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AIFS Withdrawal Refund Policy

The right to refunds is limited. All withdrawal requests must be in writing by email to the Program Advisor or Program Manager for the program.

Refunds prior to the start of the program
Using the postmark or fax date of a student’s withdrawal letter as the official withdrawal date, the following applies:

Students who have not paid their program fees and do not notify AIFS in writing of their intent to withdraw before the final payment deadline for their program are also subject to the above refund policy. They will be invoiced accordingly and responsible for the balance due.

Optional Trip Interruption or Cancellation Insurance 
Students will have the option of purchasing additional trip cancellation or interruption insurance which allows them to protect their study abroad program. This policy includes options to cancel for any reason (CFAR) and interrupt for any reason (IFAR). Details of the Worldwide Trip Protector Plans with travel insurance underwritten by the United States Fire Insurance Company, rated A (Excellent) by A.M. Best 2019, are available on the Cultural Insurance Services International (CISI) website. Students may purchase their plan directly through the CISI website.

If AIFS Abroad cancels a program 

Should AIFS Study Abroad cancel a program prior to departure for reasons within its control (including due to lack of enrolment) participants will be notified and a refund (less the application fee) or, at the participant’s request, credit toward another program will be made. 

Should AIFS Abroad cancel a program after the final payment deadline (including once the program has started) for reasons beyond its control including but not limited to Acts of God, government actions (including those restricting travel), pandemics, fire, flood, explosion, earthquake, or other natural forces, war, civil unrest, accident, terrorism, any strike or labor disturbance, or any other event similar to those enumerated above (a “Force Majeure” Event) students will receive no refund except for recoverable costs.

If a University cancels a program 

Different than if a student withdraws, or AIFS Abroad cancels a program, a university may choose to cancel travel through a specific date or restrict travel to specific locations. 

For J Term and Spring 2022 – AIFS will not refund application fees for any cancellation or withdrawal. 

If the University requires Home School Approval we will be requesting that advisors approve or deny applications in the Advisor Portal by July 1. 

Should a university cancel a program (including once the program has started) for reasons beyond its control including but not limited to Acts of God, government actions (including those restricting travel), pandemics, fire, flood, explosion, earthquake, or other natural forces, war, civil unrest, accident, terrorism, any strike or labor disturbance, or any other event similar to those enumerated above (a “force majeure” event) participants will receive no refund except for recoverable costs. 

Recoverable costs may include, but not are not limited to program fees (including tuition), housing, social/cultural activities/excursions, safety and security and administrative cost, or organized flights. Most of these costs are paid before the start of the program and are not typically recoverable. In the event of cancellation AIFS Abroad will endeavor to obtain refunds from suppliers and pass any recovered costs on to the participant. 

If Students choose to leave the program early

Students choosing to leave the program early for personal, medical or other reasons are not entitled to any refund. Completion of academic credit will be determined on a case by case basis. Students dismissed for disciplinary reasons receive no refund of any kind and forfeit all academic credit.

There are no refunds for meals, accommodation, cultural activities/excursions, tuition or transportation missed by the students. In addition, the student is responsible for any additional flight fees if they have purchased a flight with AIFS that needs to be changed to an earlier return date.

AIFS Withdrawal Policy

Anglo American University Refund Policy

Tuition Refund Policy

Once the tuition has been paid, it is non-refundable except for cases of visa denial or when the add/drop policy applies.

Fees are non-refundable. 

Should the applicant’s / newly admitted student’s visa be rejected for reasons beyond the student’s control, the applicant may request a full tuition refund. The applicant must submit the official decision issued from the respective embassy to Admissions Office within 30 days of the visa rejection. If the student has commenced the studies in the meantime and/or did not drop the classes, tuition refund will not be possible. In the case of other serious reasons preventing the applicant from beginning their studies, AAU requires a written personal statement detailing those reasons to be submitted to the Admissions Office together with the supporting documentation no later than the start of the given semester the student was admitted to. Full tuition refund is not guaranteed; therefore, applicants should submit the tuition payment and all applicable fees only if they are fully committed to AAU. 

Continuing students whose visa is rejected for reasons beyond the student’s control should submit a personal written statement and the official decision issued from the respective embassy to the Student Services Center within 30 days of the visa rejection. In such cases, students are eligible for refund if alternative methods of teaching are not available.

Housing Refund Policy

If a student cancels the housing reservation 60 or more days prior to check-in date, they will receive a 100% refund of paid rent minus CZK 11,000 processing fee.

When a student cancels the housing reservation 59-30 days prior to check-in date, s/he will receive a 50% refund of paid rent minus CZK 11,000 processing fee.

