Humboldt International University has established a fair and equitable, clearly defined, and uniformly administered cancellation and refund policy for cancellations, withdrawals, and refunds. This process is licensed by the State of Florida which mandates a cancellation and refund policy. This policy ensures that we demonstrate compliance with that policy as well as with any unique requirements of the Confederation of International Accreditation Commission – CIAC as our accrediting agency. As such, we compare the State of Florida Refund policy with CIAC in each instance of cancellation or withdrawal and follow the policy that is more lenient towards the student.

Humboldt International University reserves the right to cancel any course and/or academic program for which there is insufficient enrollment. If Humboldt International University (HIU) exercises that right and cancel a course, HIU will notify the registered students via email and/or phone. HIU will be responsible for issuing a full refund of the tuition and other fees charged for the cancelled course.

CANCELLATION POLICY

If Humboldt International University reserves the right to cancel any course and/or academic program for which there is sufficient enrollment. If Humboldt International University (HIU) exercises that right and cancel a course, HIU will notify the registered students via email and/or phone. HIU will be responsible for issuing a full refund of the tuition and other fees charged for the cancelled course. Students, who drops a course, after their applicable tuition and fees are paid, may be eligible for a Tuition and Technology Fee refund (except for the Non-refundable Registration and/or Re-Enrollment Fees). Any amount paid more than the amount owed to Humboldt International University will be issued as a refund according to the following schedule:

1. Cancellation may be made in person, by telephone, and/or writing.
2. All monies will be refunded if the applicant is not accepted by the school or if the student cancels within five (5) Calendar Days after signing the Enrollment Agreement and making initial payment except for the One-Time Non-Refundable Registration Fee of $100.00 (See TUITION AND FEES.)
3. Cancellation after the fifth (5th) calendar day, but before the first class, will result in a refund of all monies paid, except for the One-Time Non-Refundable Registration Fee of $100.00 (See TUITION AND FEES.)
4. Cancellation within the cancel window of fourteen (14) calendar school days after the first day of class) will result in a refund of all monies paid, except for the One-Time Non-Refundable Registration Fee of $100.00 (See OTHER FEES.)
5. Termination Date: The termination date for refund computation purposes is the last date of attendance/participation is the last date the student interacted with the Learning Platform and/or the assigned course faculty.
6. Refunds will be made within 30 calendar days of the last date of attendance, receipt of Cancellation Notice or date of determination (if determined by the University).
7. If the student never attends (no-show), all applicable refunds will be made within 30 days of the first scheduled day (start date) except the One-Time Non-Refundable Registration Fee of $100.00 (See OTHER FEES).
8. A student may be dismissed at the discretion of the Executive Director for insufficient progress, non-payment of costs, or failure to comply with rules.
9. If HIU cancels a program/course after a student’s enrollment, the University will refund all monies paid by the student including the One-Time Non-Refundable Registration Fee of $100.00 (See OTHER FEES.) If the student agrees, monies may be transferred to the next available start date.

REFUND POLICY

If Humboldt International University cancels an academic course, the University will issue a full refund of applicable tuition and Technology Fee charged for the cancelled course. Students, who drop a course, after their applicable tuition and fees are paid, may be eligible for a tuition and Technology Fee refund. Any amount paid more than the amount owed to Humboldt International University (HIU) will be issued as a refund according to the following schedule:

1. If the applicant is not accepted by HIU, or the student cancels his/her registration within three (3) business days after signing the enrollment agreement and making initial payment, all monies paid to HIU, except the Registration Fee (for New Students), will be refunded.
2. If the student cancels his/her registration after the third business day after signing the enrollment agreement and making initial payment, but prior to the first day of classes, all monies paid to HIU, except the Registration Fee (for New Students), will be refunded.
3. If the student drops any course or courses, at any time within the drop/add period (the drop/add period is fourteen (14) calendar days after class start), all tuition monies paid for the course or courses dropped, with the exception of the Registration Fee (for new students), will be refunded.
4. If a student drops any course or courses at any time after the drop/add period, no refund will be issued.
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5. All monies paid in excess to HIU are due and to be refunded to the student within 30 calendar days after the date it was determined that he/she has dropped from a course or courses or has withdrawn from academic program.

The last date of attendance/participation is considered to be the last date the student interacted with the Learning Platform and/or the assigned course faculty.

SAMPLE REFUND Student A enrolls in two three-credit Master’s degree courses in his first term. He pays the University $1,780 prior to the start of the term, which covers his $100 enrollment fee, $1,650 tuition (6 credit hours x $275 master’s per-credit-hour rate), and $30 technology fee. He drops out of both courses on day 10 of the term. Since the student dropped out of his courses during the drop/add period he is refunded $1,680, which is all monies paid minus the $100 non-refundable enrollment fee. Student B enrolls in three three-credit Undergraduate degree courses in her third term. She pays the University $1,380 prior to the start of the term, which covers her $1,350 tuition (9 credit hours x $150 bachelor’s per-credit-hour rate), and a $30 technology fee. She drops out of all three courses on day 24 of the term. Since the student dropped out of her courses after the drop/add period she is not entitled to a refund.

WITHDRAWAL POLICY

You may withdraw from the University at any time after the cancellation period (described above) and receive a refund, if eligible, except the One Time Non-Refundable Registration Fee of $100.00 (see OTHER FEES). Humboldt International University (HIU) will conduct the refund based on the State of Florida, Department of Education and, the Confederation of International Accreditation Commission – CIAC refund policy guidelines which is more advantages to the student.

The refund will be less the One Time Non-Refundable Registration Fee of $100.00 (see TUITION & FEES). The tuition includes books, supplies, equipment, laboratory fees, are clearly stated in the enrollment agreement and in the catalog. Such charges are not subject to the refund computation but are limited to those materials that are distributed and attributable to the portion of the program in which the student is enrolled.

If the student has completed more than 60% of the period of enrollment for which the student was charged, the tuition is considered earned and the student will receive no refund.

In determining a refund under this section, a student shall be deemed to have withdrawn from a program of instruction when any of the following occurs:

• The student notifies the institution of the student’s withdrawal or as of the date of the student’s withdrawal, whichever is later.
• The Institution terminates the student’s enrollment for failure to maintain satisfactory progress; failure to abide by the rules and regulations of the institution; absences in excess of maximum set forth by the institution; and/or failure to meet financial obligations to the Institute.
• The student has failed to attend class for fourteen (14) calendar days.
• Failure to return from a leave of absence.
• The student displays conduct that is found by the administration to be detrimental to the individual, other students, the community or the university.
• The student deliberately damages equipment and or loads software not authorized by the school in writing.
• Any unauthorized use of the Internet for personal use or exploring sexually explicit sites.

For any armed forces members called to active duty during their program of study, Humboldt International University will provide the student a pro-rata refund through the last day of attendance of the last course completed, less the One Time Non-Refundable Registration Fee of $100.00 (see TUITION & FEES).