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Review the following scenarios that impact any refunds.
If ECPI Postpones the Program Start Date
If ECPI postpones the Program start date, the student is entitled to a full refund of all monies paid to ECPI if the request is made within fifteen days of receiving notice of the Program’s postponement.
If ECPI Discontinues the Program
If ECPI discontinues the Program and the student has not yet begun classes, he/she may transfer to another program and all monies paid will be applied to the new program. If the student has completed coursework in the discontinued Program, they will be provided an opportunity to complete all outstanding coursework at ECPI and earn the appropriate credential for the Program.
If The Student Cancels Within 3 Business Days
The student may cancel this Agreement, without any penalty or obligation, within three business days from the date he/she signs this Agreement, in which event the student will be returned any payment within 30 days following receipt by ECPI of the cancellation notice, excluding the non-refundable application fee, and any security interest arising out of this Agreement will be voided. The student will have the right to apply for reinstatement within twelve months from the date they signed this Agreement, at which time a credit will be given for the non-refundable application fee. To cancel this Agreement, the student must mail or deliver a signed and dated copy of their written cancellation notice to ECPI at the campus location noted on page one of their Agreement no later than midnight on the third business day.
Students who have not visited ECPI prior to enrollment may withdraw without penalty within three days following either their scheduled class orientation or following a tour of ECPI and its facilities, whichever is earlier.
If The Student Withdraws During the Trial Period
New students attending their first course at ECPI are in a “trial period,” which is typically five weeks. For certificate (Micro-credential) programs, the trial period is one week. For courses that are longer than five weeks, the trial period ends with the 5th week. If the student withdraws during the trial period, ECPI will refund all money paid except for the non-refundable application fee and registration fee. Title IV federal student assistance is not disbursed during the trial period. After the trial period has expired, Title IV federal student assistance is disbursed for the period including the trial period. Students who utilize the trial period, but re-apply and attend in a later semester, will be assessed $250 in tuition per previously earned credit (not applicable for students in quarter based programs). The Trial Period is not applicable to international students.
If The Student Withdraws After the Trial Period
A “semester” is the period for which students are charged. Each semester consists of three 5-week modules. Two semesters constitute an academic year.
For students enrolled in programs measured in quarter credit hours: A “quarter” is the period for which students are charged. Each quarter consists of 12 weeks of instruction. Three quarters constitute an academic year.
If the student withdraws after the trial period, the non-refundable application and registration fees will be retained, and the refund for each semester will be the larger of (a) the refund required by state law, if any, or (b) the refund required by federal law, if any, or (c) the refund provided in the charts below:
Refund schedule for programs measured in semester credit hours | ||
|---|---|---|
Withdrawal Occurs After Percentage Completion of the Semester | Percentage of Tuition and Fees Refunded | |
Within First 10% | 90% | |
After 10% and Up to 20% | 80% | |
After 20% and Up to 30% | 70% | |
After 30% and Up to 40% | 60% | |
After 40% and Up to 50% | 50% | |
After 50% and Up to 60% | 40% | |
After 60% and Up to 70% | 30% | |
After 70% and Up to 80% | 20% | |
After 80% | 0% | |
For students attending the Florida (Lake Mary) campus, the semester credit refund will be pro-rated for the first 20% of the semester based on the number of days attending in the semester divided by the total days scheduled in the semester.
Diploma students attending a North Carolina campus (Raleigh, Greensboro, or Charlotte) who attend 20-25% of the semester will receive a 75% refund.
Refund schedule for programs measured in quarter credit hours | ||
|---|---|---|
If Student withdraws or is dismissed when scheduled classes have been held for: | student's tuition charges will be: | |
1-20% of the quarter | Equal corresponding pro rata | |
More than 20% but not more than 30% of the quarter | 30% of the Quarter Tuition Charges | |
More than 30% but not more than 40% of the quarter | 40% of the Quarter Tuition Charges | |
More than 40% but not more than 50% of the quarter | 50% of the Quarter Tuition Charges | |
More than 50% but not more than 60% of the quarter | 60% of the Quarter Tuition Charges | |
More than 60% of the quarter | 100% of the Quarter Tuition Charges | |
For students that received military educational benefits, eligible amounts paid by the Veteran's Administration and other military assistance programs may not align with ECPI University's tuition refund policy, which could result in amounts due to the military assistance program and/or ECPI University.
Students enrolled in a Certificate program that was prepaid, are eligible for a full refund for those courses not attended beyond the withdrawal period.
Orlando Lake Mary Campus
The BSN and MSN programs are 48 weeks long and instruction is scheduled five days per week. The Master’s program is 60 weeks long and instruction is scheduled five days per week. All other Programs are varying lengths and instruction is scheduled four days per week. Days or parts thereof spent at clinical sites are considered days on which classes are scheduled.
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