Cancellations 29-0 days prior to check-in date are not eligible for any refund.

Cancellation by AAU

If a reservation is not paid in full by the final payment due date, AAU reserves the right to cancel the reservation and return payments already made minus the CZK 11,000 processing fee.

API Withdrawal Refund Policy

All application fees are nonrefundable without exception.

Application and confirmation deposits are non-refundable deposits unless: 

• The API program is canceled by API or the host institution.
• The student does not meet API or host institution requirements for enrollment.
• The student applies for a program that is not approved by their home institution AND the student does not qualify for an alternative API program.

Once a student has officially confirmed their participation in an API program by paying the $400 confirmation deposit (if not covered by the student’s home institution*), the student becomes subject to the standard withdrawal policy as follows:

• Program withdrawals and requests for refunds must be made in writing and sent to the Program Coordinator for consideration. 
• Refunds and cost liability are determined based on the date when written cancellation notice is received from the student. Please note that only the student can provide notice of withdrawal and the date of withdrawal will not be set until the date the notice is received from the student.
• Students are responsible for program fees according to the schedule below. Should a student withdraw within the timeframe indicated below having not paid the due portion of the program fee, they will be invoiced for the portion due and held responsible for paying that amount.

In the event of student withdrawals, all students will be held responsible to API for any program cost as detailed in the API Withdrawal Policy. The API Withdrawal Policy states the following:

• Withdrawals 61+ days out from the study abroad program start date: API will refund all payments, except the $150 application deposit. 
• Withdrawals 31-60 days out from the study abroad program start date: API will refund all payments, except the $150 application deposit and $400 confirmation payment.  
• Withdrawals 1-30 days out from the study abroad program start date: The student is responsible for 50% of the program cost plus the application deposit and confirmation payment, as well as any additional fees accrued.  

API Withdrawal Policy

Arcadia University Withdrawal Refund Policy

Withdrawal Policy

Students who withdraw after submitting their Enrollment Agreement, but prior to the full payment due date, will be charged a $500 administrative fee plus any non-recoverable fees or payments made on their behalf by The College of Global Studies at Arcadia University.

Students who withdraw on or after the full payment due date, but prior to the scheduled overseas arrival date for their program, will be charged a $1,500 administrative fee plus any non-recoverable fees or payments made on their behalf by The College of Global Studies at Arcadia University.

The full payment due date for fall semester programs in Australia, New Zealand and South Africa is 1 June, while all other programs have a payment deadline of 1 July. For students studying for an academic year starting in the fall, 60% of the total is due by the payment dates listed above with the remainder due by 1 December. For students studying for a calendar year starting in the spring, 60% of the total is due by 1 December, with the remainder due by 1 May. Full payment due dates for any program starting in the spring is 1 December and full payment due dates for all summer programs is 1 May.

Students who withdraw on or after their scheduled overseas arrival date for their program will be charged a $2,000 administrative fee plus any non-recoverable deposits or fees paid on their behalf by The College of Global Studies at Arcadia University.

Refunds are approved only after all relevant accounts are cleared. Upon approval, a refund will be issued within 20 working days. In the event that a student's charges exceed the amount paid, the student will be invoiced for the difference.

Full-Year Students Withdrawing After One Term/Semester

If you are participating in a full-year program and notify us in writing at least one month before the end of the first term or semester that you will not be returning for the second term or semester, you will be charged the published fee for the completed term or semester and any non-refundable deposits or fees paid on your behalf by The College of Global Studies at Arcadia University. If you are participating in a full-year program and notify us in writing during the month before the end of the first term or semester that you will not be returning for the second term or semester, you will be charged the published fee for the completed term or semester, plus $500 and any non-refundable deposits or fees paid on your behalf by The College of Global Studies at Arcadia University.

If you participate in a program that requires no less than a full year of study, you will be charged $2,000 plus all non-refundable deposits and fees paid on your behalf by The College of Global Studies at Arcadia University or 50 percent of the program fee, whichever is lower.

Suspension or Expulsion

There is no credit or refund for a student who is suspended or expelled from the program for any reason.

