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Cancellation and Refund
Policy
Why is a policy necessary?
Arrangements for international travel for a group involve advance planning
and program commitments based on the number of registered participants.
Deposits for airline tickets, accommodations, group activities, and full
payment of many costs take place several weeks or months prior to departure. In some
instances, the College must commit non-recoverable monies prior to the
deadlines for student payment of program fees. It is necessary, therefore,
to have a stringent cancellation and refund policy.
Where do I get information
about deadlines and penalties?
It is very important that you understand the policy that applies to your
particular study abroad or travel program. Your program sponsor will provide
you with information describing the deadlines for the deposit and final
payment as well as the rules for penalties and refunds. Make sure you read
this document carefully and ask your program sponsor for clarification on
anything that you do not understand.
How do I cancel from a
program?
Cancellation penalties begin prior to the deadline for final payment and
your cancellation must be submitted to the program sponsor in writing.
In such cases, applicable penalties will be charged to the student's
account. Prior to initiating the registration process, you should
consider carefully the decision to participate in the program and the
financial commitment incurred.
Program Cost Refunds
No refunds will be given for deviations from
the planned itinerary, failure to participate in program activities, or
early return to the U.S. for voluntary reasons or for dismissal due to
values violations. The College reserves the right to modify program plans
and the itinerary should conditions make such changes necessary. Refunds
may take up to 30 days to process. Refunds will be issued by the Business
Office, based on a copy of the withdrawal and the available account balance
at the time of withdrawal.
Tuition Refunds
Tuition refunds for all Builders Abroad programs will be made in accordance
with College policy for tuition refunds for on-campus programs. See the catalog
for the policy.
Philosophy and Risks
Southwestern College offers travel and study
programs abroad as part of the College's commitment to providing students
with opportunities to develop a world view through academic study within
another culture. The College places high priority on the security and
welfare of its students but recognizes that a certain degree of risk is
inherent in international travel and study. Students choosing to
participate in Builders Abroad programs should understand and assume the
risks inherent in such a program. The Builders Abroad program will take
place as scheduled unless an official travel warning is issued by the United
States Department of State advising U.S. citizens not to travel to or in the
region involved in this course or unless a decision is made by the
Southwestern administration that events or circumstances pose an
unreasonable risk to students and staff. If the College cancels the program
prior to departure, the College cannot guarantee a full refund. The College
will make a prorated refund of all monies that can be recovered. If the
cancellation is the result of an official travel warning issued by the U.S.
Department of State, we expect that many airlines will make a full refund.
Some hotels or other suppliers may also make a full or partial refund. We
recommend that you consider travel insurance to cover this risk.
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Builders Abroad
100 College St
Winfield, KS
Sheila Krug, Director
Phone: (620) 229-6368
Email:
sheila.krug@sckans.edu
Campus Phone: (620) 229-6367 |
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