ENROLLMENT AGREEMENT

PAYMENT PLAN: Course by Course

Number Of Credits	_________
Price Per Credit	_________
Total Tuition	_________
STRF Fee (If applicable)	________	CA Students Only (0.25% of Course Tuition)
Total Tuition And Fee	_________

COURSE DATES

Start Date __________ AND Completion Date ___________

Termination Date __________
The termination date of this contract is one and a half (1.5) the projected time to complete this course.

TUITION & FEES The current rate for the course(s) is indicated above. Payment of tuition will be based upon the credit rate in effect at the time of registration for each successive course. By signing this agreement, you understand that textbooks and other materials are not included in the quoted tuition cost and vary on a course by course basis. You may purchase your textbooks from any vendor of your choice. Please check the materials list for the program for the textbooks required and the best estimate of the fair market value price for textbooks and materials. The Student Tuition Recovery Fund (STRF) is non-refundable and collected at the time of payment for this course. Please see below for more information on the STRF fee. Hawthorn University reserves the right to increase the per credit cost from time-to-time. Prior to such increase Hawthorn shall send written notification via email to the student.

PAYMENT METHOD Payment is due at the time of enrollment in a course. When you request a course online, you may pay online by entering your credit card information. Tuition may be paid with check, money order or credit card. If paying by check or money order, please mail payments to:

Hawthorn University
Office of the Bursar
PO Box 546916
Surfside, Florida 33154

CANCELLATION & REFUND Students seeking withdrawal must notify the University of his/her desire to withdraw. An online withdrawal request from the student portal is preferred, although a request can be in any form, written or verbal. Refunds, if applicable and requested, will be made by the Bursar's office as outlined below within 30 days. The withdrawal becomes official when the student receives final written notification from the University.

Any student who cancels enrollment in a course within five days of acceptance of the enrollment agreement or payment for the course is entitled a full refund less a one-time “registration fee” of $75. Students who cancel or withdraw after the five days are entitled to a refund based on their progress in the course, as follows:

• Before 10% completion of course: 90% refund minus $75.00 registration fee
• Between 10% and 25% completion of course: 75% refund minus $75.00 registration fee
• Between 25% and 50% completion of course: 50% refund minus $75.00 registration fee
• After 50% completion of the course: No refund

CONTINUOUS ENROLLMENT: Students will be considered enrolled at the University if they are registered for a course or if they are on an approved Leave of Absence. Enrollment in the University will continue for 15 days from the date of the last completed course or the expiration of an approved Leave of Absence. Students who go past the 15 day period will be withdrawn from the University and will need to reapply and pay all applicable fees for reinstatement to be able to continue their program. The enrollment agreement for students who have withdrawn according to this policy will terminate and the student will be subject to all terms and conditions of enrollment at the time of reinstatement.

STUDENT RIGHTS & RESPONSIBILITIES: For all student rights and responsibilities please refer to your student handbook. Students affirm that they will personally complete all work submitted for course requirements.

NOTICE CONCERNING TRANSFERABILITY OF CREDITS AND DEGREES EARNED AT HAWTHORN: Credits earned in our programs, may not be transferable to any other college or university. In addition, if you earn a degree or certificate in our programs, it may not serve as a basis for obtaining a higher level degree at another college or university. However institutions and accreditors need to assure that transfer decisions are not made solely on the source of accreditation of a sending program or institution. The acceptance of transfer credits between institutions lies within the discretion of the receiving college or university. Credits earned at other institutions may or may not be accepted by Hawthorn University. Likewise, credits earned at Hawthorn University may or may not be accepted by another institution depending upon its own programs, policies, and regulations. Students planning to complete credit elsewhere before applying to Hawthorn University are advised to contact the Admissions Office and check on the acceptability of credits from that institution. Likewise, any student relying on Hawthorn University credit for transfer to or enrollment in another institution is urged to check with that institution prior to enrollment at Hawthorn University.

HAWTHORN UNIVERSITY'S RIGHT TO CANCEL: Hawthorn University in order to maintain an appropriate high standard, reserves the right in its sole and absolute discretion to terminate this agreement if the student fails to comply with the required quality and timeliness of the specified assignments throughout each course. Hawthorn University also maintains the right to dismiss students for conduct which, in the sole opinion of Hawthorn, reflects or impacts unfavorably on its reputation or operation, including misrepresenting information or providing untruthful information on the application or other materials submitted to the school.

STUDENT GRIEVANCE PROCEDURE: In the event that a student has a complaint, grievance, or dispute with Hawthorn University regarding University procedures, decisions, or judgments, the student has a right to seek a satisfactory resolution through the formal avenues of appeal and redress outlined in the Catalog. A student also has a right to file a complaint about Hawthorn University with the Bureau for Private Postsecondary Education by calling 916-574-7774 or by completing a complaint form, which can be found on the bureau's Internet site at www.bppe.ca.gov.

Any questions a student may have regarding this enrollment agreement that have not been satisfactorily answered by the institution may be directed to the Bureau for Private Postsecondary Education at P.O. Box 980818, West Sacramento, CA 95798-0818, (www.bppe.ca.gov), Phone: (916) 431-6959, Toll Free: (888) 370-7589, Main Fax: (916) 263-1897.

