Deferment Policy
Sometimes your certification journey may need to continue at another time, which is why we offer the option to defer your enrollment to a later class.
- Deferrals are allowed during the first eight months of the program.
- Students may defer up to two times before being withdrawn from the program and will be responsible for paying any remaining tuition balance.
Deferrals must be requested by April 30th (for September starts) or October 31st (for March starts), and the deadline for payment of the reinstatement fee is 15 days before the new class start date.
When deferring, you can choose a new class date within one year of your original enrollment. Keep in mind that students who defer will remain bound by the refund policy of their original class and are not eligible for refunds.
For those deferring a second time their new date is not always within one year of original enrollment
Reinstatement Fees
The reinstatement fee depends on when you choose to defer:
- Between enrollment and month 3: $200
- Between months 4-6: $600
- Between months 7-8: $900
Payment Plans and Deferment
Students on FMCA payment plans may choose to pause their payments until 15 days before the new class start date. However, students using third-party financial partners like Affirm must continue making payments according to their agreement with the lender.
Please note that if there is a tuition increase before you re-enroll, FMCA may require payment of the difference in tuition at the time of your new enrollment.
Withdrawal And Refund Policy
If you decide to withdraw, refunds are available from the point of enrollment until 30 days after your class start date (March 1st or September 1st). During this period, you can receive a refund of the tuition paid, minus a $500 non-refundable deposit. Please note that no refunds will be available after March 30th or September 30th.
For students on payment plans, if you withdraw after the 30-day period, you will still be responsible for the remaining balance of your tuition. If you’d like, you’re welcome to pay off your tuition early, but the total amount will stay the same.
If you choose to withdraw after the class has started, we ask that you sign a Withdrawal Agreement and complete an exit interview with the Director of Student Services to discuss your reasons for departure.
Questions?
If you have any questions or need more information, we’re here to help!
- Email: support@functionalmedicinecoaching.org
- Phone: 855-270-3622