Program Cancellation: In the unlikely event that a program is canceled prior to the start of the program, Arcadia will refund all payment 

Program Suspension: In the case of events arising after the start of a program which are beyond our reasonable control and which make program continuation impossible, impracticable, or incompatible with the maintenance of reasonable health, safety, and/or security expectations, including, but not limited to, natural disasters such as fires, earthquakes, tsunamis, hurricanes, or floods; acts of God; strikes, work stoppages, or other labor disturbances; riots or civil commotions; acts of terrorism or other hostilities including war; power of government or governmental agency (of the United States or the host country), including restrictions on travel or free movement in country; disease, epidemic, pandemic, or quarantine; or any other like or unlike cause, Arcadia will actively monitor relevant information such as travel restrictions and health policies in our own country and the countries in which we operate to arrive at reasoned and thoughtful decisions, which may include the suspension of programs. If programs are suspended after the program start date, Arcadia will actively work to identify all recoverable expenses paid directly on behalf of students by Arcadia. 

In the event student accommodation is provided by a third party via an agreement that the third party has with Arcadia, students will be subject to the terms and conditions, including refund policies, stated therein. In the event student accommodation is provided by a third party via an agreement that the third party has with the student, students will be subject to the terms and conditions, including refund policies, stated therein. Arcadia reserves the right to suspend on-site programming for the health, safety, and security of our students regardless of whether on-site accommodations provided by a third party remain open or available. In such cases, should the third party provider of accommodations fail to provide refunds, or refunds satisfactory to students, Arcadia explicitly disclaims any liability and by accepting the terms of participation in the program, the student agrees to waive and hold Arcadia and its directors, trustees, officers, agents, faculty, volunteers, students, employees, and affiliates harmless against any and all claims, demands, causes of action, or damages related to any requirement to leave such housing.  

Tuition expenses are non-refundable when there is a plan in place for students to continue earning anticipated credits, such as through remote instruction regardless of whether a student elects to participate in any changes method of program delivery.   Arcadia’s program fees, which include such services as pre-program advisory services, on-site orientation, support services which are provided throughout the program, health and accident insurance, post-program follow-up, and transcript are non-separable and non-refundable. With respect to excursions, Arcadia will refund all pre-paid, canceled optional excursions using the original form of payment. Arcadia will reimburse students up to $500 total for demonstrated costs of changes from a student’s original itinerary for flights home for students departing from suspended programs. 

A credit will be applied for expenses that are recovered in the following manner. If you have been billed directly by Arcadia, any applicable credits will be issued to your student account. If you have been billed by your home school for your program, you will need to follow up with your home school’s Student Accounts/Bursar's Office to determine how any applicable credits will be applied to your student account at your home school.

Arcadia Withdrawal Policy

CEA CAPA Withdrawal Refund Policy

Withdrawal Dates

The program withdrawal date is the last day a participant can withdraw from a program and not be held responsible for full payment or be eligible for a refund if full program costs have been paid. All participants must be paid-in-full and/or have submitted the required Financial Aid or Payment Plan forms by the program withdrawal date. If the withdrawal date falls on a weekend, the following business day will be honored (see Refund Policies section for more information).

• In the event a program change is made by the student after Withdrawal Deadline, cost difference between programs (if applicable) is not refunded.
• The dates and penalties as described do not apply to CEA CAPA custom programs
• Please note the student may be subject to different withdrawal dates and fees policies based on their home institution.

Refund Policies

All confirmed CEA CAPA participants are eligible to apply for a refund of program costs according to the CEA CAPA Withdrawal Dates and Cancellation Penalties listed above. To be considered for a refund of paid program costs, participants are required to confirm their withdrawal in writing and complete the CEA CAPA refund request form. Refunds will be calculated from the date the written program withdrawal is received.

If a participant withdraws from a CEA CAPA Program after the program withdrawal date and has not yet paid their program fees, they will be responsible to pay all owed cancellation penalties due at the time of the program withdrawal.

Non-Refundable Items:

Refunds will not be provided under the following circumstances:

• Program Application fees
• Program Confirmation fees
• Participants who are withdrawn by CEA CAPA for non-payment
• Participants that voluntarily leave a CEA CAPA Program before the program end date
• Participants who are dismissed from a program for violation of CEA CAPA's Participant Policies
• Any Cancellation penalties due as outlined in the CEA CAPA participant withdrawal policy
• Program cost difference for participants who voluntairily decide to switch from an internship to a study-only program after confirmation

Pre-Program (Prior to Departure): If a participant has purchased CEA CAPA Secure Coverage they may withdraw from their CEA CAPA program for any covered circumstance listed below up to one calendar week before your program’s start date and receive a prorated refund for all recoverable program fees that you have paid to CEA CAPA based on the time of your cancellation, less the $95 application fee, non-refundable program confirmation fee, and the cost of the CEA CAPA Secure plan. 

