State Authorizations
It is the policy of Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University to administer its educational programs both on and off campus in a manner that is fair, equitable, academically sound and in accordance with the appropriate regulations and criteria of its governing board, accrediting association, and federal and state laws and regulations. Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University Worldwide is authorized to operate physical campuses in 29 states.
Accreditation:
Student Grievance:
ERAU Worldwide students are provided opportunity to express any complaints, grievances, or disputes through ERAU Worldwide support system.
Students are encouraged to first address any issues with the faculty or staff member for which the grievance is based. If unresolved, the student should provide a written document outlining the situation and submit it to their advisor at the Worldwide Campus location they attend or to their advisor in the Department of Online Learning. It may be necessary for the advisors to elevate the issue to the correct department chair, director, or dean.
To see a more detailed explanation of the ERAU Worldwide Student Complaint Process, please visit the catalog.
Please note: Students are strongly encouraged to first address any issues with the university before filing a complaint with the State.
Select a state below for specific policies and procedures:
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Alabama
Authorization Status:
- Authorized for all physical locations
- Authorization not required for Online Campus
- If a student is unable to resolve a dispute with the University, they may file a complaint with the State of Alabama.
- To file a complaint with the Alabama Community College System, submit the Student Complaint Form
- Worldwide online students, who have completed the internal institutional grievance process and the applicable state grievance process, may appeal non-instructional complaints to the FL-SARA PRDEC Council. For additional information on the complaint process, please visit the FL-SARA Complaint Process page
- Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University Worldwide does not offer any programs that lead to required processional licensure.
Refund Policy:
- Worldwide Online Students: Students assigned to the Worldwide online campus, regardless of which state the student is geographically located in, are under the jurisdiction of the Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University Worldwide policy.
Effective 1/1/2020: Students may drop a course through their academic advisor with no notation of course enrollment on their transcripts or financial penalty during the drop period only. All student drop requests require counseling with an academic advisor, in order to be processed. Due to the compressed term schedules at Worldwide locations, the drop period extends through the first four business days of each term. Tuition is not refunded after the conclusion of the drop period, unless required by state law or via an approved exception.
A late drop is defined as any drop after the completion of add/drop period and prior to the mid-point of the course, and is reviewed as an exception to policy. Students petitioning for a late drop from a course must provide a written petition along with third-party documentation explaining their extenuating circumstances, such as military assignment, medical emergency, etc. Each petition is considered individually; not all petitions are approved, nor all waivers granted.
Students are not permitted to drop a course while an academic integrity violation is pending.
- Campus-Assigned Students: Students assigned to a campus in the State of Alabama or are taking in-person classes at a campus in the State of Alabama are under the jurisdiction of the state specific policy.
Students Dropping a course or courses, but remaining enrolled in at least one course in a given term:
| Days | Refund due to students |
| 0 – 4 | 100% |
|
5 –63 |
0% |
Students Withdrawing from all registered courses in a given term:
| Days | Refund due to students |
| 0 – 4 | 100% |
|
5 – 7 |
75% |
| 8 – 14 | 50% |
| 15 – 21 | 25% |
| 22 – 63 | 0% |
Alaska
- Authorized for all physical locations
- Authorization not required for Online Campus
Student Complaint/Student Grievance Process:
-
If a student is unable to resolve a dispute with the University, they may file a complaint with the State of Alaska.
Alaska Commission on Postsecondary Education
EED.ACPE-IA@alaska.gov
P.O. Box 110505
Juneau, Alaska 99811-0505 - Worldwide online students, who have completed the internal institutional grievance process and the applicable state grievance process, may appeal non-instructional complaints to the FL-SARA PRDEC Council. For additional information on the complaint process, please visit the FL-SARA Complaint Process page
Professional Licensure:
- Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University Worldwide does not offer any programs that lead to required processional licensure.
Refund Policy:
- Worldwide Online Students: Students assigned to the Worldwide online campus, regardless of which state the student is geographically located in, are under the jurisdiction of the Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University Worldwide policy.
Effective 1/1/2020: Students may drop a course through their academic advisor with no notation of course enrollment on their transcripts or financial penalty during the drop period only. All student drop requests require counseling with an academic advisor, in order to be processed. Due to the compressed term schedules at Worldwide locations, the drop period extends through the first four business days of each term. Tuition is not refunded after the conclusion of the drop period, unless required by state law or via an approved exception.
A late drop is defined as any drop after the completion of add/drop period and prior to the mid-point of the course, and is reviewed as an exception to policy. Students petitioning for a late drop from a course must provide a written petition along with third-party documentation explaining their extenuating circumstances, such as military assignment, medical emergency, etc. Each petition is considered individually; not all petitions are approved, nor all waivers granted.
Students are not permitted to drop a course while an academic integrity violation is pending.
- Campus-Assigned Students: Students assigned to a campus in the State of Alaska or are taking in-person classes at a campus in the State of Alaska are under the jurisdiction of the state specific policy.
Students Dropping a course or courses, but remaining enrolled in at least one course in a given term:
| Days | Refund due to students |
| 0 – 4 | 100% |
| 5 – 63 | 0% |
Students Withdrawing from all registered courses in a given term:
|
Days |
Refund due to students |
| 0 – 4 | 100% |
| 5 – 6 | 90% |
| 7 – 13 | 80% |
| 14 – 16 | 55% |
| 17 – 32 | 30% |
| 33 – 63 | 0% |
Arizona
- Approved for all physical locations
- Approval not required for Online Campus
Student Complaint/Student Grievance Process:
- If the student complaint cannot be resolved after exhausting the Institution's grievance procedure, the student may file a complaint with the Arizona State Board for Private Post-Secondary Education by submitting the Student Complaint Form. The student must Contact the State Board for further details. The State Board address is:
1740 W. Adams Street,Suite 3008
Phoenix, AZ 85007.
Phone: (602) 542-5709
Website: www.ppse.az.gov
- Worldwide online students, who have completed the internal institutional grievance process and the applicable state grievance process, may appeal non-instructional complaints to the FL-SARA PRDEC Council. For additional information on the complaint process, please visit the FL-SARA Complaint Process page
Professional Licensure:
- Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University Worldwide does not offer any programs that lead to required processional licensure.
Refund Policy:
- Worldwide Online Students: Students assigned to the Worldwide online campus, regardless of which state the student is geographically located in, are under the jurisdiction of the Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University Worldwide policy.
Effective 1/1/2020: Students may drop a course through their academic advisor with no notation of course enrollment on their transcripts or financial penalty during the drop period only. All student drop requests require counseling with an academic advisor, in order to be processed. Due to the compressed term schedules at Worldwide locations, the drop period extends through the first four business days of each term. Tuition is not refunded after the conclusion of the drop period, unless required by state law or via an approved exception.
A late drop is defined as any drop after the completion of add/drop period and prior to the mid-point of the course, and is reviewed as an exception to policy. Students petitioning for a late drop from a course must provide a written petition along with third-party documentation explaining their extenuating circumstances, such as military assignment, medical emergency, etc. Each petition is considered individually; not all petitions are approved, nor all waivers granted.
Students are not permitted to drop a course while an academic integrity violation is pending.
- Campus-Assigned Students: Students assigned to a campus in the State of Arizona or are taking in-person classes at a campus in the State of Arizona are under the jurisdiction of the state specific policy.
Students Dropping a course or courses, but remaining enrolled in at least one course in a given term:
|
Days |
Refund due to students |
| 0 – 4 | 100% |
| 5 – 6 | 90% |
| 7 – 13 | 80% |
| 14 – 18 | 70% |
| 19 – 25 | 60% |
| 26 – 32 | 50% |
| 33 – 63 | 0% |
Students Withdrawing from all registered courses in a given term:
| Days | Refund due to students |
| 0 – 4 | 100% |
| 5 – 6 | 90% |
| 7 – 13 | 80% |
| 14 – 18 | 70% |
| 19 – 25 | 60% |
| 26 – 32 | 50% |
| 33 – 63 | 0% |
Arkansas
- Approved for all physical locations
- Exempt for Online Campus due to SREB
Student Complaint/Student Grievance Process:
- If a student is unable to resolve a dispute with the University, they may file a complaint with the State of Arkansas.
