9 Miss. Code R. § 7-3-3.7

Current through December 10, 2024

Section 9-7-3-3.7 - MANDATORY REFUND POLICY

Each institution is required to take and keep a record of student attendance for each individual course meeting.

When refunds are due, they shall be made within thirty (30) days of the last day of attendance if the student has provided the institution with written notification of withdrawal. All refunds shall be made without requiring a request from the student within thirty (30) days from the date that the institution terminates the student or determines withdrawal by the student based on the last day of attendance. In any event, all refunds shall be made within sixty (60) days of the student's last day of attendance. Any unused portion of fees and other institutional charges shall be refunded as follows:

3.7.1Refunds for Classes Cancelled by the Institution

If tuition and fees are collected in advance of the starting date of a program, and the institution cancels the class, one hundred percent (100%) of the tuition and fees collected shall be refunded. The refund shall be made within thirty (30) days of the planned starting date.

3.7.2Refunds for Students Who Withdraw on or Before First Day of Class

If tuition-processing fees are collected in advance of the starting date of classes and the student does not begin classes or withdraws on the first day of classes, no more than One Hundred Dollars ($100.00) of the tuition and processing fees may be retained by the institution. The refund shall be made within thirty (30) days of the class starting date.

3.7.3Refunds for Students Who Enrolled Prior to Institution Visit

Students who have not visited the institution prior to enrollment will have the opportunity to withdraw without penalties within three (3) days following a documented attendance at a regularly scheduled orientation or a documented tour of the facilities and inspection of the equipment. Institutions are required to keep records of students' initial visits and orientation sessions.

3.7.4Refunds for Students Who Withdraw After Instruction Begins Contractual obligations beyond twelve (12) months are prohibited. The refund policy for students attending proprietary institutions who incur financial obligations for a period of twelve (12) months or less shall be as follows:

A. After the first day of classes and during the first ten percent (10%) of the period of financial obligation, the institution shall refund at least ninety percent (90%) of the tuition;

B. After the first ten percent (10%) of the period of financial obligation and until the end of the first twenty-five percent (25%) of the period of obligation, the institution shall refund at least fifty percent (50%) of the tuition;

C. After the first twenty-five percent (25%) of the period of financial obligation and until the end of the first fifty percent (50%) of the period of obligation, the institution shall refund at least twenty-five percent (25%) of the tuition; and

D. After the first fifty percent (50%) of the period of financial obligation, the institution may retain one hundred percent (100%) of the tuition.

9 Miss. Code. R. § 7-3-3.7

Amended 4/6/2017

Amended 4/27/2018

Amended 6/24/2018

Amended 2/4/2021

Amended 3/24/2023

Amended 10/4/2024