Register for Professional/Career Development Non-degree Programs

The registration process for courses or programs offered under Continuing Professional Education (CPE) may vary depending on these circumstances:

• The course/program mode (face-to-face, hybrid, or fully online program offered in partnership with another organization such as Ed2go, Mindedge, or the ASCM)
• How you pay (cash, credit card, third-party payment, in single or installment payments)
• Whether you are applying for training benefits through the Employment Security Department (ESD) -- more information below.
• You have already submitted a formal application to the college
• For students apply for Training Benefits or Commissioner-Approved Training, your program must be listed on the Washington Career Bridge Eligible Training Provider List (ETPL). 

Registering in CampusCE or with a Education Partner

1. Set up your account
2. Find your class and add it to your cart 
3. Make your payment with a Visa or MasterCard debit or credit card are preferred (and are the only cards accepted by Clover Park. 
4. If paying with cash you must register in person.
5. Classes must be paid in full in order to reserve a seat unless other payment arrangements have been made.
6.  When making your payment, please be sure that the payor information (name and address) matches the information your bank has on file.

Registering when paying with cash

1. If you need to register and make your payment in person, call prior to coming to campus to be sure that someone is available to assist you.
2. Students paying in cash must be enrolled by the CPE staff .
3. After registering, your cash payment must be made at the Cashier Office on the Lakewood Campus in building 17, between 7:30 am and 4:30 pm Monday through Thursday.  Your seat in your class is not guaranteed until the cashier sends payment confirmation to the CPE office.

If you need assistance with registration, we are happy to help. Please call 253-589-5575.

Know the Before You Enroll 

The registration process can be confusing for students who are funding by a third party and/or are applying for training benefits.  It important to understand the order in which tasks must be completed.

• First choose a program.  The program must be listed on the Washington Career Bridge Eligible Training Provider List (ETPL). If you don't see what you are looking for or you need other assistance choosing a program, please contact us. 
• If you cannot pay out of pocket you will need to find funding before you can enroll*
• Learn about the Training Benefits process BEFORE submitting your application. Training Benefits allows you to continue receiving your regular unemployment benefits while you are in an approved training program. It does not pay for training.
• DO NOT submit your training benefits application until you have determined your program, your start date, and how you will pay for the program.
• When enrolling in a non-degree program, it is better to submit the ESD paper application.

Registering with 3rd-Party Payment and/or Training Benefits Applications

Students funded by a 3rd party may not self-enroll.  Confirmation of funding is required before you can enroll in your program.  Send an email to CPE@cptc.edu with the following information:

1. Your name, phone number, email address
2. The course/program name and code number (e.g., GESxxxx or MDGxxxx)
3. Your funding source* (e.g., WIOA, L&I, DVR, your employer, scholarship, or personal funds)
4. Your preferred start date (availability of funding determines your start date for open enrollment, online programs).
5. Let us know if you are also applying for Training Benefits.

*Note: At the present time, non-degree, noncredit programs are NOT eligible for federal financial aid, Worker Retraining, BFET, WorkFirst, or Opportunity Grant. The financial aid office does not process FAFSAs or WAFSAs for students in noncredit programs.  

If you need to cancel or change your registration, you must do so in writing.  We do not accept cancellations by telephone or text.

• Email us at CPE@cptc.edu.
• Provide your full name, the name of the class and date for which you are registered, and a call-back number.

This schedule applies to both the course and material fees for Continuing Professional Education courses and programs:

• 100%: Any time class is canceled by the College
• 100%: If you withdraw 48 hours before the first class meeting. Certain consumable and pass-thru fees (e.g. credit card transaction fees) are not refundable.
• 0%: If you fail to attend class for any reason without prior notice per instructions above. Roll-overs to future classes in lieu of refund will not be permitted.
• Students receiving funding through a third party must adhere to the rules of the funding source (e.g., employer, Workforce funding, Labor & Industries)

Fully online programs that are offered through one of our training partners (e.g., ed2go, Mindedge, ASCM) have refund policies that are specific to the partner.  Clover Park honors those refund policies.  Please review the refund policy for that partner.

We try our best not to cancel classes, but on occasion a class may be canceled if enrollment is too low or if the College is officially closed due to inclement weather or other emergency.

If a class is canceled, we will make every effort to reach you using the information you provided at registration. Please be sure to provide accurate telephone and email information. We do not currently send text messages for cancellations.

What is the difference between how credit and noncredit classes are funded?

In order to qualify for federal financial aid, the educational institution, the student, and the student's program must all qualify under guidelines set by the US Department of Education. 

Most credit-bearing programs are eligible for federal financial aid and require  the student to complete a FAFSA or WAFSA.  Non-degree/noncredit programs are generally not eligible for federal financial aid, and a FAFSA or WAFSA form is usually not required.

Some sources that may cover non-degree programs (including online programs) if you meet meet program eligibility requirements are:

• Professional Development Scholarships 
• Employer funding
• Workforce Innovation Opportunity Act (WIOA) - apply through your local WorkSource Office
• Payment arrangements or loans through third-party education partners
• Labor and Industries or Dept. of Vocational Rehabilitation (an approved plan must be in place)