After Program Start: If a participant is required to withdraw for a covered reason after the start of the program, prorated refunds are assessed to determine the recoverable costs based on the time a covered circumstance happens. As with a pre-program start refund, your $95 application fee, non-refundable confirmation fee, and the cost of CEA CAPA Secure are not refundable. For all onsite incidents, the prorated refund exceptions will only cover approved costs not covered by CEA CAPA’s International Travel Health Insurance.

Examples of circumstances covered by CEA CAPA Secure:

• Medical Incident that resulted in serious injury, illness, or death to you or immediate family
• Significant injury that limits mobility (leg, foot, hip, back)
• Death in immediate family
• Diagnosis of terminal illness
• Destruction of primary residence

CEA CAPA Secure Claims Process

Participants who have purchased CEA CAPA Secure Coverage can apply for a prorated refund outside of the standard program withdrawal policy. To file a claim, the participant should first complete the standard refund request process and email a short-written statement (500 words or less) explaining the situation to their designated point of contact managing the claim. This point of contact will be provided to the participant at the time of claim. The participant should also attach any relevant files (e.g., medical records, etc.) to the form. All approved prorated refunds will be reviewed and processed within 30 days of receipt of the claim. Participants who do not purchase CEA CAPA Secure coverage will not be eligible for any refunds after their program withdrawal date as outlined in the CEA CAPA standard refund policy.

Refund Payments

Before processing refunds, all participants must fill out an ACH form noting the bank details for the account to which they want the funds sent. Refunds will be sent to that specified bank via mail/direct deposit/wire transfer. Participants should allow approximately 45 days for a refund payment to be processed. *These withdrawal and refund policies only apply to participants paying all program fees directly to CEA CAPA. If the student submits all or a portion of their program cost payment to a home institution for their CEA CAPA program or if they are participating in a custom/faculty-led program, the student must follow up directly with their study abroad office or program leader to confirm the program withdrawal and refund policy.

Program Cancellation

CEA CAPA reserves the right to cancel or suspend a program at any time. Changes in a program's structure do not constitute its cancellation (see below Change in Program Structure). If CEA CAPA cancels or suspends a program prior to the start of the program, accepted applicants are given the choice of the following:

• Switching to a future program session
• Switching to a different CEA CAPA program site
• A full refund of all fees paid, less the application fee

If an accepted applicant chooses to switch to a future session or a different CEA CAPA program, all fees paid including the application fee will be applied towards the new program. At that point, they will be enrolled in that program and are subject to any CEA CAPA policies and/or new payment obligations that apply. If a CEA CAPA program is cancelled mid program due to safety and security concerns all program fees are non-refundable as program costs are paid out on participant's behalf prior to arrival. CEA CAPA strongly recommends all participants purchase the CEA Secure Coverage to receive a prorated refund of any recoverable program fees from the date of cancellation.

Change in Program Structure

CEA CAPA makes every effort to ensure that programs operate as described in the published material. However, due to unforeseen circumstances changes may be necessary. Changes in program structure may include staffing, excursions, immersion activities, academic options and/or housing options. Necessary changes in academic delivery or format while a program is ongoing, such as moving from in-person to online course work or vice versa, are considered a change in program structure. CEA CAPA cannot guarantee any course selections made by participants. Course availability may be changed by the host institution and/or CEA CAPA at any time. No refund or reduction of fees will be made if the altered arrangements are similar to the original arrangements as deemed by CEA CAPA. Determinations of similarity will be made at CEA CAPA’s sole discretion.

CEA Withdrawal Policy

Institute for Central American Development Studies (ICADS) Withdrawal Refund Policy

Deposits made to reserve a place in the program are non-refundable, as they cover expenses and reservations made on behalf of incoming students. After the program has begun, there are typically no refunds granted, though partial refunds are sometimes possible, subject to special review. Please consult ICADS for information on refunds, as they are subject to affiliation agreements made with our university partners.

ICADS Website

ISA Withdrawal Refund Policy

This policy applies to all cancellations, regardless of the reason. Your request to withdraw and receive a refund must be made in writing to ISA. The $95 application deposit is non-refundable. If your application is denied due to eligibility requirements, your deposit will be fully refunded. Alternative payment arrangements (financial aid, payment plans, etc.) do not exempt you from this policy.

If you withdraw from the program on or before the ISA original payment due date, you are liable for the $95 application deposit.

If you withdraw 1-9 days after the ISA original payment due date, you are liable for $750 plus costs incurred by ISA on your behalf.

If you withdraw 10-20 days after the ISA original payment due date, you are liable for $1,250 plus costs incurred by ISA on your behalf. Summer program participants are liable for $1,000 plus costs incurred by ISA on your behalf.

