Frequently Asked Questions - RSI

It depends on which program you want and what time of the day you choose. We specialize in accelerated, skill specific programs, and career services assistance upon completion. Therefore, day students may attend as little as six months or as long as 14 months, depending on their educational goals. Students attending night classes will have longer course lengths.

Morning Classes are 7:30am to 12:30pm Monday through Friday. Afternoon Classes are 12:45pm to 5:45pm Monday through Friday. Evening Classes are 6pm to 10pm Monday through Thursday.

After you speak with an Admissions Representative to determine eligibility for enrollment and complete an application you may complete the FAFSA  online. Use school code 014127 on the FAFSA form to determine school. Contact us once you have completed this process and we will assist you with your next steps to determine what types of financial aid that you may qualify for.

Financial aid is available for those who qualify.

Yes, we do and we have a veteran’s coordinator here on campus to assist you in applying for these benefits. Benefits are available to those who qualify.

While we cannot promise employment, the type of job you can get depends on what side of the industry you choose to get into – anything from HVAC Technician to Facility Maintenance and will be based on employer requirements. See our Career Options.

Once you have successfully completed your educational program, you may be awarded either a diploma or degree upon completion of the entire program.

Yes, we do have a Financial Aid Department that can assist you with any questions and processing your application for Financial Aid which consists of both grants and student loans. You can complete the Free Application For Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) online. Use school code 014127.

Yes, RSI is accredited by the Accrediting Commission of Career Schools and Colleges (ACCSC) and is licensed by the Arizona State Board for Private Postsecondary Education.

Tuition varies from one program to another. In any case, tuition and actual out-of-pocket cost may be completely different things depending on your financial aid eligibility. Speak with an Admissions Representative for more information about tuition.

All programs are subject to a registration fee of $50.00.

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Yes. It is approved by the Accrediting Commission of Career Schools and Colleges (ACCSC) and licensed by the Arizona State Board for Private Postsecondary Education.  A benefit of this type of degree is that technical and general education courses are applied to the occupation for which training is intended.

Graduates of the Associate of Occupational Studies degree program can apply to transfer their credits to the University of Phoenix (UOP) under an articulation agreement between the two institutions. This relationship allows RSI graduates to access higher-level education at UOP campuses across the country and around the world seamlessly and efficiently. Credits from other programs may or may not be transferable. This can only be determined by the receiving institution and you must speak with them directly. RSI has no control over how or if credits are transferable to other institutions.

As a graduate in good standing, you will have access to Career Services as often as necessary and for as long as necessary.  You are always encouraged to exploit all options in your career, but you can have the security of knowing the professionals in the RSI Career Services Department are there for you.

Many students work part or full time while in school. For current listings of job opportunities you should review other listings such as Monster.com, CareerBuilder.com, or Jobing.com.

Any student who believes he or she has a need for additional assistance should immediately bring the issue to the attention of their instructor, who will initiate the process for tutoring services.