Withdrawal from the University: Refund Policy

Students who register but do not attend classes or who withdraw from the University for any reason after attending classes are entitled to a refund (according to the refund policy). The last day of attendance would be considered the withdrawal date.

 

Procedure

 

Procedure for official withdrawing

Students wishing to withdraw from the University can do so officially by notifying the office of student development via phone or via email.

 

Unofficial withdrawal from the University 

An unofficial withdrawal is when a student does not attend any classes and stops participating in any academic activities for 14 calendar days beyond the date they last attended classes.

Students who officially withdraw from the University, in compliance with the procedures established in the University Catalog, will receive a refund depending on the time of the student withdrawal.

 

For Students enrolled in Degree Programs: Courses can be added or dropped from the student’s schedule during the first week of the course without penalties. Withdrawal or termination from the program after completion of the first full week of classes will result in no refund, and student will be responsible for the full cost of the semester.

 

For Students enrolled in Medical Assistant Technician, Medical Billing and Coding Diploma and English as a Second Language Programs: Courses can be added or dropped from the student’s schedule during the first week of the course without penalties. Withdrawal or termination from the program after completion of the first full week of classes will result in no refund, and student will be responsible for the full cost of the semester.

 

For Students enrolled in Florida Child Care Professional Credential Program: Courses can be added or dropped from the student’s schedule during the first week of the course without penalties. Withdrawal or termination from the program through to 40% completion of the program will result in a prorated refund of tuition based on the number of credits completed divided by the number of credits in the program. Cancellation after completing more than 40% of the program will result in no refund, and student will be responsible for the total cost of the program.

 

For Students enrolled in Home Health Aide Diploma Program: Courses can be added or dropped from the student’s schedule during the first week of the course without penalties. Withdrawal or termination from the program through to 40% completion of the program will result in a prorated refund of tuition based on the number of hours completed divided by the number of hours in the program. Cancellation after completing more than 40% of the program will result in no refund, and student will be responsible for the total cost of the program.

 

All refunds hereunder shall be made by the University within thirty (30) days of the date that the University determines that the student is withdrawn. Student must claim refunds within one calendar year.

 

Students who are Title IV recipients will receive any refund due after the university has completed the Return to Title IV calculation.

 

Students who have received a University Scholarship (see Section on University Scholarship) and withdraw from the University, may be eligible for a refund on the monies paid to the University after the scholarship is applied. The same refund calculation policies apply. See the sample refund calculations below.

 

Sample Refund Calculations for all Diploma (non-degree) and Degree programs: 

 

• Sample 1: Student A is admitted into the University. Student A signs the enrollment agreement on and pays all his semester tuition and fees. After 3 days the student decided to cancel the enrollment agreement in writing. The University then issues a refund for all tuition and refundable fees paid in a period of 30 calendar days.

 

• Sample 2: Student B is admitted to the university. Student B signs the enrollment agreement. Student B pays all of the tuition and fees for the semester. The student B starts class and during the drop/add week the student withdraws from the university. The university issues a 100% refund for the semester tuition and refundable fees within 30 calendar days.

 

• Sample 3: Student C is admitted to the University. Student C signs the enrollment agreement. Student pays all of the semester tuition and fees in full. Student C starts classes and then decides to drop out on the second week of the semester. Student C is not eligible for a refund and Student E is responsible for all the semester tuition and refundable fees.

 

• Sample 4: Student D is admitted to the University. Student D signs the enrollment agreement. Student D pays admissions fee (non-refundable) and sets up a payment plan and pays the first installment. During the drop/add week Student D drops out. Student D receive a refund for the first installment payment.

 

• Sample 5: Student E is admitted to the university. Student E signs the enrollment agreement. Student E pays for the admissions fee(non-refundable) and sets up an installment plan where the student pays the first installment of the semester. Student E starts the semester and during week four, the student decides to drop out. Student E is not eligible for a refund and Student E is responsible for all the semester tuition and refundable fees.

 

• Sample 6: Student F is admitted to the university. Student F signs the enrollment agreement. Student F pays for the admissions fee(non-refundable) and sets up an installment plan where the student pays the first installment of the semester. Student F starts the semester and during week three, the student decides to drop out. Student F is not eligible for a refund and Student F is responsible for all the semester tuition and refundable fees.

 

• Sample 7: Student G is admitted to the university. Student G receives a university scholarship for $2000 for that semester and signs the enrollment agreement with a payment plan for the balance due (tuition and fees) for that semester. Student G pays for the admissions fee(non-refundable). Student G starts the semester and during week three, the student decides to drop out. Student G is not eligible for a refund and Student G is responsible for all the semester tuition and refundable fees.

 

If a student completely withdraws from the University and has utilized Federal Title IV funds (e.g. Federal Pell Grant, Federal Direct Subsidized/Unsubsidized Loan, Federal Direct PLUS Loan), during the semester in which they withdraw, the University will observe the federally mandated process in determining what, if any amount of money must be returned to the federal program(s). This process will be done via the web based R2T4 calculation form.

Students that were scheduled to receive financial aid may be entitled to receive a postwithdrawal disbursement with their authorization. A copy of the R2T4 calculation worksheet can be requested from the Financial Aid Office, in accordance with federal regulations. Please refer to the Financial Aid section of this catalog on for more information regarding conditions for post-withdrawal disbursements and Return of Title IV funds policies.