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Tuition, Fees & Refunds

Tuition is calculated per 12-week session and billed every 4 weeks.

Tuition

ClassScheduleTuition
Morning class (Level or Conversation)Mon–Thu, 9:00 a.m.–1:30 p.m. · 18 hours/week$380 per 4 weeks ($1,140 per 12-week session)

For new students, the first payment is due at orientation; later payments are due every fourth Friday after classes begin. Students may enroll in Auto-Pay through the office. Accepted payment methods: cash, personal checks, cashier's checks and major credit cards (VISA, MasterCard, Discover, American Express).

Fees

FeeCostWho pays
Application fee$95All students. Non-refundable.
Textbook (digital, with Spark online access)$60All students, per course. Non-refundable once the access code has been redeemed.
Placement test (current students)$15Current students re-testing for a class change or after a leave of absence of 12+ weeks. The placement test for new students is included with orientation.
Late tuition payment$50Any student who pays tuition after the due date.
Credit card decline$35Any student whose credit card payment is declined.
Student ID$35Optional.
Printed certificate$35Optional.

Cancellation and refund policy

Students have the right to cancel the enrollment agreement and obtain a refund in accordance with the refund policy. To cancel, complete the Last Day Request Form at the office. There is no penalty or obligation from the date the student cancels.

  • The refund amount is based on the last day the student attended class.
  • Students who have completed 60 percent or less of the period of attendance receive a pro rata refund.
  • Refunds are mailed within 45 days.
  • Non-refundable: application fee, administrative fees, late payment fees, and digital textbooks once redeemed. Any promotion is forfeited upon a refund request if its terms were not met.

Example: four-week morning class ($380, 16 class meetings)

Refund = $380 × (class meetings paid for but not attended) ÷ 16. No refund after 60% of class meetings (10 or more meetings attended).

Last meeting attendedRefundLast meeting attendedRefund
1$356.259$166.25
2$332.5010$0.00
3$308.7511$0.00
4$285.0012$0.00
5$261.2513$0.00
6$237.5014$0.00
7$213.7515$0.00
8$190.0016$0.00

The enrollment agreement each student signs states the full terms. Questions? Contact the office.

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