TERMS AND CONDITIONS
1. ACCEPTANCE: If
accepted by The American Institute for Advanced Biblical Studies, an Enrollment Confirmation Notice will be sent to the student.
2. TUITION: Tuition is payable
in full, in U.S. funds, by check on a U.S. bank, credit card, bank card, or money order. All prices for the certificate programs
are listed in the current school catalog and/or the school website, www.americaninstituteonline.org. The Internet enrollee understands
that he/she is solely responsible for accessing the Internet program and for all fees related thereto including appropriate
computer equipment and an online Internet Service Provider. Tuition does not include the cost of textbooks and/or other specified
course materials. Enrollment Agreements may be sold
to third parties at any time. Cost of credit is included in the price for goods and services. If the student fails to make
any scheduled tuition payment within 10 calendar days of its due date, The American Institute for Advanced Biblical Studies
reserves the right to cancel this agreement. Upon such cancellation, the balance of tuition owed for the program will become due
and payable immediately, and the student will not be entitled to any refund unless the default is corrected within 15 calendar
days of notice from The American Institute for Advanced Biblical Studies. Bookkeeping fees of $25.00 are due for each returned
check, and a $15.00 late fee is charged for any tuition paid more than 10 days late.
3. CERTIFICATE: A
degree is awarded upon program completion when the student satisfactorily completes every course assignment and passes every
unit quiz and course exam, and satisfies payment obligation. Students must be free of any financial obligation to the school
prior to a certificate being awarded.
5. PROGRESS: A degree
is awarded when a student satisfactorily completes each of the courses in the
program and satisfies payment obligation. Students must maintain a satisfactory grade on assignments, quizzes and exams. The
faculty will assist the student in maintaining satisfactory progress. The student is allowed up to 60 months to complete the
Bachelor’s program and 48 months to complete the Master’s program. Extension may be granted for good cause upon
written request if the student’s account is current.
6. ENTRANCE: Students
must pass the The American Institute for Advanced Biblical Studies admissions application process to enter the program.
8. INSTRUCTION: The
student will be responsible for the cost and acquisition of all textbooks and/or other specified course materials. Students
can purchase required textbooks and/or other specified course materials independently or through the The American Institute
for Advanced Biblical Studies online student store. The American Institute for Advanced Biblical Studies will provide the
online course content. A faculty member will answer student questions and assist the student with his or her studies while
enrolled in the program.
9. COURSE VERSION:
To ensure the currency and efficacy of curriculum, courses in a program may be periodically updated. The American Institute
for Advanced Biblical Studies’ academic administration may close a version of a course following no less than 30 days
notice to the student. Students being transferred to a new version of a course following such notice may be required to repeat
coursework and may
be required to purchase updated textbooks and/or other specified course materials, if applicable.
11. EMPLOYMENT: The
American Institute for Advanced Biblical Studies does not guarantee job placement or employment.
12. FOREIGN STUDENTS:
Students in foreign countries or U.S. territories will assume payment of customs duties and any difference in exchange rate
and additional postage. Payment in full is required. All instruction is conducted in English.
13. REFUNDS: The American
Institute for Advanced Biblical Studies will make refunds to students withdrawing from the certificate program pursuant to
the following Tuition Refund Policy:
(1) All monies will
be refunded if the student is not accepted by The American Institute for Advanced Biblical Studies, or if the student cancels
within five calendar days after midnight of the day on which the Enrollment Agreement was signed.
(2) After this five-day period and up to and including the first 30 days of enrollment in the program, withdrawal
will result in a refund of all monies paid, with the exception of the nonrefundable registration fee of $50.00. Once the first
30 days of enrollment in the program have passed and up to and including the first 60 days of enrollment
in the program, upon withdrawal, The American Institute for Advanced Biblical Studies is entitled to the $50.00 registration
fee and tuition charge as follows: 50% of the tuition minus the registration fee. Once more than 60 days of enrollment in
the program have passed, upon withdrawal, The American Institute for Advanced Biblical Studies is entitled to the full tuition.
Notice of the student’s intention to cancel/withdraw must be made in writing. No refunds can be made after the published
time allowed for the completion of the program. A student can be dismissed at
the discretion of the Institute for insufficient progress, nonpayment of fees, or failure to comply with the terms of the
Enrollment Agreement.
I have read the terms
and conditions contained in the Enrollment Agreement and understand that this Agreement constitutes a binding
contract upon acceptance by the school.
NOTICE TO STUDENT:
(1) Do not submit this document before you read it or if it contains any blank space. (2) You are entitled to a completed
copy of this Agreement; and if accepted, such a copy will be mailed to you. (3) Under the law you have the right
to pay off, with- out penalty, in advance, the full amount due. (4) You may cancel this transaction at any time prior to midnight
of the fifth (5th) calendar day after the date you click acceptance of this Agreement.
By clicking submit on this page listing this Agreement,
I hereby agree to its terms and conditions.
