Frequently Asked Questions

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The TABE test, or Test of Adult Basic Education, is a diagnostic assessment used to measure the skills and aptitudes of adults. It evaluates basic academic skills in areas such as reading, math, and English, and is given to anyone who wishes to enroll in some of our courses at Continuing Education. Learn more.

Visit our website: www.bmcc.cuny.edu/ce and click on online courses.  Click on the course you are interested in then add to cart and proceed to check out.

Note: A student profile will need to be made in order to check out . BMCC Continuing Education offers certification classes online as well as personal and business development. Go to www.bmcc.cuny.edu/ce and click on “online courses” to find the right course for you.

Students must have a high school diploma or equivalency diploma. Students under 18 years of age must have the signature of a parent or guardian on their registration form.

Each certificate program has its own requirements. To learn more about our program requirements, students are required to attend an information session. You can register online or contact one of BMCC’s Continuing Education Customer Service representatives at (212) 346-8410 to learn more about our programs.

Note: Students must have a high school diploma or equivalency diploma. Students under 18 years of age must have their parent or guardian sign their registration form.

For detailed information on the process of how to register as a test taker for a College Level Examination Preparation (CLEP) exam visit our CLEP website.

Each college sets its own policy regarding which CLEP exams it will grant credit for and how many credits it will award.
Contact your admission officer or academic adviser to learn more about the CLEP policy at your institution.

Students should register by midnight prior to the first day of the class. If you miss the deadline, you will be charged a late registration fee of $10.00. After the second class session has begun, course registration is closed.

***Registration for Au Pair Experience courses closes before the first class begins.

You have until the start date of class; considering the amount of seats available. A $10.00 fee will be applied for late registration.

No. We do not reserve seats for future students without payment with the exception of Hemodialysis, a $200 deposit to reserve a seat. There is limited space in each class; therefore you must register for classes with payment online, by phone or in person.

BMCC Continuing Education does not offer Financial Aid but we do offer flexible payment options for majority of our courses. For more information please call our Bursar’s Office at (212) 346-8423 or (212) 346-8433. We also accept NYSCEA, 1199SEUI, VESID, corporate vouchers and Workforce One vouchers for some programs. For an updated option policy, visit Payment Options.

Note: There are no payment plans for Au Pair Experience or BLIIS.

A tuition reimbursement may be used to pursue professional development and other certificate training courses. The use of tuition reimbursement will require approval through your company’s education office or Human Resource office. To find out if you qualify for Corporate vouchers or Tuition reimbursement, contact your HR department.

Continuing Education offers discounts for participation in instructor-facilitated courses hosted in Manhattan. However, we cannot extend discounts for participation in our online courses. Discounts are available as follows:

• 5% off tuition rate for BMCC Alumni (students who earned an Associate’s Degree from BMCC).
• 5% off tuition rate for Senior Citizens, CUNY employees, or students who previously participated in a BMCC Continuing Education course (s).

Note: Discounts CANNOT be combined. Some restrictions apply, not applicable towards all classes.
Note: There are no discounts for Au Pair Experience courses.

All Official Transcripts can be requested online or in person with a processing fee of $20 per each request. Additional copies cost $7.00.

1. Each program or course may have unique attendance and academic policies that, if not adhered to, will result in dismissal with no tuition refund.

2. Students unable to attend the courses they have registered for must, in writing, inform the Continuing Education department that they wish to withdraw. Failure to complete the course <em>does not</em>  entitle the student to a tuition refund.

3. Failure to attend a class or dismissal from class due to lateness <em>does not</em> entitle a student to a refund. A student is still liable for full payment of the course.

4. No refunds or credits will be issued on the first day of class for classes that meet only 1 or 2 days and/or four sessions or fewer. Refunds are processed in the order they are received and may take up to 4 to 6 weeks to be processed.

5. Tuition courses purchased by credit/debit card account will be refunded to the same credit card account number.

6. A nonrefundable penalty of $25.00 will be applied toward each late payment and a $10.00 fee for a stop-payment (subject to change without notice).

BMCC Continuing Education does not offer Financial Aid but we do offer flexible payment options for majority of our courses. For more information please call our Bursar’s Office at (212) 346-8423 or (212) 346-8433. We also accept NYSCEA, 1199SEUI, VESID, corporate vouchers and Workforce One vouchers for some programs. For an updated option policy, visit Payment Options.

Note: There are no payment plans for Au Pair Experience or BLIIS.

If you know before the course starts that you will miss one class, do not sign up for the course as you will not get any credit if you miss a class.

If an emergency happens after you have started the course, you will need to give us documentation such as a doctor’s note, and we will consider your case on an individual basis. No documentation may mean no credit.

You will still get full credit if you miss just one class. If you miss more than one class you will get credit only for the hours you have attended class. We do not give make-up assignments.

Grants eligibility is determined based on a student status. You must attend an information session to determine the eligibility requirements or to obtain information on payment plans for that course, if the eligibility requirements are not met. Visit our No Cost/Sponsored Programs website to learn more.

Certificate programs mean that you have completed a set of hours pertaining to that course of study, upon completion you will receive a certificate of completion.

Certification means that you have completed a course of study, received your certificate of completion, and are prepared to take a certification exam geared specifically towards that course of study. These certifications are valid up to two years. After that, you must recertify.

Students receive certificates two to four weeks after completing the course. Please note that students must pay their tuition in full, prior to finishing their course, in order to receive their certificate .

The grading system is as follows: A-excellent; B-good; C-fair; D-poor but passing; F-failure (the grade of F is a final grade and is not subject to reexamination). Grade point averages are computed on the following scale:
A = 100
A- = 90-92
B+ = 87-89
B = 83-86
B- = 80-82
C+ = 77-79
C = 73-76
C- = 70-72
D = 67-69
F = below 60

Note: some courses adhere to an additional grading policy. Students will need to refer to their handbooks once their enrollment is confirmed.

Our courses are certificate based. If you would like to receive credits for your classes you would need to apply at Admissions.

BMCC Continuing Education offers a series of career pathway programs that enables individuals to secure a job or advance in a demand industry or occupation. Examples of our Pathway Programs are:

• Computer Network Support Specialist
• Electronic Health Record
• Emergency Medical Technician
• Medical Assistant Specialist (MAS)

These pathway programs lead to an Associate degree while students are employed in high demand fields.

The aim is to ease and facilitate students to transition to community college from pre-college courses to credit postsecondary programs and from community college to university or employment.