Instruction takes place in comfortable environments - most often in the home of the instructor, or in informal rental sites. In effect, the students tend to be very focused in attaining the specific knowledge in which they seek. In the fall of 1996, the Albuquerque metropolitan area was added, and circulation increased from 10,000 to 25,000. Distribution focuses on outlets of community congregation, such as schools, libraries, community centers, cafes, and senior centers. Students tend to be highly motivated and interested in the courses in which they enroll.
Students tend to desire to participate rather than simply assimilate information.
The average age of SEED students is 36 years old. SEED agrees to publicize, promote and handle all student registrations. Instructors are not liable for gross receipt taxes. SEED collects and pays gross receipts taxes on behalf of the instructors. Instructors need to fill out a 05 Service for Resale Certificate in order to waive their gross receipt liablity.