- To file a complaint with the state, contact the Arkansas Department of Higher Education
-
Worldwide online students, who have completed the internal institutional grievance process and the applicable state grievance process, may appeal non-instructional complaints to the FL-SARA PRDEC Council. For additional information on the complaint process, please visit the FL-SARA Complaint Process page
Professional Licensure:
- Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University Worldwide does not offer any programs that lead to required processional licensure.
Refund Policy:
- Worldwide Online and Campus-Assigned Students: Students assigned to the Worldwide online campus and students assigned to a campus in the State of Arkansas are under the jurisdiction of the Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University Worldwide policy.
Effective 1/1/2020: Students may drop a course through their academic advisor with no notation of course enrollment on their transcripts or financial penalty during the drop period only. All student drop requests require counseling with an academic advisor, in order to be processed. Due to the compressed term schedules at Worldwide locations, the drop period extends through the first four business days of each term. Tuition is not refunded after the conclusion of the drop period, unless required by state law or via an approved exception.
A late drop is defined as any drop after the completion of add/drop period and prior to the mid-point of the course, and is reviewed as an exception to policy. Students petitioning for a late drop from a course must provide a written petition along with third-party documentation explaining their extenuating circumstances, such as military assignment, medical emergency, etc. Each petition is considered individually; not all petitions are approved, nor all waivers granted.
Students are not permitted to drop a course while an academic integrity violation is pending.
California
Authorization Status:
- Approved for all physical locations
- Approval not required for Online Campus
Student Complaint/Student Grievance Process:
- If a student is unable to resolve a dispute with the University, they may file a complaint with the State of California.
To file a complaint with the state, contact:
Bureau for Private Postsecondary Education
1747 North Market, Suite 225
Sacramento, CA 95834
Telephone: (916) 574-8900
Tollfree: (888) 370-7589
FAX: (916) 263-1897
How to file a complaint: http://www.bppe.ca.gov/enforcement/complaint.shtml
Student Complaint Form:Bureau for Private Postsecondary Education
California Distance Education Students: A complaint may be filed by writing to DCA or calling DCA’s Consumer Information Center (CIC) at:
California Department of Consumer Affairs
Consumer Information Center
1625 North Market Blvd., Suite N-112
Sacramento, CA 95834
Telephone: (833) 942-1120
Email: dca@dca.ca.gov
Students may also print and file the Complaint Form or or use the Online Complaint Form
Professional Licensure:
- Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University Worldwide does not offer any programs that lead to required processional licensure.
Refund Policy:
- Worldwide Online Students: Students assigned to the Worldwide online campus, regardless of which state the student is geographically located in, are under the jurisdiction of the Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University Worldwide policy.
Effective 1/1/2020: Students may drop a course through their academic advisor with no notation of course enrollment on their transcripts or financial penalty during the drop period only. All student drop requests require counseling with an academic advisor, in order to be processed. Due to the compressed term schedules at Worldwide locations, the drop period extends through the first four business days of each term. Tuition is not refunded after the conclusion of the drop period, unless required by state law or via an approved exception.
A late drop is defined as any drop after the completion of add/drop period and prior to the mid-point of the course, and is reviewed as an exception to policy. Students petitioning for a late drop from a course must provide a written petition along with third-party documentation explaining their extenuating circumstances, such as military assignment, medical emergency, etc. Each petition is considered individually; not all petitions are approved, nor all waivers granted.
Students are not permitted to drop a course while an academic integrity violation is pending.
- Campus-Assigned Students: Students assigned to a campus in the State of California or are taking in-person classes at a campus in the State of California are under the jurisdiction of the state specific policy.
Students Dropping a course or courses, but remaining enrolled in at least one course in a given term:
| Days | Refund due to students |
| 0 - 7 | 100% |
|
8 - 63 |
0% |
Students Withdrawing from all registered courses in a given term:
| Days | Refund due to students |
| 0 – 7 | 100% |
| 8 | 87% |
| 9 | 86% |
| 10 | 84% |
| 11 | 83% |
| 12 | 81% |
| 13 | 79% |
| 14 | 78% |
| 15 | 76% |
| 16 | 75% |
| 17 | 73% |
| 18 | 71% |
| 19 | 70% |
| 20 | 68% |
| 21 | 67% |
| 22 | 65% |
| 23 | 63% |
| 24 | 62% |
| 25 | 60% |
| 26 | 59% |
| 27 | 57% |
| 28 | 56% |
| 29 | 54% |
| 30 | 52% |
| 31 | 51% |
| 32 | 49% |
| 33 | 48% |
| 34 | 46% |
| 35 | 44% |
| 36 | 43% |
| 37 | 41% |
| 38 | 40% |
| 39 – 63 | 0% |
- California Disclosures: Visit the California Disclosures page to find our annual report, performance fact sheets and other California-specific student information.
Colorado
- Approved for all physical locations
- Authorization not required for Online Campus
Student Complaint/Student Grievance Process:
- If a student is unable to resolve a dispute with the University, they may file a complaint with the State of Colorado.
- To file a complaint with the Colorado Department of Higher Education, submit Student Complaint Form.
-
Worldwide online students, who have completed the internal institutional grievance process and the applicable state grievance process, may appeal non-instructional complaints to the FL-SARA PRDEC Council. For additional information on the complaint process, please visit the FL-SARA Complaint Process page
Professional Licensure:
- Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University Worldwide does not offer any programs that lead to required processional licensure.
Refund Policy:
- Worldwide Online and Campus-Assigned Students: Students assigned to the Worldwide online campus and students assigned to a campus in the State of Colorado are under the jurisdiction of the Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University Worldwide policy.
Effective 1/1/2020: Students may drop a course through their academic advisor with no notation of course enrollment on their transcripts or financial penalty during the drop period only. All student drop requests require counseling with an academic advisor, in order to be processed. Due to the compressed term schedules at Worldwide locations, the drop period extends through the first four business days of each term. Tuition is not refunded after the conclusion of the drop period, unless required by state law or via an approved exception.
A late drop is defined as any drop after the completion of add/drop period and prior to the mid-point of the course, and is reviewed as an exception to policy. Students petitioning for a late drop from a course must provide a written petition along with third-party documentation explaining their extenuating circumstances, such as military assignment, medical emergency, etc. Each petition is considered individually; not all petitions are approved, nor all waivers granted.
Students are not permitted to drop a course while an academic integrity violation is pending.
Connecticut
Authorization Status and Information:
- Worldwide online students, who have completed the internal institutional grievance process and the applicable state grievance process, may appeal non-instructional complaints to the FL-SARA PRDEC Council. For additional information on the complaint process, please visit the FL-SARA Complaint Process page
Professional Licensure:
- Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University Worldwide does not offer any programs that lead to required processional licensure.
Refund Policy:
- Worldwide Online Students: Students assigned to the Worldwide online campus, regardless of which state the student is geographically located in, are under the jurisdiction of the Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University Worldwide policy.
Effective 1/1/2020: Students may drop a course through their academic advisor with no notation of course enrollment on their transcripts or financial penalty during the drop period only. All student drop requests require counseling with an academic advisor, in order to be processed. Due to the compressed term schedules at Worldwide locations, the drop period extends through the first four business days of each term. Tuition is not refunded after the conclusion of the drop period, unless required by state law or via an approved exception.
A late drop is defined as any drop after the completion of add/drop period and prior to the mid-point of the course, and is reviewed as an exception to policy. Students petitioning for a late drop from a course must provide a written petition along with third-party documentation explaining their extenuating circumstances, such as military assignment, medical emergency, etc. Each petition is considered individually; not all petitions are approved, nor all waivers granted.
Students are not permitted to drop a course while an academic integrity violation is pending.
Delaware
- Worldwide online students, who have completed the internal institutional grievance process and the applicable state grievance process, may appeal non-instructional complaints to the FL-SARA PRDEC Council. For additional information on the complaint process, please visit the FL-SARA Complaint Process page
Professional Licensure:
- Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University Worldwide does not offer any programs that lead to required processional licensure.
Refund Policy:
- Worldwide Online Students: Students assigned to the Worldwide online campus, regardless of which state the student is geographically located in, are under the jurisdiction of the Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University Worldwide policy.
