POLICY STATEMENT ON STUDENT REGISTRATION NON-ARRIVAL OF STUDENT NON-ATTENDANCE OF STUDENT

1 Student registration

1.1 In the normal course of events students register to join a course at the beginning of a class and choose one of the payment options available: in advance or by instalments.
1.2 Special rules apply to Overseas Students from Countries outside the EU. Overseas students who require visas (“Visa-Students”) to study at Metropolitan College of London (MCL) must
1.2.1 Register before arriving in this country
1.2.2 Pay the full fee in advance for the duration of their study. The College holds this fee for the student until their visa has been granted and refunds it less an administrative charge if the visa is refused.
1.2.3 Students must also satisfy the immigration authorities of their ability to support themselves for the duration of their studies. This is not required to be monitored by the MCL but it is our responsibility to inform potential “visa-students” of this requirement.
1.3 Students are required to sign the Registration Form with full personal particulars including address and agreeing that fees are not refundable in any event except visa refusal.

If a student fails to arrive on or before the date of the first course day after their registration date, the following procedure will be put into action:

A Student who fails to Arrive but Informs College Administration

1. Initially informal warning will be given in accordance with the following procedure:

1.1 Where a student has registered for a Full Time course, and fails to arrive on or before the date of the first course day after their registration date, but contacts course staff, with an explanation of absence, the student’s place will be held open for a length of time deemed suitable by the course staff.
1.1.1 In the event of illness preventing the student from starting the course, a medical certificate will be required for absence longer than three days.
1.1.2 In the event of travel or other difficulties, the student should keep course staff informed of their current situation and make every effort to comply with the start date.
1.1.3 In exceptional circumstances, compassionate leave may be granted for a length of time agreed with the course staff.A Student who fails to Arrive and Does Not Inform College Administration
1.2 Where a student has registered for a Full Time course and fails to arrive on or before the date of the first course day after their registration date, but does not contact the staff, the course staff will attempt to contact the student immediately.
1.1.2 Should contact not be achieved, the student will be sent a letter explaining that their place as a Full Time student is dependent on their attendance at courses.

2. If the student fails to comply with the agreement made on initial contact with course staff, after one week has elapsed, the following procedure will be followed
2.1 A formal letter will be sent to the student warning him/her that he/she is in breach of the course regulations for Full Time students and that immediate compliance with the course attendance regulations is required
2.1.1 The student will be warned that failure to comply may result in the course staff reporting the matter to a relevant authority
2.1.2 The student may be given the option to delay the start of the course until an agreed new start date. If this is the case, such as where a visa application has been made, the student may be required to report this matter to relevant authorities.

Tuition Fees:
Overseas students applying from abroad must pay all of their tuition fees prior to their enrolment in the College.

Deferral of Start Dates:
Students may request a deferral if their original UK Student Visa applicationis rejected. If the student has deferred their admissions more than once, the College reserves the right to deduct from their fees deposit a separate administration charges for each session, or students may be asked to pay extra administration charges.

Students who have successfully applied for a UK Student Visa will only be considered for a deferral of their start date if they have first completed their enrolment and cleared any outstanding tuition fees due. Successful UK Student Visa applicants will only be granted a deferral of their course in exceptional circumstances.

Tuition Fees Refund Policy: Unless explicitly stated otherwise in this section, overseas students will not be eligible for a refund nor to transfer any of their fees paid to the College once they have used the College’s facilities to obtain a UK Student Visa or other travel permit to study at MCL.

However, Students who require a UK Student Visa to enter or remain in the UK will be entitled to a refund of their paid tuition fees, less administrative charges of £100, if their UK Student Visa application is refused. A student may claim a refund of tuition fees paid, less administrative charges, if the Admissions Office receives a written request from the student for cancellation of admission at least two weeks prior to the commencement of classes. In the event that the Admissions Office does not receive this notice within the specified timeframe, a deduction from the refund will be made, equal to the tuition fees for one term of their chosen course.

If students have appealed against the visa refusal, refunds will not be processed until the appeal is heard. The original letter of refusal from the British High Commission or the Home Office, the original Confirmation of Acceptance documents and the original receipt of payment issued by the College must be attached to the refund request. If this request reaches the College after the commencement of the course, the full fees for one academic term will be deducted from the refund. After the commencement of any given term, the fees paid for that term are not refundable.

Tuition Fees Refund Policy
MCL has a policy to refund the tuition fee in full to the students in the following circumstances.
1 If the admission is rejected by the MCL Admission office or
2 If the visa application is rejected by the British High Commission (This is applicable for the overseas students).

Conditions for refund for the overseas students
1) Students should return all the letters issued by the college in original and
2) Student should submit the visa refusal letter (original copy) which will be returned to the student along with the refund money.

Note: No amount will be refunded
a) Once the student is in receipt of UK visa or an entry permit.
b) Once the course has commenced.

Disclaimer: Care has been taken in the preparation and the accuracy of the information and guidance herein. The college cannot accept liability for errors, omissions or changes that may occur. Responsibility for obtaining, observing and complying with the requirements of professional or examining bodies remain with the student.