Refund Policy
International Development Institute maintains a fair and equitable refund policy in accordance with the guidelines established by the New York State Education Department for proprietary schools. This policy applies to all students enrolled in programs offered by the school.
Cancellation Prior to the Start of Classes
A student who cancels within seven (7) calendar days of signing the enrollment agreement, before instruction begins, will receive all monies paid with the exception of the non-refundable registration fee, where permitted by applicable regulations.
Cancellation After the Start of Classes
After instruction begins, a student will be liable for the non-refundable registration fee, the cost of any textbooks, supplies, equipment, or materials received, and tuition liability based on the student’s last date of attendance. Tuition liability is determined by the percentage of the program completed under the applicable refund schedule.
All requests for cancellation or refund must be submitted in writing or by email. Once approved, refunds will be issued within forty-five (45) calendar days from the date the school receives the official written cancellation notice or otherwise determines the student’s withdrawal or termination date under school policy.
The school reserves the right to change, postpone, or cancel the starting date of any course. When possible, students will be notified in advance. If a course is canceled by the school and no acceptable alternative is provided, the student will be entitled to an appropriate refund in accordance with applicable policy.
Refund Schedule by Program Length
The applicable refund method depends on the number of weeks in the program, as follows:
| Program Length | Applicable Refund Policy | Program Length | Applicable Refund Policy |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1–6 weeks | Mini Refund Policy | 7–14 weeks | One Quarter |
| 14–28 weeks | Two Quarters | 15–18 weeks | One Term |
| 21–42 weeks | Three Quarters | 28–56 weeks | Four Quarters |
| 30–36 weeks | Two Terms | 35–70 weeks | Five Quarters |
| 42–84 weeks | Six Quarters | 45–54 weeks | Three Terms |
| 49–98 weeks | Seven Quarters | 56–112 weeks | Eight Quarters |
| 60–72 weeks | Four Terms | 75–90 weeks | Five Terms |
| 90–108 weeks | Six Terms |
Mini Refund Policy – 6 or Fewer Weeks
| If Termination Occurs | School May Keep | Student Refund |
|---|---|---|
| 0–15% | 0% | 100% |
| 16–30% | 25% | 75% |
| 31–45% | 50% | 50% |
| 46–60% | 75% | 25% |
| After 60% | 100% | 0% |
Quarter-Based Refund Policy
| (a) First Quarter | (b) Subsequent Quarters | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| If Termination Occurs | School May Keep | Student Refund | If Termination Occurs | School May Keep | Student Refund |
| First week | 0% | 100% | First week | 25% | 75% |
| Second week | 25% | 75% | Second week | 50% | 50% |
| Third week | 50% | 50% | Third week | 75% | 25% |
| Fourth week | 75% | 25% | Fourth week | 100% | 0% |
Term-Based Refund Policy
| (a) First Term | (b) Subsequent Terms | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| If Termination Occurs | School May Keep | Student Refund | If Termination Occurs | School May Keep | Student Refund |
| Prior to or during the first week | 0% | 100% | During the first week | 20% | 80% |
| During the second week | 20% | 80% | During the second week | 35% | 65% |
| During the third week | 35% | 65% | During the third week | 50% | 50% |
| During the fourth week | 50% | 50% | During the fourth week | 70% | 30% |
| During the fifth week | 75% | 25% | After the fourth week | 100% | 0% |
| After the fifth week | 100% | 0% | |||
Termination by the School
If a student is terminated by the school for any reason, the student will be entitled to a refund calculated according to this policy based on the student’s last date of attendance.
Books, Supplies, and Fees
Fees for books, supplies, equipment, and other materials are non-refundable once such items have been issued to the student. If such materials have not been issued, the related charges may be refunded in accordance with school policy.
Official Withdrawal
Students who wish to withdraw from a program should notify the school in writing. The date of withdrawal will be determined by the date of the written notice or the last date of attendance, whichever is earlier, in accordance with school policy.
General Provisions
This refund policy is provided to ensure fairness and transparency. Students are encouraged to review their enrollment agreement and the school catalog for additional details regarding cancellation, withdrawal, termination, and financial obligations.
Rev. 04/01/2026