If you withdraw 21 or more days after the ISA original payment due date but prior to the final deadline for withdrawal, you are liable for $1,750 plus costs incurred by ISA on your behalf. Summer program participants are liable for $1,500 plus costs incurred by ISA on your behalf.

The final deadline to withdraw from any ISA program is 14 days prior to the start date of the program. If you withdraw after this deadline, regardless of the reason for withdrawal, you are not eligible for any refund from ISA.

Signing and returning all documents in your student portal is your responsibility. If you fail to return the documents after repeated notification (email or call), you will be deemed withdrawn and will not be eligible for any refund.

Housing deposits and housing confirmation fees are non-refundable after the ISA original payment due date. If you change or defer to another ISA program after your ISA original payment due date, but prior to the final deadline to withdraw, ISA will assess a $500 change fee plus costs incurred. Program changes are not permitted 1-14 days prior to the start of the program. Prior to your official acceptance, please refrain from booking flights for your program. ISA reserves the right to adjust program dates to accommodate host university calendar changes and is not responsible for airline fare or ticket change fees incurred by program participants.

Prices and dates are subject to change without notice.

Optional Withdrawal Protection Plan:

ISA Withdrawal Protection guarantees a full refund of the program payment, less the $95 deposit and withdrawal protection fee. In addition, any add-ons such as housing deposits, late fees, change fees, optional excursions, etc are excluded from withdrawal protection.

To activate this optional plan, submit this form and payment to ISA by the original program payment due date. Participants that purchase withdrawal protection and decide to withdraw must notify ISA in writing no later than 5pm CST at least one business day prior to the posted program start date.

ISA Withdrawal Policy (click on Admissions > Cancellation Policy)

ISEP Student Withdrawal Policy

International Student Exchange Programs (“ISEP“, “we”, “us” and/or “our”) has prepared the ISEP Student Withdrawal Policy to describe to you our practices for helping students withdraw from our programs. ISEP may change the terms of this policy from time to time at its sole discretion. When these changes are made, ISEP will make a new copy of the policy available on our website and will indicate the new effective date. Any new additional terms will be made available to you from within, or through, the affected service on the applicable website.

1. Request to Withdraw
   All students who wish to withdraw from an ISEP program, must submit a request to withdraw in writing. Submit your “Request to Withdraw.”
2. Withdrawal Terms 
   • Term
     The amount for which students are liable for their withdrawal from the ISEP application placement process depends on the stage or “Term” at which the withdrawal takes place. Review our policies on student withdrawal for each program type below.
   • ISEP Exchange Withdrawal Terms
     Withdrawal prior to accepting placement: If you withdraw before accepting your placement, ISEP will retain the ISEP Exchange application fee and will automatically reduce your exchange balance to zero.
     Withdrawal after accepting placement: If you have accepted your placement and the request for withdrawal is approved, you agree that: 
     • ISEP will retain the application and placement fees and negotiate a possible reduction of your exchange balance with your host institution 
     • You will pay the full program fee at the discretion of your home institution in collaboration and agreement with ISEP and your host institution 
     • You will pay any non-recoverable costs incurred by your host institution based on your acceptance 
     • Any refund of your tuition, housing and meals is at the discretion of your home university 
     • You forfeit your right to receive benefits as an ISEP student and will reimburse your host institution for any money advanced to you to cover benefits beyond the date of your withdrawal, termination, or early return 
     • You may lose financial aid or scholarships due to loss of full-time student status 
     • For students bound for the United States, the loss of full-time student status constitutes non-compliance with your student visa, necessitating your immediate departure from the U.S. 
   • ISEP Exchange Deferral Terms: Deferring students are required to accept their new deferral placement immediately. If a student has accepted his/her placement at the time of deferral, the student will be responsible for any non-recoverable costs of the host university. 
   • ISEP Direct Withdrawal Terms
     Withdrawal prior to accepting placement: If you withdraw before accepting your placement, ISEP will retain the application fee.
     Withdrawal after accepting placement:
     45 days or more, prior to your program start date, you will be responsible for the following: US$550 withdrawal fee plus host university incurred costs
     45 days or less, prior to your program start date, you will be responsible for the following: US$1,100 withdrawal fee plus host university incurred costs
     On or after your program start date, you will be responsible for the application and placement fees plus any non-recoverable costs incurred by ISEP or your host institution.

