ENROLLMENT AGREEMENT

Section I: Program Information

I am hereby enrolling in the following academic program at Westcliff University, located 17877 Von Karman Ave, Suite 400, Irvine, CA 92614, where the instruction will take place, and my enrollment is subject to the terms and conditions stated in this enrollment agreement.

Domestic Students

Description	Fee	Total
Doctorate Programs	$725 per credit hour (total 60 credit hours)	$43,500
Doctorate Programs (Professional)	$775 per credit hour (total 60 credit hours)	$46,500
Master Programs	$675 per credit hour (total 36 credit hours)	$24,300
Master Programs (Professional)	$725 per credit hour (total 36 credit hours)	$26,100
Bachelor Programs	$450 per credit hour (total 120 credit hours)	$54,000
Graduate Certificate (6 months)*	$675 per credit hour (total 9 credit hours)	$6,075
Graduate Certificate (8 months)*	$675 per credit hour (total 12 credit hours)	$8,100
Undergraduate Certification*	$450 per credit hour (total 18 credit hours)	$8,100
Undergraduate TESOL Certificate*	$450 per credit hour (total 16 credit hours)	$7,200

* A student will not be officially registered for their Certificate program until tuition and fees are paid full.

Application Fee (non-refundable – one time)	$30.00
Registration (non-refundable)	$25.00 per semester (w/ cap of $200/program)
STRF Fee (Non-Refundable)	$0.00 per $1000 (Currently not being collected)

Degree Diploma	$100.00
Degree Diploma Frame	$150.00
Degree Diploma Replacement	$125.00

 

Certified Official Transcript	$10.00
Returned Check Fee	$35.00
Late Tuition Fee - New Students	$50.00 weekly
Late Tuition Fee - Continuing Students	$35.00
Student ID Card	$10.00
Student ID Card Replacement	$15.00

Changes In Fee Schedule:

1. Tuition and fee charges are subject to change at the school’s discretion.
2. If there are any tuition or fee increases, the changes will become effective the next semester.
3. The student will be notified prior to any tuition changes.

Notice of Additional Fees for Late Payment of Tuition

Students are required to submit full payment of tuition and fees owed for their first semester by the registration deadline (5 weeks prior to the start) to avoid additional charges. Students who maintain a balance with the university after this deadline are assessed a $50.00 fee every week until the balance is paid in full. Financial counseling is available for all students through the Westcliff Financial Aid Department.

Tuition and fees for each semester after the first one must be paid in full 30 days prior to the 1st start date of classes. Students who maintain a balance after this deadline in subsequent semesters are assessed a one-time $35.00 fee, unless you have received approval from the Billing Department to pay using one of Westcliff University's payment plan options.

Methods Of Payments:

Payments may be made by credit card (Visa, MasterCard, Discover), cash, money order, cashier’s check, or certified check.

All payments can be paid in person on campus or online. Payments can also be mailed to the University at the address: 17877 Von Karman Ave, Suite 400, Irvine, CA 92614.

Payment Plan Options And Policy:

Westcliff University offers three payment plans to assist students with their financial needs.

As a student at Westcliff University, you are free to choose from any one of these options:

 

1. Installments Deferred Payment Plan:

Two Installments Deferred Payment Plan:  This Westcliff University Deferred Payment Plan is available where deferrable charges, such as tuition and certain fees, are paid in two installments.  The total fees for the semester are divided into two equal payments. The 1st payment is due prior to the 1st start date of the class, and the 2nd installment is due by midnight Saturday of the 8th week of the semester. There is a $50 fee for the two-installment deferment plan.

2. Three Installments Deferred Payment Plan:

Three Installments Deferred Payment Plan:  This Westcliff University Deferred Payment Plan is available where deferrable charges, such as tuition and certain fees, are paid in three installments.  For three installments, the total fees for the semester are divided into three equal payments. The 1st payment is due prior to the 1st start date of the class, the 2nd installment is due by midnight Saturday of the 5th week of the semester, and the 3rd installment is due by midnight Saturday of the 10th week of the semester. There is a $75 fee for the three-installment deferment plan. To request a deferment plan, please complete the Deferment plan form available online or through the Registrar’s office. The form must be submitted to the Registrar prior to the start date of the 1st class to receive approval.

3. Other

Veteran’s Benefits: The University’s programs are approved for enrollment of persons eligible to receive educational benefits under Title 38, U.S. Code. Students who are eligible for educational assistance through the Veterans’ Education Benefit programs may obtain forms directly from the Department of Veterans Affairs Educational Services at https://benefits.va.gov/gibill/ or by calling them directly at 888.442.4551. Members of the Selected Reserve may also be eligible for educational assistance. The VA Facility Code for Westcliff University is 21110805.

Students who apply for personal loans to pay for their educational program will have the responsibility to repay the full amount of the loan plus interest, less the amount of any refund.

