Terms & Conditions

The following refund policy applies in the case of student withdrawal, course or program cancellation, or academy closure. Approved refunds are made within 30 days of the official day of cancellation or withdrawal. Should a student be terminated or withdrawn for any reason, all refunds will be made accordingly:

1. Should a student cancel or withdraw for any reason, written notification must be submitted to the school to the attention of the Registration Department at [email protected].
   
   
2. All refunds will be made (including $150.00 registration fee) if the applicant is not accepted by the school or if the student cancels within three (3) business days after making the initial payment.
   
   
3. Registration Fees apply to a specific start date for a diploma program or workshop. Therefore, the registration fee cannot be applied to a future diploma program or workshop.
   
   
4. After registering for a diploma program, cancellation after the third (3rd) Business Day, but before the first class, results in a refund of all monies paid, with the exception of the registration fee (not to exceed $150.00) and any books, uniforms, supplies, and/or products purchased.
   
   
5. For students enrolled in diploma programs, cancellation after attendance has begun, through 40% completion of a program, will result in a Pro Rata refund computed on the number of hours completed to the total program hours. The school shall retain all earned tuition and the cost of any textbooks, materials, and exam fees. Cancellation after completing more than 40% of the program will result in no refund. For refund calculation purposes, a student’s last date of attendance shall be used to determine total hours taken toward a program’s total hours.
   
   
6. For students enrolled in workshops, cancellation after the third (3rd) Business Day, but more than seven (7) days before the first class, results in a refund of all monies paid, with the exception of the registration fee (not to exceed $150.00). Cancellation seven (7) or fewer days before the first day of class will result in no refund. If a student registers seven (7) days or less before the class start date, the $150.00 registration fee is non refundable.
   
   
7. A student may apply previously paid tuition to another program pursuant to these policies within one year from the first scheduled class date of the original program. A student may apply tuition to another program only once.
   
   
8. Refunds will be made using the same payment method and to the same payee as the original tuition payment. Refunds by credit card will gener-ally be refunded to the same credit card used to pay the tuition. Refunds by check or cash will be refunded by check.
   
   
9. All refunds will be made within 30 days of the date that the student withdraws or is administratively withdrawn. FAMA will determine that a student has withdrawn when we receive written notification from the student wishing to withdraw, when the student is absent from scheduled class for 8 consecutive days, and/or when the student fails to meet satisfactory academic progress requirements as defined in the Florida Academy of Medical Aesthetics Catalog.
   
   
10. Classes may be cancelled due to  low enrollment. In such an instance, a full refund will be provided to all applicants who have enrolled in the cancelled program.

 

ACCEPTANCE: If accepted by Florida Academy of Medical Aesthetics, all terms and conditions outlined herein together with the School Catalog shall become binding; a signed copy of this Enrollment Agreement will be available to the student prior to signature.

TUITION: Tuition is payable in full or in monthly installments according to the payment plan selected by the student on this Enrollment Agree- ment. Tuition is payable in U.S. funds, by check on a U.S. bank, credit card, bank card, or money order. All prices for the diploma programs are printed or filled in on this Enrollment Agreement. Tuition does not include the cost of textbooks, software, or other required course materials. FAMA may sell, assign, or transfer the Enrollment Agreement at any time to third parties. 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, FAMA 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 be entitled to refund according to the established refund policy. Bookkeeping fees of $45.00 are due for each returned check, and a $75.00 late fee is charged for any tuition paid more than three days after their due date.

DEPOSIT PAYMENT: The deposit (referred to as ‘Start-Up Cost’ during payment) is due within 30 days of acceptance of the student by Florida Academy of Medical Aesthetics and before the start date of the program.

DIPLOMA: A diploma is awarded upon program completion when the student satisfactorily completes & passes every unit quiz and course exam and satisfied payment obligation. Students must be free of any financial obligation to FAMA prior to a diploma being awarded.

PROGRESS: A student must obtain satisfactory grades on quizzes and course exams to be considered maintaining satisfactory progress in the program, including obtaining a pass (75 percent) on the exam at the end of each course. A diploma is awarded upon program completion when the student satisfactorily completes each of the courses in the program, or preapproved transfer curriculum, and satisfies all payment obligations to Florida Academy of Medical Aesthetics. The faculty will assist the student in maintaining satisfactory progress. Students requiring additional time will be charged a weekly extension fee of $500.00 beginning in the week following the end of the program’s maximum completion time. Refer to the School Catalog for maximum time allowed for each program.

ENTRANCE: Students must be at least 16 years of age, pass the FAMA admissions application process, and satisfy all program prerequisite and prior knowledge requirements to enter the program. Students should refer to the School Catalog for program-specific entrance requirements. Any student under the age of 18 must have his/her Enrollment Agreement signed by a parent of legal guardian.

PROGRAM START DATE: The date students are deemed to have started their program of study is when the three-day period for rescinding the Enrollment Agreement has passed, they have met the entrance requirements, and a proper tuition payment has been made.

INSTRUCTION: The student will be responsible for the cost and acquisition of all textbooks and other required course materials. Students can purchase required textbooks and/or course packs independently or through the FAMA store. A faculty member will answer student questions and reasonably assist the student with his or her studies while enrolled in the program.

COURSE VERSION: To ensure the currency and effic acy of curriculum, courses in a program may be periodically updated. Florida Academy of Medical Aesthetics’ academic administration may close a version of a course following no less than 90 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 course packs, if applicable.

EMPLOYMENT: FAMA will assist each graduate with job placement skills development. However, FAMA does not guarantee job placement or employment, nor does it guarantee satisfaction of any state, national, or professional licensure or certification requirements.

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 of the program tuition is required. All instruction is conducted in English.

PROBATION AND TERMINATION: (1) Students who fail to meet minimum requirements for attendance or academic progress after the warning period will be placed on probation and considered to be making satisfactory academic progress during the first probationary period or if the student appeals the decision and prevails. (2) Students on probation will be provided a written document (academic plan) enumerating the attendance and academic requirements that must be met (attendance at or above 80% and academic performance at or above 75%) to maintain a rating of Satisfactory Academic Progress. (3) Those probationary students who succeed in meeting the standards by the next evaluation period will be rated as making Satisfactory Academic Progress. (4) Those probationary students who fail to meet the standards by the next evaluation period will be rated as making Unsatisfactory Academic Progress. (5) Students who are not progressing satisfactorily will be terminated.

HOLDER IN DUE COURSE STATEMENT: Any holder of this consumer credit contract is subject to all claims and defenses which the debtor could assert against the seller of goods or services obtained pursuant hereto or with the proceeds, hereof Recovery hereunder by the debtor shall not exceed amounts paid by the debtor (FTC Rule effective 5 14-76).

ELECTROLYSIS STUDENT NOTICE: Applicants for licensure in the State of Florida must complete a Board-approved electrolysis training program in accordance with the Florida Board of Medicine and Electrolysis Council requirements, including a minimum of 320 hours of academic and clinical training. Clinical training must be completed in a supervised setting with the physical presence of a qualified instructor. Didactic (theoretical) portions of the program may be delivered via distance education; however, only supervised clinical hours will be accepted toward licensure.