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course – Students
may register in one of three ways: (1) Go to IPAIONLINE.COM
and complete the on-line registration form, (2) Complete
the registration form in the back of this catalog and fax
it to the IPAI office or (3) Complete the registration
form in the back of this catalog and mail it to the IPAI
office. No registrations are accepted over the phone. Registration
forms are processed on a first-come, first-served basis.
You will receive a confirmation letter which outlines the
details of your course and provides you with overnight
accommodation information. All registration forms must
be received no later than 7 days prior to the beginning
of the conference or class.
Determining if you will get credit for a course -
If you are enrolling in a course for continuing education
credit, it is your responsibility to determine if you are
eligible to receive credit. IPAI does not confirm your eligibility
for Department of Revenue or Office of Banks & Real Estate
credit. Assessment officials seeking continuing education
maintenance hours for the annual Illinois Department of Revenue
stipend or to become eligible for election should review
their official Illinois Department of Revenue transcript
and the course descriptions to determine their eligibility.
Since course titles have changed over the years, it is important
for students to review course numbers, not course titles.
The course numbers never change. Students who are enrolling
in a course for Illinois Office of Banks & Real Estate,
should make sure that they have not previously taken the
course.
Course schedule - All
courses begin at 8:30 a.m. and conclude at 4:30 p.m. unless
otherwise noted. Lunch break is typically 12:00 p.m. – 1:00
p.m.
Registration at classes – Registration
at all conference locations will be on Monday morning from
7:30 a.m. – 8:30 a.m. and Wednesday morning from 7:30
a.m. – 8:30 a.m. There is a special Sunday registration
at the Spring Conference. Registration for satellite locations
will be in the classroom from 8:00 a.m. – 8:30 a.m.
What
to bring to class – Certain
classes require materials that must be brought to class.
Students should check their confirmation letter for details
on specific course requirements. Each student should bring
a calculator and writing utensil. Temperatures may vary in
classrooms, so a light jacket or sweater is recommended.If
you have any questions concerning specific course requirements,
please call the IPAI office.
Course manuals – Course
manuals will be available at registration. IPAI does not
mail course materials prior to class. (Note: Students with
learning and/or physical disabilities should contact the
IPAI Executive Director to discuss potential alternatives.)
Cancellation
penalty - Students who cancel
from an IPAI course:
-More than 14 days from the starting date of the course
will receive a full refund less cancellation fee.
-More
than 7 days from the starting date of the course will
receive a full refund less $50.00 and cancellation fee.
-Less
than 7 days from the starting date of the course will
receive a 50% refund less cancellation fee.
No
shows forfeit all fees.
Students
who cancel will be assessed a $25.00 cancellation
fee n addition to the corresponding cancellation penalty.
No credit balances will be kept.
Cancellation/Transfer Policy – Students
transferring from one class to another or canceling may do
so by completing a Cancellation/Transfer Form. Students will
be assessed a $25.00 cancellation/transfer fee.
Cancellation
of a course – All
classes have minimum enrollments. If a course does not have
enough students, or needs to be cancelled for any other reason,
each student will be individually contacted as soon as a
decision to cancel the course has been made. Payments will
be transferred to another course or refunded.
Paying for a course – Payment
for IPAI courses is expected 2 weeks prior to the beginning
of the course. Students that fail to pay for a course will
not be allowed to register for additional courses. In addition,
grades from unpaid courses will not be reported to the Department
of Revenue until payment is received. Students that register
less than two weeks prior to the beginning of the course
may pay for the course at the class site during registration.
IPAI accepts only cash or checks.
Receiving your grade - IPAI will make
every effort to grade exams as quickly as possible. As a
general rule, exams will be graded within three days of receiving
the exams from the instructor. The grades will be recorded
in your permanent record and certificates will be mailed
to you. IPAI does not give exam scores over the phone. For
courses taken at the Spring Conference, please allow four
weeks to receive your results.
Reporting
results to state agencies – Successful
completion of a class will automatically be reported to the
Illinois Department of Revenue if payment has been received.
Students that wish to have successful completion reported
to the Illinois Office of Banks & Real Estate must provide
their state license number on the sign-in sheet during class.
IPAI will file the necessary paperwork upon completion of
the course. IPAI will not report successful completion to
any other state unless a written request is submitted.
Overnight
accommodations – It is
the responsibility of the student to make their own overnight
accommodations. At most locations, IPAI will reserve a group
block and negotiate a special rate. IPAI cannot guarantee
that students will receive the special rate.
Re-taking an examination - If you fail
to receive a minimum score on an exam, you will be notified
by the IPAI. If you wish, you may attempt to pass the exam
a second time. Students must wait at least 7 days from the
original test date and no longer than the end of the calendar
year. The fee for re-taking the exam is $50.00. Students
will be required to take the exam at one of the designated
testing locations. Call the IPAI office to sign up for a
testing time.
Stipend information - If you have any
questions concerning the requirements or administration of
the stipend, please call the Department of Revenue at (217)
785-7311.
Pre-election qualifications -Pre-election
requirements for assessing officials vary depending on the
particular position and the equalized assessed value of the
jurisdiction. Individuals who have questions concerning the
requirements in their jurisdiction should contact the Department
of Revenue for clarification.
Seminar credit vs. exam credit -
Several courses are presented as examination courses, as
well as, seminar courses. For example, course #821, “The Income
Approach: Assessing Real Property Investments” is an
examination course. The course has also been approved as
a seminar course and is course #829. The course is identical
except for the examination. Students that have received credit
for a course in the exam format will not be eligible to receive
credit for the seminar format and vise versa. It is extremely
important to read the course descriptions and your official
Illinois Department of Revenue transcript to ensure that
you will receive credit.
Introductory Computer Course Restriction – Students
may only receive credit for one “introductory” computer
course during their career. Introductory courses are labeled
as such in the course descriptions.
Parking - Certain conference locations
may not have free parking; be prepared to pay to park.
Lunch - Lunch is not provided at IPAI
courses so money for lunch is necessary.
Students with Disabilities – All
facilities used by IPAI for classes are accessible for students
with disabilities. Students with disabilities should contact
the IPAI Executive Director to make the necessary arrangements.
Inclement
Weather – IPAI classes
will be cancelled only in the event of very extreme conditions.
If very extreme conditions exist, you may call the IPAI office
to determine if your course has been cancelled. If you are
calling after normal business hours, the recording will state
if any class has been cancelled.
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