Wyoming

STATE EDUCATION OFFICE

Teri Wigert, State Dir., Career-Technical Education
Office of Career-Technical Education
Hathaway Bldg., Second Fl.
2300 Capitol Ave.
Cheyenne, WY 82002-0050
(307)777-7708

STATE REGULATORY INFORMATION

The 1969 Wyoming Legislature enacted Chapter 111, Session Laws 1969, which is the Wyoming Education Code of 1969, Chapter 11 of the new code in effect amended the previous Private School Licensing Act, which empowered the State Board of Education to license, through the State Department of Education, "all trade, correspondence, technical, vocational, business, or other such private schools" soliciting students in Wyoming, requiring that such schools be licensed, and providing for the establishment of minimum standards.

State Board of Education may license and set minimum standards. (a) The State Board of Education may license through the state department of education all trade, correspondence, technical, vocational, business, or other private schools as defined by W.S. 21-101(a)(iii) within the state of Wyoming. (b) The board shall establish minimum standards for all schools described in subsection (a) of this section and provide for such investigation and evaluation of the schools it deems necessary.

Annual License Fee. Those schools in addition to similar schools outside the state of Wyoming which employ an agent for the purpose of soliciting resident students shall pay an annual license fee to the State Board of Education in an amount not to exceed two hundred dollars ($200) which shall be paid into the general fund.

Licensing and Regulation of Qualifications of Agents of Private Schools. The state board may license the agents of those schools who operate in the state of Wyoming and may regulate the qualifications of their agents. In addition, the state board may establish a license fee not to exceed one hundred dollars ($100). The license fees shall be deposited in the general fund. Operation Without License Unlawful; Soliciting Business in Public Schools; Furnishing List of Students. (a)No person shall operate a school as defined in W.S. 21-2-401 in Wyoming and no private school shall conduct business in Wyoming without first obtaining a license under this article. (b)Unless the school, proprietor or its agent has been licensed as required under this article, no official or employee of the Wyoming Department of Education, any college or university within the state or any school district within the state shall:

1. Permit the school or proprietor or agent thereof to solicit business in any public school within this state; and
2. Provide any list of students or other list of prospects to the school or proprietor or agent thereof.

Performance Bond. Before any school is issued a license under this article, it shall submit to the state department of education a ten-thousand ($10,000)dollar, twenty-five thousand ($25,000) dollar, or fifty thousand ($50,000) dollar (based upon the number of students) performance bond to be approved by the attorney general. The bonds shall be renewed on a yearly basis thereafter as long as the school retains its license to do business in Wyoming. The performance bond is to assure protection of all persons enrolled in a course of study who may be aggrieved by any school doing business, or operating in, the state of Wyoming. The department of education will be custodian of all bonds filed and may render administrative, but not legal, assistance to all aggrieved persons who may be entitled to relief under the bond.

Schools Exempted. This article does not apply to any parochial, church, or religious school as defined by W.S. 21-4-101(a)(iv), home-based educational programs as defined by W.S. 21-4-101(a)(v), aircraft flight training schools approved and authorized by the federal aviation agency of the United States of America, or a school teaching techniques of outdoor recreation, leadership, ecology, or conservation domiciled in the state of Wyoming.

Penalties; Injunction. Any person violating the provisions of this article is guilty of misdemeanor punishable by a fine of not more than one hundred dollars ($100), by imprisonment in the county jail not to exceed six (6) months, or both. Each solicitation of enrollment or each transaction of business without a license constitutes a separate offense. Any person violating the provisions of this article may also be enjoined from the continuation of the violations by proceedings brought by the attorney general, any district attorney, any school official or any aggrieved citizen, regardless of whether criminal proceedings have been in Wyoming.

CASPER

Academy of Hair Design

146 N. Jackson, Casper, WY 82601. Cosmetology. Founded 1989. Contact: Connie McCoy, (307)577-0619. Private. Coed. HS diploma not required. Out-of-state students accepted. Housing not available. Term: Varies with Program. Tuition: $4,300 cosmetology; $1,800 esthetics; $1,200 nail tech. Enrollment: Total 20. Degrees awarded: Diploma. Approved: Vet. Admin. Financial aid not available. Placement service not available. Handicapped facilities not available. Curriculum: Cosmetology (1 Yr)

