• How long does the Certificate in Funeral Directing (taken in class or online) take to complete?

The online program takes 9 months if you do not transfer in the general education courses.  If you have all the general education courses you can complete the online program in only 6 months.

• How long does the Associate of Applied Science (AAS) program take to complete?

The AAS program takes 15 months if you do not transfer in the general education courses.  If you have all the general education courses you can complete the online program in only 12 months.

• What times during the year can I enroll?

If you have all the general education courses completed and you plan to transfer them into our program, you can begin in January or July.  If you are planning to take the general education courses online then you can begin in April or October.

• What are general education courses?

The general education courses are core courses completed at another accredited college that can be transferred into our online program.  The classes are: Biology, English, Psychology, and College Algebra. 

• What do I need to do in order to get enrolled?

We will need an application, which can be found at our website, www.commonwealth.edu, the $50.00 application fee, an official high school transcript or GED mailed to us and official transcripts from any College, Jr. College, Vocational, Technical, and/or University you may have attended.  If you have been married or divorced we will need a copy of your name change.

• What hours will I be in class?  Do you have evening or weekend classes?

Our class hours are Monday thru Thursday from 8am till 1pm.  We do not have evening or weekend classes.

• Does Commonwealth Institute charge out of state tuition?

No, we do not charge out of state tuition to our students.

• Is the program at Commonwealth Institute recognized by my state?

Commonwealth Institute’s program is currently recognized in Texas, Louisiana, Missouri, and Colorado.  Contact your state agency to see if our program will be recognized in the state in which you plan on seeking licensure. 

• Is financial aid offered for the programs?

We do offer financial aid for the Associate of Applied Science program only.  The Certificate in Funeral Directing (taken in class or online) program is not eligible for financial aid.

• Is there a payment plan for paying tuition?

We do have a payment plan.  You will need to contact the office, 281-873-0262, to set up a payment plan.

• What is the entrance exam and why do I have to take it?

The entrance exam is a free exam that you take here at Commonwealth Institute.  You might have to take this exam if you do not meet the requirements to opt out of it.  You can opt out of the entrance exam if you meet one of the following: transfer in all the general education courses, have an ACT minimum score of 21 on the composite, have an SAT combined score of 990 (If taken after April 1, 1995), or graduated in the upper one fourth of your high school class.  We will let you know if you need to take this exam.

• Can I schedule a time to meet with someone or to see the school?

We would love to have you meet with us and see the school.  You can set up an appointment with us by email at information@commonwealth.edu or give call us at 281-873-0262 or 800-628-1580.