, either with or without cause. Further, I understand that in the event I resign or am terminated, I am entitled to a formal letter of com-pletion from DCA mailed within thirty days of my resignation or termination to the home address listed in this application, provided that I have successfully completed all required coursework. I also understand that in the event I am employed in the future by another DCA Member store, I may request a certificate under that member’s name without re-enrolling in the courses previously completed. I agree to the above conditions and indicate same by my signature below. This _______ day of ________________________, __________, (month) (year)

in ________________________________, __________.

(city) (state)

_____________________________________________ (Print Student’s Legal Name) ___________________________________________________________________ (Student’s Signature)

_____________________________________________ Witness (DCA Member Store Owner or Manager)

The Diamond Council of America is accredited by the Distance Education Accrediting Committee, which is recognized by the U.S. Department of Education (USDE) and the Council for Higher

Education Accreditation (CHEA)

TERMS AND CONDITIONS OF ENROLLMENT

1. Time Limit: The DCA course must be completed within one year from the enrollment date. If the student fails to com-plete the course within the required time, he/she must re-enroll in order to complete the course. The re-enrollment fee is $135 if the student requires a new set of printed course materials, or $75 if the student does not require new printed materials. The re-enrollment fee for Beginning Jewelry Sales is $45.

2. Academic Limit: The minimum grade target for the Final Examination is 75%. The grade is a percentage based on correct versus total number of answers. If the student's grade is less than 75%, he/she may retake the exam once. If the student does not reach or exceed the target on the second attempt, he/she must re-enroll in order to complete the course.

3. Re-Enrollment Policy: If the student does not meet the time limit or academic limit for course completion, he/she may re-enroll in and retake the same edition of the course once, provided that the re-enrollment occurs within one year. After one course retake or one year without re-enrolling, the student must enroll in the latest edition of the course.

4. Tuition: Tuition for the Diamond or Colored Gemstone course is $125 for the online version only, or $135 for the book (print version) with online access. Tuition for Advanced Jewelry Sales is $125 and for Beginning Jewelry Sales it is $100 (both courses are only available online). Tuition amounts for all courses include a registration fee of $75 that is non-refundable if the enrollment is not cancelled within five days of submitting this application.

5. Payment: Payment for the course must accompany this enrollment application.

6. Student Integrity and Academic Honesty: The student must complete all coursework him or herself, under the conditions set for that work. If signs of cheating or other academic misconduct are detected, DCA will notify the sponsoring Executive or Associate Member, which will evaluate the evidence and determine the consequences.

7. Copying Course Materials: The student may not copy DCA course materials or make course materials available to other persons, except for the student’s own use in sales presentations.

8. Displaying Certificates: Certificates or awards issued by DCA may be displayed only on the employer’s premises and at the employer’s discretion.

9. Progress Reports: DCA will provide reports on coursework progress to the student’s employer.

10. Teach-Out Commitment: If a DCA course is discontinued, DCA guarantees that all students enrolled in the course will be allowed to complete their instruction at no additional cost.

11. Credit Transfers: Acceptance for transfer of academic credit for DCA coursework will be determined by the receiving institution.

12. Privacy Protection: DCA will take all appropriate steps to protect the privacy of any information provided by the student, and will not disclose such information or allow access to it to anyone except instructors and other staff members who need it in order to assist with the student’s coursework or to improve the course’s content, presentation, or administration.

13. Complaints Policy: DCA will review in a timely and fair manner any complaint it receives from a student. Complaints may be about any aspect of DCA’s program, services, operations, staff, or management. They may be submitted verbally (in person or by phone) or in writing (via email, fax, or mail). DCA will review within five business days complaints that do not directly involve staff or management personnel. For other complaints, the review will be made within ten business days in order to allow the staff or management member sufficient opportunity to provide a response to the complaint. DCA will notify the student in writing of the results of the review, and will take any necessary follow-up action. DCA will also inform the student about where and how he/she may file a complaint with DCA’s accrediting agency or other appropriate agencies.

Accrediting Agency: Distance Education Accrediting Commission (DEAC) 1601 18th Street, N.W., Suite 2 Washington, D.C. 20009 Phone: (202) 234-5100 Fax: (202) 332-1386 Website: www.deac.org Information: [email protected] Complaints: http://www.deac.org/Student-Center/Complaint-Process.aspx

Better Business Bureau Online for Consumers: Council of Better Business Bureaus 4200 Wilson Blvd, Suite 800 Arlington, VA 22203-1838 Phone: (703) 276-0100 Fax: (703) 525-8277 https://www.bbb.org/consumer-complaints/file-a-complaint/get-started

14. Cancellation Policy: Enrollment may be cancelled within five days of submitting this application for a full refund. (Please return any printed course materials to DCA, postage due.) A request for cancellation may be conveyed in any manner (in person, by phone, e-mail, letter, or fax). Due to the unique relationship DCA has with its members and students, refunds will be issued to the party, student

or employer, who actually paid for the course. Refundable tuition for the Diamond, Colored Gemstone, Advanced Jewelry Sales, or Beginning Jewelry Sales

course is the full course price ($135, $125, or $100) minus the registration fee ($75). Beyond five days, and prior to the end of the enrollment period, the course may be cancelled and a refund requested.

Refunds are a percentage of refundable tuition and are based on the percentage of Learning Evaluations (course section tests) that have been completed. Each course includes four Learning Evaluations.

Refund Example: If a student enrolls in the Diamond Course online only, completes two Learning Evaluations, and then cancels his or her enrollment, the refund is $25. This is because the tuition ($125) minus the registration fee ($75) equals $50, and the two completed Learning Evaluations equal 1/2 – or 50% – of the total number of four evaluations included in the course. (The table below lists the full breakdown of completion percentages and refund amounts.)

Percentage of Exams Graded

Refund for Diamond or Gem Course Online Only

(Tuition $125)

Refund for Diamond or Gem Course

Book with Online (Tuition $135)

Refund for Advanced Jewelry Sales (Tuition $125)

Refund for Beginning Jewelry Sales (Tuition $100)

None $50 $60 $50 $25 25% $38 $45 $38 $19 50% $25 $30 $25 $13

Over 50% No refund No refund No refund No refund

Student Initials: ________ __ Date: ________________________

Mail Completed Application to: Diamond Council of America

3212 West End Avenue, Suite 400 Nashville, TN 37203

Or Fax to:

615-385-4955

Payment must accompany this application.

For DCA office Use Only

Application and Agreement accepted____________.

date

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Lissa Roussel, DCA Director of Operations

JEWELERS EDUCATION FOUNDATION of The American Gem Society

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JEF Enrollment Form

PLEASE COMPLETE THIS FORM AND MAIL TO: Jewelers of America, Attention: Scholarships, 120 Broadway, Suite 2820

New York, NY 10271

PERSONAL INFORMATION FULL NAME PLEASE PRINT AS YOU WOULD LIKE IT TO APPEAR ON YOUR CERTIFICATE _________________________________________ __________________________________ _____________________ LAST FIRST MIDDLE INITIAL HOME ADDRESS STREET/P.O. BOX _________________________________________________________________________________

CITY/STATE/ZIP__________________________________________________________________________________

PHONE__________________________________________E-MAIL__________________________________________

PROFESSIONAL INFORMATION STORE NAME_________________________________________________________________________________________

ADDRESS_____________________________________________________________________________________________

CITY/STATE/ZIP______________________________________________________________________________________

PHONE___________________ FAX_________________________E-MAIL_______________________________________

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