A. STUDENT INFORMATION

F. TUITION AND FEES

Tuition costs are detailed in the Course Table.

A non-refundable application fee of $100 and a $10/day dormitory fee for the provision of general supplies, maintenance and cleaning are charged directly to the student.

BE SURE TO READ ALL PAGES OF THIS AGREEMENT. IT IS PART OF YOUR CONTRACT WITH THE SCHOOL

G. PLEASE TELL US HOW YOU HEARD ABOUT AK9I AND OUR TRAINING COURSES:

H. FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE AND PAYMENT PROGRAMS

• American K-9 Interdiction, LLC™ (AK9I™) is proud to announce that we are partnered with Fortify Education, a comprehensive financial aid company focused on providing solutions for student loans. The prerequisite for approval is a minimum down payment of $7,500.00, due before the beginning of the class to AK9I™. The monthly payments for the Fortify Education loan start 30 days after class begins.
• Example: Student opts to attend the 13-week course which costs a total of $25,900. Student provides a minimum downpayment of $7,500 to AK9I™. They get approved for the max amount of $18,400 from Fortify Education at a maximum repayment term of 90 months, so that satisfies the dollar amount needed to begin classes.
• The Fortify Education platform offers educational financing to qualified students enrolled in the approved programs and has the flexibility of choosing from multiple repayment options that each have a post course completion grace period.
• For more information visit https://apply.fortifyedu.com/ak9i

I. VA DELAYED PAYMENT COMPLIANCE

In accordance with the Veterans Benefits and Transition Act of 2018, Section 103, effective 1 August, 2019, it is AK9I’s policy that we will not impose any penalty, including the assessment of late fees, the denial of access to classes, libraries, or other institutional facilities, or the requirement that a covered individual borrow additional funds, on any covered individual because of the individuals inability to meet his or her financial obligations to AK9I due to the delayed disbursement funding from VA under Chapter 31 or Chapter 33.

J. CANCELLATION AND REFUND POLICY/STUDENTS RIGHT TO CANCEL

Rejection: An applicant rejected by the school is entitled to a refund of all monies paid.

Program Cancellation: If AK9I cancels a program after a student’s enrollment, we will refund all monies paid by the student.

Cancellation Prior to the Start of Class or No Show: If an accepted applicant cancels prior to the start of scheduled classes or never attends class (no-show), the student is due a refund of all monies paid.

Three-Day Cancellation: An applicant who provides written notice of cancellation within three (3) business days, excluding weekends and holidays, of executing the Enrollment Agreement is entitled to a refund of all monies paid.

Other Cancellations: An Applicant requesting cancellation more than three (3) days after executing the Enrollment Agreement and making an initial payment, but prior to the first day of class, is entitled to a refund of all monies paid.

Withdrawal Procedure:

• A. A student choosing to withdraw from the school after the commencement of classes is to provide a written notice to the Administrator of the school. The notice must include the expected last date of attendance and be signed and dated by the student.
• B. If special circumstances arise, a student may request, in writing, a leave of absence, which should include the date the student anticipates the leave period beginning and ending. The student will confer with the School Administrator to determine a re-convene date, if possible. If no rescheduling arrangements can be made, the official withdrawal date will be the date the student departs for the leave of absence.
• C. A student will be determined to be withdrawn from the school if the student misses 5 consecutive instructional days and all the days are unexcused.
• D. All refund requests must be submitted within 45 days of the determination of the withdrawal date.

Refunds

a. Refund amounts must be based on a student’s last date of attendance (LDA). When determining the number of weeks completed by the student, the institution may consider a partial week the same as if a whole week were completed, provided the student was present at least one day during the scheduled week.

b. During the first week of classes, tuition charges withheld will not exceed 10 percent (10%) of the stated tuition up to a maximum of $1,000.

c. After the first week and through fifty percent (50%) of the period of financial obligation, tuition charges retained will not exceed a pro rata portion of tuition for the training period completed, plus an administrative fee associated with withdrawal or termination not to exceed $100.

d. After fifty percent (50%) of the period of financial obligation is completed by the student, the institution may retain the full tuition for that period.

e. When calculating a refund, the percentage of tuition retained by the AK9I will be based on the portion of the program the student was attending through his or her last date of attendance when the student dropped, not the tuition charged for the entire program listed on the enrollment agreement.

Refund Computation Example

• The student enrolled in a 13-week program, starting on January 7th, and scheduled to complete on April 4th
• There are two periods of financial obligation of 6.5 weeks each.
• The total tuition is $22,950. Tuition for each period is $11,475.
• The last date of attendance (LDA) for the student is January 22nd.
• The date of determination is January 30th.