   • Reducing a full year program to a semester program: Your program fee will be reduced to the semester fee. Additionally, the following notification timelines and withdrawal fees apply. If you withdraw: 45 days or more, prior to your second semester start date, you will be responsible for the following: 

     • US$550 withdrawal fee plus host university incurred costs 

     45 days or less, prior to your second semester start date, you will be responsible for the following: 

     • US$1,100 withdrawal fee plus host university incurred costs 
   • ISEP Direct Deferral Terms: Deferrals are only granted on a case-by-case and they must be for the subsequent term, academic calendar permitting. Deferring students are required to accept their new deferral placement immediately. The student will pay the program fee associated with their second placement. If a student has accepted his/her placement at the time of deferral, the student will be responsible for any non-recoverable costs of the host university. 
   • ISEP Direct Changes to Benefits Package
     Any student request to make changes to the ISEP Direct benefits package after the point of acceptance will incur a US$250 administrative fee, in addition to any non-recoverable costs at the host institution. 

ISEP Withdrawal Policy

Korea University Withdrawal Refund Policy

Korea University Tuition Withdrawal Policy is the same as Chapman University's tuition policy and follows the same dates. Korea University's Housing Withdrawal policy is listed below.

Chapman University Refund Policy

The date of withdrawal for purposes of tuition credit shall be the date on which the class was dropped through my.chapman.edu or at the Registrar's Office. Students who register, but do not attend classes, will not receive a tuition credit unless they officially withdraw by the posted deadlines. Tuition deposits are not refundable. Students who receive federal financial aid are subject to a pro-rated return of federal funds if they withdraw through the 60% period of each semester.

Korea University Housing Withdrawal Policy:

Reutlingen University Withdrawal Refund Policy

The administrative fee paid by you and the fee of the "Verfasste Studierendenschaft" will be fully refunded in case of a cancellation within one month after the respective start of the lecture. After that, no refund can be made. You must reclaim the Studierendenwerk fee directly from the Studierendenwerk in Tübingen. A certificate of payment of the Studierendenwerk fee can be requested by e-mail if required.

In order to reclaim the Social Fee for Student Services (Studierendenwerksbeitrag), at present 74.10 EUR, you will need to apply directly to the Studierendenwerk in Tübingen. The University Administration will send you an email explaining how to do this.

If a student has already paid the Semester Contribution, but then does not take up his or her study place, the Contribution will be reimbursed by the Constituted Student Body (Verfasste Studierendenschaft). In such cases students must make sure that their claim reaches the Constituted Student Body within one month.

Reutlingen University Withdrawal Policy (Scroll to enrollment questions) 

SIT Study Abroad Withdrawal Refund Policy

Withdrawal and Cancellation

Notification of withdrawal from an SIT Study Abroad program must be submitted in writing.

The confirmation deposit ($2,500 for IHP/Comparative programs and $400 for all other programs) credited towards the student's program fee is nonrefundable and may not be transferred to another semester. Payment of the balance of the program fee is due on the following dates:

July 15 for fall semester programs
December 15 for spring semester programs
May 15 for summer programs

Students are expected to pay the program fee according to this schedule. If payment is not made on schedule, the student will be withdrawn for nonpayment.

For IHP/Comparative programs, enrolled students who withdraw prior to 90 days before the start of the program forfeit one-half of the acceptance deposit ($1,250). After that time, no refunds of the $2,500 acceptance deposit will be given.

Withdrawal Refund Procedures

After acceptance to the program, refunds in the event of withdrawal will be made according to the schedule below. Refunds will be calculated from the time SIT is notified by the student or by the last date of association with the program, whichever is later. The amount of the total refund will be determined by the Office of the Registrar. After the refund amount has been determined, balances will be refunded or invoices issued for outstanding funds. Students withdrawing before the first 50% of the term is over will realize an adjustment of tuition, room, and board, excluding the nonrefundable deposit, according to the following schedule: 

• Up to the day of the student’s departure from the U.S. or home country, 100% refund minus the confirmation deposit (either $400 or $2,500, depending on the program) and any airline cancellation fees (if SIT cancels the program) and penalties 

Students withdrawing before the first 50% of the semester is over will realize an adjustment of tuition, room and board, excluding the nonrefundable deposit, according to the following schedule:

If a student believes individual circumstances warrant an exception to these procedures, a written request with supporting documentation should be sent to the Office of the Registrar and copied to the dean of students. 

Program Changes

Although SIT will attempt to maintain its programs as described in its publications, SIT reserves the right to terminate or alter a program at any time and for any reason, with or without notice. Normally in the event of termination or cancellation, refund procedures shall follow those set forth above in the Withdrawal Refund Procedures section.