Section II: Student Cancel and Withdraw Policy

STUDENT'S RIGHT TO CANCEL:

The student has the right to cancel and obtain a refund of charges paid through attendance 7 days after the first class session, or the seventh day after enrollment, whichever is later. After the end of the cancellation period, you also have the right to stop school at any time; and you have the right to receive a pro rata refund if you have completed 60 percent or less of the scheduled hours in the current payment period in your program through the last day of attendance.

To cancel the enrollment agreement or withdraw from the institution and obtain a refund, a written notice must be submitted to the Office of the Registrar: 17877 Von Karman Ave, Suite 400, Irvine, CA 92614, FAX. 888-409-7306

For the students enrolled in distance education program, the student shall have the right to cancel the agreement and receive a full refund before the first lesson and materials are received. Cancellation is effective on the date written notice of cancellation is sent. If the institution sent the first lesson and materials before an effective cancellation notice was received, the institution shall make a refund within 45 days regardless of if the student has returned all lessons and materials.

Student Course Cancel Policy

1. A student can cancel a course and obtain a refund of charges paid through attendance at the first class session, or the seventh day after enrollment, whichever is later.
2. The course is completely taken off the student’s transcript, with no record of ever registered for the course.
3. Student refund rights are described in the Refund Policy below. Students will receive up to a 100% refund – (minus) the application and registration fees.
4. To cancel course(s), students must e-mail, mail or deliver a signed and dated copy of the Notice to Cancel form, which includes a written statement requesting to cancel to the University.

Student Withdraw Policy

1. A student can withdraw from the enrolled program and obtain a refund of charges paid through attendance at the first class session, or the seventh day after enrollment, whichever is later.
2. When a student withdraws from a course after the first week, the student will receive a “W” on their transcript.
3. Students refund rights are described in the Refund Policy. Students will receive up to a 60% refund – (minus) the application and registration fees.
4. To withdraw from course(s),e-mail, mail or deliver a signed and dated copy of the Notice of Withdrawal form, which includes a written statement requesting cancellation to the University.

Policies on Distance Education Programs

The University shall transmit the first lesson and any materials to any student within seven days after the institution accepts the student for admission. An institution shall transmit all lessons and materials to the student if the student has fully paid for the educational program and, after having received the first lesson and initial materials, requests in writing that all of the material be sent. If the institution transmits the balance of the materials as the student requests, the institution shall remain obligated to provide the other educational services it agreed to provide, such as responses to student inquiries, student and faculty interaction, and evaluation and comment on lessons submitted by the student, but shall not be obligated to pay any refund after all of the lessons and material are transmitted.

The University shall mail its response or evaluation within ten days of its receipt of student lessons, projects, or examinations.

Refund Policy

The student has the right to cancel the enrollment agreement and obtain a refund of charges paid through attendance at the first class session, or the seventh day after enrollment, whichever is later. In addition, the student may cancel or withdraw from a course after instruction has started, and receive a pro-rata refund for the unused portion of the tuition, if the student has completed sixty percent (60%) or less of the instruction in the current term. Students who attend sixty percent (60%) or more in a term will not be eligible for a pro-rata tuition refund.

Westcliff University will perform a tuition refund calculation for students who cease their enrollment, whether voluntary or involuntary, for the term in which the student ceases their enrollment. The following methodology will be used for tuition refund calculations.

The number of days attended in the term, divided by the total number of available days in the term.

For the purposes of a tuition refund calculation, attendance is defined as Substantive Academic Activities performed by the student. Substantive Academic Activities are inclusive of, but not limited to the following actions:

1. Weekly in-class meetings, whether on-campus or online;
2. Virtual Class Session (VCS) summary submissions;
3. Actions performed by Student on the WU Global Academic Portal (GAP) such as initial discussion posts, peer responses, and assignment submissions.

Students utilizing Title IV, federal student aid funds, may be entitled to a refund of tuition money not paid from Title IV, federal student aid program funds. A separate calculation for determining earned Title IV funds will be performed by the university (R2T4 Calculation).

All refunds will be paid within 30 days of cancellation or last date of attendance.

Student Tuition Recovery Fund (STRF)

The State of California established the Student Tuition Recovery Fund (STRF) to relieve or mitigate economic loss suffered by a student in an educational program at a qualifying institution, who is or was a California resident while enrolled, or was enrolled in a residency program, if the student enrolled in the institution, prepaid tuition, and suffered an economic loss. Unless relieved of the obligation to do so, you must pay the state-imposed assessment for the STRF, or it must be paid on your behalf, if you are a student in an educational program, who is a California resident, or are enrolled in a residency program, and prepay all or part of your tuition.

You are not eligible for protection from the STRF and you are not required to pay the STRF assessment, if you are not a California resident, or are not enrolled in a residency program.