Effective 1/1/2020: Students may drop a course through their academic advisor with no notation of course enrollment on their transcripts or financial penalty during the drop period only. All student drop requests require counseling with an academic advisor, in order to be processed. Due to the compressed term schedules at Worldwide locations, the drop period extends through the first four business days of each term. Tuition is not refunded after the conclusion of the drop period, unless required by state law or via an approved exception.
A late drop is defined as any drop after the completion of add/drop period and prior to the mid-point of the course, and is reviewed as an exception to policy. Students petitioning for a late drop from a course must provide a written petition along with third-party documentation explaining their extenuating circumstances, such as military assignment, medical emergency, etc. Each petition is considered individually; not all petitions are approved, nor all waivers granted.
Students are not permitted to drop a course while an academic integrity violation is pending.
Florida
- Exempt for all physical locations and Online Campus
Student Complaint/Student Grievance Process:
To file a complaint against a nonpublic, postsecondary institution in Florida, please write a letter or send an e-mail containing the following information:
1. Name of Student (or Complainant)
2. Complainant Address
3. Phone Number
4. Name of Institution
5. Location of the Institution (City)
6. Dates of Attendance
7. A full description of the problem and any other documentation that will support your claim such as enrollment agreements, correspondence, etc.
The complaint process of the Commission involves contacting the institution to obtain their response to your complaint. If you do not want the Commission to contact the institution you are attending, you must state so in your complaint; however, doing so will greatly hinder the Commission’s ability to assist you with your complaint.
Send Letter To:
Commission for Independent Education 325 W. Gaines Street, Suite 1414
Tallahassee, FL. 32399-0400
E-mail: cieinfo@fldoe.org
Fax: 850-245-3238
- Worldwide online students, who have completed the internal institutional grievance process and the applicable state grievance process, may appeal non-instructional complaints to the FL-SARA PRDEC Council. For additional information on the complaint process, please visit the FL-SARA Complaint Process page
Professional Licensure:
- Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University Worldwide does not offer any programs that lead to required processional licensure.
Refund Policy:
- Worldwide Online and Campus-Assigned Students: Students assigned to the Worldwide online campus and students assigned to a campus in the State of Florida are under the jurisdiction of the Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University Worldwide policy.
Effective 1/1/2020: Students may drop a course through their academic advisor with no notation of course enrollment on their transcripts or financial penalty during the drop period only. All student drop requests require counseling with an academic advisor, in order to be processed. Due to the compressed term schedules at Worldwide locations, the drop period extends through the first four business days of each term. Tuition is not refunded after the conclusion of the drop period, unless required by state law or via an approved exception.
A late drop is defined as any drop after the completion of add/drop period and prior to the mid-point of the course, and is reviewed as an exception to policy. Students petitioning for a late drop from a course must provide a written petition along with third-party documentation explaining their extenuating circumstances, such as military assignment, medical emergency, etc. Each petition is considered individually; not all petitions are approved, nor all waivers granted.
Students are not permitted to drop a course while an academic integrity violation is pending.
Georgia
- Approved for all physical locations and online campus
Student Complaint/Student Grievance Process:
- If a satisfactory resolution cannot be reached through the institution, you may contact NPEC for further assistance. To file a complaint with the state, contact the Georgia Nonpublic Postsecondary Education Commission.
Georgia Nonpublic Postsecondary Education Commission
2082 East Exchange Place, Suite 220
Tucker, GA 30084
Phone :(770) 414-3300
Fax: (770) 414-3309
- Students will not be subject to adverse actions by the institution as a result of filing a grievance with the state.
- Worldwide online students, who have completed the internal institutional grievance process and the applicable state grievance process, may appeal non-instructional complaints to the FL-SARA PRDEC Council. For additional information on the complaint process, please visit the FL-SARA Complaint Process page
Professional Licensure:
- Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University Worldwide does not offer any programs that lead to required processional licensure.
Refund Policy:
- Worldwide Online and Campus-Assigned Students: Students assigned to the Worldwide online campus and students assigned to a campus in the State of Georgia are under the jurisdiction of the Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University Worldwide policy.
Effective 1/1/2020: Students may drop a course through their academic advisor with no notation of course enrollment on their transcripts or financial penalty during the drop period only. All student drop requests require counseling with an academic advisor, in order to be processed. Due to the compressed term schedules at Worldwide locations, the drop period extends through the first four business days of each term. Tuition is not refunded after the conclusion of the drop period, unless required by state law or via an approved exception.
A late drop is defined as any drop after the completion of add/drop period and prior to the mid-point of the course, and is reviewed as an exception to policy. Students petitioning for a late drop from a course must provide a written petition along with third-party documentation explaining their extenuating circumstances, such as military assignment, medical emergency, etc. Each petition is considered individually; not all petitions are approved, nor all waivers granted.
Students are not permitted to drop a course while an academic integrity violation is pending.
Hawaii
- Authorized for all physical locations
- Authorization not required for Online Campus
Student Complaint/Student Grievance Process:
- If a student is unable to resolve a dispute with the University, they may file a complaint with the State of Hawaii.
- To file a complaint with the State of Hawaii Consumer Complaint Department, submit the Student Complaint Form.
- Worldwide online students, who have completed the internal institutional grievance process and the applicable state grievance process, may appeal non-instructional complaints to the FL-SARA PRDEC Council. For additional information on the complaint process, please visit the FL-SARA Complaint Process page
Professional Licensure:
- Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University Worldwide does not offer any programs that lead to required processional licensure.
Refund Policy:
- Worldwide Online and Campus-Assigned Students: Students assigned to the Worldwide online campus and students assigned to a campus in the State of Hawaii are under the jurisdiction of the Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University Worldwide policy.
Effective 1/1/2020: Students may drop a course through their academic advisor with no notation of course enrollment on their transcripts or financial penalty during the drop period only. All student drop requests require counseling with an academic advisor, in order to be processed. Due to the compressed term schedules at Worldwide locations, the drop period extends through the first four business days of each term. Tuition is not refunded after the conclusion of the drop period, unless required by state law or via an approved exception.
A late drop is defined as any drop after the completion of add/drop period and prior to the mid-point of the course, and is reviewed as an exception to policy. Students petitioning for a late drop from a course must provide a written petition along with third-party documentation explaining their extenuating circumstances, such as military assignment, medical emergency, etc. Each petition is considered individually; not all petitions are approved, nor all waivers granted.
Students are not permitted to drop a course while an academic integrity violation is pending.
Idaho
- Exempt for all physical locations
- Authorization for Online Campus not required
Student Complaint/Student Grievance Process:
- If a student is unable to resolve a dispute with the University, they may file a complaint with the State of Idaho.
- To file a complaint with the state, contact:
Idaho State Board of Education
State Coordinator for Private Colleges and Proprietary Schools
Attn: Harvey W. Lyter III, MBA
650 West State Street
P.O. Box 83720
Boise, ID 83702-0037
Harv.lyter@osbe.idaho.gov
- Worldwide online students, who have completed the internal institutional grievance process and the applicable state grievance process, may appeal non-instructional complaints to the FL-SARA PRDEC Council. For additional information on the complaint process, please visit the FL-SARA Complaint Process page
Professional Licensure:
- Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University Worldwide does not offer any programs that lead to required processional licensure.
Refund Policy:
- Worldwide Online and Campus-Assigned Students: Students assigned to the Worldwide online campus and students assigned to a campus in the State of Idaho are under the jurisdiction of the Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University Worldwide policy.
Effective 1/1/2020: Students may drop a course through their academic advisor with no notation of course enrollment on their transcripts or financial penalty during the drop period only. All student drop requests require counseling with an academic advisor, in order to be processed. Due to the compressed term schedules at Worldwide locations, the drop period extends through the first four business days of each term. Tuition is not refunded after the conclusion of the drop period, unless required by state law or via an approved exception.
A late drop is defined as any drop after the completion of add/drop period and prior to the mid-point of the course, and is reviewed as an exception to policy. Students petitioning for a late drop from a course must provide a written petition along with third-party documentation explaining their extenuating circumstances, such as military assignment, medical emergency, etc. Each petition is considered individually; not all petitions are approved, nor all waivers granted.
