If a student does not begin classes, and tuition and fees have been collected, a refund of all monies paid shall be made within thirty (30) days of the start of the program and an amount not more than $150 may be retained for application and recruiting costs.

1. If a notice of withdrawal is given after the first day of classes but prior to the end of 5% of the program, Building & Fire Code Academy may retain the application/registration fee, an amount not to exceed 10% of the tuition and other instructional charges or $300, whichever is less, and the cost of any books or materials which have been provided by Building & Fire Code Academy.
2. When a student has completed in excess of 5% of the course of instruction Building & Fire Code Academy may retain the application/registration fee but shall retain an amount computed pro-rata by days in class plus 10% of tuition and other instructional charges up to completion of 60% of course of instruction.
3. When a student has completed an excess of 60% of a course of instruction, Building & Fire Code Academy may retain the application/registration fee and the entire tuition and other charges.
4. The refund policy for short courses up to 20 clock hours shall refund pro rata up to 60% of the course of instruction.                            

When a student enrolls in a program lasting longer than 12 months and withdraws during the first 12 months, the refund formula shall be based on tuition owed for 12 months. Building & Fire Code Academy shall refund 100% of any tuition collected for the obligation beyond the 12 months. The refund policy for short courses up to 20 clock hours shall refund pro rata up to 60% completion of the course.

Tuition Reimbursement Scale/Cancellation Policy/Withdrawal Procedure

1. Student application and registration fee is not refundable.
2. Any student applying for a program that is discontinued by the Academy shall receive a complete refund of all fees and/or tuition paid, including the application/registration fee.  It is the policy of Building & Fire Code Academy to issue refunds in a prompt manner.  To expedite the refund process, students should give written notification to Building & Fire Code Academy (in person or by registered mail) of their intention to withdraw from a program.  However, written notification of withdrawal as a condition for making refunds is not mandatory.
3. If no notification of withdrawal is received and a student has had an unexplained absence of five (5) or more consecutive class days, Building & Fire Code Academy shall consider the student to have withdrawn from the program.  In all cases, the date of withdrawal shall be the last day of attendance.
4. Refunds shall be made within 30 days of the last day of the attendance if written notification has been provided to the institution by the student; otherwise, refunds shall be made within 30 days from the date the institution terminates the student or determines that the student has withdrawn.  Determination that a student has withdrawn shall be made within 30 days of the last day of attendance; Building & Fire Code Academy shall provide written acknowledgment of a student’s notification of withdrawal within fifteen (15) calendar days of the postmark date of the notification of withdrawal.
5. In all instances, refunds shall be based on and computed from the last day of attendance. 
6. Any unused portion of a book fee shall be refunded

The student has the right to cancel the initial enrollment agreement until midnight of the fifth business day after the student has been admitted.  If the student attends any course prior to the fifth business day after the student has been admitted, then the refund shall be based upon the percentage of the course attended.  If the right to cancel is not given to any prospective student at the time the enrollment agreement is signed, then the student has the right to cancel the agreement at any time and receive a full refund of all monies paid.  Notice of cancellation shall be made in writing to:  Dean of Education, Building and Fire Code Academy, 2420 Vantage Drive, Elgin, IL  60124

The Building & Fire Code Academy does not guarantee transferability of credit and, in most cases, credits or coursework are not likely to transfer to another institution.  In cases where transferability is guaranteed, the forwarding school must provide copies of transfer agreements that name the exact institution(s) and include agreement details and limitations.