Casper College

125 College Dr., Casper, WY 82601. Two-Year College. Founded 1945. Contact: Miles Hecker, (307)268-2534, (307)268-2110, 800-442-2963, Fax: (307)268-2611, E-mail: [email protected], Web Site: http://www.caspercollege.edu. Public. Coed. HS diploma required. Out-of-state students accepted. Term: Semester. Tuition: $768 residents; $2,148 non-residents; $1,116 WUE (per semester); $2,135 room and board. Enrollment: Total 1,875. Degrees awarded: Certificate, Associate. Accreditation: NLNAC; NCA-HLC; AOTA; JRCERT; NASAD; NASM; NAST; COE; ABA. Approved: Vet. Admin. Financial aid available. Placement service available. Handicapped facilities available. Curriculum: Auto Mechanics (2 Sm); Business Administration (4 Sm); Business Education; Business Occupations (2-4 Sm); Communications Technology; Computer Servicing - Theory & Systems (4 Sm); Construction Technology (4 Sm); Mechanics, Diesel (2 Sm); Secretarial, Executive; Secretarial, General (2-4 Sm); Secretarial, Medical (2-4 Sm); Secretarial, Science; Welding Technology (2 Sm)

Computer Associates, LLC

700 East First, Casper, WY 82601. Other. Founded 1996. Contact: Lori Swenson, (307)266-2291, Fax: (307)266-2558, E-mail: [email protected], Web Site: http://www.compassoc.com. Private. Coed. HS diploma not required. Out-of-state students accepted. Housing not available. Term: Varies with Program. Tuition: Varies. Enrollment: Total 250.Degrees awarded: Certificate. Approved: Vet. Admin. Financial aid not available. Placement service available. Handicapped facilities available. Curriculum: Computer Operations

Cosmetic Arts and Sciences

1968 C.Y. Ave., Casper, WY 82604. Cosmetology. Founded 1971. Contact: Ada Greenwood, (307)234-9181, Fax: (307)577-0191. Private. Coed. HS diploma not required. Out-of-state students accepted. Housing available. Term: Year. Tuition: $3,500. Enrollment: men 3, women 12. Degrees awarded: Diploma. Financial aid not available. Placement service not available. Handicapped facilities available. Curriculum: Cosmetology (2000 Hr); Manicurist (400 Hr)

CHEYENNE

Cheeks International

207 W. 18th St., Cheyenne, WY 82001. Cosmetology. Founded 1964. Contact: Mr. Rob, Dir., (307)637-8700, Fax: (307)634-4944, Web Site: http://www.cheeksusa.com. Public. Coed. HS diploma not required. Out-of-state students accepted. Housing not available. Term: Hour. Tuition: $16,650 cosmetology; $7,525 esthetics; $6,050 manicuring. Enrollment: men 2, women 44. Degrees awarded: Diploma. Accreditation: NACCAS. Approved: Vet. Admin. Financial aid available. Placement service available. Handicapped facilities not available. Curriculum: Cosmetology (17 Mo); Cosmetology Instructor (6 Mo); Manicurist (16 Wk); Skin Care (30 Wk)

Cheeks International Academy of Beauty Culture

207 W. 18 St., Cheyenne, WY 82001-4413. Contact: Arvind K. Sinha, President, (307)637-8700. Private. Housing not available. Term: Other. Tuition: $8,660. Degrees awarded: Certificate, Associate.

Laramie County Community College

1400 E. College Dr., Cheyenne, WY 82007. Two-Year College. Founded 1968. Contact: Jenny Hargett, Asst.Dir. Admissions, (307)778-1357, (307)778-5222, 800-522-2993, Fax: (307)778-1216, E-mail: [email protected], [email protected], Web Site: http://www.lccc.wy.edu. Public. Coed. HS diploma not required. Out-of-state students accepted. Housing available. Term: Semester. Tuition: $660/semester in-state; $1,980/semester out-of-state; $258/semester student fees. Enrollment: Total 4,522. Degrees awarded: Certificate, Associate. Accreditation: ABA; NLNAC; JRCERT; NCA-HLC. Approved: Vet. Admin. Financial aid available. Placement service available. Handicapped facilities available. Curriculum: Accounting, General; Agribusiness Technology; Agriculture - Production; Auto Body & Fender Repair; Automotive Technology; Business Management; Computer Information Science; Construction Technology; Customer Service; Dental Hygiene; Diesel Technology; Engineering Technology; Legal Assistant; Nurse, Assistant; Nursing, Practical; Nursing, R.N.; Public Administration Technology

