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FAQs

All applicants need to have a personal interview with an Admissions Representative and complete an enrollment agreement.

The goal at Charter College is for every willing student to attend our schools regardless of their situation. Many of our career training programs require a high school diploma or GED. If you don’t have a high school diploma or GED and would like to train for a new career, we can help. Charter College and C4L Academy have partnered to offer adult learners a way to complete their high school education while pursuing a vocation in Business, Health Care, Information Technology, Trades, or Veterinary.

Students who have passed an ability to benefit (ATB) test may enroll in select programs at Charter College. ATB students may be eligible to receive Title IV financial aid only if they have received Title IV funds prior to July 1, 2012. ATB students may be eligible for VA benefits, scholarships and other funding. Contact Financial Aid for more information.

Everybody has a unique situation and each state offers different programs with individual requirements. We recommend you visit with one of our financial aid specialists to help you understand what is available and what you qualify for. Schedule an appointment today.

Yes. Charter College is institutionally accredited by the Accrediting Bureau of Health Education Schools (ABHES).

Accrediting Bureau of Health Education Schools (ABHES)
7777 Leesburg Pike, Suite 314 N, Falls Church, Virginia 22043
www.abhes.org
info@abhes.org
Phone: 703-917-9503
Fax: 703-917-4109

For more information about our accreditation and licensing, please visit our Accreditation page.

Why Charter College?

FOUNDED IN 1985
For more than 35 years, Charter College has provided relevant career training that helps turn students into professionals.

ACCREDITED
With program and institutional accreditations, Charter College adheres to rigorous standards for educational value and career results.

BLENDED LEARNING
Whether you learn online or on-campus with an online supplement, your curriculum and training are designed to match area employer expectations.

Here’s What Our Students Say

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Gabriel Amescua

Program: Dental Assisting, Certificate

Campus: Vancouver, WA

Company: Oasis Dental

I am happy and enthusiastic about my future and career. I couldn’t have done it without the help I received at Charter College! Thank you to all my instructors for all the support.

Bertha

Bertha

Program: Dental Assisting, Certificate

Campus: Pasco, WA

Company: Hermiston Dental Group

“I started by job shadowing at HDG the year I was going to graduate from high school. I decided to look more into DA as I started to look more into it I wanted to become a DA I found out about Charter College and the DA program. Later on I wanted to be able to work for Dr. Nicacio since I saw how the office was a fun environment. I wanted my externship in that office since I really enjoy being there. By the end of my extern I got hired, started working and learning new things!”

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Taylor Hunter

Program: Medical Assistant, Certificate

Campus: Vancouver, WA

Company: Rebound

“I started at Charter in September 2021, throughout the 10 month course I gained many friendships and many great professional relationships for mentors. I achieved a lifetime career with them by my side through it all. I would like to personally thank my instructors for getting me through everything.”

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AccreditationS

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Charter College is institutionally accredited by the Accrediting Bureau of Health Education Schools (ABHES)*. ABHES is listed by the U.S. Department of Education as a nationally recognized accrediting agency.

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