TUITION ON REFUNDS AND OTHER FEES:
It is the responsibility of all students to be aware of California Miramar University’s refund policy on tuition and other fees. The University’s policy seeks to be fair and equitable and in compliance with accreditation, Federal Title IV Financial Aid and BPPE guidelines. A student may cancel his/her enrollment agreement in any manner i.e. writing, phone, fax, e-mail, letter, or in person. If a student cancels in writing via letter, they should send the notice to the following address: California Miramar University 3550 Camino Del Rio North, Suite 208, San Diego, CA 92108. The written notice of cancellation, if sent by mail, is effective when deposited in the mail properly addressed with proper postage. All refunds due to the student will be refund¬ed within thirty days. *If any changes have occurred in the University’s refund policy after a student enrolls, the University shall follow the terms of the refund policy that appears on the enrollment agreement signed by each student.
NEW STUDENT’S RIGHT TO CANCEL
New students have the right to cancel their program of instruction, without any penalty or obligations, through the attendance of their first class session or the seventh (7th) day of enrollment, whichever is later. This time frame is called “THE CANCELLATION PERIOD”. Students who cancel within THE CANCELLATION PERIOD will receive a refund of all monies paid with the exception of non-refundable fees paid on their behalf (see list of non-refundable fees above).
For the purpose of determining the amount of a refund, the student notification of cancellation may be conveyed to the institution in any manner, such as email, phone call, fax or written notice. Cancellation is effective on the date the notice of cancellation is provided to the institution, If the notice is sent in writing it may be submitted to: CMU, 3550 Camino Del Rio, N. Suite 208, San Di ego, CA 92108.
WITHDRAWING FROM THE UNIVERSITY AFTER THE CANCELLATION PERIOD
After THE CANCELLATION PERIOD has passed students have the right to withdraw from the University at any time and they have the right to receive a pro rata refund based on the refund table below.
WITHDRAWALS AND DISMISSALS
A student shall be deemed to have withdrawn or been dismissed from the University when any of the following occurs:
- Student notifies the University of their intent to withdraw.
- The school terminates the student’s enrollment.
- Student fails to return from a leave of absence.
- A student fails to attend courses for 2 consecutive weeks. In this case, the date of dismissal shall be deemed to be the last date of recorded activity.
PLEASE NOTE: Depending on the circumstances, the University will determine if a failure to attend a course or courses may result in simply a withdrawal from the particular course(s) or a dismissal from the University.
If any portion of the student’s tuition was paid from the proceeds of a loan, then the refund will be sent to the lender or to the agency that guaranteed the loan. Any remaining refund amount will first be used to repay student financial aid programs from which the student received benefits, in proportion to the amount of the benefits received. Any remaining amount will be paid to the student.
8 Week Refund Policy-
| Week | Refundable Tuition | Tuition Owed |
|---|---|---|
| Week 1 (Days 1 -7) New Students | 100% | 0% Tuition $0 refundable fees or charges |
| *Week 1 (Days 1 -7) Existing Students | 100% | 0% Tuition plus fees |
| Week 2 (Days 1 -7) | 75% | 25% Tuition plus fees |
| Week 3 (Days 1 -7) | 60% | 40% Tuition plus fees |
| Week 4 (Days 1 -7) | 50% | 50% Tuition plus fees |
| Week 5 (Days 1 -7) | 40% | 60% Tuition plus fees |
| Week 6 (Days 35+) | 0% | 100% plus fees |
* All continuing CMU students who withdraw from the University during Week 1 of a session (days 1-7), will have a Withdrawal Fee charged, and the Technology Fee (if applicable) retained from their refund. An annual technology fee is assessed once per school year (12 months).
NEW STUDENTS – SAMPLE REFUND CALCULATION BY DEGREE PROGAM
If a newly enrolled student prepays tuition and perpays the Technology Fee, and the Athletic Development Fee (Student Athletes only) and cancels their enrollment with the University within THE CANCELLATION PERIOD defined above, they are entitled to the following refund.
Note: The Withdrawal Fee is charged by the University upon dismissal or withdrawal from the University after THE CANCELATION PERIOD but before completion of the degree program.
