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Tuition Refund Policy and Buyer’s Right to Cancel

The Institute reserves the right to amend the terms of its Refund and Cancellation Policy in order to comply with all applicable Federal, State, and accrediting body or any other regulatory agency statutes, guidelines or regulations in effect at the time an applicant cancels this agreement, or a student withdraws or is terminated from the Institute. The policy below applies to all students unless a different policy in effect from the student’s home state of residence, as listed in the Course Catalog provided at the time of enrollment. In the event of the existence of a separate home‑state policy, the Institute will apply the policy that is most favorable to the student.

When a student withdraws or is terminated after the commencement of classes, whether initiated by the student or the Institute, a refund is determined. Recipients of Federal Title IV grant or loan assistance who withdraw prior to the completion of the payment period are subject to the Federal Return of Funds Policy. This policy requires that if the student withdraws prior to completion of 60% of the payment period, grant or loan assistance that has been disbursed to a student and/or credited to a student’s tuition account be returned in proportion to the period of enrollment remaining.

The Enrollment Agreement, if accepted by the Institute, becomes a legally binding agreement which states all the conditions of enrollment and is not subject to alteration or cancellation except as follows:

An applicant accepted for enrollment at UTI must meet the school’s admissions requirements prior to beginning classes. In Texas, a student who does not satisfy the school’s admissions requirements will forfeit acceptance and will be entitled to a refund as outlined below.

  1. If the Enrollment Agreement is rejected by UTI, the applicant will be notified and a full refund of all monies paid will be made.
  2. An applicant may cancel enrollment at any time before the commencement of classes. An applicant not requesting cancellation by the scheduled starting date will be considered a student.
    1. A full refund will be made to any student who cancels this Enrollment Agreement within 72 hours (until midnight of the third day excluding Saturdays, Sundays, and legal holidays) after the Enrollment Agreement is signed by the prospective student
    2. An applicant subsequently requesting cancellation shall be entitled to a refund of all monies paid to the Institute or its representatives minus a registration fee of 15% of the Tuition Cost of the enrollment period, but in no event may the Institute retain more than $100 plus the cost of the meter if issued prior to cancellation.
    3. A student who did not visit the Institute prior to signing the Enrollment Agreement may cancel enrollment within 72 hours following a tour of the Institute and equipment. Cancellation must be in writing by the student, parent, guardian, or guarantor. The written notification must be sent to the Institute at the address indicated at the beginning of this Agreement. Such cancellation results in a refund of all monies paid.
    4. A full refund will be provided to a student if the course of instruction is discontinued by the school and this prevents the student from completing the course.
    5. A full refund of all tuition and fees is due and refundable if the student’s enrollment was procured as a result of any misrepresentation in advertising, promotional materials of the school or misrepresentation by the owner or representative of the school.
    6. An enrolled student that does not start class by the second day of the scheduled start date and does not contact the school to reschedule or does not cancel in writing as required will be considered to have abandoned the agreement resulting in the forfeiture of the registration fee.
    7. If, during the program of training, the Institute determines that a student is not suited for this field, the Institute reserves the right to terminate the student’s training. Unused prepaid tuition, if any, will be refunded in accordance with this refund policy.
    8. Special Cases – In case of student prolonged illness or accident, death in the family or other circumstances that make it impractical to complete the program, the Institute shall make a settlement which is reasonable and fair to both. In such cases when the student is fully obligated for the tuition and intends to return to school within one year of withdrawal, there will be no additional tuition charge. Students may request grade of incomplete per Section 132.061 of the Texas Education Code.
    9. Title IV refunds will be totally consummated within 45 days after the effective date of termination. See #2 under Refund Policy for the effective date of termination.