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EQUIPMENT
Equipment provided is selected to meet the current program needs using budgeted funds and technology available at the time of the semester or instructional period’s start. Future students may be provided equipment that may be more advanced as technology improves and costs decrease.
George A. Romero’s Filmmaking Program students must purchase a laptop computer, software, tablet and other filmmaking equipment, as necessary. The equipment must be purchased in the first semester for use throughout the program. Laptops and equipment remain the property of DEC until all semester fulltime equivalent charges are paid, and if receiving Federal Student Aid, 100% of funds are earned.
Software remains the property of DEC until all final semester fulltime equivalent charges are paid, and if receiving Federal Student Aid, 100% of funds are earned. Some software is leased, not purchased.
BOOKS
Books may be purchased from a vendor other than the school. If purchased from the school, books become the property of the student upon issuance.
SUPPLIES
Supplies include program materials and uniforms (required for certain programs). A sufficient quantity of supplies is provided for each course, when required. Additional supplies may be purchased as needed. Supplies become the property of the student upon issuance.
MISCELLANEOUS FEES
• Academic Transcript Fee
• Duplicate Certificate Fee
• Duplicate Certificate Fee with Cover
• Returned Check / Stop Payment Fee
*$ 10.00 $ 15.00 $ 50.00 $ 35.00
*A FREE transcript is issued in a student’s graduation package.
See the FINANCIAL AID INFORMATION section of the catalog for the definition of a payment period.
The following cancellation and refund policies are applicable to on campus and online coursework.
REFUND POLICIES
GRADUATION FEE REFUND POLICY
The Graduation Fee is non-refundable after the student begins attendance in the final semester/ instructional period whether or not the student attends the graduation ceremony.
EXAM/CERTIFICATION FEE REFUND POLICY
Exam/Certification Fees are refunded in the semester / instructional period charged and only if not taken by or ordered for the student.
FEES FOR NON-TANGIBLE SERVICES
Fees for non-tangible services will be refunded in accordance with the tuition refund policy.
COMPUTER/EQUIPMENT/SOFTWARE REFUND POLICY
Computer/Equipment/Software Fees are non-refundable upon issuance and generally non-returnable.
BOOKS/SUPPLIES REFUND POLICY
Books/Supplies are non-refundable upon issuance and generally non-returnable. However, a student who returns books and supplies within 20 days of purchase or within 20 days of the last date of attendance, and in the same condition issued (unopened, unmarked, etc.), may be entitled to a refund as determined by DEC.
CANCELLATION POLICY
Applicants who have not visited the school prior to enrollment will have the opportunity to withdraw without penalty within five business days following either the regularly scheduled orientation procedures or following a tour of the school facilities and inspection of equipment where training and services are provided. All monies paid by an applicant will be refunded if requested within five business days after signing an enrollment agreement and making an initial payment. An applicant requesting cancellation more than five business days after signing an enrollment agreement and making an initial payment, but prior to entering the school, is entitled to a refund of all monies minus a fee of $150.
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