New Undergraduate: (ASSOCIATE AND BACHELOR) Prepaid Tuition $1,218.00 per 3 credit course and Prepaid Annual Tech Fee of $250.00. Full Time Enrollment is two 3 credit courses totaling $2,436 in tuition per session.
New Undergraduate Pre-Paid Tuition $1218 per 3 credit course and Pre-Paid Annual Tech. Fee of $250.
| Weeks | Tuition Percentage Returned | Prepaid Tuition Total | Prepaid $250 Technology Fee Refund | Prepaid $100 International Student Processing Fee Non-Refundable | Withdrawal Fee Charged | Domestic & International Student TOTAL REFUND | Student Athlete Prepaid $300 Athletic Development Fee Refund | Student Athlete TOTAL REFUND |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Week 1 (Days 1-7) | 100% | $2,436 | $250 | $0 | $0 | $2,686 | $300 | $2,686 |
| Week 2 (Days 8-14) | 75% | $2,436 | $0 | $0 | $200 | $1,627 | $0 | $1,627 |
| Week 3 (Days 15-22) | 60% | $2,436 | $0 | $0 | $200 | $1,262 | $0 | $1,262 |
| Week 4 (Days 23-28) | 50% | $2,436 | $0 | $0 | $200 | $1,018 | $0 | $1,018 |
| Week 5 (Days 29-34) | 40% | $2,436 | $0 | $0 | $200 | $774 | $0 | $774 |
| Week 6 (Days 35+) | 0% | $2,436 | $0 | $0 | $200 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
New Masters: Pre-Paid Tuition $1.755.00 per 3 credit course and Pre-Paid Annual Tech Fee of $280
| Weeks | Tuition Percentage Refunded | Prepaid Tuition TOTAL | Prepaid $280 Technology Fee Refund | Prepaid $100 International Student Processing Fee Non-Refundable | Withdrawal Fee Charged | Domestic & International Student |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Week 1 (Days 1-7) | 100% | $1,755 | $280 | $0 | $0 | $2035.00 |
| Week 2 (Days 8-14) | 75% | $1,755 | $0 | $0 | $200 | $1116 |
| Week 3 (Days 15-22) | 60% | $1,755 | $0 | $0 | $200 | $853 |
| Week 4 (Days 23-28) | 50% | $1,755 | $0 | $0 | $200 | $678 |
| Week 5 (Days 29-34) | 40% | $1,755 | $0 | $0 | $200 | $502 |
| Week 6 (Days 35+) | 0% | $1,755 | $0 | $0 | $200 | $0 |
New DBA: $1818.00 per 3 credit course and Prepaid Annual Tech Fee of $500.
| Weeks | Tuition Percentage Refunded | Prepaid Tuition TOTAL | Prepaid $500 Technology Fee Refund | Prepaid $100 International Student Processing Fee Non-Refundable | Withdrawal Fee Charged | Domestic & International Student |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Week 1 (Days 1-7) | 100% | $1,755 | $500 | $0 | $0 | $2318 |
| Week 2 (Days 8-14) | 75% | $1,755 | $0 | $0 | $200 | $1163.50 |
| Week 3 (Days 15-22) | 60% | $1,755 | $0 | $0 | $200 | $890.80 |
| Week 4 (Days 23-28) | 50% | $1,755 | $0 | $0 | $200 | $709 |
| Week 5 (Days 29-34) | 40% | $1,755 | $0 | $0 | $200 | $527.20 |
| Week 6 (Days 35+) | 0% | $1,755 | $0 | $0 | $200 | $0 |
ADMINISTRATIVE FEES
Effective Date: 08/01/2018
The fees and charges listed below are costs that students may incur beyond the basic tuition fees.
NEW STUDENTS RIGHT TO CANCEL: ALL PREPAID TUITION AND *PREPAID REFUNDABLE FEES ARE FULLY REFUNDABLE UPON CANCELLATION OF ENROLLMENT THROUGH ATTENDANCE AT THE FIRST CLASS SESSION, OR THE SEVENTH (7TH) DAY OF ENROLLMENT, WHICHEVER IS LATER. THIS TIME FRAME IS CALLED “THE CANCELLATION PERIOD.”
