Terms and Conditions

Graduate Programs at UW – Stout

Last updated November 2024

Kings reserves the right to change prices, to cancel or change courses and to amend timetables at any time prior to enrollment and to make additions or amendments to these terms and conditions by giving one month’s written notice to all affected parties.

1. Payment of fees

Payment for your first two semesters’ fees is due prior to the start of the graduate program. Payments by semester are not allowed. Following the completion of your first two semesters in the program, payment for your remaining semesters is due prior to beginning semester three.

You will not be allowed to attend classes if fees are still outstanding. You will be required to leave the program if you are not able to produce payment or proof of payment by the time the semester begins.

All fees are paid to Kings Education and can be paid by credit card or bank transfer. Bank charges for both sending and receiving banks are payable by the sender. Payment by credit card is subject to a surcharge of 2% for Visa and MasterCard, AMEX 3.5%.

The deposit payment shall be applied to the first semester of the program.

2. Refund terms

2a. Cancellation of your Program

If you cancel prior to arrival in the country, all paid tuition and accommodation fees will be refunded, less any actual costs incurred (airport transfer, courier fee). The enrollment fee and deposit payment are non-refundable except with documented proof of a visa denial.

If you cancel prior to the start of the program but after entering the country, all paid tuition and accommodation fees are non-refundable.

2b. Withdrawing from your program anytime during your first semester orientation or after

If you wish to withdraw from the GO program after starting the program, all tuition and fees are non-refundable.

3. General Notes on Refunds:

• Bank charges— all refunds are paid minus any bank charges.
• Refunds are made to the fee-payer.
• Late arrivals — no refunds are given for time missed due to arriving late for the program.

Refund Due Dates

• All approved refunds will be paid within 45 days from the date of your cancellation/withdrawal notice.
• If you have enrolled with Kings through an agency, you have a contractual relationship with your agent that may affect your ability to obtain a refund. Payments made via agency will be refunded through the agent and you will need to speak to your agency to confirm your final refund amount.

4. Graduate Success Program

Students that pay for and enroll in the Graduate Success Program (GSP) will receive at least one OPT job offer following the successful completion the program. Students in a STEM field will receive OPT placement within 3 months of graduation. The mandatory student requirements of eligibility for this guarantee benefit are listed in the Graduate Student Success Program Factsheet.

5. Academic Decisions

University of Wisconsin-Stout and/or Kings reserves the right to determine the best study plan for any student and to exclude from class any student who, for reasons of performance or ability, is not qualified to enter or remain in that class.

Students are accepted in good faith into the program on the basis that the certification they provide meets the admissions criteria. If, however, the results from assessments upon arrival indicate that a student’s level of English or academic proficiency is significantly different than the one claimed and is lower than the one required for their program, then the student will be formally advised of the results and of applicable options. A change in study plan may involve additional time and cost with regard to tuition and accommodation fees.

A student, either individually or through his/her representative, who has submitted any documentation or certification to meet the admissions criteria which is later found to have been falsified is subject to immediate expulsion from the program.

6. Discipline

If your work, attendance, or conduct is unsatisfactory you will be subject to the UW-Stout and/or Kings disciplinary procedures. These procedures may lead ultimately to suspension or expulsion. Travel and other costs incurred as a result of suspension or expulsion must be met by the student or student’s guardian. Attendance is compulsory for all students and is a condition of a US student visa.

UW-Stout standards of academic conduct policies

7. Accommodation

Kings will assist all graduate students with finding both on-campus and off-campus accommodations that best fit their individual needs.

UW-Stout on-campus accommodation policies and procedures

8. Insurance

All students will be automatically enrolled in a U.S. based medical insurance upon arrival.

9. Publicity materials

Kings Education periodically uses electronic and traditional media for publicity or educational purposes. In signing these Terms & Conditions, permission is given to Kings and its agents to use the student’s image (photographs and/or video) and personal educational records for use in Kings publications, including, but not limited to, videos, emails, recruiting brochures, newsletters, and magazines, and to use the student’s image in electronic versions of the same publications or on the Kings website or other electronic forms of media.

This permission may be revoked at any time upon providing written notice to Kings. Until such revocation is made, this consent shall remain in effect with the student’s educational records and image continuing to be available to Kings for use in publications. The right to inspect or approve the finished photographs or printed or electronic matter that may be used in conjunction with them now or in the future is also hereby waived.

10. Federal holidays and University closure

The typical academic term includes a number of holiday breaks.

See the UW-Stout Academic Calendar for exact dates

11. Liability

Kings will not be liable under any circumstances for any failure to provide any services whatsoever if that failure is caused directly or indirectly by actions or circumstances beyond Kings’ control. Students hereby voluntarily release, hold harmless and agree to indemnify Kings, its agents, officers, employees, successors and assigns from any liability resulting from any claims, suits, procedures, costs, expenses, including attorney’s fees, and causes of action of whatever kind or nature, including, but not limited to, a claim of Kings’ negligence, resulting from any damage, loss, personal injury, disability, medical expenses, property damage or theft, arising from or out of the student's attendance or participation in the Kings program.

12. Student information

At the time of application, students are requested to sign a release form authorizing Kings and UW-Stout to share information about the student with designated officials and/or

representatives of the University. It is part of the unique nature of the program that Kings provides constant feedback about academic performance and/or financial issues to individuals involved in the student’s success.

13. Jurisdiction

In any dispute arising out of this contract, the parties expressly agree to submit to the jurisdiction of the US federal and state courts having jurisdiction in the matter in question.

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