It is important that you keep copies of your enrollment agreement, financial aid documents, receipts, or any other information that documents the amount paid to the school. Questions regarding the STRF may be directed to the Bureau for Private Postsecondary Education, 1747 N. Market Blvd. Ste 225 Sacramento, CA 95834, (916) 431-6959 or (888) 370-7589

Loans:

If the student is eligible for a loan guaranteed by the federal or state government and the student defaults on the loan, both of the following may occur:

• The federal or state government or a loan guarantee agency may take action against the student, including applying any income tax refund to which the person is entitled to reduce the balance owed on the loan.
• The student may not be eligible for any other federal student financial aid at another institution or other government assistance until the loan is repaid.

Notice Concerning Transferability Of Credits And Credentials Earned At Our Institution

The transferability of credits you earn at Westcliff University is at the complete discretion of an institution to which you may seek to transfer. Acceptance of the degree or certificate you earn in {programTitle} is also at the complete discretion of the institution to which you may seek to transfer. If the, credits, degree, or certificate that you earn at Westcliff University are not accepted at the institution to which you seek to transfer, you may be required to repeat some or all of your coursework at that institution. For this reason you should make certain that your attendance at this institution will meet your educational goals. This may include contacting an institution to which you may seek to transfer after attending Westcliff University to determine if your credits, degree, or certificate will transfer.

Employment Disclaimer

The purpose of the Westcliff University Career Services Department is to actively assist students and graduates in obtaining desirable employment through our career placement assistance program; however, Westcliff University does not guarantee college graduate employment. Westcliff University assists students and alumni with job placement services and provides information about employment opportunities with various employers. For the convenience of students and alumni, the university posts job listings at its discretion. However, no employers are recommended or endorsed by the university and a posting does not constitute a recommendation or an endorsement. Without limitation, the university is not responsible for wages, safety, working conditions, or any other aspect of any off-campus employment. When applying for or accepting any offer of a position, students and/or alumni should use caution, common sense, prudence and perform any required due diligence in researching employers when applying for, or accepting positions.

Student Agreement

This agreement contains the complete understanding between Westcliff University and you regarding the University providing educational services in exchange for your payment of fees and tuition. Please initial each line and sign.

Prior to signing this enrollment agreement, you must be given a catalog or brochure and a School Performance Fact Sheet, which you are encouraged to review prior to signing this agreement. These documents contain important policies and performance data for this institution. This institution is required to have you sign and date the information included in the School Performance Fact Sheet relating to completion rates, placement rates, license examination passage rates, and salaries or wages, and the most recent three-year cohort default rate, if applicable, prior to signing this agreement.

I certify that I have received the catalog, School Performance Fact Sheet, and information regarding completion rates, placement rates, license examination passage rates, salary or wage information, and the most recent three-year cohort default rate, if applicable, included in the School Performance Fact Sheet, and have signed, initialed, and dated the information provided in the School Performance Fact Sheet.

I understand that my failure to comply with all University policies, including attendance, academic and financial requirements, will result in termination of my enrollment AND dismissal from the University.

I understand that I will receive official transcripts and/or a degree, only if I have met all the required academic standards and requirements and have paid my financial obligations to Westcliff University in full.

I understand that a degree or diploma cannot be conferred until all academic obligations have been completed or otherwise cleared with the Registrar and all financial obligations have been completed or otherwise cleared with the Director of Finance.

I have read and understood this agreement and the refund policy in the catalog of Westcliff University before signing. Further, I understand that my tuition does not include books and materials.

I understand that Westcliff University does not guarantee employment of any kind once my degree or certificate has been conferred.

I understand that this school does not participate in State or Federal Assistance programs.

Itemization & Total Tuition Fees:

*YOU ARE RESPONSIBLE FOR THIS AMOUNT. IF YOU GET A STUDENT LOAN, YOU ARE RESPONSIBLE FOR REPAYING THE LOAN AMOUNT PLUS ANY INTEREST, LESS THE AMOUNT OF ANY REFUND.

*You have the right to cancel and obtain a refund of charges paid through attendance at the first class session or the seventh day after enrollment, whichever is later.

A student or any member of the public may file a complaint about this institution with the Bureau for Private Postsecondary Education by calling (888) 370-7589 toll-free or by completing a complaint form, which can be obtained on the bureau’s internet web site www.bppe.ca.gov.

Any questions a student may have regarding this enrollment agreement that have not been satisfactorily answered by the institution may be directed to the Bureau for private Postsecondary Education at 1747 N. Market Blvd. Ste 225 Sacramento, CA 95834, www.bppe.ca.gov, toll-free telephone number (888) 370-7589 or by fax (916) 263-1897.

The enrollment agreement is legally binding when signed by the student and accepted by the institution. I understand that this is a legally binding contract. My signature below certifies that I have read, understood, and agreed to my rights and responsibilities, and that the institution’s cancellation and refund policies have been clearly explained to me.