As a "school without walls," Blackstone does not have to maintain classrooms, cafeterias, or library facilities - and we pass our savings on to you. When you choose Blackstone, you get a quality career education at a very affordable price. Our program includes the textbooks, study guides, and instructor support you need, with no hidden costs! No wonder students have been turning to Blackstone since 1890. Blackstone's Legal Assistant and Paralegal program is designed to be affordable, while providing excellence in education and student services.
Payment Options:
1. Payment in Full - $750.00*
2. Payment Plan B - One down payment of $50.00, fourteen monthly payments of $50.00 for a total price of $750.00.
Monthly Payment Plan: Pay a low down payment upon enrollment as your first monthly payment and your remaining fees in monthly installments - interest free! The duration depends on the program you select.
Click here to review other financing options including SLM Career Training Loans from SLM Financial, a Sallie Mae Company.
Although we endeavor to keep prospective students updated on any upcoming fee changes, fees are subject to change without notice at any time before your enrollment. Please contact the school if you have any questions regarding the current program tuition.
Your tuition fee includes:
• All instruction, exam evaluation, and grading of homework assignments
• Access to our state-of-the-art Online Student Center
• Full student services and support during your program, including unlimited e-mail, fax, and telephone support
• All new, latest edition, textbooks
• Comprehensive and up-to-date study guides prepared by faculty and reviewed by subject matter experts
• Exam grade reports with references for questions answered incorrectly
• One official school transcript
• An embossed Legal Assistant and Paralegal diploma upon completion of program requirements
...And, depending on the course you take:
• Multimedia CD-ROMs • Course supplements • Charts • Audiotapes and CD's • Transcription Equipment
The exact materials list for each program is available in the Course Materials section.
International Student Policy
International students pay the same tuition as U.S. students. There will be a fee for shipping, handling and all applicable custom duties. Please call 800.826.9228 prior to enrollment. Canadian and International students may be required to pay extra duties required by custom authorities at the time of receipt of study material. Here is a helpful online Currency Converter. International students are required to pay their full tuition up front.
Methods of Payment
You may use your Visa, Discover, Master Card, or American Express Card to securely enroll online. You may also pay for your program by money order or check. A returned check fee of $25 will apply.
NOTE: To Employed Individuals
Some students may be eligible for full or partial reimbursement of their tuition by their employers. Your company may be able to take advantage of The Employee Education Assistance Act (IRS Code, Section 127). Check with your supervisor or personnel department.
Student Tuition Protection Policy
Review Blackstone Career Institute's cancellation and refund policy below.
Blackstone Career Institute is confident that the course you have selected will be everything we advertise. To assure you of this, we provide this cancellation and refund policy. A student may cancel the program by notifying the school in any manner; a written request is recommended. If you cancel within 5 days from the signature date on your Enrollment Agreement, all monies will be refunded. (If you are taking the program under GI Bill benefits, you have a minimum 10-day waiting period before submitting a signed affirmation, and you will receive a prompt refund of the total amount paid.) If you cancel after 5 days from the signature date of your Enrollment Agreement, but prior to receipt by the school of your first exam, (or, if you are using GI Bill benefits, then after the 10-day affirmation period) you are obligated to a registration fee of 15% of the tuition or $150, whichever is less. (Students using GI Bill benefits are liable to the school for a registration fee of 10% of the tuition or $50, whichever is less.) If you cancel after submitting the first exam, you are obligated to pay the school the registration fee plus a percentage of tuition as follows:
A. Up to and including 10% of the exams, 10% of the tuition.
B. After submitting more than 10% up to and including 25% of the exams, 25% of the tuition.
C. After submitting more than 25% up to and including 50% of the exams, 50% of the tuition.
D. After submitting more than 50% of the exams, you owe the school the full tuition.
If you choose to cancel and have paid the school more than the amount as calculated above, all excess payments will be refunded upon receipt of all unused book(s) and learning material(s) in 'resalable condition.' All materials, books, CD's, and hardware will be inspected for use. If you have written in your book(s), highlighted, bent, folded, or otherwise damaged any of the returned materials, they will be considered not resalable and will require a refund reduction equal to the replacement cost of those materials. B.C.I. is not responsible for lost, damaged, or misdirected mail; so it would be advisable to retain verification of your return shipment. No CODs or postage-due returns will be accepted. Refunds are processed within thirty days to the payee of record.
Tuition Comparison
While the cost of attending a private career school today can be over $10,000 a year, the total cost of Blackstone's distance education Legal Assistant and Paralegal is only $750! This tuition cost includes everything you will need to complete your Blackstone program and upon successful completion, receive your career diploma. In addition, Blackstone offers two ways to complete your career program coursework: traditional correspondence-based study or through the Blackstone Online Student Center, which allows you access to your coursework and exams online. You select the method that best fits your educational preferences and your learning style all for one low tuition cost. When you factor in the value of your time, our traditional or online distance education program becomes an even better investment. Because you can complete your Blackstone career program in less time than other programs, you realize the return on your investment a lot sooner.
Blackstone Career Institute offers the Legal Assistant and Paralegal career program at a competitive tuition cost. Below you will see how Blackstone compares to other traditional and online career schools.
| Tuition Cost | Other Fees** | Total Program Cost | |
| Blackstone Career Institute | $750 | $0 | $750 |
| Washington Online Learning Institute | $5,490 | $0 | $5,490 |
| The Paralegal Institute | $2,555 | $0 | $2,555 |
| Penn Foster Career School | $707 | $191 | $898 |
| Ashworth University | $1,144 | $24 | $1,168 |
| National Paralegal College | $4,035+ | $0 - $195 | $4,035+ |
| American Institute for Paralegal Studies | $9,895 | $890 | $10,785 |
* Cost is for the entire program tuition as of 12/17/2007 and is subject to change. Costs were collected from each school's Web site.
** Other fees can include textbooks and materials, registration fee, credit application fee, technology fee, online fees, and shipping and handling fees.
At Blackstone Career Institute there are no application fees. A down payment of $50.00 is required at the time of enrollment and will be credited toward your program tuition releasing your first package of lessons. You can pay by credit card, check, or money order. Order now, online!
Call us toll free at 1.800.826.9228 to speak with a student service representative if you have questions or would like to enroll directly!
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Blackstone Career Institute is accredited by the Accrediting Commission of the Distance Education and Training Council, Washington D.C., regionally accredited by the Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools, Philadelphia, PA and licensed by the State Board of Private Licensed Schools, Department of Education, Commonwealth of Pennsylvania. BCI provides an excellent foundation for anyone interested in earning a paralegal diploma from home. With more than a century of expertise, Blackstone offers a committed, responsive faculty and a quality education, all at an affordable rate. |
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