REFUND POLICY
In the event a student does not enter a program for which she/he has enrolled, withdraws after beginning classes, or is dismissed from the school prior to completion of the program a refund of monies paid (applied to the student’s tuition account) is made to the student in accordance with this refund policy. This refers to the payment plan or paying per quarter in full.
REFUNDS FOR CLASSES CANCELED BY THE INSTITUTION
If fees are collected in advance of the start date of a program and SUNM cancels the class, SUNM will refund 100% of the tuition and fees collected. The refund will be issued within 30 days of the date of cancellation.
COURSE WITHDRAWAL
A student may withdraw from a course any time. After a student officially withdraws from a course, he/she will have to repeat the course in full in order to receive credit for it. Refunds shall be made according to the refund policy.
PROGRAM WITHDRAWAL
Any student who wishes to withdraw from the program may do so. Any student who formally withdraws from the program will be subject to the re-admissions policy if at any time they wish to be re-admitted. Refunds will be made according to the refund policy.
WITHDRAWAL DATE
The withdrawal date used to determine when the student is no longer enrolled at SUNM is the date the student began the withdrawal process by completing an official withdrawal form, submitting that form to the Registrar’s office and ceasing to attend classes or other school activities. A student who submits a completed official withdrawal form, but continues to attend classes or other school will not be considered to have officially withdrawn from the school. If a student does not complete the official withdrawal process, the school will determine the school’s withdrawal date based upon the last date of student activity. A student has the right to withdraw from a degree program at any time. If a student withdraws from the degree program after the period allowed for cancellation of her/his Enrollment Agreement, which is until midnight of the fifth business day following the first class the student attended, SUNM will remit a refund, according to the refund policy. The student is obligated to pay only for educational services rendered. The refund will be made according to the refund policy. If a student incurs 14 consecutive calendar days of absence, excluding holidays, does not communicate directly with the school regarding the nature of those absences, and does not officially withdraw from the course in writing, she/he will be considered withdrawn from the course. The refund will be calculated based on the refund policy.
REFUNDS FOR STUDENTS WHO WITHDRAW ON OR BEFORE THE FIRST DAY OF CLASS
If tuition is collected in advance of the start date of classes and the student does not begin classes or withdraws on the first day of classes, SUNM will refund 100% of the tuition paid. The refund will be issued within 30 days of the first day of class.
REFUNDS FOR WITHDRAWAL AFTER CLASS COMMENCES
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CANCELLATION POLICY
A student has the right to cancel her/his agreement for a degree program of instruction until the midnight of the fifth business day on which she/he attended her/his first class. Business day means a day on which the student is scheduled to attend a class session.
- Cancellation can be made in any manner: phone, email, USPS, etc.
- The written notice of cancellation, if sent by mail, is effective based on the post mark date.
- If the Enrollment Agreement is canceled for a degree program of instruction by midnight of the fifth business day on which the student attended his/her first class (business day is a day on which a student is scheduled to attend a class session), the student will have no liability to SUNM for tuition and the school will refund any money that the student paid within 30 days after it receives the student’s notice of cancellation.
Refunds For Classes Cancelled By The Institution
If fees are collected in advance of the start date of a program and SUNM cancels the class, SUNM will refund 100% of the tuition and fees collected within 30 days of the date of cancellation.Course Withdrawal
A student may withdraw from a course any time. After a student officially withdraws from a course, he/she will have to repeat the course in full in order to receive credit for it. Refunds shall be made according to the refund policy.Program Withdrawal
Any student who wishes to withdraw from the program may do so. Any student who formally withdraws from the program will be subject to the re-admissions policy if at any time they wish to be re-admitted. Refunds will be made according to the refund policy.Withdrawal Date
A student has the right to withdraw from the program at any time. The withdrawal date used to determine when the student is no longer enrolled at SUNM is the date the student began the withdrawal process by completing an official withdrawal form, submitting that form to the Registrar and ceasing to attend classes or other school activities. A student who submits a completed official withdrawal form, but continues to attend classes or other school activities, will not be considered to have officially withdrawn from the school. If a student does not complete the official withdrawal process, the school will determine the school’s withdrawal date based upon the last date of student activity. If a student withdraws from the degree program after the period allowed for cancellation of her/his Enrollment Agreement, which is until midnight of the fifth business day following the first class the student attended, SUNM will remit a refund less a registration fee, if applicable, not to exceed $100 within 30 days of the date of determination of withdrawal. The student is obligated to pay only for educational services rendered based on the refund policy. SUNM does not issue refunds for less than $5.00 unless requested by the student. If a student incurs 14 consecutive calendar days of absence, excluding holidays, does not communicate directly with the school regarding the nature of those absences, and does not officially withdraw from the course in writing, she/he will be considered withdrawn from the course. The refund will be calculated based on the last day attended (LDA) according to the pro- rata refund policy that follows.Refunds For Students Who Withdraw On Or Before The First Day Of Class
If tuition and fees are collected in advance of the start date of classes and the student does not begin classes or withdraws on the first day of classes, SUNM will refund 100% of the tuition and fees within 30 days of the first day of class.Refunds For Withdrawal After Class Commences
| Length of Term 12 Weeks | Percentage of Tuition Returned to the Student Minus the Application and/or Registration Fee AFTER
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| After | Refund % | Liability % | Quarterly Tuition | Paid | Liability | Refund/Liability (amt paid – liability) |
| 1st Week | 80% | 20% | $5,968.42 | $5,968.42 | $ | $4,774.74 |
| 2nd Week | 70% | 30% | _ | $_ | $_ | $4,177.89 |
| 3rd Week | 60% | 40% | _ | $- | $_ | $3,581.05 |
| 4th Week | 50% | 50% | _ | $_ | $_ | $2,984.21 |
| 5th Week | 40% | 60% | _ | $_ | $_ | $2,387.37 |
| 6th Week | 30% | 70% | _ | $_ | $_ | $1,790.53 |
| 7th Week | 20% | 80% | _ | $_ | $_ | $1,193.68 |
| 8th Week | 10% | 90% | _ | $_ | $_ | $596.84 |
| 9th Week | 0% | 100% | _ | $_ | $_ | $_ |
| 10th Week | _ | _ | _ | $_ | $_ | $_ |
| 11th Week | _ | _ | _ | $_ | $_ | $_ |
| 12th Week | _ | _ | _ | $_ | $_ | $_ |
The refund amount will be adjusted by the actual amount paid at the time of withdrawal.
If the student is receiving financial aid, the refund will be calculated using the same methodology, however, the refund will be issued to the US Department of Education.
SUNM shall make the appropriate refund within thirty days of the date the school is able to determine that a student has cancelled or has been terminated from a course. Students are not permitted to withdraw from a course after the original quarter end date.
Cancellation Policy
A student has the right to cancel her/his agreement at any time. Business day means a day on which the student is scheduled to attend a class session.- Cancellation can be made in any manner: phone, email, USPS, etc.
- The written notice of cancellation, if sent by mail, is effective based on the postmark date.
- If the Enrollment Agreement is canceled by midnight of the fifth business day on which the student attended her/his first class (business day is a day on which a student is scheduled to attend a class session), the student will have no liability to SUNM for tuition and the school will refund any money that the student paid within 30 days after it receives the student’s notice of cancellation.
- SUNM does not grant refunds for books purchased at SUNM or other miscellaneous fees.