REFUNDABLE FEES during THE CANCELLATION PERIOD
| ITEM | DESCRIPTION | FEE |
|---|---|---|
| *Undergraduate Resource Information Technology Fee (annual) | Funds a variety of services such as CMU’s student email, Microsoft o365 Software, the 24/7 online library, facility based laptops, Student ID cards, computerized student discounts, upgrades to the online learning system, student portal system and related software. | $250.00 |
| *Masters Resource Information Technology Fee (annual) | Fees for master research resources Information technology along with other services such as CMU’s student email, Microsoft o365 Software, the 24/7 online library, facility based laptops, Student ID cards, computerized student discounts, upgrades to the online learning system, student portal system and related software. | $280.00 |
| *Doctorate Resource Information Technology Fee (annual) | Fees for doctoral research resources Information technology along with other services such as CMU’s student email, Microsoft o365 Software, the 24/7 online library, facility based laptops, Student ID cards, computerized student discounts, upgrades to the online learning system, student portal system and related software. | $500.00 |
| *Athletic Development Fee | Active Athletic Students Only: This fee covers all aspects and costs of expenses for the development, expansion and maintenance of the University’s athletic programs and related facilities for all Varsity, Junior Varsity and Club sports programs, including travel, uniforms and game expenses. This fee is assessed each eight-week session. | $300.00 |
NON-REFUNDABLE ITEMS- ALL STUDENTS
Fees Paid for Items and Services Requested/Provided
| ITEM | DESCRIPTION | FEE |
|---|---|---|
| Bank Wire Fee | Bank wire transfer fee Incoming or outgoing | $40.00 |
| Degree Program Change Fee | If student changes degree program or area of emphasis, concentration or specialization, an administrative fee is incurred. | $75.00 |
| ID Replacement Fee | Fee to issue an additional Student ID Card with student Picture | $30.00 |
| Diploma – Re-Order | Re-order of Diploma (Additional Postage and Rush Fees may apply) | $55.00 |
| Course Change Fee | Fee for allowing a course change later than 1 week prior to session start | $75.00 |
| Graduation Processing Fee | Fee to process and verify records that student has met all requirements of graduation | $45.00 |
| Notarized Letter | Notarized letter for degree verification | $20.00 |
| Official Transcript | For each Official Transcript sent. 1 transcript provided at graduation at no cost | $20.00 |
| Unofficial Transcript | For each Unofficial Transcript sent | $10.00 |
| Domestic Overnight Postage | Shipping via USPS of Domestic Overnight letters. Large Packages costs are greater. | $25.00 |
| Returned Check/Declined Credit Card | Fee charged for Returned Check or a Declined Credit Card | $35.00 |
| Student Tuition Recovery Fund | California residents only ($0.00 per $1,000 of total institutional charges). Non-refundable | $0.00 |
| Program Withdrawal Fee | Fee charged upon dismissal or withdrawal from the program before the completion of the program. | $200.00 |
| Tuition Late Fee | Fee assessed when tuition balances are past due 30 days or more. 15% on past due balance. | Varies |
| DBA Comprehensive Field Exam | DBA Students Only: Fee to take the Comprehensive Field Examination. | $300.00 |
| DBA Dissertation Binding Fee | DBA Students Only: Fee to bind the Doctoral Dissertation | Varies |
NON-REFUNDABLE ITEMS- INTERNATIONAL F1 STUDENTS
Paid for International Items and Services Requested/Provided
| INTERNATIONAL ITEM | DESCRIPTION | FEE |
|---|---|---|
| International Student Processing Fee | Fee to process incoming International student paperwork including the Student Visa I-20 | $100.00 |
| Document Adjustment Fee | Fee to make any changes to the I-20 Documents after the initial documents have been issued. | $85.00 |
| Transcript Evaluation Fee | Fee for evaluation of non-US transcripts requiring independent evaluation | $95.00 |
| F1 Reinstatement Fee | Fee to process a reinstatement to an international student who lost VISA status | $100.00 |
| International Postage Fee | Shipping via DHL/FedEx/USPS | $95.00 |
| Overnight RUSH Postage Fee | Expedited processing of international documents and materials | $95.00 |
| Airport Pick Up Fee | International student pick up fee from San Diego Airport | $60.00 |