Cancellations are effective the same day CSA receives it in writing. Cancellations must be in writing to be accepted and processed. E-mail is acceptable. No phone call cancellations - it must be in writing. $50 deposit is non-refundable.

All payments, less $350 enrollment confirmation, is fully refundable up to 160 days prior to the starting date. Within 160 days of starting date, a $500 enrollment confirmation per person is non-refundable. Within 90 days of the starting date, a $800 enrollment confirmation per person is non-refundable. Within 30 days of starting date, a $950 enrollment confirmation per person is non-refundable. Within 15 days of starting date, 100% of program cost is non-refundable due to the many expenses involved in arranging a program and the various policies of housing reservations. But if you cancel at anytime, yu can also have the option to apply your payments, less any penalties (mentioned above), towards any program later the same year or following year. CSA will credit your account. Once you receive your final confirmations and arrival documents from CSA, there is no refund.

Participants (applicants) who are forced to return home after departure, or starting the program, due to illness or other reasons, may consult with the on-site staff (Director) at the student office to discuss options and any possible refunds. Also, once you receive your confirmations and arrival documents from CSA, there is no refund if you cancel. In addition, if you fail to obtain a Visa in a timely manner (if needed) after receiving your confirmation documents from CSA, there is no refund....except in special circumstances as determined by CSA staff.