Students are not permitted to drop a course while an academic integrity violation is pending.
Illinois
- Worldwide online students, who have completed the internal institutional grievance process and the applicable state grievance process, may appeal non-instructional complaints to the FL-SARA PRDEC Council. For additional information on the complaint process, please visit the FL-SARA Complaint Process page
Professional Licensure:
- Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University Worldwide does not offer any programs that lead to required processional licensure.
Refund Policy:
- Worldwide Online Students: Students assigned to the Worldwide online campus, regardless of which state the student is geographically located in, are under the jurisdiction of the Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University Worldwide policy.
Effective 1/1/2020: Students may drop a course through their academic advisor with no notation of course enrollment on their transcripts or financial penalty during the drop period only. All student drop requests require counseling with an academic advisor, in order to be processed. Due to the compressed term schedules at Worldwide locations, the drop period extends through the first four business days of each term. Tuition is not refunded after the conclusion of the drop period, unless required by state law or via an approved exception.
A late drop is defined as any drop after the completion of add/drop period and prior to the mid-point of the course, and is reviewed as an exception to policy. Students petitioning for a late drop from a course must provide a written petition along with third-party documentation explaining their extenuating circumstances, such as military assignment, medical emergency, etc. Each petition is considered individually; not all petitions are approved, nor all waivers granted.
Students are not permitted to drop a course while an academic integrity violation is pending.
Indiana
- Worldwide online students, who have completed the internal institutional grievance process and the applicable state grievance process, may appeal non-instructional complaints to the FL-SARA PRDEC Council. For additional information on the complaint process, please visit the FL-SARA Complaint Process page
Professional Licensure:
- Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University Worldwide does not offer any programs that lead to required processional licensure.
Refund Policy:
- Worldwide Online Students: Students assigned to the Worldwide online campus, regardless of which state the student is geographically located in, are under the jurisdiction of the Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University Worldwide policy.
Effective 1/1/2020: Students may drop a course through their academic advisor with no notation of course enrollment on their transcripts or financial penalty during the drop period only. All student drop requests require counseling with an academic advisor, in order to be processed. Due to the compressed term schedules at Worldwide locations, the drop period extends through the first four business days of each term. Tuition is not refunded after the conclusion of the drop period, unless required by state law or via an approved exception.
A late drop is defined as any drop after the completion of add/drop period and prior to the mid-point of the course, and is reviewed as an exception to policy. Students petitioning for a late drop from a course must provide a written petition along with third-party documentation explaining their extenuating circumstances, such as military assignment, medical emergency, etc. Each petition is considered individually; not all petitions are approved, nor all waivers granted.
Students are not permitted to drop a course while an academic integrity violation is pending.
Iowa
Authorization Status and Information:
-
Worldwide online students, who have completed the internal institutional grievance process and the applicable state grievance process, may appeal non-instructional complaints to the FL-SARA PRDEC Council. For additional information on the complaint process, please visit the FL-SARA Complaint Process page
Professional Licensure:
- Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University Worldwide does not offer any programs that lead to required processional licensure.
Refund Policy:
- Worldwide Online Students: Students assigned to the Worldwide online campus, regardless of which state the student is geographically located in, are under the jurisdiction of the Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University Worldwide policy.
Effective 1/1/2020: Students may drop a course through their academic advisor with no notation of course enrollment on their transcripts or financial penalty during the drop period only. All student drop requests require counseling with an academic advisor, in order to be processed. Due to the compressed term schedules at Worldwide locations, the drop period extends through the first four business days of each term. Tuition is not refunded after the conclusion of the drop period, unless required by state law or via an approved exception.
A late drop is defined as any drop after the completion of add/drop period and prior to the mid-point of the course, and is reviewed as an exception to policy. Students petitioning for a late drop from a course must provide a written petition along with third-party documentation explaining their extenuating circumstances, such as military assignment, medical emergency, etc. Each petition is considered individually; not all petitions are approved, nor all waivers granted.
Students are not permitted to drop a course while an academic integrity violation is pending.
Kansas
- Exempt for all military locations
- Approved for Online Campus
Student Complaint/Student Grievance Process:
- If a student is unable to resolve a dispute with the University, they may file a complaint with the State of Kansas.
- To file a complaint with the Kansas Board of Regents, submit the Student Complaint Form.
- Worldwide online students, who have completed the internal institutional grievance process and the applicable state grievance process, may appeal non-instructional complaints to the FL-SARA PRDEC Council. For additional information on the complaint process, please visit the FL-SARA Complaint Process page
Professional Licensure:
- Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University Worldwide does not offer any programs that lead to required processional licensure.
Refund Policy:
- Worldwide Online and Campus-Assigned Students: Students assigned to the Worldwide online campus and students assigned to a campus in the State of Kansas are under the jurisdiction of the Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University Worldwide policy.
Effective 1/1/2020: Students may drop a course through their academic advisor with no notation of course enrollment on their transcripts or financial penalty during the drop period only. All student drop requests require counseling with an academic advisor, in order to be processed. Due to the compressed term schedules at Worldwide locations, the drop period extends through the first four business days of each term. Tuition is not refunded after the conclusion of the drop period, unless required by state law or via an approved exception.
A late drop is defined as any drop after the completion of add/drop period and prior to the mid-point of the course, and is reviewed as an exception to policy. Students petitioning for a late drop from a course must provide a written petition along with third-party documentation explaining their extenuating circumstances, such as military assignment, medical emergency, etc. Each petition is considered individually; not all petitions are approved, nor all waivers granted.
Students are not permitted to drop a course while an academic integrity violation is pending.
Kentucky
- Exempt for all military locations
- Approved for Online Campus
Student Complaint/Student Grievance Process:
- If a student is unable to resolve a dispute with the University, they may file a complaint with the State of Kentucky.
- To file a complaint with the Kentucky Commission on Proprietary Education, submit the Complaint Form.
- Worldwide online students, who have completed the internal institutional grievance process and the applicable state grievance process, may appeal non-instructional complaints to the FL-SARA PRDEC Council. For additional information on the complaint process, please visit the FL-SARA Complaint Process page
Professional Licensure:
- Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University Worldwide does not offer any programs that lead to required processional licensure.
- Worldwide Online and Campus-Assigned Students: Students assigned to the Worldwide online campus and students assigned to a campus in the State of Kentucky are under the jurisdiction of the Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University Worldwide policy.
Effective 1/1/2020: Students may drop a course through their academic advisor with no notation of course enrollment on their transcripts or financial penalty during the drop period only. All student drop requests require counseling with an academic advisor, in order to be processed. Due to the compressed term schedules at Worldwide locations, the drop period extends through the first four business days of each term. Tuition is not refunded after the conclusion of the drop period, unless required by state law or via an approved exception.
A late drop is defined as any drop after the completion of add/drop period and prior to the mid-point of the course, and is reviewed as an exception to policy. Students petitioning for a late drop from a course must provide a written petition along with third-party documentation explaining their extenuating circumstances, such as military assignment, medical emergency, etc. Each petition is considered individually; not all petitions are approved, nor all waivers granted.
Students are not permitted to drop a course while an academic integrity violation is pending.
Louisiana
- Approved for all physical locations
- Approval not required for Online Campus
Student Complaint/Student Grievance Process:
- If a student is unable to resolve a dispute with the University, they may file a complaint with the State of Louisiana.
- To file a complaint with the Louisiana Board of Regents, complete the Student Complaint Process.
- Worldwide online students, who have completed the internal institutional grievance process and the applicable state grievance process, may appeal non-instructional complaints to the FL-SARA PRDEC Council. For additional information on the complaint process, please visit the FL-SARA Complaint Process page
Professional Licensure:
- Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University Worldwide does not offer any programs that lead to required processional licensure.
Refund Policy:
- Worldwide Online Students: Students assigned to the Worldwide online campus, regardless of which state the student is geographically located in, are under the jurisdiction of the Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University Worldwide policy.
Effective 1/1/2020: Students may drop a course through their academic advisor with no notation of course enrollment on their transcripts or financial penalty during the drop period only. All student drop requests require counseling with an academic advisor, in order to be processed. Due to the compressed term schedules at Worldwide locations, the drop period extends through the first four business days of each term. Tuition is not refunded after the conclusion of the drop period, unless required by state law or via an approved exception.