EVANSTON

Business Skills Institute

1013 Cheyenne Dr., Evanston, WY 82930. Business. Founded 1995. Contact: Rocky Young, (307)789-5742, (866)228-2003, Fax: (307)789-7975, E-mail: [email protected], Web Site: http://www.llc-evanston.org. Public. Coed. HS diploma required. Out-of-state students accepted. Housing not available. Term: Other. Tuition: $3,500. Enrollment: Total 10. Degrees awarded: Diploma. Accreditation: ACCET. Financial aid available. Placement service available. Handicapped facilities available. Curriculum: Office Administration (30 Wk)

GILLETTE

College of Cosmetology

1211 Douglas Hwy., Ste. E-2, Gillette, WY 82716. Cosmetology. Founded 1980. Contact: Laura Wierzbicki, (307)682-0242, Fax: (307)682-0243, E-mail: [email protected]. Private. Coed. HS diploma required. Out-of-state students accepted. Housing not available. Term: Varies with Program. Tuition: Varies. Enrollment: Total 23. Degrees awarded: Diploma. Financial aid not available. Placement service available. Handicapped facilities available. Curriculum: Cosmetology (1 Yr); Cosmetology Instructor (6 Mo); Manicurist (12.5 Wk); Skin Care (19 Wk)

LANDER

National Outdoor Leadership School (NOLS)

284 Lincoln St., Lander, WY 82520. Other. Founded 1965. Contact: Katie Price, Admissions Dept., (307)332-5300, 800-710-NOLS, Fax: (307)332-1220, E-mail: [email protected], Web Site: http://www.nols.edu. Private. Coed. HS diploma not required. Out-of-state students accepted. Housing available. Term: Semester. Tuition: $4,290. Enrollment: Total 2,600. Degrees awarded: Certificate. Approved: Vet. Admin. Financial aid available. Placement service available. Handicapped facilities not available. Curriculum: Conservation & Environmental Science (2 Wk); Recreation Leadership (3 Mo); Wilderness Guide (2 Wk)

LARAMIE

WYOTECH-Laramie, Wyoming Campus

4373 N. 3rd St., Laramie, WY 82072. Trade and Technical. Founded 1966. Contact: Helen Aro, (307)742-3776, (307)755-2125, 888-741-4271, Fax: (307)721-4158, E-mail: [email protected], Web Site: http://www.wyotech.com. Private. Coed. HS diploma required. Out-of-state students accepted. Housing available. Term: Other. Tuition: $18,000-$27,500. Enrollment: Total 2,087. Degrees awarded: Associate, Diploma. Accreditation: ACCSCT. Approved: Vet. Admin. Financial aid available. Placement service available. Handicapped facilities available. Curriculum: Auto Mechanics Diesel (9 Mo); Automotive Collision Repair (9-12 Mo); Automotive Technology (9-12 Mo)

POWELL

Northwest College

231 W. 6th St., Powell, WY 82435. Two-Year College. Founded 1946. Contact: Dana Young, Dean of Enrollment, (307)754-6408, (307)754-6102, 800-560-4692, Fax: (307)754-6245, E-mail: [email protected], Web Site: http://www.northwestcollege.edu. Public. Coed. HS diploma required. Out-of-state students accepted. Housing available. Term: Semester. Tuition: $1,880/year in-state; $4,640/year out-of-state; $2,576 (WUE); $3,376/year room and board. Enrollment: Total 1,122. Degrees awarded: Certificate, Associate, Diploma. Accreditation: NCAHLC. Approved: Vet. Admin. Financial aid available. Placement service available. Handicapped facilities available. Curriculum: Administrative Assistant; Agriculture - Production; Business Administration; Business Management; Clerical, General; Computer Applications; Drafting Technology; Electricity, Apprenticeship; Graphic Arts; Graphic Design; Horse Management; Music; Network Support; Nursing, R.N.; Photography; Printing; Ranch & Farm Management; Travel & Tourism; Welding Technology

Northwest Community College

231 W. 6th St., Powell, WY 82435. Contact: Miles Larowe, President, (307)754-6000, (307)754-6101, Web Site: http://www.northwestcollege.edu. Public. Housing available. Term: Semester. Tuition: $1,320 in-state; $3,960 out-of-state. Degrees awarded: Certificate, Associate.

RIVERTON

Central Wyoming College

2660 Peck Ave., Riverton, WY 82501. Two-Year College. Founded 1966. Contact: Jason H. Harris, Research Analyst, (307)855-2000, (307)855-2270, 800-865-0193, Fax: (307)855-2092, E-mail: [email protected], [email protected], Web Site: http://www.cwc.edu. Public. Coed. HS diploma not required. Out-of-state students accepted. Housing available. Term: Semester. Tuition: 12 credits: $684 per semester in-state; $2,064 per semester out-of-state; $996 per semester WUE program; $252 fees. Enrollment: Total 733. Degrees awarded: Certificate, Associate, Diploma. Accreditation: NLNAC; NCA-HLC; CAAHEP. Approved: Vet. Admin. Financial aid available. Placement service available. Handicapped facilities available.

