The Professional Golfers Career College is here to assist you as you transition from the Golf Academy of America. We’re sorry to hear about the situation which occurred. Below we’ve gathered resources that will help you make a smooth transfer into our program.
Jump to Resource:
- First Steps
- College Policies
- VA Benefits
- Financial Aid
- Accreditation
- Tuition
- The Difference Between PGCC and GAA
- Housing
- Academic Calendar
- Transferring Credits
First Steps
First Step: To begin your process of enrolling into the Professional Golfers Career College first fill out our Request for Information form. You will then be contacted by our Director of Admissions.
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Second Step: After you’ve filled out an Request for Information and talked with our Director of Admissions the next step is to submit your Application for Enrollment here ».
Third Step: Once you’ve submitted your application for enrollment, we highly recommend you schedule a campus tour with our Director of Admissions. It’s a great way to see where you’ll be spending the next 16 months and familiarize yourself with the area.
College Policies
Here is a quick overview of some of the college’s policies
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- Attitude: We believe strongly that Attitude is Everything. A cheerful, cooperative and positive attitude is expected of all students.
- Professional Dress & Appearance: As a business college, we require students to be in business attire during class and on the golf course. Slacks, golf shirts, sweaters, and wind breakers, customarily recognized as golf attire, will be permitted. Golf teaching shoes and dress shoes will be the only footwear permitted in the interior of the college. Hair must be neatly styled, no extreme hair styles. Neatly trimmed moustaches are permitted. However beards and goatees are not permitted, and students are expected to be clean-shaven daily.
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- Dress for Success Fridays: Students must purchase a PGCC blazer and tie to be worn to class on Fridays. Women are also required to purchase a PGCC blazer.
- Attendance: Classes are held Monday thru Friday from 8:00AM – Noon. Regular attendance is essential for academic progress and success in your golf career. Absences may jeopardize a student’s ability to complete their program in a timely manner. PGCC encourages 100% attendance, and requires a minimum of 80% attendance for graduation.
- Career Placement: PGCC does not guarantee placement for a job for any student. We work with and try to help each student in placement. It is the student’s responsibility to work hard and follow the Placement Director’s suggestions in finding employment. Students need to prepare their resume, confer with the Placement Director and follow up on leads provided by the college.
- Drug and Alcohol Abuse Prevention Program: To prevent drug and alcohol abuse, PGCC prohibits the unlawful possession, use, or distribution of drugs and alcohol including but not limited to recreational drugs and any form of marijuana by students and employees on school property, or as part of the school’s activities.
- Drug Screening: All students may be tested for drug use. Failing the test will result in immediate counseling. A second positive test will result in immediate termination.
- Student Conferences: Each student will have a private conference with a director/class coach each semester. The purpose of these is to discuss performance, goals and career choices.
For a more in-depth explanation of our Policies and Procedures, please familiarize yourself with our College Catalog and Student Handbook:
- Professional Golfers Career College – Temecula Catalog
- Professional Golfers Career College – Temecula Student Handbook
- Professional Golfers Career College – Hilton Head Catalog
- Professional Golfers Career College – Hilton Head Student Handbook
VA Benefits
GAA Students currently using VA Benefits: PGCC accepts Veteran’s Benefits – Chapters 30, 31, and 33 & 35, and It will not be a problem to use your VA Benefits here at PGCC. PGCC also participates in the Yellow Ribbon Program which means that if you are 100% eligible you will have zero out of pocket costs for tuition and fees.
The first step would be to download, print and fill out the 22-1995 – Request for Change of Program or Place of Training. Please fill this out ASAP so we can certify you prior to your start date.
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To help with filling out the form: (please fill-out in ink)
- #6. Specialized Associate Degree
- #7. Professional Golf Management
- #8. Check the “School Attendance” box
- #9A. If you want to attend the Temecula Campus:
Professional Golfers Career College
26109 Ynez Road
Temecula, CA 92591If you want to attend the Hilton Head Campus:
Professional Golfers Career College – Hilton Head
4454 Bluffton Park Crescent W, #200
Bluffton, SC 29910
Once form is complete you will mail the form to either: (you should make a copy for yourself first)
(For Temecula Campus)
VA Regional Office
P.O. Box 8888
Muskogee, OK 74402-888
– Or –
(For Hilton Head Campus)
VA Regional Office
P.O. Box 100022
Decatur, GA 30031-7022
Learn more about the VA Benefits available at the Professional Golfers Career College on our Veterans Benefits Page Here »
Financial Aid
You are able to transfer your Financial Aid. Go to studentaid.gov and fill out the 18/19 application with our school code 033673 (note: the “Temecula” campus will appear for both Hilton Head & Temecula applicants, don’t worry this is CORRECT). Once you have completed and electronically signed the application, our Financial Aid Officer will receive your report in approximately 2 business days. They will contact you either by phone or email for more information or mail out your award packet telling you what you will be eligible for.