A late drop is defined as any drop after the completion of add/drop period and prior to the mid-point of the course, and is reviewed as an exception to policy. Students petitioning for a late drop from a course must provide a written petition along with third-party documentation explaining their extenuating circumstances, such as military assignment, medical emergency, etc. Each petition is considered individually; not all petitions are approved, nor all waivers granted.
Students are not permitted to drop a course while an academic integrity violation is pending.
- Campus-Assigned Students: Students assigned to a campus in the State of Louisiana or are taking in-person classes at a campus in the State of Louisiana are under the jurisdiction of the state specific policy.
Students Dropping a course or courses, but remaining enrolled in at least one course in a given term:
|
Days |
Refund due to student |
| 0 – 4 | 100% |
| 5 – 10 | 75% |
| 11 – 24 | 50% |
| 25 – 63 | 0% |
Students Withdrawing from all registered courses in a given term:
| Days | Refund due to students |
| 0 – 4 | 100% |
| 5 – 10 | 75% |
| 11 – 24 | 50% |
| 25 – 63 | 0% |
Maine
- Worldwide online students, who have completed the internal institutional grievance process and the applicable state grievance process, may appeal non-instructional complaints to the FL-SARA PRDEC Council. For additional information on the complaint process, please visit the FL-SARA Complaint Process page
Professional Licensure:
- Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University Worldwide does not offer any programs that lead to required processional licensure.
Refund Policy:
- Worldwide Online Students: Students assigned to the Worldwide online campus, regardless of which state the student is geographically located in, are under the jurisdiction of the Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University Worldwide policy.
Effective 1/1/2020: Students may drop a course through their academic advisor with no notation of course enrollment on their transcripts or financial penalty during the drop period only. All student drop requests require counseling with an academic advisor, in order to be processed. Due to the compressed term schedules at Worldwide locations, the drop period extends through the first four business days of each term. Tuition is not refunded after the conclusion of the drop period, unless required by state law or via an approved exception.
A late drop is defined as any drop after the completion of add/drop period and prior to the mid-point of the course, and is reviewed as an exception to policy. Students petitioning for a late drop from a course must provide a written petition along with third-party documentation explaining their extenuating circumstances, such as military assignment, medical emergency, etc. Each petition is considered individually; not all petitions are approved, nor all waivers granted.
Students are not permitted to drop a course while an academic integrity violation is pending.
Maryland
Authorization Status:
- Approved for all physical locations
- Approval not required for Online Campus
Student Complaint/Student Grievance Process:
- If a student is unable to resolve a dispute with the University, they may file a complaint with the State of Maryland.
- To file a complaint with the Maryland Higher Education Commission, complete the Student Complaint Process.
- Worldwide online students, who have completed the internal institutional grievance process and the applicable state grievance process, may appeal non-instructional complaints to the FL-SARA PRDEC Council. For additional information on the complaint process, please visit the FL-SARA Complaint Process page
Professional Licensure:
- Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University Worldwide does not offer any programs that lead to required processional licensure.
Refund Policy:
- Worldwide Online Students: Students assigned to the Worldwide online campus, regardless of which state the student is geographically located in, are under the jurisdiction of the Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University Worldwide policy.
Effective 1/1/2020: Students may drop a course through their academic advisor with no notation of course enrollment on their transcripts or financial penalty during the drop period only. All student drop requests require counseling with an academic advisor, in order to be processed. Due to the compressed term schedules at Worldwide locations, the drop period extends through the first four business days of each term. Tuition is not refunded after the conclusion of the drop period, unless required by state law or via an approved exception.
A late drop is defined as any drop after the completion of add/drop period and prior to the mid-point of the course, and is reviewed as an exception to policy. Students petitioning for a late drop from a course must provide a written petition along with third-party documentation explaining their extenuating circumstances, such as military assignment, medical emergency, etc. Each petition is considered individually; not all petitions are approved, nor all waivers granted.
Students are not permitted to drop a course while an academic integrity violation is pending.
- Campus-Assigned Students: Students assigned to a campus in the State of Maryland or are taking in-person classes at a campus in the State of Maryland are under the jurisdiction of the state specific policy.
Students Dropping a course or courses, but remaining enrolled in at least one course in a given term:
| Days | Refund due to Student |
| 0 – 4 | 100% |
| 5 – 6 | 90% |
| 7 – 12 | 80% |
| 13 – 18 | 60% |
| 19 – 25 | 40% |
| 26 – 37 | 20% |
| 38 – 63 | 0% |
Students Withdrawing from all registered courses in a given term:
| Days | Refund due to Student |
| 0 – 4 | 100% |
| 5 – 6 | 90% |
| 7 – 12 | 80% |
| 13 – 18 | 60% |
| 19 – 25 | 40% |
| 26 – 37 | 20% |
| 38 – 63 | 0% |
The Institution is subject to the investigation of complaints by the Office of the Attorney General or the Maryland Higher Education Commission. Complaints should be directed to:
Maryland Attorney General
Consumer Protection Division
200 St. Paul St.
Baltimore, MD 21202
410-528-8662 or 888/743/0823 (toll free)
Massachusetts
- Worldwide online students, who have completed the internal institutional grievance process and the applicable state grievance process, may appeal non-instructional complaints to the FL-SARA PRDEC Council. For additional information on the complaint process, please visit the FL-SARA Complaint Process page
Professional Licensure:
- Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University Worldwide does not offer any programs that lead to required processional licensure.
Refund Policy:
- Worldwide Online Students: Students assigned to the Worldwide online campus, regardless of which state the student is geographically located in, are under the jurisdiction of the Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University Worldwide policy.
Effective 1/1/2020: Students may drop a course through their academic advisor with no notation of course enrollment on their transcripts or financial penalty during the drop period only. All student drop requests require counseling with an academic advisor, in order to be processed. Due to the compressed term schedules at Worldwide locations, the drop period extends through the first four business days of each term. Tuition is not refunded after the conclusion of the drop period, unless required by state law or via an approved exception.
A late drop is defined as any drop after the completion of add/drop period and prior to the mid-point of the course, and is reviewed as an exception to policy. Students petitioning for a late drop from a course must provide a written petition along with third-party documentation explaining their extenuating circumstances, such as military assignment, medical emergency, etc. Each petition is considered individually; not all petitions are approved, nor all waivers granted.
Students are not permitted to drop a course while an academic integrity violation is pending.
Michigan
- Worldwide online students, who have completed the internal institutional grievance process and the applicable state grievance process, may appeal non-instructional complaints to the FL-SARA PRDEC Council. For additional information on the complaint process, please visit the FL-SARA Complaint Process page
Professional Licensure:
- Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University Worldwide does not offer any programs that lead to required processional licensure.
Refund Policy:
- Worldwide Online Students: Students assigned to the Worldwide online campus, regardless of which state the student is geographically located in, are under the jurisdiction of the Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University Worldwide policy.
Effective 1/1/2020: Students may drop a course through their academic advisor with no notation of course enrollment on their transcripts or financial penalty during the drop period only. All student drop requests require counseling with an academic advisor, in order to be processed. Due to the compressed term schedules at Worldwide locations, the drop period extends through the first four business days of each term. Tuition is not refunded after the conclusion of the drop period, unless required by state law or via an approved exception.
A late drop is defined as any drop after the completion of add/drop period and prior to the mid-point of the course, and is reviewed as an exception to policy. Students petitioning for a late drop from a course must provide a written petition along with third-party documentation explaining their extenuating circumstances, such as military assignment, medical emergency, etc. Each petition is considered individually; not all petitions are approved, nor all waivers granted.
Students are not permitted to drop a course while an academic integrity violation is pending.
Minnesota
- Worldwide online students, who have completed the internal institutional grievance process and the applicable state grievance process, may appeal non-instructional complaints to the FL-SARA PRDEC Council. For additional information on the complaint process, please visit the FL-SARA Complaint Process page
Professional Licensure:
- Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University Worldwide does not offer any programs that lead to required processional licensure.
Refund Policy:
- Worldwide Online Students: Students assigned to the Worldwide online campus, regardless of which state the student is geographically located in, are under the jurisdiction of the Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University Worldwide policy.