ROCK SPRINGS

Western Wyoming Community College

PO Box 428, 2500 College Dr., Rock Springs, WY 82902. Two-Year College. Founded 1959. Contact: Kay Leum, (307)382-1600, Fax: (307)382-7665, E-mail: [email protected], Web Site: http://www.wwcc.cc.wy.us. Public. Coed. HS diploma required. Out-of-state students accepted. Housing available. Term: Semester. Tuition: Per semester: $770 in-state; $2,041 out-of-state; $1,094 WUE; $1,420 room and board (average). Enrollment: Total 1,099. Degrees awarded: Certificate, Associate. Accreditation: JRCRTE; NLNAC; NCA-HLC. Approved: Vet. Admin. Financial aid available. Placement service available. Handicapped facilities available. Curriculum: Automotive Technology (1 Yr); Business Administration (2 Yr); Data Processing (2 Yr); Electrical Technology (2 Yr); Engineering Technology (2 Yr); Industrial Maintenance (1 Yr); Instrumentation Technology (2 Yr); Marketing Management (2 Yr); Medical Assistant (1 Yr); Mining Technology (2 Yr); Nursing, Practical (1 Yr); Nursing, R.N. (2 Yr); Office Technology (2 Yr); Secretarial, Science (1-2 Yr)

SHERIDAN

Sheridan College

PO Box 1500, 3059 Cosseen Ave, Sheridan, WY 82801. Two-Year College. Founded 1948. Contact: Zane Garstad, Dir. of Admissions, (307)674-6446, 800-913-9139, Fax: (307)674-7205, E-mail: [email protected], Web Site: http://www.sheridan.edu. Public. Coed. HS diploma not required. Out-of-state students accepted. Housing available. Term: Semester. Tuition: $684 per semester, in-state. Enrollment: men 1,111, women 1,650. Degrees awarded: Certificate, Associate. Accreditation: ADA; NLNAC. Approved: Vet. Admin. Financial aid available. Placement service available. Handicapped facilities available. Curriculum: Administrative Assistant (2 or 4 Sm); Agribusiness Technology (4 Sm); Agriculture, General (4 Sm); Business Automation (2 Sm); Business, General Office (4 Sm); Computer Information Science (4 Sm); Drafting Technology (2 or 4 Sm); Electricity, Apprenticeship (8 Sm); Engineering Technology (4 Sm); Hospitality (2 or 4 Sm); Machine Tool & Die (2 or 4 Sm); Management (4 Sm); Network Support (4 Sm); Nursing, Practical (2 Sm); Nursing, R.N. (4 Sm); Nursing, Vocational (1 Sm); Science (4 Sm); Welding Technology (2 or 4 Sm)

TORRINGTON

Eastern Wyoming College

3200 W. C, Torrington, WY 82240. Two-Year College. Founded 1948. Contact: Cheri Swarm, Admissions Sec., (307)532-8200, (866)EAS-TWYO, Fax: (307)532-8222, E-mail: [email protected], Web Site: http://ewc.wy.edu. Public. Coed. HS diploma required. Out-of-state students accepted. Housing available. Term: Semester. Tuition: For 12 or more credits (per semester): $660 in-state; $1,980 out-of-state; $996 WUE; $1,602 room and board; $256 fees. Enrollment: men 544, women 1,061. Degrees awarded: Certificate, Associate. Accreditation: NCA-HLC; AVMA. Approved: Vet. Admin. Financial aid available. Placement service available. Handicapped facilities available. Curriculum: Accounting, General (2 Yr); Agribusiness (2 Yr); Agriculture, General (2 Yr); Animal Science - Companion Animal Care & Management (2 Yr); Art (2 Yr); Biological Technology; Business Education (2 Yr); Business, General Office (2 Yr); Business Technology (2 Yr); Communications Technology (2 Yr); Cosmetology (2 Yr); Criminal Justice (2 Yr); Early Childhood Education (2 Yr); Economics & Business Administration (2 Yr); Fisheries & Wildlife Management (2 Yr); Information Systems (1 Yr); Manicurist (1 Yr); Ranch & Farm Management (2 Yr); Veterinary Technology (2 Yr)