Period of Enrollment

The period of enrollment for students ordinarily begins the day of the specified program start date and concludes on the specified program end date.

SIT Withdrawal Policy

The application fee is not refundable.

The tuition and dormitory fee will be partly refundable according to the refund policy.

All refund requests must be made in writing. It will take about 3-4 weeks for students to receive the refund. In case of all refunds, any postage and bank transaction charges involved will be deducted from the amount of the refund.

If a student withdraws by June 17, which is a week before the start of the program, 80% of the tuition will be refunded. (Any commission fees or bank transaction charges will be deducted from the amount of the refund.)

50% of the tuition fee will be refundable within the first week of the start of the program. (Any commission fees or bank transaction charges will be deducted from the amount of the refund.)

From the 2nd week, there will be no refund available. A written notice of withdrawal must be made to the office before the deadline in order to receive the refund. If a student does not appear in class during the first week, the student's admission will be cancelled and no refunds will be given.

After the program starts, cancelling one course out of two courses will not be allowed, and no refund available for this case.

Soogang University Withdrawal Policy

Spanish Studies Abroad Withdrawal Refund Policy

Refund Policy

Penalties for withdrawal from a Spanish Studies Abroad program are assessed based upon the length of time between notice of your withdrawal and the start of the program. The deposit is always non-refundable. Withdrawal notification must be sent to info@spanishstudies.org.

In addition to the deposit forfeiture, withdrawal from a Spanish Studies Abroad program incurs the following penalties:

• 25% of program fee for withdrawals between final payment due date and 30 days prior to the start of the program.
• 25% of the room and board fee and 100% of the tuition, study tours, general education, and orientation fees for withdrawals between 29 days prior to the start of the program and 1 day prior to program start.

There is no refund for any portion of the program on or after the program start date.

In the case of homestays, Spanish Studies Abroad may change unsatisfactory lodgings but will not refund any portion of room and board fees after a student’s arrival at a home. If the student finds his or her housing to be unsatisfactory, he or she should notify the program’s resident director or staff immediately.

Spanish Studies Abroad Withdrawal Policy

Temple University Withdrawal Refund Policy

Temple University Withdrawal Policy

Theatre Academy London Withdrawal Refund Policy

Confirmation deposit: The $1500 confirmation deposit is non-refundable after the due date in accordance with the Refund Policy outlined below.

Final Payment: The balance of the program fee is non-refundable after the due date in accordance with the Refund Policy outlined below.

Refunds of Program Fees
Refunds of program fees will be granted in instances of withdrawal prior to the start of the program under the following circumstances:

1. Refunds of program fees/release of liability for program fees will be granted for student cancellations prior to the start of the program under the following circumstances, upon providing appropriate documentation:  
2. Involuntary call to active duty 
3. Death of the student or a death in the immediate family (parent, legal guardian, spouse, child, or sibling)  

Partial Refunds of Program Fees

• Partial refunds/partial release of fee liability for program fees may be granted in instances of student withdrawal prior to the start of the program under the following circumstances, upon providing appropriate documentation:  
  • Illness of the student of such a duration or severity that it precludes overseas travel. The student will be required to submit all relevant medical records for review and evaluation by FSU’s University Health Services. University Health Services will advise International Programs’ refund committee of its recommendation. International Programs’ refund committee will notify the student of the decision. 
  • Exceptional unforeseen circumstances beyond the control of the student, as approved by the International Programs refund committee.  

Submitting Withdrawals, Requests for Refunds, and Release from Fee Liability

Submit all cancellations and requests for refunds or release from fee liability in writing via email to IP-Cancel@fsu.edu. Applicants should include their last name and program code in the subject line of the email.

University of Limerick Withdrawal Refund Policy

Policy on Refund of Tuition Fees for Non-EU students

Acceptance deposits in respect of all programmes, both undergraduate and postgraduate, are non-refundable. All programme acceptance deposits will be offset against the student fee liability.

The University accepts no obligation to refund any fee or part of any fee paid in respect of any programme. However, in certain circumstances, the University may consider a partial refund of the fee paid.

The following are the guidelines for the refund of fees:

• Full-time undergraduate programs:
  
  • Non-Refundable amount after 31st October : Semester 1 Registration fee of €1,500.
  • Non-Refundable amount after 31st October : Semester 1 fees claimed from HEA.
  • Non-Refundable amount after 31st January : Semester 2 Registration fee of €1,500.
  • Non-Refundable amount after 31st January : Semester 2 fees claimed from HEA.
• Study Abroad Program
  The same conditions will apply in the case of students enrolled on the Study Abroad Program (semester or year program).