TEMECULA:
- Contact Dawn Carmichael at 800-877-4380 or DawnCarmichael@GolfCollege.edu
HILTON HEAD:
- Contact Carole Boehnen if you have any questions at 843-757-9611 or CaroleBoehnen@GolfCollege.edu
Learn more about the Financial Aid available at the Professional Golfers Career College on our Financial Aid Page Here »
Accreditation
The Professional Golfers Career College is accredited by the Accrediting Council for Continuing Education & Training (ACCET) to award a Specialized Associates Degree. ACCET is listed by the U.S. Department of Education as a nationally recognized accrediting agency.
To learn more about the Professional Golfers Career College’s accreditation visit our Accreditation Page here »
Tuition
For students who are citizens of the United States or are permanent residents, tuition is $7,354 per semester. An additional resource fee* of $1,450 per semester is also required. For International students, tuition is $7,354 per semester. An additional resource fee* of $1,750 per semester is also required for International students, and includes Visa assistance. Canadian students are considered “International Students” and are required to pay the International tuition and fees.
A one-time non-refundable application fee of $25.00 must be included with each prospective transfer student’s application materials.
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| Domestic | International | |
| Tuition | $7,000.00 | $7,000.00 |
| Resource Fees* | $1,422.00 | $1,722.00 |
| Total | $8,422.00 |
$8,722.00 |
* Resource Fee Includes: Administrative services, fitness center, club repair shop, computer lab with internet access, CPR certification, and use of library & services. International Students will receive Visa assistance as well.
** Tuition is due the 1st of the month prior to the semester start (December 1, April 1, August 1). A $200.00 late fee will be applied for tuition not paid in full by the 1st.
Learn more about our Tuition for the Professional Golfers Career College on our Tuition and Fees Page Here »
The Difference Between PGCC and GAA
While both the Professional Golfers Career College and your former program Golf Academy of America are vocational colleges which offer Associates Degrees in Professional Golf Management geared to prepare you for a career in the golf industry, there are difference between the colleges. We’ve listed some of the aspects of our program at PGCC which differ from GAA below.
- Classes til noon, golf 7 days a week. At the Professional Golfers Career College all classes are held Monday thru Friday in the morning from 8AM to 12PM, which allows our students to play golf seven days a week.
- PGCC has a structured course sequence, with each semesters classes already determined. We currently do not have electives or afternoon courses. Each day students will attend two classes which each run two hours with a 10 minute break every hour.
- Books are not included in your tuition costs at PGCC. We will provide you with some classroom resources but you will be required to purchase books, which typically average between $150-$250 per semester
Housing
Professional Golfers Career College refers students to local housing providers, allowing our students to have an array of options for housing, on a first-come, first-served basis. The apartments rented are fully-furnished, and non-smoking, from local apartment communities, and are leased to students on a double-occupancy basis. For those that wish to take part in this housing program, the providers take an active role in helping to suitably match roommates.
Learn more about Housing on our Student Housing Page Here »
Academic Calendar
Here’s a brief glance at our Academic Calendar for the upcoming year:
Spring Semester 2019
- January 7: Orientation and Registration
- January 8: First Day of Classes
- April 1: Tuition for Summer 2019 Due
- April 19: Temecula & Hilton Head Graduation
Summer Semester 2019
- May 9: Orientation and Registration
- May 10: First Day of Classes
- August 1: Tuition for Fall 2019 Due
- August 16: Temecula & Hilton Head Graduation
Fall Semester 2019
- September 3: Orientation and Registration
- September 4: First Day of Classes
- December 1: Tuition for Spring 2020 Due
- December 13: Temecula & Hilton Head Graduation
View our full Academic Calendar here »
Transferring Credits
In order to transfer the credits earned at the Golf Academy of America you must obtain an official transcript and submit it to the Professional Golfers Career College. The College will review the submitted transcript and make a determination about the credits to be transferred. A “C” or higher grade must be made for credit to be transferred and the course must have relevance to a course offered at the Professional Golfers Career College.
Note: The Information provided on this page is for informational purposes and is subject to change to align with any policy updates made at the discretion of the Professional Golfers Career College.