REFUND POLICY

REFUND POLICY 

Graduate America College maintains a refund policy as mandated by the State of Texas.  The policy applies to all terminations for any reason, by either partying including failure to enter the course of training, withdrawal from the course of training, or termination from the course of training before the competition date. 

The refund policy will apply to tuition and fees as contracted on the enrollment agreement.  Other charges to the student for books, kit, supplies, sales tax, or debts to the school incurred by the student will be itemized separately.  However, once a student takes possession of any books, kit, or supplies, they may not return any of these items for credit.                                                                                                                                                                                      

Official cancellation or withdrawal shall occur on:

• Postmarked date or written date delivered to school in person
• Date of verbal communication of intent to withdraw.  However, student must still deliver written information to the school
• Failure to return from Leave of Absence on date scheduled for return to institution
• Last documented date of attendance (approved leave of absence excluded) if on the 10th day of a student's consecutive absence, the school has determined that the student will not be returning

A student is entitled to a full refund of all monies paid by student if:

• A student cancels his/her contract in writing before no later than midnight of the third business day (excluding weekends and holidays) after signing contract, regardless of whether or not the student has started training
• The enrollment of the student was procured as a result of a misrepresentation made in the advertising or  promotional materials of the school or a representation by an owner or representative of the school.

A student is entitled to a partial refund:

• If a student cancels his/her contract in writing after the third business day after signing contract and has not started training, he/she shall be entitled to a refund of all monies paid less a $100 withdrawal/termination fee. 

The following schedule of Total Tuition is owed to the school by the student if he/she begins a course of training and withdraws or is terminated by the school after the expiration of the cancellation period:

• During the first week or first one-tenth of the course, whichever is less………………………………..10%
• After the first week, but within the first three weeks………………………………….…………………………20%
• After the first three weeks but before completing 25% of the clock hours in the course……….25%
• After completing 25% but before completing 50% of the clock hours in the course……….……..50%
• After completing 50% of the clock hours in the course………………………………………….…………….100%

In case of illness or disabling accident, death in the immediate family, or other circumstances beyond the control of the student, the school will consider a settlement due to “mitigating” circumstances.

Any refund owed must be paid within 30 days of formal cancellation or termination.

In the event of school closure, the Department of Licensing and Regulation shall attempt to arrange for students to attend another private beauty culture school (Section 1602.463). If the student cannot be placed in another school, the student’s tuition and fees shall be refunded under the Department of Licensing and Regulation refund policy Section 1602.458. If a student does not accept a place that is available and reasonable in another school, the student’s tuition and fees shall be refunded on a pro-rata basis; or apply the Teach-Out policy as documented on page 18 of this catalog.  

If a course is cancelled subsequent to a student’s enrollment, and before instruction in the course has begun, the school shall at its option: (1) Provide a full refund or all monies paid; or (2) Provide completion of the course.

If a school cancels a course after students have enrolled, the school shall at its option: (1) provide a pro rata refund for all students transferring to another school based on the hours accepted by the receiving school; or (2) provide completion of the course, if possible; or (3) provide a full refund of all monies paid; or (4) apply the Teach-Out policy as documented on page 18 of this catalog.