AGB - Oxford House College USA
Englische Original AGB von OHC USAStand 2025
1. Payment of Fees - All students must have paid in full at least 15 days before arrival. Tuition, accommodation
and/or airport transfer details will not be confirmed until all fees have been paid in full.
2. Insurance - Every student must have appropriate medical insurance. OHC recommends using Global Guard
Insurance (www.guard.me) and offers their insurance for $2.25/day, minimum of 2 weeks. Students not
wishing to take Global Guard Insurance must present an insurance certificate on arrival.
3. Registration Fee and Accommodation Arrangement Fee - The $150 Registration Fee and the
Accommodation Arrangement Fee are non-refundable.
4. Cancellation and Refund Policy
4.1 For cancellation requests received before the first day of class, or for students who never attend their
course (no show), students will be charged only the non-refundable registration and accommodation
arrangement fees, plus the fees related to any services (such as couriers or insurance) that have already
been provided by that date, the sum of which is not to exceed $500. In addition, student may be liable for
fees connected with accommodation cancellation (see section 5 for accommodation cancellation and refund
information).
4.2 If an applicant accepted by the institution enters the United States on an I-20 obtained through the
institution and subsequently cancels prior to the start of scheduled classes or never attends class (no shows),
the institution may retain:
4.2a. For an enrolment period of fewer than 12 weeks, all the tuition charges for up to four weeks of the first
term/session, actual housing costs incurred by the institution, and a maximum total of $500 for non-
refundable charges including any application/ registration fees, courier fees, and travel cancellation
insurance.
4.2b. For an enrolment period of 12 weeks or more, all the tuition charges for up to six weeks of the first
term/session, any actual housing costs incurred by the institution and, a maximum total of $500 for non-
refundable charges, including any application/registration fee, courier fees, and travel cancellation
insurance.
4.3 First Period of Financial Obligation: For students whose last day of attendance occurs at any point in the
first four weeks of their initial period of financial obligation, the institution may retain the charges applicable
to the first four weeks. For students whose last date of attendance occurs after the first four weeks but
before or at the mid-point of their period of financial obligation, the institution may retain a prorated
amount of tuition. For students whose last date of attendance occurs after the midpoint, the institution may
retain all of the charges for that period. Any tuition paid for the balance of the program must be refunded in
full
4.4 Refunds are calculated from the end of the last week the student attended classes at the non-discounted
rate.
4.5 Pro-rated refunds will be calculated on a weekly basis. OHC considers a partial week to be the same as a
whole week.
4.6 OHC will make all refunds within 45 days of the date of determination. OHC will only refund the person or
agency that made the initial payment.
5. Accommodation
- Weekly accommodation providers (this includes the Vanderbilt Residence, the West Side Residence and The
Broadway Hotel and Hostel)
5.1 Where cancellations are received in writing at least 15 days before the arrival date, the cost of
accommodation will be refunded in full.
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5.2 For cancellations received in writing less than 15 days before the first day of the accommodation
reservation but before the arrival date, the school will withhold a cost equal to one week of accommodation.
5.3 After arrival, four weeks’ notice is required to change or cancel accommodation. An administrative fee of
$100 may be applied to any changes. Monthly Accommodation Providers (this includes Hotel 99 and any other
accommodation providers not specifically named in this document)
5.4 Where reservations are made more than one month in advance, first two months' payment must be
received at least one month in advance.
5.5 Where cancellations are received in writing at least one calendar month before the arrival date, the cost
of accommodation will be refunded.
5.6 For cancellations received in writing less than one calendar month before the first day of the
accommodation reservation but before the arrival date, OHC will withhold a cost equal to one calendar
month.
5.7 After arrival, one calendar month’s notice is required to change or cancel accommodation. An
administrative fee of $100 will be applied to any changes.
6. General
6.1 OHC makes every possible effort to ensure the best deal available for our students. However, if an
accommodation provider subsequently publishes a discounted rate, OHC cannot be held responsible for the
price difference.
6.2 Minimum age to attend our adult group programs is 16 years old.
7. Approval to Use Photos & Printed Material
I understand that OHC may take my photograph or ask me for written statements during studies, which may
be used for promotional or marketing purposes in the future. I grant OHC, and its affiliates, the world-wide
right to use my first/given name, country of origin, photograph and written statements for any commercial
use.
Initial here if you do not wish to grant permission to OHC ____.
8. Loss / Damage
OHC is not responsible for the loss or damage of any personal belongings brought onto the premises or into
accommodation; students are encouraged to have sufficient insurance coverage in the event of loss or damage
and to ensure the safe-keeping of their belongings at all times.
9. Force Majeure
OHC is not liable in the event they are unable to fulfill any obligation to which it is contractually bound because
of fire, natural disaster, acts of governments, failure of suppliers or subcontractors, labor disputes or other
reasons outside our control.
10. F1 VISA Holders
An F1 student VISA holder is required to attend a minimum of 80% of all scheduled classes. If your attendance
falls below 80% you will be reported to SEVIS and a graduation certificate will not be issued. An F1 student
VISA holder must also maintain an 80% or above grade point average throughout their course to obtain their
certificate. Failure to maintain an 80% or above average you will be reported to SEVIS.
Please read the following and sign beside:
1. I have read, understood and accepted the OHC Terms and Conditions and the Cancellation and Refund
policy.
2. I have read and understood the OHC price lists and hereby affirm that I have sufficient funds to pay for all
tuition costs, accommodation and all other personal expenses during the full period of my course at OHC.
Holmes Colleges Sydney Pty Ltd CRICOS Provider 00040C Holmes Colleges Queensland Pty Ltd CRICOS Provider 01647G Holmes
Commercial Colleges (Melbourne) Ltd CRICOS Provider 00067C
3. I authorize OHC to take appropriate action in the event of any medical emergency and I understand that I
am responsible for all medical bills incurred.
4. I certify that the information provided in this Enrollment Agreement is accurate and complete.
