Payment Policies and Deadlines

Non-refundable Program Deposit Deadline: 1 month prior to the program start date. A deposit is required for the 10-Week Intensive ESL, 4-Week Business English, and 4-week Conversation & Culture before the first quarter of study. A deposit is not required for 2-Week Business English and Conversation & Culture.

Tuition & Fees Payment Deadline: 7 days prior to the program start date

Late Fees (Non-refundable):

• 10-Week Intensive ESL: $500
• 4-Week Business English and Conversation & Culture: $250
• 2-Week Business English and Conversation & Culture: $150

Refund Policy:

• Cancellations must be requested in writing to ip@ce.uci.edu
• Prior to the program start date: 100% of refundable fees
• Prior to the end of the 5th day of classes for 10-Week Intensive ESL and 2nd day of classes for Business English and Conversation & Culture programs: 50% of refundable fees
• No refunds after the 5th day of classes for 10-Week Intensive ESL and 2nd day of classes for Business English and Conversation & Culture programs
• No refunds will be given if a student is dismissed

Deadlines

• The application deadline is 1 month prior to the program start date

Processing Time

• Once we receive a complete application, we will send you an I-20 and Welcome Guide within 1 week.

Postponement Policy

• Postponement requests must be made in writing to ip@ce.uci.edu according to the following:
  • Within 16 calendar days of the program start date for the 10-Week Intensive ESL program
  • Within 7 calendar days of the program start date for the Business English & Conversation & Culture programs
• There is no additional charge for the first postponement only. Any additional postponements for any reason require a new $200 application fee.

Non-refundable Program Deposit Deadline: 1 month prior to the program start date

Tuition & Fees Payment Deadline: 7 days prior to the program start date

Late Fees (Non-refundable): 10% of tuition

Refund Policy:

• Cancellations must be requested in writing to ip@ce.uci.edu
• Prior to the program start date: 100% of refundable fees
• Prior to the end of the 5th day of program: 50% of refundable fees
• No refunds after the 5th day of program
• No refunds will be given if a student is dismissed

Deadlines

• The application deadline is 1 month prior to the program start date

Processing Time

• Once we receive a complete application, we will send you an I-20 and Welcome Guide within 1 week.

Postponement Policy

• Postponement requests must be made in writing to ip@ce.uci.edu according to the following:
  • Within 14 calendar days of the program start date for Certificate programs
• There is no additional charge for the first postponement only. Any additional postponements for any reason require a new $200 application fee and deposit.

Required Program Deposit Deadline: 15 days after the Acceptance Confirmation Letter is issued. Please visit your chosen program page’s “What is the Application Process?” FAQ to view the deposit amount.

Tuition & Fees Payment Deadline: 1 month prior to the program start date

Refund Policy:

• Cancellations must be requested in writing to star@ce.uci.edu or asap@ce.uci.edu
• Prior to the program start date: 100% of refundable fees less the Program Deposit. The Program Deposit will be refunded only if the following two conditions are met:

1. STAR/ASAP Programs is notified at least 14 calendar days before the Program Start Date that the student has been denied a Student Visa;

2. STAR/ASAP Programs receives (1) the original written documentation from the U.S. embassy or consulate verifying that the Student Visa has been denied and (2) the original Letter of Acceptance (LOA) issued by UCI Division of Continuing Education.

• If STAR/ASAP Programs is unable to accept new students for the program to which students already applied, the Application Fee, Tuition, and Fees that have been paid will be carried over to the next available term. If the applicant is unable to attend the program at a later term, tuition and fees that have been paid will be refunded, less the Application Fee and Deposit.
• If a student wishes to withdraw from the program at any time after the scheduled start date, he or she must consult with the STAR/ASAP Programs office in advance; failure to do so may result in expulsion.
• No refunds or tuition credit will be given if a student is dismissed from STAR/ASAP Programs.

Enrollment Deferral:

• Applicants may request a deferral to another Program Start Date by submitting a deferral request in writing to UCI Division of Continuing Education at least 14 calendar days before the program start date. Notification under 14 calendar days will result in forfeiting the Program Deposit. UCI Division of Continuing Education will then issue a new Letter of Acceptance and Form I-20 for admission for a later start date. Deferral will be offered only once to each applicant. Applicants who defer to a later program with higher tuition and fees will be required to pay the corresponding tuition and fees

Deadlines

• The application deadline is 1 month prior to the program start date. Applications received after the deadline will be considered on a space-available basis.

Processing Time

• Once we receive a complete application and program deposit, we will send you an I-20 and Welcome Guide within 2 weeks.

Non-refundable Housing Deposit and Application Fee Deadline: Due with application. An Application Fee is not required for local EUR applicants. A housing Deposit is not required for students who are not applying for housing.

Tuition & Fees Payment Deadline: 1 month prior to the program start date. Materials fees are non-refundable.

Late Fees (Non-refundable): No late fees.

Refund Policy:

• Cancellations must be requested in writing to ApplyEUR@ce.uci.edu.
• Prior to the program start date: 100% of refundable fees
• Prior to the end of the 2nd day of classes: 50% of refundable fees
• No refunds after the 2nd day of classes.
• No refunds will be given if a student is dismissed.
• No other refunds will be given.

INTERNSHIP PROGRAM

Tuition & Fees Payment Deadline: 5 days prior to the start of the Resume Writing & Interview Workshop. The intern will participate in this workshop during the ACP quarter directly preceding the internship. See upcoming payment deadlines below:

Winter 2020             October 2, 2019

Spring 2020              January 15, 2020

Summer 2020          April 8, 2020

Fall 2020                   July 1, 2020

Late Fees (Non-refundable): 10% of tuition

Refund Policy:

• Cancellations must be requested via email to dce-internships@uci.edu
• Prior to the start of the Resume Writing & Interview Workshop: 100% of refundable fees
• Prior to the start of the Internship Practicum: 50% of refundable fees
• No refunds after the Internship Practicum start date

Postponement Policy:

• Postponement requests must be made in writing to dce-internships@uci.edu according to the following:
  • At least 7 days prior to the Internship Practicum start date
  • Exceptions will be made on a case-by-case basis for exceptional circumstances as approved by the Internship Program Office
  • Students may only postpone a maximum of 2 quarters

TEFL INTERNSHIP PROGRAM

Tuition & Fees Payment Deadline: 14 days prior to the program start date

Late Fees (Non-refundable): No late fees

Refund Policy:

• Cancellations must be requested in writing to ip@ce.uci.edu
• Prior to the program start date:  100% of refundable fees
• Prior to the end of the 5th day of the program: 50% of refundable fees
• No refunds after the 5th day of the program