Desert Resorts School of Somatherapy
Refund and Cancellation Policies
Refund Information
The student has a right to a full refund of all charges less the amount of $50.00 for the registration fee if he/she cancels the Enrollment Agreement prior to midnight following the first day of instruction. In addition, the student may withdraw from a course after instruction has started and receive a pro rata refund for the unused portion of the tuition and other refundable charges if the student has completed 60% or less of the instruction. A written notice of cancellation must be received by the school. The date of receipt of the written notice will determine the date used to determine any pro rata refunds.
The school will also refund money collected from a third party on the student's behalf. If payment has been made on the student's behalf by a third party, refunds will be made to the third party, not to the student.
If the school cancels or discontinues a course or education program, the school will make a full refund of all charges.
Refunds will be paid or credited as soon as possible, not to exceed 30 days following the date upon which the student's withdrawal has been determined.
Student Tuition Recovery Fund
Students of this institution who are California residents are charged a fee of $3.00 per $1000.00 of tuition for the Student Tuition Recovery Fund. This fee is transmitted to the Bureau for Private Postsecondary and Vocational Education by this institution on a quarterly basis.
The Student Tuition Recovery Fund (STRF) was established by the Legislature to protect any California resident who attends a private postsecondary institution from losing money if they have prepaid tuition and suffered a financial loss as a result of the school: (1) closing, (2) failing to live up to its enrollment agreement, or (3) refusing to pay a court judgment.
To be eligible for STRF you must be a California resident and reside in California at the time the enrollment agreement is signed. Students who are temporarily residing in California for the sole purpose of pursuing an education, specifically those who hold student visas, are not considered a California resident. To qualify for STRF reimbursement you must file a STRF application within one year of receiving notice from the Bureau that the school is closed. If you do not receive notice from the Bureau, you have four years from the date of closure to file a STRF application. If a judgment is denied, you must file a STRF application within two years of the final judgment.
It is important that you keep copies of the enrollment agreement, financial aid papers, receipts or any other information that documents the monies paid to the school. Questions regarding STRF may be directed to the:
Bureau for Private Postsecondary and Vocational Education
1625 North Market Blvd.,
Suite S 202
Sacramento, CA 95834
(916) 574-7720
Fax (916) 574-8650
E-mail
Desert Resorts School of Somatherapy
2100 N. Palm Canyon C100
Palm Springs CA 92262
Contact Us
800-270-1175 or 760-323-5806