STATE OF CALIFORNIA STUDENT TUITION RECOVERY FUND:
The State of California created the Student Tuition Recovery Fund (STRF) to relieve or mitigate economic losses suffered by California residents who were students attending certain schools regulated by the Bureau for Private Postsecondary Education. If the student is not a resident of California or if the total charges are paid by a third party, such as an employer, government program or other payer, and the student has no separate agreement to repay the third party, the student is not eligible for protection under, and recovery from, the State Tuition Recovery Fund. The University will pay the state assessment amount to STRF for eligible students. Students may be eligible for STRF if the student is a California resident, prepaid tuition, and suffered an economic loss as a result of any of the following: (1) the school closed before the course of instruction was completed; (2) the school's failure to pay refunds or charges on behalf of a student to a third party for license fees or any other purpose, or to provide equipment or materials for which a charge was collected within 180 days before the closure of the school; (3) the school's failure to pay or reimburse loan proceeds under a federally guaranteed student loan program as required by law or to pay or reimburse proceeds received by the school prior to closure in excess of tuition and other cost; (4) there was a decline in quality of the course of instruction within 30 days before the school closed or, if the decline began earlier than 30 days prior to closure, the period of decline determined by the Bureau; (5) an inability to collect on a judgment against the school for a violation of the Act.

It is important that students keep a copy of any enrollment agreement, contract, or application to document enrollment; tuition receipts or canceled checks to document the total amount of tuition paid; and records which will show the percentage of the course which has been completed. Such records would substantiate a claim for reimbursement form the STRF, which to be considered, must be filed within 60 days following school closure.

This fund is for California residents who are not the recipient of third-party payer tuition and course costs. For further information or instructions, contact:

Bureau for Private Postsecondary Education
P.O. Box 980818
West Sacramento, CA 95798-0818
Tel: 916-574-7720 / 888-370-7589

ACADEMIC INTEGRITY AND HONOR PLEDGE: All students and faculty at Hawthorn University are expected to be honorable and observe the Honor Code. The University promotes, as part of its mission and purpose, the development of men and women of strong character and responsibility. Honesty and dependable self-discipline are extremely important. Any work submitted by a student in this program for academic credit will be the student's own work.

Academic honesty is taken seriously. Proper citations are required for all written assignments. Students must refer to the online document "Citation Guidelines" for all assignments. Cheating, plagiarism, and/or other forms of academic dishonesty and/or academically unethical behavior are in conflict with the spirit and intent of higher education.

If an instructor uncovers evidence clearly indicating that work was not produced entirely by the student, or is not cited in the proper format, the instructor should contact the student. Penalties for academic dishonesty may range from a simple warning, through repeating the course, up to and including suspension and/or expulsion, especially for repeat offenses. As a member of the Hawthorn University community, I affirm that I have read and do pledge to abide by the Academic Integrity and Honor Code. I agree to use my knowledge and degree or certificate from Hawthorn University according to all applicable laws. I understand that the programs offered do not qualify me to practice medicine. I understand that enrollment in Hawthorn University programs does not guarantee employment.

I agree not to reproduce copy or otherwise duplicate, publish or disseminate in any way materials received from Hawthorn University without the express written permission of Hawthorn University. I understand and consent that my teacher-student telephone conferences may be recorded. I understand and consent that webinars will be recorded and made available to the public on our website. I will not reproduce the recording and will not lend, sell or otherwise dispose of it to anyone, or make a transcript of any such recording except for personal use only.

This agreement is a legally binding instrument. By agreeing to the terms of this agreement and requesting your next course, you acknowledge that you have been given reasonable time to read and understand it and that you have been given: (a) a catalog including a description of the course or educational service including all material facts concerning the school and the program or course of instruction which are likely to affect your decision to enroll and (b) a written statement of the refund policy, which appears in this agreement. Catalogs can be downloaded at www.hawthornuniversity.org.

Prior to signing this enrollment agreement, you are encouraged to review the catalog and the School Performance Fact Sheet. These documents contain important policies and performance data for this institution. This institution is required to have you sign and date the information included in the School Performance Fact Sheet relating to completion rates, placement rates, license examination passage rates, and salaries or wages, prior to signing this agreement. By signing this agreement, I certify that I have received the catalog, School Performance Fact Sheet, and information regarding completion rates, placement rates, license examination passage rates, and salary or wage information included in the School Performance Fact sheet.

By signing this agreement, I certify that I have received the catalog, School Performance Fact Sheet, and information regarding completion rates, placement rates, license examination passage rates, and salary or wage information included in the School Performance Fact sheet.

I understand that this is a legally binding contract. My signature below certifies that I have read, understood, and agreed to my rights and responsibilities, and that the institution's cancellation and refund policies have been clearly explained to me.

I have read and agree to the above Terms of Agreement.

The student named above has satisfied the educational and experiential requirements for this program as determined in the application/enrollment process. See the Catalog for specific enrollment prerequisites for this course and program.

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