FAQ (Frequently Asked Questions)

• Can I get Certified through Home Study?
• How Does the Program Work?
• How Long Will It Take To Complete The Program And Become Certified?
• Will My Certification From College For Appraisers Be Recognized And Accepted?
• Do I Also Have To Be Licensed?
• What Is The Cost?
• Is financial assistance available?
• Can I Take Some Courses And Not Others?
• Is the College for Appraisers Approved?

We offer a total of ten courses. There are nine courses of study in Glass, Furniture, Jewelry, Pottery, Primitives, Metals. The tenth course will train you to research and produce professional appraisal documents, and will also show you how to produce a professional appraiser's resume.

You will receive video tapes and printed course booklets for each of the nine courses of study. Each course has ten lessons, followed by quizzes. Complete each course at your own pace; return the quizzes to the college for grading. Our faculty and staff are available to assist you along the way.

The lectures are also available on CD and will play on your computer, VCD and on most stand alone DVD players.

The tenth course in producing appraisal documents also serves as your final exam.

The amount of time depends on the amount of time you have to pursue your studies. You should allow about 24 hours for each course. A reasonable average is the completion of one course module per month. Many students complete the program in as little as three months.

Yes. Your appraisal documents will be accepted by insurance companies, courts of law and the IRS.

State and Federal licensing for appraisers of personal property is not yet required. You will most likely need to apply for a local business license as you set up your appraisal service.

Fees for antiques program on-campus courses are $350 each for subject courses.  The Appraisal course is $425.00. The registration fee is $100.00. There is a $500 discount for prepayment of all courses.

The Collectibles Courses are $395.00 each.

The Fine Arts Courses are $375.00 each.

Fees for Home Study are $300.00 for subject courses; $425 for appraisal course. The registration fee is $100.00. There is a $465 discount for prepayment of all courses.

We accept payment by check and credit card.

To protect you, our students, from fraud and identity theft, we accept credit card payments by phone only! Sorry for the inconvenience, but your well being is important to us.

Financing is available. Please call for details.

Yes, we do allow interested persons to take any courses they wish, but you must take the full program to become certified.

Yes. Our courses are approved by the Bureau for Private Postsecondary and Vocational Education of the State of California.