Don't believe claims that 100 percent of its students are placed in jobs. Ask for names of companies with which the school has placed graduates. Call those companies to confirm the hirings and to see what they think of the training those students received. The Maryland Higher Education Commission keeps information on placement and licensure rates as reported by each licensed school. Also, find out if the school offers placement assistance.
Many schools do.
Ask to observe classes and instructors. Get a schedule of the program costs, which will include the tuition, fees, and charges for books, supplies, special equipment, and any extras. Ask about financial aid. Find out if scholarships or deferred payment plans are available, if students are eligible for federal student grants or loans, and if the school is approved for veterans educational benefits. Ask about the school's refund policy.