Effective 1/1/2020: Students may drop a course through their academic advisor with no notation of course enrollment on their transcripts or financial penalty during the drop period only. All student drop requests require counseling with an academic advisor, in order to be processed. Due to the compressed term schedules at Worldwide locations, the drop period extends through the first four business days of each term. Tuition is not refunded after the conclusion of the drop period, unless required by state law or via an approved exception.
A late drop is defined as any drop after the completion of add/drop period and prior to the mid-point of the course, and is reviewed as an exception to policy. Students petitioning for a late drop from a course must provide a written petition along with third-party documentation explaining their extenuating circumstances, such as military assignment, medical emergency, etc. Each petition is considered individually; not all petitions are approved, nor all waivers granted.
Students are not permitted to drop a course while an academic integrity violation is pending.
Mississippi
- Approved for all physical locations
- Authorization for Online Campus not required
Student Complaint/Student Grievance Process:
- If a student is unable to resolve a dispute with the University, they may file a complaint with the State of Mississippi.
- To file a complaint with the Mississippi Commission on College Accreditation, submit the Student Complaint Form.
- Worldwide online students, who have completed the internal institutional grievance process and the applicable state grievance process, may appeal non-instructional complaints to the FL-SARA PRDEC Council. For additional information on the complaint process, please visit the FL-SARA Complaint Process page
Professional Licensure:
- Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University Worldwide does not offer any programs that lead to required processional licensure.
Refund Policy:
- Worldwide Online and Campus-Assigned Students: Students assigned to the Worldwide online campus and students assigned to a campus in the State of Mississippi are under the jurisdiction of the Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University Worldwide policy.
Effective 1/1/2020: Students may drop a course through their academic advisor with no notation of course enrollment on their transcripts or financial penalty during the drop period only. All student drop requests require counseling with an academic advisor, in order to be processed. Due to the compressed term schedules at Worldwide locations, the drop period extends through the first four business days of each term. Tuition is not refunded after the conclusion of the drop period, unless required by state law or via an approved exception.
A late drop is defined as any drop after the completion of add/drop period and prior to the mid-point of the course, and is reviewed as an exception to policy. Students petitioning for a late drop from a course must provide a written petition along with third-party documentation explaining their extenuating circumstances, such as military assignment, medical emergency, etc. Each petition is considered individually; not all petitions are approved, nor all waivers granted.
Students are not permitted to drop a course while an academic integrity violation is pending.
Missouri
- Worldwide online students, who have completed the internal institutional grievance process and the applicable state grievance process, may appeal non-instructional complaints to the FL-SARA PRDEC Council. For additional information on the complaint process, please visit the FL-SARA Complaint Process page
Professional Licensure:
- Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University Worldwide does not offer any programs that lead to required processional licensure.
Refund Policy:
- Worldwide Online Students: Students assigned to the Worldwide online campus, regardless of which state the student is geographically located in, are under the jurisdiction of the Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University Worldwide policy.
Effective 1/1/2020: Students may drop a course through their academic advisor with no notation of course enrollment on their transcripts or financial penalty during the drop period only. All student drop requests require counseling with an academic advisor, in order to be processed. Due to the compressed term schedules at Worldwide locations, the drop period extends through the first four business days of each term. Tuition is not refunded after the conclusion of the drop period, unless required by state law or via an approved exception.
A late drop is defined as any drop after the completion of add/drop period and prior to the mid-point of the course, and is reviewed as an exception to policy. Students petitioning for a late drop from a course must provide a written petition along with third-party documentation explaining their extenuating circumstances, such as military assignment, medical emergency, etc. Each petition is considered individually; not all petitions are approved, nor all waivers granted.
Students are not permitted to drop a course while an academic integrity violation is pending.
Montana
- Worldwide online students, who have completed the internal institutional grievance process and the applicable state grievance process, may appeal non-instructional complaints to the FL-SARA PRDEC Council. For additional information on the complaint process, please visit the FL-SARA Complaint Process page
Professional Licensure:
- Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University Worldwide does not offer any programs that lead to required processional licensure.
Refund Policy:
- Worldwide Online Students: Students assigned to the Worldwide online campus, regardless of which state the student is geographically located in, are under the jurisdiction of the Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University Worldwide policy.
Effective 1/1/2020: Students may drop a course through their academic advisor with no notation of course enrollment on their transcripts or financial penalty during the drop period only. All student drop requests require counseling with an academic advisor, in order to be processed. Due to the compressed term schedules at Worldwide locations, the drop period extends through the first four business days of each term. Tuition is not refunded after the conclusion of the drop period, unless required by state law or via an approved exception.
A late drop is defined as any drop after the completion of add/drop period and prior to the mid-point of the course, and is reviewed as an exception to policy. Students petitioning for a late drop from a course must provide a written petition along with third-party documentation explaining their extenuating circumstances, such as military assignment, medical emergency, etc. Each petition is considered individually; not all petitions are approved, nor all waivers granted.
Students are not permitted to drop a course while an academic integrity violation is pending.
Nebraska
- Approved for all physical locations and Online Campus
Student Complaint/Student Grievance Process:
- If a student is unable to resolve a dispute with the University, they may file a complaint with the State of Nebraska.
- To file a complaint with the Nebraska Coordinating Commission for Postsecondary Education, submit the Student Complaint Form.
Nebraska Coordinating Commission for Postsecondary Education
P.O. Box 95005
Lincoln, NE 68509-5005
Phone: (402) 471-2847
Consumer Protection Hotline: (800) 727-6432
- Worldwide online students, who have completed the internal institutional grievance process and the applicable state grievance process, may appeal non-instructional complaints to the FL-SARA PRDEC Council. For additional information on the complaint process, please visit the FL-SARA Complaint Process page
Professional Licensure:
- Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University Worldwide does not offer any programs that lead to required processional licensure.
Refund Policy:
- Worldwide Online and Campus-Assigned Students: Students assigned to the Worldwide online campus and students assigned to a campus in the state of Nebraska are under the jurisdiction of the Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University Worldwide policy.
Effective 1/1/2020: Students may drop a course through their academic advisor with no notation of course enrollment on their transcripts or financial penalty during the drop period only. All student drop requests require counseling with an academic advisor, in order to be processed. Due to the compressed term schedules at Worldwide locations, the drop period extends through the first four business days of each term. Tuition is not refunded after the conclusion of the drop period, unless required by state law or via an approved exception.
A late drop is defined as any drop after the completion of add/drop period and prior to the mid-point of the course, and is reviewed as an exception to policy. Students petitioning for a late drop from a course must provide a written petition along with third-party documentation explaining their extenuating circumstances, such as military assignment, medical emergency, etc. Each petition is considered individually; not all petitions are approved, nor all waivers granted.
Students are not permitted to drop a course while an academic integrity violation is pending.
Nevada
- Approved for all physical locations
- Approval not required for online campus
Student Complaint/Student Grievance Process:
- If a satisfactory resolution cannot be reached through the institution's refund policy, you may contact NCPE for further assistance. To file a complaint with the state contact the Nevada Commission on Postsecondary Education and submit the Student Complaint Form
- Worldwide online students, who have completed the internal institutional grievance process and the applicable state grievance process, may appeal non-instructional complaints to the FL-SARA PRDEC Council. For additional information on the complaint process, please visit the FL-SARA Complaint Process page
Professional Licensure:
- Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University Worldwide does not offer any programs that lead to required processional licensure.
Refund Policy:
- Worldwide Online Students: Students assigned to the Worldwide online campus, regardless of which state the student is geographically located in, are under the jurisdiction of the Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University Worldwide policy.
Effective 1/1/2020: Students may drop a course through their academic advisor with no notation of course enrollment on their transcripts or financial penalty during the drop period only. All student drop requests require counseling with an academic advisor, in order to be processed. Due to the compressed term schedules at Worldwide locations, the drop period extends through the first four business days of each term. Tuition is not refunded after the conclusion of the drop period, unless required by state law or via an approved exception.
