Computerized Office Assistant is a Diploma program (100% Online) offered by CDE Career Institute in Tannersville, PA. The program takes 39 weeks to complete, with a total tuition of $13,045.
Program Overview
The program is designed to provide the student with entry-level skills required in today’s business office. Students will learn Microsoft Office Products: Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, and Access. Students will also be provided with the communication, interpersonal, and career-building skills needed by today’s business professionals.
The Computerized Office Assistant program is a 100% online diploma program designed to provide comprehensive training in the skills necessary to work in a modern office setting. This program is approved for Title IV federal financial aid, meaning eligible students can receive Pell Grants and federal student loans. This program will prepare students for entry-level office positions in a variety of organizations. Job titles associated with these types of skills include, but are not limited to: Secretary, Receptionist, Administrative Assistant, Office Assistant, Bookkeeping Assistant, and Office Clerk.
What sets this Program apart
Local. CDE Career Institute was founded in 1996 to address the genuine needs of local job seekers and employers in the Poconos area. Our experienced faculty offers training that equips students with the skills necessary for entry-level positions, career advancement, and certification.
Flexible. CDE Career Institute provides monthly start dates and flexible day or evening classes.
Affordable. The U.S. Department of Education has authorized CDE to participate in Title IV Federal Student Aid for our diploma programs. Additionally, CDE is involved in alternative financial assistance programs, including Veterans Education, OVR, TAA, and Workforce Investment program funding.
Personal. CDE offers personalized guidance and support from experienced instructors.
Lifetime placement assistance. CDE Career Institute offers graduates lifetime placement assistance. For students enrolled in any program, placement assistance begins with skill and interest evaluation at enrollment. CDE Career Institute cannot guarantee employment to any student.
Admission Requirements and Process
For admission into a program, all enrollees must possess a High School Diploma or GED Certificate and be at least seventeen (17) years of age on or before the first day of class. All applicants are required to complete a personal interview with Admissions staff in order to mutually determine what educational offering best meets the needs of the applicant. Identification (current driver’s license, picture ID, or passport) and a High School Diploma or GED Certificate must be presented at the time of registration.
No prior experience is required.
General Requirements
- High school diploma or GEDYou must possess a High School Diploma or GED Certificate to be admitted to a program.
- Minimum ageYou must be at least seventeen (17) years of age on or before the first day of class.
- Personal interviewAll applicants are required to complete a personal interview with Admissions staff in order to mutually determine what educational offering best meets the needs of the applicant.
- Documents at registrationIdentification (current driver’s license, picture ID, or passport) and your High School Diploma or GED Certificate must be presented at the time of registration.
Application Process
- 1Complete the admissions interviewContact the school to schedule an appointment to meet with Admissions staff and visit the school; call Admissions at (570) 629-2690.
- 2Submit your applicationComplete the school’s online Student Application.
- 3Sign the Enrollment AgreementDuring the admission procedure, the Admissions staff and the student complete the Enrollment Agreement and plan the schedule required for the chosen program.
- 4Set up tuition through Financial Aid or a payment planComplete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) at studentaid.gov using CDE’s school code 041275, or arrange a payment plan with the Financial Aid Office.
- 5Attend orientation and start classesAttend orientation and begin classes on the start date in your Enrollment Agreement.
Program Schedule
This program is delivered 100% online: 930 clock hours over approximately 39 weeks. Distance education sections are assigned the corresponding distance education course number, formed by adding the letter D to the course number shown.
Day classes are scheduled during the daytime portion of the 8:30 AM to 10:00 PM school day. Evening classes are scheduled Monday through Thursday from 5:00 PM to 10:00 PM and Friday from 5:00 PM to 9:00 PM. The minimum attendance schedule consists of twenty-four (24) hours per week. The Enrollment Agreement will specify a start, midpoint, and end date.
CDE Career Institute provides monthly start dates; no specific upcoming start dates are published, so contact Admissions for the next start.
Cost of Attendance and Financial Aid Information
Cost of attendance. Tuition for students enrolled at the Tannersville, PA Main Campus is $13,045, which is the total institutional charge. The application fee ($100), books (estimated $950) and supplies (estimated $300) are estimated student expenses and are not institutional charges; the application fee is paid outside the enrollment agreement, and students may purchase required textbooks, software, and supplies from any source. Tuition for this online program differs based on the campus of enrollment.
Federal financial aid. This program is one of the institution’s Title IV eligible programs. CDE Career Institute participates in the Federal Pell Grant Program, the Federal Direct Student Loan Program, and the Federal PLUS Loan Program. Federal Pell Grant: An award that does not have to be repaid. Federal Direct Student Loan (Subsidized): Provides a maximum of $3,500 for programs one year in length. Federal Direct Student Loan (Unsubsidized): Provides a maximum of $6,000 for programs one year in length. Anyone wishing to apply for federal Title IV financial assistance must complete a Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) at www.studentaid.gov. Our school code is 041275.
Other assistance. In the event that a student is unable to pay the entire cost of tuition and fees at the time of enrollment, CDE Career Institute may be able to assist with a payment plan, a third-party loan, or a grant that is consistent with the individual’s budget or qualifications. CDE Career Institute participates in alternative financial assistance programs including the Office of Vocational Rehabilitation (OVR), Trade Adjustment Assistance (TAA), and Workforce Investment program funding. CDE Career Institute does not currently offer institutional scholarships. Tuition is due at the time of enrollment unless alternative payment arrangements are made through the Financial Aid Office. All costs are subject to change.
Financial Aid Office. (570) 409-9023 (Main Campus) and (973) 658-4901 (Branch Campus), daily 8:30 AM to 5:00 PM.
Curriculum
Students must earn a cumulative grade point average (GPA) of at least 2.0 (equivalent to Grade C or above) to graduate from the program. While attendance is not calculated into individual course grades or the overall GPA, students must be scheduled for a minimum of 90% of the program’s total clock hours through scheduled attendance or make-up sessions, achieve a minimum attendance rate of at least 67%, and receive a final grade for all courses in order to graduate from the program. There will be no charge for make-up sessions.
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Career Outcomes
Job titles associated with this program include, but are not limited to: Secretary, Receptionist, Administrative Assistant, Office Assistant, Bookkeeping Assistant, Office Clerk.
CDE Career Institute offers graduates lifetime placement assistance. *While CDE Career Institute actively assists students in their job search, we cannot guarantee employment to any student. If local employment opportunities are not available, relocation may be necessary.
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Why Accreditation Is Important
CDE Career Institute is accredited by the Council on Occupational Education (COE). Licensed by the Pennsylvania State Board of Private Licensed Schools.
- A reliable indicator of quality
- Approved program of study
- Qualified instructors
- Recognition by employers nationwide
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Student Demographics
These are demographics for all students at the Tannersville Main Campus (IPEDS, 2024).
Percentages are of total fall enrollment. 14 students whose race or ethnicity was not reported are included in that total but shown as no category, so the figures above come to 95.5% rather than 100%.
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