Admissions Policy
As all textbooks and other materials are in English, applicants must be able to read and write using the language. Graduation from high school or satisfactory completion of General Educational Development (GED) requirement is a prerequisite for admissions into B.S. degree programs. A bachelor’s degree is a prerequisite for admissions to any master’s level program, and a master’s degree is prerequisite for entering at the Ph.D. level. If you have prior college education, you may be able to transfer a portion of your credits to FIT. See, the Transferring Credits section below.
How to Enroll
The procedure for enrolling is simple. You may contact your admissions advisor at 800-785-1924 and enroll by phone (outside the U.S., call 813-979-1925 or send a fax to 813-979-1978).
After you talk with you advisor, you will need to:
Fill out the application for admission located in the back of this catalog.
Send your application (no application fee required) to:
IFPA
14509 University Point Place
Tampa, FL 33613
If you are transferring college credits, we must receive official transcripts within six weeks after your enrollment.
Enrolling with Advanced Standing
If you hold a bachelor’s degree, you may enter FIT at the master’s level by completing certain prerequisites. You may enter at the Ph.D. level if you hold a master’s degree and complete the necessary prerequisites.
Transferring Credits to Fitness Institute of Technology (FIT)
If you have a prior college education, you may be able to transfer some of your credits to FIT. Requirements are:
The course must be comparable to a course required for the program you are entering.
The grade must be C or higher.
Prior to receipt of your official transcript, provisional transfer of credit can be accomplished by telephone with an admissions advisor.
The courses being transferred must have been taken at a school that provides credits recognized by the F.I.T., and must be transferred at the time of enrollment (please forward “official transcripts” via fax or mail to FIT).
FIT recognizes credits from state junior colleges, community colleges, and universities, and from schools accredited by the World Association of Universities and Colleges or by any accrediting agency acceptable by FIT. Credits from other schools may be recognized on a case-by-case basis as determined by our Academic Advisor.
Transferring Credits to Other Institutions
Just as we have requirements for acceptance of credits earned elsewhere, other institutions have their own requirements. Each individual transferring from one school to another must be evaluated by the receiving school. We will be pleased to send transcripts upon request.
Nondiscrimination
The Fitness Institute of Technology is in compliance with all requirements imposed by or pursuant to Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 and the regulations issued thereunder, to the end that no person in the United States shall, on the ground of race, color, or national origin, be excluded from participation in, be denied the benefits of, or be otherwise subject to discrimination under any program or activity sponsored at this institution. Further, as prescribed by Section 504, Rehabilitation Act of 1973, this institution does not discriminate on the basis of handicap in admission or employment in its program and activities.
Confidentiality of Records
The Fitness Institute of Technology acknowledges the confidential nature of students’ records, both personal and academic. Pursuant to the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act, as amended, certain information about each student is deemed “Directory Information.” F.I.T. considers the following as Directory Information.
- Name
- Address
- Telephone number
- Date and place of birth
- Major fields of study
- Prospective date of graduation
- Degrees and awards received
- Dates of enrollment
- Most recent educational agency or institution attended
This information will be released to anyone who requests it unless you file a notice in writing with FIT. Further information will not be released without your written consent. Whenever a hold is placed on all information, we exercise extreme care and concern in recording and maintaining it and will not release any of it without your written consent. We recognize your right of access to your own records.
Tuition
The Fitness Institute of Technology tuition covers the following:
- A complete set of books, study guides or workbooks and exams
- Three transcripts
- An embossed 17” x 11” diploma upon completion of all requirements
You will be responsible for incidental costs such as shipping, handling,
and postage for mailing
exams to The Fitness Institute of Technology for grading.
The Fitness Institute of Technology does not charge additional fees
for evaluating internships, dissertations,
thesis grading, or returning exams.
Certain courses, i.e. Personal Fitness Trainer etc., allow the student
the option of requesting a
certification in that specialty upon successful completion of that course.
An additional administrative
fee may apply.
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- School of Fitness Training
- School of Medical Fitness Specialization
- Combined Degree Program
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- Associates
- $6,000.00
$3,000.00* - $6,000.00
$3,000.00* - $6,400.00
$3,200.00*
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- Bachelors
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$12,000.00
$6,000.00* -
$12,000.00
$6,000.00* -
$12,800.00
$6,400.00*
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- Masters
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$18,000.00
$9,000.00* -
$18,000.00
$9,000.00* -
$19,200.00
$9,600.00*
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- PhD
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$24,000.00
$12,000.00* -
$24,000.00
$12,000.00* -
$26,400.00
$13,200.00*
Payment Options
By establishing a variety of payment options, the Fitness Institute of Technology makes it possible for you to continue your education regardless of your financial circumstance. Tuition may be paid in full at the time of enrollment by check, money order, cashier’s check, Visa, Master Card, or Discover. Students who pay in advance are eligible for a prepayment discount. Ask your admissions advisor about the availability of other payment plans to meet your budgetary needs. Payments made by check or money order must be made payable to IFPA-FIT.
For more information, please call your admissions advisors at (800) 979-1925.
Payment in full:
A prepayment discount will apply.
Interest Free Plans:
90 day plan: 3 equal monthly payments, with 25% down payment
12 Month Plan: 12 equal monthly payments, 50% down payment
Finance Plans:
The finance plans allow you to pay an initial payment with the remainder of your tuition due in monthly installments at an interest rate of 6%.
You may choose from installment plans of six to 48 months.
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- Total Tuition
- Minimum Down Payment
- Payment Options
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- $3,400.00 or less
- $640.00
- up to 12 months
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- $6,400.00 or less
- $1,000.00
- up to 24 months
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- $9,600.00 or less
- $1,000.00
- up to 30 months
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- $13,200.00 or less
- $1,000.00
- up to 36 months
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- $19,200.00 or less
- $1,500.00
- up to 42 months
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- $25,000.00 up
- $2,000.00
- up to 48 months