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CANCELLATION POLICY Per California regulation, cancellation will occur when a student does not attend the first day of class — "No Show," OR: When the student gives written notice of cancellation to the school at the address specified in the enrollment agreement by the first class session, or within the first seven days after classes begin, whichever is later. If the institution cancels a program, a full refund will beissued to the enrolled student(s). The institution will refund any consideration paid by the student. Any refunds due will be made within 45 days following the date of determination. The institution has the right to dismiss the student during the cancellation period if the student is determined to have not met admissions eligibility, or who has not been truthful in his or her application for admission. A cancellation of this type will result in the student receiving no credit for any courses taken. TRIAL PERIOD Any new student enrolling at InterCoast Colleges for the first time (has never enrolled at InterCoast previously) has the option to opt -in to a trial period of 30 calendar days beginning from the first day of the contracted start date. Any new student may cancel during the 30 day trial period without any financial obligations outside of the registration fee. In addition, during the 30 day trial period, the student will not be considered a regular enrolled student and will not be eligible for anyflnancial aid. If the trial date expires and the new student does not cancel his/her enrollment, the student will be considered a regular student on the 31st day and may continue his/her contracted program. Once considered a regular student, the student is responsible for all program charges commencing the first day of the contracted date and, if otherwise eligible, will become eligible for financial aid, The student has the right to opt -out of the trial period. If the student chooses to opt -out of the trial period, the student will immediately become a regular student and, if otherwise eligible, will be eligible for financial aid. The student will be responsible for all charges beginning the first day of the scheduled class unless the student cancels within the seven-day cancellation period. Charges will commence from the first day of the contracted date. RELOCATION Students who relocate while enrolled at InterCoast may not be able to complete their studies if they move to a country or state where the institution is not currently authorized to offer an online option for a particular program. Students who relocate are responsible to research the licensure and certification requirements of the profession for which they may want to seek such credentials. This institution's curriculum may not meet the licensure and/or certification requirements for every state. Prospective students should contact their financial aid advisor to discuss how relocation could alter their eligibility, while current students should contact their campus president if they are considering relocating during their course of study. Graduates should contact the career services department with relocation questions. WITHDRAWAL REFUND POLICY A withdrawal may be initiated by the student's written notice or by the student's conduct, including, but not necessarily limited to, a student's lack of attendance. If a student withdraws or is dismissed from the course of instruction after the period allowed for cancellation of the agreement, the school will remit a refund, less the allowable registration fee, within 45 days following the student's withdrawal. The student is obligated to pay only for the educational services rendered. If the student obtains a loan to pay for the program, the student will have the responsibility to repay the full amount of the loan plus interest, less the amount of any refund. If the student withdraws after the cancellation period and prior to completion of the period of enrollment, and priorto the completion of 60% of the payment period, a pro-rata refund will be made of the unused portion of the tuition. The amount charged to the student shall not exceed the pro-rata portion of the total charges for academic year tuition. The calculation is based on the length of the completed portion of the course relative to period of attendance. CALIFORNIA REFUND INFORMATION The state of California requires a pro rata refund that shall be no less than the total amount owed by the student for the portion of the educational program provided subtracted from the amount paid by the student, calculated as follows: CA Education Code Title 3 Article 13 94919, Institutions Participating in Federal Student Financial Aid Programs • An institution that participates in the federal student financial aid programs complies with this article by complying with applicable regulations of the federal student financial aid programs under Title IV of the federal Higher Education Act of 1.965 InterCoast Colleges School Catalog 18 1 Page