Enrollment Agreement
Please read the following information carefully and ask a director if you have any questions. You will acknowledge your understanding of all the terms and conditions in this agreement when you complete the online MLC Enrollment Form.
Attendance
All students must maintain a minimum of 80% attendance. An initial I-20 student who fails to attend within the first 3 days of their first session will be administratively withdrawn from the MLC and terminated. Any student who is absent for 10 consecutive class days will be administratively withdrawn from the MLC. See the Attendance Policy in the MLC Student Handbook for all attendance requirements.
Satisfactory Academic Progress
Students must complete coursework and pass exams in order to maintain satisfactory academic progress in the program. Students must meet the quantitative minimum standard of 80% attendance in the session and maintain a minimum grade of 70% to be in good academic standing. To advance to the next level, a student must earn 80% in a complete level (Levels 1 and 2 = 2 sessions; Levels 3, 4, 5 = 3 sessions). Please see the Satisfactory Academic Progress Policy in the MLC Student Handbook for more details.
Textbooks/Materials
The MLC provides textbooks/materials to students. Students must bring their textbooks/materials to class every day.
Technical Requirements
In-Person Classes: Students must have: 1) a smartphone and 2) a portable laptop OR tablet with internet capability that they can bring to class.
Online Classes: Students must have: 1) a smartphone and 2) a laptop OR desktop computer with a camera and microphone, and 3) a reliable internet connection.
Maintaining Student Status
F-1 students must maintain visa status according to U.S. regulations. Under current regulations, requirements include:
A. Have a passport that is kept valid at all times.
B. Enroll in and attend the school he or she is authorized to attend.
IMPORTANT: All students who are continuing their studies at MLC must register for the next session on registration day. If an F-1 student does not register by 5:00PM on the day before the first day of the session, the MLC will terminate the student for failure to enroll.
C. Pursue a full course of study and make normal progress towards the completion of the course of study. Full time English study is defined as 20 hours of class per week. See the Satisfactory Academic Progress Policy in the MLC Student Handbook for more details.
Exit Exam and Exit Interview
At the end of the program, there is an Exit Exam for students who studied for two sessions or more and an Exit Interview with an MLC staff member.
Payment
Students are required to pay all tuition and fees by the designated registration day for that session. The Michigan Language Center does not accept payment in installments.
Intensive English Program
Tuition for the first session of study in the intensive English program is $1575.00. After the first session, there is a $100 discount for continuing students who register for the full-time Intensive English Language program in the next session. To receive the discount, the student must register and pay tuition on or before the designated registration day for that session. A student who has registered for multiple sessions before coming to the U.S.A. will receive the discount after registering and selecting classes for the continuing session.
Class/Program Change
A student may only change classes within the first 5 days of the session. If a student wishes to change classes in the first 5 days, , the student must:
- Meet with the Academic Director to discuss the change.
- Pay the non-refundable $50 class change fee.
- Return the textbook/materials from the class being dropped (if possible), and receive the textbook/materials for the new class.
After the 5th day, no class changes will be allowed.
Emergencies
In extremely rare cases of inclement weather or an unforeseen emergency, the MLC may need to cancel classes. If this happens, the MLC will notify students immediately by text and/or email, and instructors will correspond with students regarding coursework and assignments.
Cancellation and Refund Policy
CANCELLATION
If a student notifies the MLC of cancellation prior to the start of class, he/she will receive a refund for the full tuition amount that was paid. Non-refundable administrative fees, such as the $125 non-refundable application fee, will not be refunded. Exception: Initial I-20 students are subject to the Initial I-20 Student Policies (below).
REJECTION OF APPLICANT & PROGRAM CANCELLATION
If an applicant is rejected for enrollment by the MLC or if his/her visa application is rejected, he/she will receive a refund for the full tuition that was paid. Non-refundable administrative fees, such as the $125 non-refundable application fee, will not be refunded. If the MLC cancels a program subsequent to a student’s enrollment, the MLC will refund all monies paid by the student.
WITHDRAWAL
A student who withdraws from the 5-week Intensive English Program/Classes is eligible for a tuition refund if his/her last date of attendance is on or before the midpoint (50%) of the program/class for that session. If the student’s last date of attendance is after the midpoint (50%) of the program/class for that session, there is no refund for that session. See Refund & Charges below. Exception: Initial I-20 students are subject to the Initial I-20 Student Policies (below).
ADMINISTRATIVE WITHDRAWAL AND NO SHOW
A student who is absent for 10 consecutive class days will be administratively withdrawn from the MLC. The student is eligible for a tuition refund as of his/her last date of attendance if that date is on or before the midpoint (50%) of the program/class for that session. If the student never attended (no show), the student will receive a refund for the full tuition amount that was paid less any non-refundable administrative fees. See Refund & Charges below. Exception: Initial I-20 students are subject to the Initial I-20 Student Policies (below).
WITHDRAWAL: 3-WEEK ENROLLMENT
If a student enrolls in his/her first session in the Intensive English Program for a period of 3 weeks and then withdraws, there is no refund. A continuing student who enrolls in a subsequent session for a period of 3 weeks is eligible for a tuition refund if his/her last date of attendance is on or before the midpoint (50%) of the 3-week enrollment period. See Refund & Charges below.
TERMINATION
If a student is terminated due to failure to adhere to MLC’s student policies, such as the attendance, conduct, satisfactory progress, or F-1 student policies, the student is eligible for a refund as of the last date of attendance if that date is on or before the midpoint (50%) of the program/class for that session. See Refund & Charges below.
INITIAL I-20 STUDENT POLICIES
Initial I-20 Cancellation
If an applicant accepted by the MLC enters the U.S. on an I-20 issued by the MLC and subsequently cancels prior to the start of the session, the MLC will retain all non-refundable fees and tuition charges for the first four weeks of the program.
Initial I-20 No Show
A student who enters the U.S. on an I-20 issued by the MLC for their first session and never attends (no show) will be administratively withdrawn after 3 class days. The MLC will retain all non-refundable fees and tuition charges for the first four weeks of the program.
Initial I-20 Withdrawal
If a student enters the U.S. on an I-20 issued by the MLC for their first session, attends class, and subsequently withdraws or is administratively withdrawn after 10 days of consecutive absences, the MLC will retain all non-refundable fees and tuition charges based on the student’s last date of attendance. If the student’s last date of attendance is on or before the third class day, the MLC will retain tuition charges for the first four weeks of the program. If the student’s last date of attendance is after the third class day but on or before the midpoint (50%) of the program/class, the student is eligible for a tuition refund (See Refund and Charges below.) If the student’s last date of attendance is after the midpoint (50%) of the program/class for that session, there is no refund for that session.
REFUNDS & CHARGES
When processing a refund for withdrawal, administrative withdrawal, or termination, the refund is based on the student’s start date of enrollment for that session and the student’s last date of attendance. The MLC retains the following charges:
- The $125 non-refundable application fee for new students, and any other non-refundable administrative fees paid by the student.
- The pro-rated tuition amount for the number of class days enrolled, up to and including the last date of attendance. The pro-rated tuition amount is the total tuition paid divided by the total number of class days for the particular program/class(es) that the student is enrolled in for that session.
Refund of Future Sessions
One session is the minimum period of financial obligation. Students who pay for future sessions are eligible for a full refund for all future sessions.
Refund Timeline
Refunds will be paid within 30 calendar days from the documented date of determination. The date of determination is the date the student gives written or verbal notice of withdrawal to the MLC, the date the MLC administratively withdraws the student, or the date the MLC terminates the student.
Agency
If an agency has arranged a student’s enrollment and paid the student’s tuition, the refund will be made to the agency.
