Cancellation, Withdrawal, & FIDM Refund Policy
When a student cancels (Cancels or Cancellation), withdraws from all classes (Withdraws or Withdrawal), or takes an Unapproved Leave of Absence, it is necessary to make a calculation of the FIDM Refund due to Cancellation or Withdrawal as described, as well as a calculation for Return of Federal Title IV Funds, if the student received federal financial aid. An Approved Leave of Absence occurs when a student leaves for a full quarter with the stated intention to return. An Unapproved Leave of Absence occurs when a student takes a leave during the quarter or takes more than one quarter off within a 12-month period. Requests for all Leaves of Absence must be submitted in writing to the Department of Student Success prior to the leave.
STUDENT'S RIGHT TO CANCEL
The student has the right to cancel an enrollment agreement and obtain a refund of institutional charges paid through FIDM's first week of scheduled classes or the seventh day after enrollment, whichever is later. Within 45 days of a written notice of cancellation, FIDM will refund all institutional charges paid, less the initial application and final application fees totaling $250. If a student purchases books and/or supplies from FIDM and cancels within the cancellation period, those items may be returned to the FIDM bookstore for a full refund. Cancellation shall occur when the student gives dated, written
notice of cancellation to FIDM Admissions Office, 919 South Grand Ave, Suite 215A, Los Angeles, CA 90015. The written notice of cancellation, if sent by mail, is effective when postmarked.
STUDENT'S RIGHT TO WITHDRAW
A student has the right to withdraw from the College following the cancellation period. Withdrawals include withdrawing from all classes, academic dismissal and academic disqualification and may be effectuated by the student's notice or by the student's conduct, including, but not necessarily limited to, a student's lack of attendance and failure to meet financial obligations to the College. The date on which a student officially notifies the Department of Student Success of his/her intent to withdraw will be used as the basis for calculating refunds and returns. In the absence of official notification of withdrawal, the withdrawal date will be the last date the College can determine that the student participated in academically related activity.
FIDM REFUND POLICY
Upon withdrawal, FIDM will refund tuition, courserelated resources and most fees, at a prorated amount through the 60% point of each quarter. The initial and final application fees totaling $250 are non-refundable. Once the student has attended past the 60% point of the quarter, no refund will be made for that period. Upon withdrawal, Books and Supplies are refundable in accordance with FIDM's Refund Policy for Books and Supplies.
REFUND PERCENTAGES FOR REFUND CALCULATION OF TUITION, FEES AND COURSE-RELATED RESOURCES AT VARYING DATES THROUGHOUT THE QUARTER
This example is based on a quarter that has 74 days.
| NUMBER OF DAYS ATTENDED IN THE PERIOD OF ATTENDANCE (ONE QUARTER) | REFUND PERCENTAGE | |
|---|---|---|
| Cancellation | Prior to the start of classes — no days attended | 100% |
| Cancellation | Prior to or on cancellation date shown on the enrollment agreement | 100% |
| Withdrawal | 10th day of the quarter | 87% |
| Withdrawal | 20th day of the quarter | 73% |
| Withdrawal | 30th day of the quarter | 60% |
| Withdrawal | 40th day of the quarter | 46% |
| Withdrawal | 45th day of the quarter | 0% |
The number of days in the quarter is based on, and includes, the first and last dates of each quarter as published in the FIDM college calendar and is the number of days used to determine the 60% point of each quarter in the refund calculation. These dates, as shown in the calendar are subject to change.