Tuition
TUITION is charged by the number of credits scheduled. TOTAL TUITION listed reflects charges to a STUDENT for completing the culinary arts program in the normal time (TRAINING PERIOD). TOTAL TUITION does not include the use of consumable and non-consumable textbooks. See textbook expense for further information.
DIG will pay the first-time cost for culinary arts STUDENTS to challenge the certification exam(s) as selected by Detroit Institute of Gastronomy, contingent upon the STUDENT meeting DIG’s academic preparation requirements.
STUDENT shall refer to the “STUDENT PROPOSAL FOR TUITION PAYMENT” which estimates the method of tuition payment for program completion within a normal time frame. Total Tuition may change based on STUDENT decision to repeat courses, withdraw from or disrupt education training for any reason; should any event such as these occur, STUDENT should request a new “STUDENT PROPOSAL FOR TUITION PAYMENT” for purposes of planning to pay any additional charges.
The student acknowledges and further understands that enrollment in the DIG culinary arts program in preparation for employment in the culinary arts field is subject to the following:
Textbook Expenses
Student programmatic textbook costs not to exceed $100.00. DIG provides the textbooks for required courses via the online campus bookstore. Paper copy books will be delivered. There is no cost to the student for access to the culinary art skills e-book. The e-book will be available in the student’s courses and for download on the student’s device. Paper copy books may be returned for a refund within ten (10) days of purchase provided the book is returned in its original condition of purchase and with the original sales receipt. The student has the option of purchasing textbooks from another source. ISBN numbers are provided in the course syllabus for the required books.
REFUND AND CANCELLATION POLICIES
DIG adheres to the following policy in determining refunds of tuition and fees paid in advance or sums due to the institution when a STUDENT withdraws or is terminated from the institution prior to the completion of the program. All refunds, when due, are made without requiring a request from the STUDENT and are made within 30 days.
(1) of the last day of attendance if written notification has been provided to the institution by the STUDENT, or
(2) from the date of the institution terminates the STUDENT or determines withdrawal by the STUDENT. DIG policies comply with refund and cancellation policy requirements of applicable state, federal and accrediting agencies.
Cancellation
If tuition and fees are collected in advance of the start date of a program and DIG cancels the class or program, 100% of the tuition and fees (including fees identified as non-refundable) collected are refundable. Such refunds, when due, will be made within thirty (30) days of the planned start date.
STUDENT’S RIGHT TO CANCEL FROM PROGRAM
Students requesting to cancel their enrollment or withdrawal from SCHOOL are to contact the program director or the concierge office. [email protected]
DIG applies the following cancellation policy to all Applicants and STUDENTS:
(1) If the applicant’s application and/or enrollment agreement is rejected by the SCHOOL, 100% of the tuition and fees paid by the applicant will be returned within thirty (30) days of the date the applicant’s enrollment agreement is rejected.
(2) STUDENTS that enroll into a program at DIG, may cancel their enrollment through email. If the STUDENT or SCHOOL cancels or terminates the enrollment agreement with the SCHOOL within five (5) business days after signing the enrollment agreement, 100% of the tuition and fees paid by the applicant will be returned within thirty (30) days of the date the institution receives the cancellation request.
(3) If the STUDENT or SCHOOL cancels enrollment after five (5) calendar days and prior to the STUDENT starting any course, the applicant shall receive 100% refund of applicable tuition and refundable fees. The applicant will be financially responsible for any supplies received and not returned to the SCHOOL in acceptable new condition.
Student’s Course Refund Policy
STUDENTS withdrawn from a course that was never started, shall receive 100% refund of applicable tuition and refundable fees.
STUDENTS who withdraw from a course after the first day of the first instructional week of the quarter and after attempting at least one course activity, will be refunded in accordance with the following time-based schedule:
| Length of Term: Quarter | Percentage of Tuition Returned to the STUDENT Minus the Transcript Review Fee and/or Commitment Deposit AFTER | |
| 12 Weeks | 1st Week | 80% |
| 2nd Week | 70% | |
| 3rd Week | 60% | |
| 4th Week | 50% | |
| 5th Week | 40% | |
| 6th Week | 30% | |
| 7th Week | 20% | |
| 8th Week | 10% | |
| 9th Week | 0% | |
Any refund owed will be paid to the STUDENT within thirty (30) days of any notice of withdrawal or the date the SCHOOL determined that the STUDENT officially or unofficially withdrew or was terminated. The official withdrawal or termination date is the postmark date on the written notification, or the date the SCHOOL is notified, or the date the SCHOOL notifies the STUDENT. The unofficial withdrawal date is the STUDENT’S last date of attendance.
