Rockland BOCES — Local services in Town of Clarkstown

After passing the LPN entrance exam on March 14, 2014, I was told by Ms Torres that I can choose between full time and part time. On April 11, 2014 I was interviewed and choose to be a full time student. I began to worry because I didn't hear anything back after that. The instructions read "financial aid application must be done by August 15, 2014, after call Ms Torres to schedule a financial aid appointment. I called Monday thru Friday at least 4 times a day for 3 weeks. I left messages and even went up to the school. On August 26, 2014, I finally received an acceptance letter via mail and email. I went to Boces at 8:30am on September 4, 2014 to start class as a full time LPN student. Upon arriving I was informed that I am no longer a full time student, I am now part time WITHOUT my knowledge. As I questioned Ms Torres as to why I was not informed about the change BEFORE paying $800 to reserve my seat in the full time program, Ms Torres blamed me for not contacting her. To top it off not only am I no longer a full time student and I will only be refunded $150. Overall I would say proceed...

I love Rockland Boces but I dont recomand Auto Collision Every staff member is professional and cares about their job the principal and the assistent Erick Kurz and James Mattera have been like friends to me also guidance consulers are very helpful Nikki Minter helped me apply for a scholarship and ms Ann Lobo helped me write an essey for my scholarship Mr Patrick Mitrione's class did my buissness cards and desgined my logo like I wanted it I want to thank all teaches assistents especialy Josnandy Espino and Keith Stampfl they have been like best friends to me and gave me always good advices I did not forget Mr Chin and mrs Smith from the student support they are very respected people and the last but very important is Mr Beebe he has good music taste ask him to play...

I have been trying to get my hands on a copy of my diploma for well over a year. NO ONE GETS BACK TO YOU. Doesn't matter how many emails you send or how many times you leave your name and number at the front desk. They don't care about you or any needs after leaving the school. I have emailed K. Paul well over 5-6 times, left my number, spoke to her myself at one point and she still has not informed me of steps needed to receive this document. THIS HAS BECOME A MAJOR...