Number of weeks student attended = 3 weeks (46.2%)

Number of weeks financially obligated = 6.5 weeks

Pro rata portion completed based on 3 weeks = 46.2%

46.2% of $11,475 tuition = $5296.15 (earned tuition)

10% of unearned tuition ($11,475-$5,296.15 = $6178.85 unearned) = $617.89

Owed to institution = $5,914.04

Student payment = $11,475

Refunded to student by March 6th = $5,560.96

Refund Due Dates

• 1. If an applicant never attends class (no-show) or cancels the contract prior to the class start date, all refunds due must be made within forty-five (45) calendar days of the first scheduled day of class or the date of cancellation, whichever is earlier.
• 2. For an enrolled student, the refund due will be calculated using the last date of attendance (LDA) and be paid within forty-five (45) calendar days from the documented date of determination (DOD). The date of determination is the date the student gives written or verbal notice of withdrawal to the institution or the date the institution terminates the student, by applying the institution’s attendance, conduct, or Satisfactory Academic Progress policy. If a student provides advanced notice of withdrawal such that the 45-day window for the last date of attendance, the refund will be paid within forty-five (45) calendar days from the last date of attendance

K. CANCELLATION AND REFUND POLICY FOR VETERANS OR ELIGIBLE PERSONS

1. AK9I Training Academy has and maintains a policy for the refund of the amount charged for tuition, fees, and other charges for a portion of the course that does not exceed the approximate pro rata portion of the total charges for tuition, fees, and other charges that the length of the completed portion of the course bears to the total length. AK9I Training Academy may charge a sum which does not vary more than 10 percent from the exact pro rata portion of such tuition, fees, and other charges (See sample refund chart below).
Where the established registration fee is more than $10.00, the amount in excess of $10.00 will be subject to proration. This shall supersede any other school policies (for veterans) indicated in school publications.

2. AK9I Training Academy agrees to notify each veteran (whose enrollment is certified to the Department of Veteran Affairs) of the student’s right to the above refund policy. This refund policy is listed in both the AK9I Training Academy Enrollment Contract /Agreement and Student Catalog.

Example Refund Chart

3. In the event that any veteran or enrolled individual certified by the Department of Veterans Affairs, fails to enter the course, withdraws, or is discontinued therefrom at any time prior to completion of the course, the unused portion of the tuition, fees and other charges paid by the individual will be refunded within 40 days of their status change.

L. CANCELLATION, REFUND AND WITHDRAWAL DEFINITIONS

Cancellation: A student who never attends classes at the institution after enrolling and informs the institution, except as noted in the section entitled “Cancellation After the Start of Class (Optional Student Trial Period).”

No Show: A student who never attends class at the institution after enrolling and does not inform the institution.

Withdrawal: A student who attends at least one class at the institution but does not complete his/her program.

Termination: A type of withdrawal initiated by the institution due to failure to meet one or more institutional policies.

Period of Financial Obligation: The portion of the program for which the student is legally obligated to pay, which may be less than the full program and may not, under any circumstances, exceed a period of 12 months.

Last Date of Attendance (LDA): The final date the student attends class. Date of Determination (DOD): The date the student notifies the school of his or her withdrawal, or the date the institution terminates or administratively withdraws the student.

M. STUDENT ACKNOWLEDGMENTS

1. I hereby acknowledge receipt of the AK9I course catalog which contains information describing the course/programs offered and the equipment/supplies provided.
2. I have carefully read and received an exact copy of this Enrollment Agreement.
3. I understand that the school may terminate my enrollment if I fail to comply with attendance, academic, and financial requirements or if I fail to abide by established standards of conduct, as outlined in the school catalog. While enrolled in the school, I understand that I must maintain satisfactory academic progress as described in the school catalog and that my financial obligation to the school must be paid in full before a certificate may be awarded.
4. I understand that the school does not guarantee job placement to graduates upon program completion or upon graduation.
5. I understand that self-employment is a common vocational objective of the course I have selected.
6. I understand that upon successful completion of the course, I will be awarded a Certificate of Completion.
7. AK9I is certified to operate by SCHEV (State Council of Higher Education for Virginia), located at James Monroe Building 101 North Fourteenth Street. Richmond, Virginia 23219

N. STUDENT GRIVENCE PROCEDURE

There will be no unfair action toward or treatment of a student based on the initiation of a complaint.

A student who has a grievance with the Academy or an Instructor should first verbally discuss the problem with the instructor or, if the issue is the Instructor, the Director of Training & Education, and, finally, the COO. If resolution cannot be reached, the student shall submit a written complaint to the President asking for both a written acknowledgment of the complaint and the plan for (or the actual) resolution.

If a satisfactory resolution of the problem is not obtained after exhausting the Academy’s grievance procedure, the student may file a complaint with the State Council of Higher Education for Virginia. The student should submit written complaints to:

• State Council of Higher Education for Virginia, 101 N. 14th Street, 9th Floor, James Monroe Building, Richmond, VA 23219. Phone: (804) 225-2600
• State Approving Agency (SAA), 101 North 14th Street, 17th Floor, James Monroe Building, Richmond, VA 23219.Phone: (804) 225-2298

All student complaints must be submitted in writing.

O. CONTRACT ACCEPTANCE

I, the undersigned, have read and understand this agreement and acknowledge receipt of an exact copy. I further understand and agree that this agreement supersedes all prior or contemporaneous verbal or written agreements and may not be modified without the written concurrence of the student (me) and the authorized School Official.

I also understand that if I default on this agreement, I will be responsible for the payment of the remainder of any fees owed for the course/class plus all collection fees and attorney fees incurred by AK9I until all payment due has been received. I also understand that I have a right to cancel this agreement within 3 business days and will receive a full refund if I choose that option. I certify that I have been provided access to the school’s electronic or print catalog, bulletin, or brochure.

I understand that this is a legally binding agreement. My signature below certifies that I have read, understood and agreed with my rights and responsibilities. Further, I certify that I understand the cancellation and refund policies and I understand and agree to these policies.