A late drop is defined as any drop after the completion of add/drop period and prior to the mid-point of the course, and is reviewed as an exception to policy. Students petitioning for a late drop from a course must provide a written petition along with third-party documentation explaining their extenuating circumstances, such as military assignment, medical emergency, etc. Each petition is considered individually; not all petitions are approved, nor all waivers granted.
Students are not permitted to drop a course while an academic integrity violation is pending.
- Campus-Assigned Students: Students assigned to a campus in the State of Nevada or are taking in-person classes at a campus in the State of Nevada are under the jurisdiction of the state specific policy.
Students Dropping a course or courses, but remaining enrolled in at least one course in a given term:
|
Days |
Refund due to student |
| 0 - 4 | 100% |
| 5 - 63 | 0% |
Students Withdrawing from all registered courses in a given term:
| Days | Refund due to student |
| 0 - 4 | 100% |
| 5 - 7 | 90% |
| 8 - 14 | 50% |
| 15 - 21 | 25% |
| 22 - 38 | 10% |
| 39 - 63 | 0% |
Account for Student Indemnification:
NRS 394.553 Account for Student Indemnification.
1. The Account for Student Indemnification is hereby created in the State General Fund. The existence of the Account does not create a right in any person to receive money from the Account. The Administrator shall administer the Account in accordance with regulations adopted by the Commission.
2. Except as otherwise limited by subsection 3, the money in the Account may be used to indemnify any student or enrollee who has suffered damage as a result of:
(a) The discontinuance of operation of a postsecondary educational institution licensed in this state; or
(b) The violation by such an institution of any provision of NRS 394.383 to 394.560, inclusive, or the regulations adopted pursuant thereto.
3. If a student or enrollee is entitled to indemnification from a surety bond pursuant to NRS 394.480, the bond must be used to indemnify the student or enrollee before any money in the Account may be used for indemnification.
4. In addition to the expenditures made for indemnification pursuant to subsection 2, the Administrator may use the money in the Account to pay extraordinary expenses incurred to investigate claims for indemnification or resulting from the discontinuance of the operation of a post-secondary educational institution licensed in this state. Money expended pursuant to this subsection must not exceed, for each institution for which indemnification is made, 15 percent of the total amount expended for indemnification pursuant to subsection 2 or $10,000, whichever is less.
5. No expenditure may be made from the Account if the expenditure would cause the balance in the Account to fall below $10,000.
6. Interest and income earned on the money in the Account, after deducting any applicable charges, must be credited to the Account.
7. The money in the Account does not lapse to the State General Fund at the end of any fiscal year.
Additional Information:
- State of Nevada Course Requirement
All students who obtain their degree from an Embry-Riddle Worldwide Campus in the State of Nevada must complete a course that covers the United States and State Constitution. Students may satisfy this requirement by completing GOVT 320 American National Government, or through transfer credit of an equivalent course from another institution. This requirement does not apply to students taking courses through Worldwide Online outside of the State of Nevada.
- The institution retains, for at least 5 years, all student records, as required by various State and Federal Agencies. After that period of time, the school is required to retain only copies of the students’ transcripts.
New Hampshire
- Worldwide online students, who have completed the internal institutional grievance process and the applicable state grievance process, may appeal non-instructional complaints to the FL-SARA PRDEC Council. For additional information on the complaint process, please visit the FL-SARA Complaint Process page
Professional Licensure:
- Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University Worldwide does not offer any programs that lead to required processional licensure.
Refund Policy:
- Worldwide Online Students: Students assigned to the Worldwide online campus, regardless of which state the student is geographically located in, are under the jurisdiction of the Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University Worldwide policy.
Effective 1/1/2020: Students may drop a course through their academic advisor with no notation of course enrollment on their transcripts or financial penalty during the drop period only. All student drop requests require counseling with an academic advisor, in order to be processed. Due to the compressed term schedules at Worldwide locations, the drop period extends through the first four business days of each term. Tuition is not refunded after the conclusion of the drop period, unless required by state law or via an approved exception.
A late drop is defined as any drop after the completion of add/drop period and prior to the mid-point of the course, and is reviewed as an exception to policy. Students petitioning for a late drop from a course must provide a written petition along with third-party documentation explaining their extenuating circumstances, such as military assignment, medical emergency, etc. Each petition is considered individually; not all petitions are approved, nor all waivers granted.
Students are not permitted to drop a course while an academic integrity violation is pending.
New Jersey
- Exempt for all physical locations
- Authorization for Online Campus not required
Student Complaint/Student Grievance Process:
- If a student is unable to resolve a dispute with the University, they may file a complaint with the State of New Jersey.
- To file a complaint with the state contact the
New Jersey Commission on Higher Education
P.O. Box 542
20 West State Street
Trenton, NJ 08625-0542
- Worldwide online students, who have completed the internal institutional grievance process and the applicable state grievance process, may appeal non-instructional complaints to the FL-SARA PRDEC Council. For additional information on the complaint process, please visit the FL-SARA Complaint Process page
Professional Licensure:
- Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University Worldwide does not offer any programs that lead to required processional licensure.
Refund Policy:
- Worldwide Online and Campus-Assigned Students: Students assigned to the Worldwide online campus and students assigned to a campus in the State of New Jersey are under the jurisdiction of the Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University Worldwide policy.
Effective 1/1/2020: Students may drop a course through their academic advisor with no notation of course enrollment on their transcripts or financial penalty during the drop period only. All student drop requests require counseling with an academic advisor, in order to be processed. Due to the compressed term schedules at Worldwide locations, the drop period extends through the first four business days of each term. Tuition is not refunded after the conclusion of the drop period, unless required by state law or via an approved exception.
A late drop is defined as any drop after the completion of add/drop period and prior to the mid-point of the course, and is reviewed as an exception to policy. Students petitioning for a late drop from a course must provide a written petition along with third-party documentation explaining their extenuating circumstances, such as military assignment, medical emergency, etc. Each petition is considered individually; not all petitions are approved, nor all waivers granted.
Students are not permitted to drop a course while an academic integrity violation is pending.
New Mexico
Authorization Status:
- Approved for all physical locations
- Approval not required for Online Campus
Student Complaint/Student Grievance Process:
- If a students is unable to resolve a dispute with the University, they may file a complaint with the State of New Mexico.
- In accordance with the new Federal Program Integrity rules effective July 1, 2011, the New Mexico Higher Education Department (NMHED) will review complaints regarding public and private postsecondary institutions in New Mexico as well as New Mexico resident students attending out-of-state institutions.
- NMHED will receive complaints that were unable to be resolved through the institution's internal complaint process. Generally, in order to file a complaint with NMHED, you must have already filed with and received a response from the institution which you are complaining against. If you have legitimate reasons preventing you from filing a complaint with the institution, you must provide supporting documentation to that regard.
- To file a complaint with the New Mexico Higher Education Department, submit the Student Complaint Form.
New Mexico Higher Education Department
2044 Galisteo St., Suite 4
Santa Fe, NM 87505-2100
Phone: (505) 476-8400
- Worldwide online students, who have completed the internal institutional grievance process and the applicable state grievance process, may appeal non-instructional complaints to the FL-SARA PRDEC Council. For additional information on the complaint process, please visit the FL-SARA Complaint Process page
Professional Licensure:
- Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University Worldwide does not offer any programs that lead to required processional licensure.
Refund Policy:
- Worldwide Online Students: Students assigned to the Worldwide online campus, regardless of which state the student is geographically located in, are under the jurisdiction of the Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University Worldwide policy.
Effective 1/1/2020: Students may drop a course through their academic advisor with no notation of course enrollment on their transcripts or financial penalty during the drop period only. All student drop requests require counseling with an academic advisor, in order to be processed. Due to the compressed term schedules at Worldwide locations, the drop period extends through the first four business days of each term. Tuition is not refunded after the conclusion of the drop period, unless required by state law or via an approved exception.
A late drop is defined as any drop after the completion of add/drop period and prior to the mid-point of the course, and is reviewed as an exception to policy. Students petitioning for a late drop from a course must provide a written petition along with third-party documentation explaining their extenuating circumstances, such as military assignment, medical emergency, etc. Each petition is considered individually; not all petitions are approved, nor all waivers granted.
Students are not permitted to drop a course while an academic integrity violation is pending.
