Job Preparatory Programs

The following guidelines will govern the refund of student fees:

  1. If a class is canceled, a student's enrollment is denied, or a student withdraws on or prior to the first class:
    1. Tuition: 100% refund
    2. Fees: All fees refunded except the application fee.
  2. If a student withdraws after the first-class meeting:
    1. Tuition: 75% refund
    2. Fees: No refunds provided.
  3. No refunds will be provided after the fifth (5th) class meeting. There will be no refunds for students who finish the program ahead of schedule or students enrolled in a Continuing Workforce Education (CWE) course.
  4. Refunds, when due:
    1. Will be made without requiring a request from the student.
    2. Will be made within forty-five (45) days from the last day of attendance if written notification of withdrawal has been provided to the school by the student or
    3. Will be made within forty-five (45) days from the date the school terminates the student or determines withdrawal by the student.
  5. Students enrolled who have not visited the college previously, will have the opportunity to withdraw without penalty within three (3) days following either attendance at a regularly scheduled orientation or following a tour of the facilities and inspection of the equipment.
  6. Early full program completers will not receive a prorated refund. Students who require more paid instruction beyond planned program hours will be eligible for a prorated refund upon program completion.
  7. A student may choose to apply any refund, as described in this policy, to enroll in other programs during the same academic year.
  8. Credit card payments are refunded to the card charged. All other refunds will be issued by check from the School Board of Polk County. Students should allow thirty to forty-five (30-45) days for receipt of a refund check.

Evening Classes:

There will be no refund of any fees after two weeks of school nights for part-time students. Evening students will lose the Ridge Scholarships if they are absent 17 hours in a semester.

Convenience Fees for Credit Card Transactions

Per s. 1009.22 (10), districts can assess a convenience fee for the online processing of credit card transactions provided they are approved by the local school board. Convenience Fees for 2023-24: 1.55% + $0.22 per transaction

Adult Education Programs

Tuition and fee refunds are as follows:

  1. If a class is canceled, a student's enrollment is denied, or a student withdraws on or prior to the first class:
    1. Tuition: 100% refund
    2. Fees: No refunds provided.
  2. No refunds will be provided after the first-class meeting.
    1. All refunds will be issued within forty-five (45) days either via check or back to the credit card used.
    2. Convenience Fees for Credit Card Transactions
    3. Per s. 1009.22 (10), districts can assess a convenience fee for the online processing of credit card transactions provided they are approved by the local school board.

Convenience Fees for Credit Card Transactions

Per s. 1009.22 (10), districts can assess a convenience fee for the online processing of credit card transactions provided they are approved by the local school board. Convenience Fees for 2023-24: 1.55% + $0.22 per transaction

Continuing Workforce Education Programs

For continuing workforce education classes, no fees will be refunded if the student chooses to withdraw. Class fees will be refunded by check for any class canceled by the Center.

Funding Agency Reimbursement

Reimbursement, based on student completion hours, will be made to a funding agency if the agency paid tuition and fees (1st or 2nd semester) and the student withdrew. Note: Pre-paid State Licensure Exam fees will be refunded if the student withdraws prior to taking the exam.