Consumer Information & Student Policies

Berk Trade & Business School is committed to providing current and prospective students, employees, and the public with timely and accurate consumer information required by federal and state law, as well as by applicable accrediting and regulatory agencies. This page serves as a central resource for accessing institutional policies, disclosures, and reports related to academic programs, financial aid, safety and security, and other areas of regulatory compliance.

The information available through this page includes, but is not limited to: student rights and responsibilities; privacy and confidentiality of student records; campus safety and security policies; drug and alcohol abuse prevention; copyright infringement; transfer of credit; academic standards; and grievance and complaint procedures. It also includes required consumer disclosures related to financial aid, cost of attendance, satisfactory academic progress, completion and graduation rates, employment outcomes, and additional information mandated by federal, state, and accrediting authorities.

Students, applicants, and employees are encouraged to review these materials carefully and to consult them whenever questions arise regarding institutional policies or regulatory requirements. Printed copies of any consumer information disclosed on this site are available upon request from the appropriate Berk Trade & Business School office.

Net Price Calculator

Berk Trade & Business School provides a Net Price Calculator to help current and prospective students estimate the cost of attending our career training programs. This estimate is based on 2023–24 institutional data and is intended for full-time, first-time degree/certificate-seeking undergraduate students. Please access the Net Price Calculator with the following link. Net Price Calculator

FERPA & Student Record Privacy

Berk Trade & Business School is committed to protecting the privacy, security, and integrity of student education records in compliance with the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act of 1974 (FERPA) and applicable federal requirements. The School maintains administrative, physical, and electronic safeguards to help ensure that student records are accessible only to authorized personnel with a legitimate educational interest. Please review our FERPA and Student Record Privacy policies here FERPA & Student Record Privacy

Annual Security Report (ASR) and Campus Safety Report

Berk Trade & Business School publishes this Annual Security Report (ASR) in compliance with the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act (20 U.S.C. §1092(f)), as amended by the Violence Against Women Reauthorization Act (VAWA), and applicable New York State laws governing campus safety, prevention programming, and student protections. This report contains important information regarding campus safety policies, crime prevention efforts, reporting procedures, emergency response protocols, student rights, disciplinary procedures, and campus crime statistics for the previous three calendar years. The report is distributed annually to all currently enrolled students and employees and is made available to prospective students and employees upon request and through the institution’s website.

Please access Berk Annual Security Report (ASR) with this link ASR Berk Trade and Business School

Alcohol & Other Drugs Prevention Program and Policies

Berk Trade & Business School complies with the Drug-Free Schools and Communities Act (DFSCA) Amendments of 1989, as outlined in the Education Department General Administrative Regulations (EDGAR) Part 86. In accordance with these regulations, the institution certifies to the U.S. Department of Education that it has implemented programs designed to prevent the unlawful use of drugs and the abuse of alcohol by both students and employees.

This annual notification is provided to all students and employees of Berk Trade & Business School. It summarizes the institution’s standards of conduct regarding alcohol and other drugs, outlines applicable institutional disciplinary actions, and highlights key federal, state, and local legal consequences.

Please access Berk’s Alcohol & Other Drugs Prevention Program with this link Berk_AOD_2025_2026

School Catalog: 2025 – 2027

The 2026 School Catalog is a comprehensive resource providing essential information about Berk Trade & Business School’s accredited trade programs, admissions process, financial aid options, academic policies, and student services. Students will find detailed descriptions of the School’s 600-hour Electrical Installation and Comprehensive Plumbing programs, including curriculum breakdowns, tuition and fees, class schedules, graduation requirements, and Standards of Academic Progress

The catalog also outlines enrollment requirements, available federal and state financial aid programs, FERPA privacy rights, career placement assistance, and important institutional policies governing attendance, conduct, refunds, and student support services. This document serves as the official guide to understanding program offerings, student rights and responsibilities, and all policies necessary for successful completion of your vocational training at Berk Trade & Business School..

Please access the 2026 School Catalog with this link School Catalog 2026

Voter Registration Information For Students

As a student it is important to exercise your civic duty by participating in the electoral process. To support this, Berk Trade & Business School provides the following voter registration information in compliance with the Higher Education Act (HEA). Voter-Registartion-Information-for-Students-