REFUND POLICY – Courses Over 100 Hours

Ulster BOCES Adult Education Post-Secondary Programs include courses over 100 hours in duration, including those which are accredited by the Council on Occupational Education (COE): Adult Cosmetology, Practical Nursing, and Surgical Technology. A refund of tuition and fees may be due in the event that BOCES cancels a class or if a student does not begin program. Ulster BOCES offers a fair and equitable refund policy which is uniformly administered consistent with COE guidelines.

Withdrawal decisions are submitted in writing or during an in-person meeting with a Program Coordinator. If a student ceases to attend without formal notification, Administration will determine the official withdrawal date and refund or charge the student accordingly.

Refunds due to students are transacted within 45 days:

• After the planned start date, for those who do not begin program
• From the last day of attendance, if formal notification was provided
• From the date the institution terminates or determines withdrawal by the student

When refunds are due they are processed automatically. Payments originally made by credit card will be refunded directly back to the card. For cash and check payments, refunds are issued by check. Refund amounts are based on the following conditions:

• If Ulster BOCES cancels a class, 100% of the deposit fee and tuition will be refunded.
• If a student opts not to begin classes or withdraws on the first day of class, 100% of any tuition paid will be refunded, and not more than $100 of the deposit will be retained.
• 90% of tuition is refunded if the student withdraws after the first day of class through the first 10% of the enrollment period. All fees are retained by Ulster BOCES.
• 50% of tuition is refunded if the student withdraws after the first 10% and before 25% of the enrollment period has elapsed. All fees are retained by Ulster BOCES.
• 25% of tuition is refunded if the student withdraws after the first 25% and before 50% of the enrollment period has elapsed. All fees are retained by Ulster BOCES.
• After 50% of the enrollment period passes, Ulster BOCES will retain all monies received.