Institute for Writers (IFW) is confident that the course you have selected will be everything we advertise. To assure you of this, we provide this refund policy. A student may cancel their course by notifying IFW; a written request is recommended. If you cancel within 10 days from the signature date on your Enrollment Agreement, all tuition monies will be refunded. If you cancel after 10 days from the signature date of your Enrollment Agreement, but prior to receipt by the school of your first assignment, you are obligated to a registration fee of 20% of the tuition or $200, whichever is less. If you cancel after submitting the first assignment, you are obligated to pay the school the registration fee, plus a percentage of tuition as follows:
- Up to and including 10% of the assignments, 10% of the tuition.
- After submitting more than 10% up to and including 25% of the assignments, 25% of the tuition.
- After submitting more than 25% up to and including 50% of the assignments, 50% of the tuition.
- After submitting more than 50% of the assignments, you owe the school the full tuition.
Students who wish to cancel their enrollment with IFW and have a balance due will have their payment terms processed through their existing credit card or e-check account. A reinstatement fee of $90.00 will be required for the reactivation of any enrollment if requested within 180 days from initial cancellation. Refunds are processed within 30 days to the payee of record. No refunds will be issued after 12 months from the signature date.
Sample Refund Calculation
Sample refund for a student enrolled in an IFW writing course
Tuition: $1,229.00
Assignments Completed: 1
Tuition Based on 1 Assignment Completed: $122.90
Registration Fee: $200.00
Total Due to Cancel: $322.90
Total Paid to Date: $1,229.00
Total Refund Due to Student: $906.10
Refund policies and refund amounts may vary by course and/or payment plan chosen upon enrollment.