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Financial Aid and Scholarships available to those who qualify. Candidates need to refer to the scholarship information page to determine topic of essay (where applicable) and must meet all regular admissions requirements and be scheduled to start training prior to applying for a scholarship. If a student changes his/her re-enter date, the scholarship award may be forfeited. Scholarships are not transferable and most scholarships cannot be used in conjunction with any other scholarship RSI offers. In most cases, only one award will be given per student. If a student is eligible for multiple scholarships, the scholarship that is most beneficial to the student will be awarded. Scholarships will be distributed incrementally over the entire duration of the program. Scholarship eligibility requires continuous enrollment. Failure to maintain Satisfactory Academic Progress may result in the probation and possible loss of scholarship. Termination from training may also result in the loss of a scholarship, which may increase your tuition obligation to RSI. Tuition charges will be based on the amount reflected on your Enrollment Agreement. See the reverse side of your Enrollment Agreement or the School Catalog for the school’s refund policy.
12 Graduates initially employed in 44 states according to our ACCSC Annual Report data for reports dated 7/1/18 - 7/1/23.
13 Indicates the total number of current partnered employers for RSI as of May 2023.
14 Total number of estimated graduates for RSI calculated based on historic data available as of Jan 1st, 2023.
**, 6 AWS Welding Employment Stats: https://weldingworkforcedata.com/ Essential Disclaimer: https://www.cisa.gov/publication/guidance-essential-critical-infrastructure-workforce Welding Employment Stats: According to BLS data Arizona employed 5,810 and Phoenix employed 4,300 Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (514121). HVAC/R Employment Stats: According to BLS data Arizona employed 7,950 and Phoenix employed 6,050 Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanical and Installers (4999021). Electrician Employment Stats: According to BLS data Arizona employed 14,450 and Phoenix employed 11,300 Electricians (472111). Mechanical Engineering Stats: According to BLS data Arizona employed 660 and Phoenix area employed 440 Mechanical Engineering Technicians (173027). BLS data is reported through May 2021 http://data.bls.gov/oes. Salary Data: Phoenix's annual mean wage for Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers (499021) is $51,350, Electricians (472111) is $51,020 and Welders, Cutters, Solderers is $48,700 as reported by BLS for May 2021 http://data.bls.gov/oes. Average starting salary for Electro-Mechanical Technologies is $39,001, Welding Specialist $41,548, Refrigeration Technologies $37,078 and Electrical Applications is $38,022 for RSI graduates employed during the 12 month period of 7/1/20 - 6/30/21.
***, 2 Welding BLS Salary Stats: According to BLS data annual mean salaries for Welders, Cutters, Solderers and Brazers (514121) in Arizona is $48,520 and the Phoenix Area $48,700. Average starting salaries for Welding Specialist at RSI $41,548 for graduates employed during the 12-month period of 7/1/20-6/30/21. HVAC/R BLS Salary Stats: According to BLS data annual mean salaries for Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers (499021) in Arizona is $50,420 and the Phoenix Area $51,350. Average starting salaries for Refrigeration Technologies at RSI is $37,078 and Electro-Mechanical Technologies is $39,001 for graduates employed during the 12-month period of 7/1/20-6/30/21. Electrician BLS Salary Stats: According to BLS data annual mean salaries for Electricians (472111) in Arizona is $51,300 and the Phoenix Area $51,020. Average starting salaries for Electrical Applications at RSI is $38,022 for graduates employed during the 12-month period of 7/1/20-6/30/21. Mechanical Maintenance Engineering: According to BLS data annual mean salaries for Mechanical Engineering Technicians in Arizona is $61,970 and the Phoenix Area $59,970. Average starting salaries for AOS in Mechanical Maintenance Engineering (avg. for online & on-ground) at RSI is $50,533 for graduates employed during the 12-month period of 7/1/20-6/30/21. Construction Laborer Salary Stats: According to BLS data annual mean salaries for Construction Laborers (472061) in Arizona is $39,520 and in the Phoenix area $40,770. All BLS Stats reported as of May 2021. http://data.bls.gov/oes
*,1 According to 2019 IPEDS data RSI has the largest total enrollment of students for all post-secondary schools in the U.S. offering both CIP codes Electromechanical Technology/Electromechanical Engineering and HVAC/R Engineering Technology/Technician.
3 Total number of estimated graduates for RSI calculated based on historic data available as of Jan 1st, 2023.
4 For students who started and completed their training during the 12-month period for which 150% of normal time for completion has elapsed and who attained employment in their field of study as outlined on our annual accreditation report dated July 1, 2021. Refer to the most current Student Right-to-know Information for more details on calculation details https://www.rsi.edu/wp-content/uploads/rsi-right-to-know.pdf
5 Available scholarship amounts are estimated for the period of 1/1/20 through 12/31/20.
6 According to BLS data the Phoenix Area employed 5,810 Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (514121); 7,950 Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers (499021); and 11,300 Electricians (472111) through May 2021 http://data.bls.gov/oes.
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* Employers Disclaimer: Indicates the total number of current partnered employers for RSI as of May 2023. Total Graduates Disclaimer: Total number of estimated graduates for RSI calculated based on historic data available as of Jan 1st, 2023. Placement Disclaimer: Graduates initially employed in 44 states according to our ACCSC Annual Report data for reports dated 7/1/18 – 7/1/23. Largest HVAC School Disclaimer: According to 2019 IPEDS data RSI has the largest total enrollment of students for all post-secondary schools in the U.S. offering both CIP codes Electromechanical Technology/Electromechanical Engineering and HVAC/R Engineering Technology/Technician.