Termination of Enrollment 

You must complete a Termination of Enrolment Form with Academic Registry as it has implications for your Fee Liability, SUSI and HEA Free Fees funding.

The date of receipt by Academic Registry will be recorded as the official date of Exit.

• Termination of Enrolment BEFORE 31^st October = No Fees for Semester 1 of Academic Year
• Termination of Enrolment AFTER the 31^{st of} October BEFORE 31^st January = Fees for Semester 1 only
• Termination of Enrolment AFTER the 31^{st of} January = Fees for Full Academic Year

Procedures for Exit from University of Limerick and Payment of Refund

The date the Student Services Office at the University of Limerick receives a signed Student Exit Form, which must be handed in personally by the student in question, will be deemed to be the date the student leaves the university. Subsequently, the Student Services Office will liaise with the Fees Office and the International Education Office to arrange for the payment of the tuition refund. In order for a refund to be paid please complete the attached International Student Tuition Fee Refund Form.

In the case of international students holding a student visa for study in Ireland wishing to discontinue their studies in the University of Limerick, the International Education Office will inform the Irish immigration authorities of the impending change in the status of the students concerned as the student visa will no longer be valid once an international student exits the University of Limerick.

Housing

1. Cancellation after check in and you have found someone to take your room:
   If you cancel your room in writing after check in and have found someone to take your room and will pay any outstanding rental fees and deposit, Campus Life Services agrees not to hold you liable for the full term of your agreement. Campus Life Services will terminate the license on receipt of all relevant documentation and payment of all funds due by you and the new license holder.
2. Cancellation after check in where you have not found someone to take your room:
   If you cancel your room in writing after check in and have not found someone to take your room, you will forfeit your full deposit and you will be liable for rental fees as follows:
   1. Cancellation after check in and notice is received on/before September 30th (for residents who have accepted an offer for semester 2 only, the cancellation date is January 30th)– you will be liable for 8 weeks rental fees from the date of notice.
   2. Cancellation following check in and notice is received after September 30th – you will be liable for the full rental fees for semester 1. No refund will apply.
3. Early vacation of a full year term
   1. If you have booked for a full year and want to forego accommodation for the spring semester, 4 weeks written notice is required on or before December 1st, with the room vacated by January 1st. In this case, you will forfeit the deposit and you will be liable for 8 weeks rental fees from the date of notice. You will also forfeit your full deposit.
   2. Where notice is received after December 1st, you will be liable for the full rental fees for spring.

University of Limerick Withdrawal Policy

WHU-Otto Beisheim Withdrawal Policy

Termination of the participant agreement by mutual consent, termination without notice

WHU grants the participant the option to terminate the participant agreement by mutual agreement prior to the start of the program subject to the following conditions:

• if the request to terminate the agreement is made up to twelve weeks prior to the start of the open enrollment program and the contract partner pays €150 to WHU within a further 14 days; different conditions apply to the Capability Program, see §4.2, and to the online course “Transformational Technologies: Applied Lessons from Sports (by WHU & MIT xPRO)”, see § 4.3.
• if the request to terminate the agreement is made up to six weeks prior to the start of the open enrollment program and the contract partner pays 50% of the program fee to WHU within a further 14 days; different conditions apply to the Capability Program, see §4.2, and to the online course “Transformational Technologies: Applied Lessons from Sports (by WHU & MIT xPRO)”, see §4.3.
• if the request to terminate the agreement is made up to two weeks prior to the start of the open enrollment program and 90% of the program fee is paid; different conditions apply to the Capability Program, see §4.2, and to the online course “Transformational Technologies: Applied Lessons from Sports (by WHU & MIT xPRO)”, see §4.3.

The termination request must be made in text form. If the contract partner has already made payments to WHU in respect of the participation fee, a statement will be produced and any excess fees returned to the participant.

WHU grants the participant the option to terminate the participant agreement by mutual agreement prior to the start of the Capability Program subject to the following conditions:

• if the request to terminate the agreement is made up to six months prior to the start of the Capability Program and the contract partner pays €150 to WHU within a further 14 days. The termination request must be made in text form.

Consumers have the right to revoke the participation agreement within 14 days after the contract has been closed. The period ends if the program or online course begins before the 14-day right of withdrawal expires.

After online payments will be checked, the registration fee cannot be refunded. Once officially registered, the tuition fee (for non-nominated students) cannot be refunded completely due to administration costs generated.

Exchange students from partner universities outside Europe pay their tuition fees at their home universities, remain matriculated at their home universities and do not pay any tuition fees at the ZHAW.