Cancellation and Withdrawal Policy for TCM Courses
TCM International Institute understands that students may occasionally need to cancel their registration or withdraw from a course. This article outlines the procedures, deadlines, and policies related to course registration cancellations and withdrawals.
Key Terms:
- Course Registration Fee (CRF): The fee is assessed at registration for each course. The amount is determined as outlined on the Student Fees page.
- Cancellation: You can cancel a registration before the course begins or up to two months after the start date. Please note that penalty fees may apply depending on when you cancel.
- Withdrawing from a course means formally unenrolling a TCM International Institute course after cancellation options are exhausted.
- Penalty Fee: A fee equal to the CRF, charged for cancellations made during the second month of a course.
- No-Show Fee: A fee equal to the CRF, charged to students who do not participate in online activities or do not attend the face-to-face session of a hybrid course without prior timely cancellation.
- Tuition Refund: A partial or full refund of the tuition fee, depending on when the cancellation or withdrawal occurs.
- Outstanding Fees: No subsequent courses may be taken until any outstanding fees have been paid in full.
Cancellation Policy and Deadlines:
- Penalty-Free Cancellation: Students may cancel their registration for a course without a penalty fee up to one month after the course start date.
- Penalty Fee Applies: If a cancellation is made more than one month after the course start date, a penalty fee equal to the Course Registration Fee (CRF) will be charged.
- Cancellations Deadline: Cancellations are not possible after the two-month deadline.
Withdrawal Policy:
- Withdrawal During the Third Month: Students who wish to withdraw from a course during the third month of the course must submit a written appeal to the Dean of Students. Approval for withdrawal during this period is not guaranteed.
- No-Show Fee: Registered students who do not participate in online activities or do not attend the face-to-face session of a hybrid course without prior timely cancellation will be charged a no-show fee (equal to the CRF) and will be graded according to the submitted assignments.
Course Fee Refund Policy:
- Cancellation during the first month of the course: 100% CRF refund.
- Cancellation during the second month of the course: Without CRF refund.
- Withdrawal during the third month of the course: No refund. (Requires Dean’s approval).
TCM’s course fee refund policy is designed to be fair to both the student and the Institute. Refunds are based on the timing of the cancellation or withdrawal:
How to Cancel Your Registration:
Go to the Academic Summary and then to your program outcome to see the courses you are registered for.
On the tab with Academic History & Adjustments, the very first section In-Progress Registration is where you can see the courses you are currently registered for.
Or from the Summary page directly access the In-Progress Registration tab.
Cancel Registration for Courses
For the selected course, click on Cancel Registration
Financial Account Updated
Contact Information:
If you have any questions or need further assistance regarding course cancellations or withdrawals, please contact the Student Services team at tcmi.edu/support.
Disclaimer:
This information is intended as a guide and is subject to change. Please refer to the official TCM Academic Catalog for the most up-to-date policies and procedures.