In compliance with California Education Code §§94919, 94920, and 94927​

 1. Full Refund

If a course or program is canceled by California Arts University, students are entitled to a full refund of all tuition and fees paid, including any non-refundable charges.

To request a full refund:

• Submit a written cancellation request by email or in person.

• Include your full name, program, reason for cancellation, and intended withdrawal date.

• The university administrator will review the request and respond within 10 business days.

• If approved, a full refund will be issued within 45 calendar days of receipt.

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 2. Student Financial Aid Notice​

California Arts University does not currently offer federal or state financial aid programs.

If such aid becomes available in the future:

• Students will be entitled to a refund of any amounts paid out of pocket, not covered by aid.

• If a student defaults on a government loan, the federal/state agency may take legal action to recover the debt (e.g., wage garnishment or tax refund withholding).

• A defaulted student may also be ineligible for future financial aid until the debt is paid in full.

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3. Withdrawals & Pro Rata Refunds

Students who officially withdraw from the university may be eligible for a pro rata refund of tuition based on the portion of the program completed.

Refunds are calculated based on the number of days or hours of instruction provided prior to the official withdrawal date.

Refund Formula:

Amount Owed = (Total Tuition & Fees ÷ Total Program Days or Hours) × Days or Hours Attended

Refund = Amount Paid – Amount Owed

Example:

• Total cost: $750

• Program length: 45 hours

• Hours attended: 18

• Refund = $750 – ($750 × 18 ÷ 45) = $450 refund

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 4. Withdrawal & Refund Request Process​

To officially withdraw and request a refund:

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1. Students must submit a written Notice of Withdrawal to the Registrar’s Office.

2. The official withdrawal date is the date the written Notice of Withdrawal is received by the institution.

3. If a student fails to submit formal notice, the institution will determine the withdrawal date based on the student’s last date of attendance or academic activity.

4. If eligible, any applicable refund will be processed within forty-five (45) calendar days from the official withdrawal date.

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 5. Additional Refund Guidelines​

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• Cancellation Date: The effective date of cancellation will be the date the written notice is received by the institution.

• Refund Timeline: Any applicable refund will be processed within forty-five (45) calendar days from the date of cancellation or withdrawal.

• Non-Refundable Fees: Designated non-refundable fees, including application and enrollment fees, will be retained after the cancellation period, except where otherwise required by law.

• Pro Rata Refunds: Refund eligibility is determined based on the portion of the program completed, calculated on a pro rata basis as outlined above.

• Failure to Officially Withdraw: Failure to submit a written Notice of Withdrawal may result in additional charges and academic consequences, including a failing grade.​

• Reminder: Students are encouraged to refer to the Academic Calendar for important dates; however, refund eligibility is determined in accordance with the refund policy outlined above.

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