Refund options are: (1) Electronic deposit to a bank Account (an existing personal account), (2) Paper check that will be delivered to your home address by using the United States Postal Service (USPS) on record with our Concierge office.
If a STUDENT obtains a loan to pay for the educational program at DIG, the STUDENT will have the responsibility to repay the full amount of the loan plus interest, less the amount of any refund.
Non-Refundable Tool and Uniform Kit Fee, Commitment Deposit, Transcript Review Fee
Amounts billed for Kit Fee ($450.), and Commitment Deposit ($100.) are not included in tuition. The Kit Fee is non-refundable for STUDENTS that receive the kit and withdraw or are terminated after the first day of class. The Commitment Deposit is non-refundable five (5) calendar days after the enrollment agreement is signed. DIG charges a one-time fee ($25.00), for the transcripts, records, affidavits assessment. The Transcript review fee is non-refundable once the service has been provided.
Refundable Exam Fee
Amounts billed for Exam Fee ($500. annually), is not included in tuition; this separately billed fee is refundable for STUDENTS that withdraw or are terminated from a course or the program in reference to the DIG Refund Policy.
Refundable Programmatic Technology Fee
Amounts billed for Programmatic Technology Fee ($50. quarterly), is not included in tuition; this separately billed fee is refundable for STUDENTS that withdraw or are terminated from the entire program in reference to the DIG Refund Policy.
Refundable Assessment Fees for Transfer Credits
DIG provides a fair and equitable credit policy. The maximum Transfer/Experiential credit allowance is 48 credits. Each RTI and OJL Transfer/Experiential credit approved will be assessed a fee equal to 15% of the current credit hour cost.
Refund Example 1: 6 Credit Course First Quarter #
A 12 credit full time student decides to withdraw in their first quarter from their 6 credit OJL course – CUL 1010 Culinary Foundation I. The student has completed 4 weeks of the course when the DIG Concierge is notified by email of the withdraw request. The refund is calcualted as follows:
| Student Paid at Start of Quarter | Paid | Time Based Refund | Refunded | |
| Course Tuition 6-credits ($170.00 per credit hour) | $1020.00 | 4th week refund of 50% | $510.00 | |
| Transcript Review Fee (One-time Fee) | $25.00 | Non-refundable | $0 | |
| Commitment Fee (One Time Fee) | $100.00 | Non-refundable | $0 | |
| Delivered Kit (One Time Fee) | $450.00 | Non-refundable | $0 | |
| Exam Fee (Annual) | $500.00 | $125.00 – Fee divided by 4 quarters annually | 4th week refund of 50% plus 3 unused quarters | $437.50 |
| Technology Fee (Quarterly) | $50.00 | Non-refundable | $0 | |
| Total | $2145.00 | $947.50 |
Refund Example 2: 6 Credit Course Second Quarter #
A 12 credit full time student decides to withdraw in their second quarter from their 6 credit OJL course – CUL 1010 Culinary Foundation II. The student has completed 4 weeks of the course when the DIG Concierge is notified by email of the withdraw request. The refund is calcualted as follows:
| Student Paid at Start of Quarter | Paid | Time Based Refund | Refunded | |
| Course Tuition 6-credits ($170.00 per credit hour) | $1020.00 | 4th week refund of 50% | $510.00 | |
| Exam Fee (Annual) | Paid First Quarter | $125.00 – Fee divided by 4 quarters annually | 4th week refund of 50% plus 2 unused quarters | $312.50 |
| Technology Fee (Quarterly) | $50.00 | $0 | ||
| Total | $1070.00 | $822.50 |
Refund Example 3: 3 Credit Course Second Quarter #
A 12 credit full time student decides to withdraw in their second quarter from their 3 credit RTI course – HOS 1022 Nutrition/Allergens. The student has completed 7 weeks of the course when the DIG Concierge is notified by email of the withdraw request. The refund is calcualted as follows:
| Student Paid at Start of Quarter | Paid | Time Based Refund | Refunded | |
| Course Tuition 6-credits ($170.00 per credit hour) | $510.00 | 7th week refund of 20% | $102.00 | |
| Technology Fee (Quarterly) | $50.00 | $0 | ||
| Total | $560.00 | $102.00 |
