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There are several options available for attending Mark Kislingbury Academy of Court Reporting (MKA). Please review the following choices carefully to determine which status best suits your needs.
We highly recommend the onsite in-class option, as our accelerated teaching approach benefits greatly from the collaborative environment of physical classrooms. Being present at the academy provides students with immediate support from both peers and faculty, making it easier to stay accountable for dedicating the necessary time to learning and study.
Our classes are held from Monday to Friday in the morning, and attendance is mandatory for all sessions, including Theory, Academics, and Speed Building. For the class schedule, please take a look at the School Catalog available on the School Information page on our website.
If you choose to be an onsite student, you will attend classes at our Houston, Texas location.
An online-live student is an individual who does not reside near our onsite location and participates via live stream during scheduled class days and times from a location of their choice, such as home or a public library. For details on class times, please visit the Schedule page on our website.
Students commencing their studies in Theory may only enroll as online-live students during Fall quarters. Those transferring into Speed Building can begin as online students in any quarter.
An online non-live student is defined as an individual who does not attend live class sessions and instead opts to view recorded class videos of the day’s session. Students in this category are responsible for managing their own viewing schedules and completing assignments independently.
The onsite and online-live class terms commence in September each year. If you wish to enroll at any other time during the year without waiting for September, you may choose to become an online non-live student. As an online non-live student, you can begin the program at the start of any quarter following the completion of the enrollment process.
Tuition is the same for all students, whether you choose to attend online or onsite. Your rate will remain consistent throughout the duration of the program.
$575/month for beginning students new to court reporting and students who have not spent $10,000 or more at another court reporting program.
$345/month for students who have attended another court reporting school and have spent at least $10,000 (you're required to provide documentation to obtain this pricing).
$285/month for professional court reporters who would like to relearn Theory using Mark's method, or to brush up on speed building. Student must provide proof of professional status (letter from employer, copy of CSR license, etc.).
$175/month for students who would like to audit the Theory course. Auditing means that you will not turn in homework, tests for grading, or be held to an academic standard. You will progress at your own pace. You may still do onsite, online-live, or online non-live as an auditing student and you will receive the same study resources. This option is for working court reporters or those who have completed a full court reporting course and want to relearn with Mark's Theory. Documentation is required.
There is a non-refundable registration fee for all applicants of $100.
Payment Options: Check, Money Order, Cashier’s Check and Credit/Debit Card
Note: We do not participate in Federal Student Financial Aid (FAFSA).