South Carolina Code of Regulations
Chapter 62 - STATE COMMISSION ON HIGHER EDUCATION
Article I - LICENSING NONPUBLIC POSTSECONDARY EDUCATIONAL INSTITUTIONS
Section 62-19 - Student Contract/Enrollment Agreement
Current through Register Vol. 48, No. 3, March 22, 2024
Nondegree granting institutions must enter into a written contract with each student outlining the obligations of both the institution and the student. A copy of the enrollment agreement must be furnished to the student at the time the agreement is executed. It must be clear that the agreement is a legally binding instrument. The enrollment agreement or contract must be in at least ten point type, and must include only the following:
A. The name, address and telephone number of the institution.
B. Basic student identification information such as the student's name, address and telephone number.
C. The name of the course or program of study, the number of hours or units of instruction or lessons, and the date training is to begin and end (anticipated).
D. The costs incurred by the student to complete the training. Such costs shall be itemized and totaled, and shall include tuition, fees, books, supplies where appropriate, and all other expenses necessary to complete the training. The student enrollment agreement shall outline the method of payment or the payment schedule and items subject to cost change without notice shall be clearly identified.
E. A statement acknowledging receipt of a copy of the institution catalog, bulletin or brochure and student enrollment agreement by the student.
F. A clear and conspicuous disclosure of the required cancellation and refund policy, which must meet the minimum requirements set forth in Regulation 62-18.
G. A clear and conspicuous disclosure of truth-in-lending requirements where the tuition is paid in installments.
H. A statement that enrollment in the institution or completion of the program does not guarantee employment.
I. A statement that the institution makes no claim or guarantee that credit earned will transfer to another institution.
J. Such other information as the Commission may from time to time deem appropriate, such as information required by the institution's accrediting agency or other regulatory agencies.
