Coquitlam College : Refund Policy

A student is considered to have entered into a contract with the College when the student’s application for admission has been accepted by the College. To be considered for a refund, a student must submit a written notice of withdrawal to the College and must have written notice of withdrawal signed by an academic counsellor. No other form of notice shall be considered valid.

Refund Guidelines for University Transfer Local Students

1. If a student gives written notice of withdrawal by registered mail or in person less than seven calendar days after entering into the contract, the College will retain 10% of the fees paid to a maximum of $100.00 and refund the balance.

2. Where a students gives notice in writing by registered mail or in person to the College at least thirty (30) calendar days prior to the first day of classes of a given semester of his or her intention not to attend as planned, the College will retain 10% of the fees paid and refund the balance.

3. Where a student gives notice in writing by registered mail or in person to the College of his or her intention to withdraw less than thirty (30) calendar days prior to the first day of classes but before the first day of classes in a given semester, the College will retain 20% of the fees paid and the refund the balance.

4. Where a student has given written notice by registered mail or in person to the College of his or her intention to withdraw after the beginning of the first day of classes but before 10% of the program of study in a given semester has elapsed, the College will retain 30% of the fees paid and refund the balance.

5. Where a student has given written notice by registered mail or in person to the College of his or her intention to withdraw after 10% of the program of study has elapsed but before 30% of the program of study has elapsed, the College will retain 50% of the fees paid and refund the balance.

6. Where a student has given written notice by registered mail or in person to the College of his or her intention to withdraw after more than 30% of the program of study has elapsed, no tuition refund shall be given.

Refund Guidelines for University Transfer International Students

1. If a student gives written notice of withdrawal by registered mail or in person less than seven calendar days after entering into the contract, the College will retain the lesser of 25% of the fees paid or $400.00 and refund the balance.

2. Where a student has given written notice by registered mail or in person to the College at least thiry (30) calendar days prior to the first day of classes of a given semester of his or her intention not to attend as planned, the College will retain 25% of the fees paid and refund the balance.

3. Where a student has given written notice by registered mail or in person to the College of his or her intention to withdraw less than thirty (30) calendar days prior to the first day of classes but before the first day of classes in a given semester, the College will retain 40% of the fees paid and refund the balance.

Refund Guidelines for Senior Secondary and/or English Studies Students

1. Where a student has given written notice by registred mail or in person to the College of his or her intention to withdraw prior to the first day of classes in a given semester, the College will retain 40% of the fees paid and refund the balance.

2. Where a student has given written notice by registered mail or in person to the College of his or her intention to withdraw after the beginning of the first day of classes but before the first week of classes has elapsed, the College will retain 50% of the fees paid and refund the balance.

3. Where a student has given written notice by registered mail or in person to the College of his or her intention to withdraw after the first week of classes but before the second week of classes has elapsed, the College will retain 75% of the fees paid and refund the balance.

4, Where a student has given written notice by registered mail or in person to the College of his or her intention to withdraw after the second week of classes has elapsed, no tuition refund shall be given.

^{All refunds pending will be paid within thirty (30) days of written notice of withdrawal.}