Refund Policy
Dorson Vocational Training Institute publishes all tuition rates and program costs in its official school catalog and enrollment agreements. Tuition amounts are determined based on program length, total instructional hours, externship requirements (where applicable), delivery format, and certification alignment.
Tuition includes scheduled instructional hours, approved curriculum delivery, classroom or laboratory instruction, and required academic assessments. Tuition does not include costs charged by third-party credentialing agencies, uniforms, books, or other materials unless explicitly stated in the enrollment agreement.
All tuition charges are disclosed to students prior to enrollment and are administered in accordance with applicable federal and State of New Jersey regulations.
In addition to tuition, students may be responsible for certain fees and out-of-pocket expenses. These may include, but are not limited to:
- Non-refundable application fee
- Non-refundable registration fee
- Textbooks, workbooks, or instructional materials
- Uniforms, supplies, or equipment required for specific programs
- Certification or examination fees charged by external credentialing bodies
- Optional private tutoring or additional make-up instruction
All required fees and anticipated additional costs are disclosed prior to enrollment and documented in the enrollment agreement. Dorson Vocational Training Institute does not charge undisclosed or hidden fees.
Students are required to establish acceptable payment arrangements prior to the start of instruction. Tuition payment schedules are outlined in the enrollment agreement and must be adhered to throughout the program.
Accepted forms of payment may include cash, check, or approved third-party funding sources. Dorson Vocational Training Institute may participate in workforce development initiatives, employer-sponsored training agreements, and approved veterans' education benefit programs.
Eligibility for workforce or third-party funding is determined by the sponsoring agency and not by the institution. Students receiving third-party funding are responsible for complying with all attendance, academic, and documentation requirements established by both the funding source and the school. Failure to meet such requirements may result in loss of funding and financial responsibility for remaining tuition and fees.
The institution does not guarantee approval for any external funding or financial assistance program.
Students who wish to withdraw from a program must submit a written notice of withdrawal to the school administration. The effective date of withdrawal is the student's last date of attendance unless otherwise documented in accordance with institutional policy.
A student may cancel enrollment within three (3) business days after signing the enrollment agreement. If cancellation occurs within this period, all monies paid will be refunded, even if instruction has begun.
If a student cancels enrollment after the three-day cancellation period but before the first scheduled day of instruction, all monies paid will be refunded except for non-refundable application and registration fees.
Refunds are calculated based on the student's last date of attendance and the percentage of the program completed. Refund eligibility and amounts are determined in accordance with the refund schedules outlined below and applicable State of New Jersey regulations.
For programs consisting of three hundred (300) instructional hours or fewer, the following refund policy applies, less the non-refundable registration fee:
- Prior to the first day of class: Seventy-five percent (75%) of tuition refunded
- During the first week of instruction: Fifty percent (50%) of tuition refunded
- After completion of 21% to 50% of the program: Up to ten percent (10%) of tuition refunded
- After completion of more than 50% of the program: No refund issued
For programs consisting of more than three hundred (300) instructional hours, refunds are calculated on a prorated basis based on the portion of the program completed and the student's last date of attendance, in accordance with applicable State regulations.
An instructional hour is defined as sixty (60) consecutive minutes of instructional activity.
Veteran students and eligible beneficiaries receiving education benefits under Title 38 or Title 10 of the United States Code are subject to the institution's published tuition, withdrawal, and refund policies, administered in compliance with U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) and New Jersey Department of Military and Veterans Affairs (DMAVA) requirements.
In the event a veteran student fails to enter a program, withdraws, or is discontinued prior to completion, the amount charged for tuition and fees shall not exceed the prorated portion of total program costs based on the length of training completed. Refunds for veteran students are calculated using the student's last date of attendance. Required notifications to the VA and State Approving Agency are completed in accordance with applicable regulations.
The institution does not impose penalties, late fees, or denial of access to institutional resources due to delayed VA payments for eligible students. Any charges not covered by VA education benefits remain the responsibility of the student.
Approved refunds are processed within the timeframe required by applicable State and federal regulations. Refunds are issued to the original payer or funding source, as applicable.
Refund amounts may be adjusted when required by regulatory authority or third-party funding guidelines.
Students must satisfy all financial obligations prior to the release of grades, certificates, credentials, transcripts, or official records. Students who are not financially cleared may be restricted from continued attendance or program completion until outstanding balances are resolved.
Important: Externship placement coordination does not begin until the student's tuition balance is paid in full. While payment plans permit coursework completion, they do not authorize externship coordination prior to full payment. This policy is mandatory and uniformly enforced.
Students accepted for training under New Jersey Chapter 531 State-Funded Veterans Education Benefits are not responsible for the payment of tuition or approved fees covered under the program.
Eligibility, benefit coverage, and continuation of Chapter 531 funding are determined by the sponsoring agency. Students are responsible for complying with all attendance, academic, and documentation requirements established by both the funding source and Dorson Vocational Training Institute. Failure to meet program requirements may result in loss of benefits and financial responsibility for uncovered charges, if applicable.
