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How to Apply

The Autumn 2008 program is no longer accepting applications Next program starts: Autumn 2009 Details will be posted in Spring Program location: UW Campus, Seattle Sign up to receive e-mail updates >> Contact a program representative >>   Download a program overview >> Each course in this program has been officially approved by HCCB for up to 3 continuing education units (CEUs) toward CHC certification or renewal.

• Admission Requirements
• Earning the Certificate
• Application Process
• Fees and Tuition

Admission Requirements

A baccalaureate degree or relevant work experience in the compliance field is required. Although previous experience in compliance is not required, those who are entirely new to the field will find this program more challenging. Participants in this program are required to have readily available high-speed Internet access at home or work. Students will be required to make periodic presentations in class.

English Proficiency: Students who are non-native English speakers are expected to have adequate English language proficiency. For details, see English Language Guidelines.

International Students: This program does not qualify as full-time study, and therefore does not meet requirements for an F-1 visa. However, if you are an F-1 student currently enrolled full-time in another program, OR you are in the U.S. on some other type of visa (not F-1), you may be eligible to take a certificate program or course. For complete details, or to contact an adviser, see Visa Information.

Earning the Certificate

Participants are evaluated in each course on the basis of standards established by the advisory board and instructors. At the end of each course, participants are notified of successful or unsuccessful completion.

When the required courses are completed in this program, participants earn nine Continuing Education Units (CEUs) and a certificate, which is presented at the annual UW Extension awards ceremony.

Application Process

The Autumn 2008 program is no longer accepting applications. The next program begins in Autumn 2009. Click here to be notified via e-mail when complete details for the next program are available online. The following information regarding the application process may be helpful as you plan for applying to the next program:

To Apply: You can apply onlineor submit one copy of the application form with a $50 certificate program fee* and two stapled application sets, which include the following clearly labeled documents:

1. A typed (250-word maximum) letter of application describing a) your relevant work and volunteer experience, and/or transferable skills and knowledge of the field, and b) how you expect the program will help you meet your professional goals
2. Your résumé listing education and applicable experience

Application Review: Applications are evaluated by a review committee designated by the advisory board. Selection of program participants is based on admission requirements. Applicants receive written notification of their acceptance or non-acceptance within two weeks after their application is received.

Enrollment: Applicants accepted to the program receive enrollment information for the first-term course and are encouraged to make their fall tuition payment early. Enrollment in the program is on a first-come, first-served basis, upon receipt of the first-term tuition payment.

Waitlist: Some programs maintain a waitlist for applicants accepted after the program has reached enrollment capacity. If space becomes available, waitlisted applicants will be notified and given an opportunity to enroll. If space does not become available, waitlisted applicants will be offered a space in the next program offering.

* The certificate program fee is not refundable and does not guarantee admission to, or enrollment in, the program.

Fees and Tuition

Tuition is payable on a term-by-term basis. Tuition for the entire program is $2,340, excluding certificate program and registration fees and textbooks. There is a $50 nonrefundable certificate program fee to apply to this program and a $35 nonrefundable registration fee each term. First-term tuition of $780, plus the nonrefundable registration fee, is due by September 17, 2008. The University's tuition exemption policy does not apply to this program. Fees and tuition are subject to change. Information on registration and refund policies and procedures is included with registration materials.