Who are we?

Midwest Technical Institute (MTI) is a year round Technical / Vocational School. MTI strives to be a leader in promoting student learning and achievement in a variety of careers and trades. Our faculty are committed to academic excellence, motivating students to be life long learners.

Are you accredited?

MTI Is fully accredited through the Accrediting Commission of Career Schools and Colleges (ACCSC)

Where are your Campuses / Schools Located?

We currently have 3 campuses located in Illinois and 2 campuses in Mississippi:

What programs do you offer?

MTI Offers the Following Programs:

• Journeyman Welding I
• Journeyman Welding II
• HVAC/R - MAR Technician
• Medical Assisting
• Dental Assisting
• Medical Coding
• Pharmacy Technician
• Massage Therapy
• Basic Nursing Assistant

Can I get Financial Aid?

Yes, for every program but Basic Nursing Assistant we have Financial Aid. (You should fill out a FAFSA to find out how much assistance you can get as a Pell Grant and/or a Student Loans.) Displaced workers might be able to obtain financial assistance through the unemployment office in their county the Workforce Network or Career Link.

How do I get signed up?

If you bring everything you need, it only takes about 2 hours to sign up, including the financial aid application.

Step 1

Set Appointment

(bring drivers license / photo id, copy of diploma / GED & taxes w/ W2’s)

Step 2

Tour a Campus

Step 3

Take Admissions Test

Step 4

Fill out Admissions and Financial Aid Paperwork

What if I don’t have my diploma/GED?

You can go to your high school or the Regional Board of Education and ask for an unofficial copy of your transcripts. If either one needs written documentation we have a Request for Transcripts form to fill out and fax to them.

What if I can’t find my taxes?

You can go to your local IRS Office and ask for a copy of your tax transcripts

 .. Peoria Area - IRS Office is located at:  2415 W. Cornerstone Ct. off of War Memorial Dr in Peoria, IL

Springfield Area - IRS Office is located at:  3101 Constitution Dr. in Springfield, IL

Moline Area - IRS Office is located ar:  101 W. 2nd St. in Davenport, IA

What if I didn’t file taxes last year?

You can still receive Financial Aid. Just bring your drivers license / ID and diploma / GED in and our Financial Aid Staff will help you fill out your FAFSA and fill in the necessary information.

Is there a refund policy?

You can find the refund fund policy in our course catalog on pages 19 thru 23.  You may access the course catalog in pdf format by clicking on this link:   http://www.midwesttech.edu/catalog/MTI-CATALOG-12-1-2011.pdf

How long are your programs?

• Welding I….7-months
• Welding II…9-months
• HVAC/R - MAR Technician…9-months
• Medical Assisting…9-months
• Dental Assisting…9-months
• Medical Coding…9-months
• Pharmacy Technician…9-months
• Massage Therapy…9-months
• Basic Nursing Assistant…7-weeks

What are the times of your programs?

*Please note that times vary by campus and start date. Contact your local campus for exact times

• Welding I…(M-F 8am-1pm, M-F 12pm-5pm, & M-F 5:30pm-10:30pm)
• Welding II…(M-F 8am-1pm, M-F 5:30pm-10:30pm)
• HVAC/R - MAR Technician…(we alternate times each start date…M-F 8am-12pm or M-F 1pm-5pm)
• Medical Assisting…(depending on start date either M-F 8am-12pm or M-F 1pm-5pm)
• Dental Assisting…(depending on start date either M-F 8am-12pm or M-F 1pm-5pm)
• Medical Coding……(depending on start date either M-F 8am-12pm or M-F 1pm-5pm)
• Pharmacy Technician……(depending on start date either M-F 8am-12pm or M-F 1pm-5pm)
• Massage Therapy…(we alternate times each start date…M-F 8am-12pm or M-F 1pm-5pm)
• Basic Nursing Assistant Week 1-5…M-Th 8am-12pm

How do I qualify for Job Placement Assistance?

Those graduates who have maintained a minimum grade point average of C or above, and 90% attendance, have demonstrated a good work ethic, and have the necessay skills required for the position may recieve a recommendation from a school official to a prospective employer in an attempt to secure employment. This is not a guarantee of employment or starting wages, but we are here to help you get your foot in the door to prospective employers.

Title IV Code of Conduct Policy

Midwest Technical Institute has adopted this policy in accordance with the HEOA, Section 493, which requires colleges participating in any of the Title IV loan programs to develop a Code of Conduct policy. This policy is supplemental to existing policies at MTI.

Ban on Revenue Sharing Agreements 

MTI and its employees will not enter into any revenue-sharing arrangements with any lender.  “Revenue Sharing Arrangements” are defined by the HEOA of 2008 as any arrangement between a college and a lender that results in the lender paying a fee or other benefits, including a share of its profits, to the college, or its officers, employees or agents, as a result of the college recommending the lender to its students or families of those students.

Ban on Gifts

Midwest Tech employees who work in the Financial Aid department, or who otherwise have responsibilities with respect to education loans or financial aid will not accept gifts from any lender, guaranty agency or loan servicer.  A “gift” is defined as any gratuity, favor, discount, entertainment, hospitality, loan, or other item having monetary value of more than a de minimus amount.  HEOA allows for some exceptions related to specific types of activities or literature, which include:

•  Brochures or other training material related to default aversion or financial literacy
•  Food, training, or information as part of training as long as that training contributes to the professional development of those individuals attending the training.
•  Favorable terms and benefits to the student employed by the institution as long as those same terms are provided to all students at the institution.
•  Entrance and exit counseling as long as the institution’s staff are in control and they do not promote the services of a specific lender.
• Philanthropic contributions from a lender, guaranty agency or loan servicer unrelated to education loans.
•  State education, grants, scholarships, or financial aid funds administered by or on behalf of the State.

Gifts to family members of MTI employees shall be considered gifts to the employee if the gift was given with the knowledge of the employee and the employee has reason to believe the gift was given because of the position of the employee.

Ban on Contracting Arrangements 

Financial Aid Office employees of MTI will not accept any fee, payment or financial benefit as compensation for any type of consulting arrangement or contract to provide services to or on behalf of a lender relating to education loans.

Prohibition on Offers of Funds for Private Loans 

MTI and its employees will not accept any offer of funds for private loans.  This includes any offer of funds for loans to students at the institution, including funds for an opportunity pool loan, in exchange for providing concessions or promises to the lender for a specific number of loans, or inclusion on a preferred lender list.

Advisory Board Compensation

Employees of MTI will not receive anything of value from a lender, guarantor, or group in exchange for serving on an advisory board.  If any expenses are incurred while serving in this capacity reasonable amounts may be reimbursed to the employee.

Campus Safety

The following provides information required under Public Law, 34 CFR Part 668, Student Assistance General Provisions, Campus Safety.