Blackstone Career Institute is confident that the course you have selected will be everything we advertise. To assure you of this, we provide this cancellation and refund policy. A student may cancel or withdraw from the program by notifying the school in any manner; a written request is recommended. Please contact our finance department by phone at 610-871-0031 or by sending an email to finance@blackstone.edu. All monies will be refunded if your application is rejected by B.C.I. If you cancel within 5 days from the signature date on your Enrollment Agreement, all monies will be refunded. If you cancel or withdraw after 5 days from the signature date of your Enrollment Agreement, but prior to receipt by the school of your first lesson, you are obligated to pay a registration fee of 15% of tuition or $150, whichever is less. The registration fee is included in the total cost and is assessed at the time of cancellation or withdraw. If you cancel or withdraw after submitting the first lesson, you are obligated to pay the school the registration fee, plus a percentage of tuition as follows:
A. Up to and including 10% of the lessons, 10% of the tuition.
B. After submitting more than 10% up to and including 25% of the lessons, 25% of the tuition.
C. After submitting more than 25% up to and including 50% of the lessons, 50% of the tuition.
D. After submitting more than 50% of the lessons, you owe the school the full tuition.
Students who wish to cancel or withdraw their enrollment with Blackstone and have a balance due, will have their terms payment processed through their existing credit or debit card account. A reinstatement fee of $75.00 will be required for the reactivation of any enrollment if requested within 180 days from initial cancellation or withdrawal. Refunds are processed within 30 days to the payee of record. All e-materials, e-books, and passwords are non-refundable. Lessons are considered complete when the required assessment(s) is submitted. Termination date is the date student requests cancellation or withdrawal.
This Enrollment Agreement is a binding contract when signed by the student/sponsor and accepted by B.C.I. at its offices in Pennsylvania as governed by Pennsylvania law. B.C.I.’s career courses prepare the student for entry-level work in the field. Credit transferability is at the discretion of the receiving university or college. Educational requirements and regulations governing employment vary from state to state. It is the responsibility of each student to determine whether the B.C.I. program selected meets those educational requirements within his/ her resident state. Blackstone’s certificate courses have been designed for the purpose of professional growth, personal enrichment, and continuing education. These courses have been developed from approved components of our online Career Diploma Training Programs. They are approved by our national and regional accreditors, however, they are separate from our Pennsylvania licensure. Additional information requests, comments, or concerns may be directed to: Chief Operating Officer, B.C.I., 1011 Brookside Rd., Suite 300, Allentown, PA 18106, Phone: 610-871-0031. Concerns that have not been satisfactorily resolved may be directed to: Pennsylvania Department of Education, State Board of Private Licensed Schools, 607 South Drive, Floor 3E, Harrisburg, PA 17120, Phone: 717-783-6788 or the Distance Education and Accrediting Commission (DEAC), 1101 17th Street NW, Suite 808, Washington, D.C. 20036, Phone: 202-234-5100.
All study guides, lessons, exams, and access to the B.C.I. Online Student Center are included in the tuition price for the course you select. At its sole discretion, the school reserves the right to substitute course materials of equal or superior value. The course you have selected is designed to be completed within one year. You will be allowed to purchase two six-month extensions if needed to finish your studies. B.C.I. reserves the right to discontinue the training of any student who does not submit lessons on a regular basis, who breaks the payment terms under this agreement, or who fails to maintain the school’s standard of progress (70%). Lessons will be released upon receipt of appropriate payment and performance requirements. Lost or missing materials must be reported within 30 days. Once you have completed your studies and paid your tuition in full, your graduation documents will be awarded by the school. Job placement is not guaranteed to graduates upon program completion. B.C.I. Enrollment Agreements are void after 90 days unless approved by the Admissions Department.
Students taking the program under the GI Bill have a 10-day waiting period before submitting a signed affirmation. If you cancel within the initial 10 day waiting period, you will receive a full refund. If you cancel or withdraw after the 10-day waiting period but prior to completing any lessons, your tuition will be refunded, less a registration fee not to exceed 10% of the tuition or $50.00, whichever is less. If you cancel after completion of less than 25% of the program lessons, we will retain 25% of the tuition. If you cancel or withdraw after completing 25% but less than 50% of the program lessons, we will retain 50% of your tuition. If you cancel or withdraw after completing 50% or more of the program lessons, you will be responsible for the total program tuition plus any fees.
(HI, AK, and International students living outside the contiguous U.S. must contact the school prior to enrollment) BCI cannot accept enrollment from EU countries. Tuition payments must be paid in U.S. funds. International students are required to participate in the full payment plan. Contact B.C.I. for specific details. Additional fees for shipping, handling, and applicable custom duties will be calculated on the weight of the course materials being sent and the shipping address location.
The first monthly payment will be due one month after acceptance of the Enrollment Agreement and every month thereafter until the total obligation has been satisfied. Students selecting Automatic Payment will have their credit card or debit card account charged every month until their financial obligation is paid in full. If a student fails to make a payment within 10 calendar days of their due date, a $10.00 late fee will be assessed. B.C.I. may cancel this Enrollment Agreement if the entire default is not covered within 40 calendar days of the student’s due date, with the entire program price immediately due plus any related collection fees up to 33.3% of the balance due. Students and sponsors are responsible for reporting their address changes to Blackstone in a timely manner (prior to actual relocation). Failure to communicate new address information that results in additional costs associated with the replacement or reshipment of educational materials will be assessed. A $35.00 fee will be charged for any check, draft, electronic transfer or money order that is dishonored.
On occasion, B.C.I. will make our list of contact and student directory information available to reputable business and academic associates. If you wish to be excluded, simply notify B.C.I. Student Services, 1011 Brookside Rd., Suite 300, Allentown, PA 18106 or email: optout1@blackstone.edu.
Do not sign this agreement before you have read it. Under the law, you have the right to pay off the full amount due, in advance, without penalty. Any holder of this consumer credit contract is subject to all claims and defenses that the debtor could assert against the seller of goods and services obtained pursuant hereto or with the proceeds hereof. Recovery hereunder by the debtor shall not exceed amounts paid by debtor hereunder. In the event any dispute between the parties arises under this agreement, the hearing shall be conducted in the County of Lehigh, PA. Please keep a copy for your records.
You are being asked to guarantee payment to Blackstone Career Institute for the tuition and fees of the student listed on this agreement, and agree to be bound by its terms and conditions. Only signed sponsors will be granted access to student information.
Sample refund for a student enrolled in the 31 Lesson Legal Assistant/Paralegal Program for longer than 5 days:
Tuition: $2,343.00
Registration Fee: $150.00 (non-refundable after 5 days)
Lessons Completed: 2
Total Amount Payable to School: $384.30 ($234.30 tuition +$150 registration fee)
Total Paid to Date: $2,493.00 (tuition + registration fee)
Total Refund Due to Student: $2,108.70
Refund policies and refund amounts may vary by program and/or payment plan chosen upon enrollment.
| Program(s) | Legal Nurse Consultant | Legal Assistant/Paralegal |
Medical Transcription Medical Office Assistant Pharmacy Technician Medical Billing & Coding |
Veterinary Assistant Home Health Aide Child Care Provider |
Dental Office Assistant |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
# of Lessons |
38 |
21 |
18 |
17 |
16 |
|
10% Benchmark |
4 |
4 |
2 |
2 |
2 |
|
25% Benchmark |
10 |
8 |
5 |
5 |
4 |
|
50% Benchmark |
19 |
16 |
9 |
9 |
8 |