- Campus-Assigned Students: Students assigned to a campus in the State of new Mexico or are taking in-person classes at a campus in the State of New Mexico are under the jurisdiction of the state specific policy.
Students Dropping a course or courses, but remaining enrolled in at least one course in a given term:
| Days | Refund due to student |
| 0 – 4 | 100% |
| 5 – 63 | 0% |
Students Withdrawing from all registered courses in a given term:
| Days | Refund due to student |
| 0 - 4 | 100% |
| 5 - 7 |
90% |
| 8 - 16 | 50% |
| 17 - 32 | 25% |
| 33 - 63 | 0% |
New York
- Worldwide online students, who have completed the internal institutional grievance process and the applicable state grievance process, may appeal non-instructional complaints to the FL-SARA PRDEC Council. For additional information on the complaint process, please visit the FL-SARA Complaint Process page
Professional Licensure:
- Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University Worldwide does not offer any programs that lead to required processional licensure.
Refund Policy:
- Worldwide Online Students: Students assigned to the Worldwide online campus, regardless of which state the student is geographically located in, are under the jurisdiction of the Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University Worldwide policy.
Effective 1/1/2020: Students may drop a course through their academic advisor with no notation of course enrollment on their transcripts or financial penalty during the drop period only. All student drop requests require counseling with an academic advisor, in order to be processed. Due to the compressed term schedules at Worldwide locations, the drop period extends through the first four business days of each term. Tuition is not refunded after the conclusion of the drop period, unless required by state law or via an approved exception.
A late drop is defined as any drop after the completion of add/drop period and prior to the mid-point of the course, and is reviewed as an exception to policy. Students petitioning for a late drop from a course must provide a written petition along with third-party documentation explaining their extenuating circumstances, such as military assignment, medical emergency, etc. Each petition is considered individually; not all petitions are approved, nor all waivers granted.
Students are not permitted to drop a course while an academic integrity violation is pending.
North Carolina
- Approved for civilian location
- Approval not required for online campus
- Exempt for military locations
Student Complaint/Student Grievance Process:
- If a student is unable to resolve a dispute with the University, they may file a complaint with the State of North Carolina.
- To file a complaint with the state contact:
University of North Carolina Board of Governors
Post-Secondary Education Complaints Office
910 Raleigh Road
Chapel Hill, NC 27514Phone: (919) 962-1000
- Worldwide online students, who have completed the internal institutional grievance process and the applicable state grievance process, may appeal non-instructional complaints to the FL-SARA PRDEC Council. For additional information on the complaint process, please visit the FL-SARA Complaint Process page
Professional Licensure:
- Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University Worldwide does not offer any programs that lead to required processional licensure.
Refund Policy:
- Worldwide Online and Campus-Assigned Students: Students assigned to the Worldwide online campus and students assigned to a campus in the State of North Carolina are under the jurisdiction of the Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University Worldwide policy.
Effective 1/1/2020: Students may drop a course through their academic advisor with no notation of course enrollment on their transcripts or financial penalty during the drop period only. All student drop requests require counseling with an academic advisor, in order to be processed. Due to the compressed term schedules at Worldwide locations, the drop period extends through the first four business days of each term. Tuition is not refunded after the conclusion of the drop period, unless required by state law or via an approved exception.
A late drop is defined as any drop after the completion of add/drop period and prior to the mid-point of the course, and is reviewed as an exception to policy. Students petitioning for a late drop from a course must provide a written petition along with third-party documentation explaining their extenuating circumstances, such as military assignment, medical emergency, etc. Each petition is considered individually; not all petitions are approved, nor all waivers granted.
Students are not permitted to drop a course while an academic integrity violation is pending.
North Dakota
- Approved for all physical locations
- Authorization for Online Campus not required
Student Complaint/Student Grievance Process:
- If a student is unable to resolve a dispute with the University, they may file a complaint with the State of North Dakota.
- To file a complaint with the state contact:
Cheryl Thompson, M.S.Ed. ,Outreach Manager
Core Technology Services of the North Dakota University System
2000 44th St. SW, Suite 301
Fargo, ND 58103
stateauth@ndus.edu
Further information can be found at https://ndus.edu/state-authorization-sara
- Worldwide online students, who have completed the internal institutional grievance process and the applicable state grievance process, may appeal non-instructional complaints to the FL-SARA PRDEC Council. For additional information on the complaint process, please visit the FL-SARA Complaint Process page
Professional Licensure:
- Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University Worldwide does not offer any programs that lead to required processional licensure.
Refund Policy:
- Worldwide Online Students: Students assigned to the Worldwide online campus, regardless of which state the student is geographically located in, are under the jurisdiction of the Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University Worldwide policy.
Effective 1/1/2020: Students may drop a course through their academic advisor with no notation of course enrollment on their transcripts or financial penalty during the drop period only. All student drop requests require counseling with an academic advisor, in order to be processed. Due to the compressed term schedules at Worldwide locations, the drop period extends through the first four business days of each term. Tuition is not refunded after the conclusion of the drop period, unless required by state law or via an approved exception.
A late drop is defined as any drop after the completion of add/drop period and prior to the mid-point of the course, and is reviewed as an exception to policy. Students petitioning for a late drop from a course must provide a written petition along with third-party documentation explaining their extenuating circumstances, such as military assignment, medical emergency, etc. Each petition is considered individually; not all petitions are approved, nor all waivers granted.
Students are not permitted to drop a course while an academic integrity violation is pending.
- Campus-Assigned Students: Students assigned to a campus in the State of North Dakota or are taking in-person classes at a campus in the State of North Dakota are under the jurisdiction of the state specific policy.
Students Dropping a course or courses, but remaining enrolled in at least one course in a given term:
|
Days |
Refund due to student |
| 0 – 4 | 100% |
| 5 - 63 | 0% |
Students Withdrawing from all registered courses in a given term:
| Days | Refund due to student |
| 0 – 6 | 100% |
| 7 - 22 | 75% |
| 23 – 38 | 50% |
| 39 – 63 | 0% |
Ohio
- Approved for all physical locations
- Approval not required for online campus
Student Complaint/Student Grievance Process:
- Ohio Board of Regents does not receive student complaints. Direct all complaints to the Ohio Attorney General.
- Worldwide online students, who have completed the internal institutional grievance process and the applicable state grievance process, may appeal non-instructional complaints to the FL-SARA PRDEC Council. For additional information on the complaint process, please visit the FL-SARA Complaint Process page
Professional Licensure:
- Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University Worldwide does not offer any programs that lead to required processional licensure.
Refund Policy:
- Worldwide Online and Campus-Assigned Students: Students assigned to the Worldwide online campus and students assigned to a campus in the State of Ohio are under the jurisdiction of the Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University Worldwide policy.
Effective 1/1/2020: Students may drop a course through their academic advisor with no notation of course enrollment on their transcripts or financial penalty during the drop period only. All student drop requests require counseling with an academic advisor, in order to be processed. Due to the compressed term schedules at Worldwide locations, the drop period extends through the first four business days of each term. Tuition is not refunded after the conclusion of the drop period, unless required by state law or via an approved exception.
A late drop is defined as any drop after the completion of add/drop period and prior to the mid-point of the course, and is reviewed as an exception to policy. Students petitioning for a late drop from a course must provide a written petition along with third-party documentation explaining their extenuating circumstances, such as military assignment, medical emergency, etc. Each petition is considered individually; not all petitions are approved, nor all waivers granted.
Students are not permitted to drop a course while an academic integrity violation is pending.
Oklahoma
- Approved for all physical locations
- Approval not required for online campus
Student Complaint/Student Grievance Process:
- If a student is unable to resolve a dispute with the University, they may file a complaint with the State of Oklahoma.
- To file a complaint with the Oklahoma State Regents for Higher Education, complete the Student Complaint Process.
- Worldwide online students, who have completed the internal institutional grievance process and the applicable state grievance process, may appeal non-instructional complaints to the FL-SARA PRDEC Council. For additional information on the complaint process, please visit the FL-SARA Complaint Process page
Professional Licensure:
- Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University Worldwide does not offer any programs that lead to required processional licensure.
Refund Policy:
- Worldwide Online and Campus-Assigned Students: Students assigned to to the Worldwide online campus and students assigned to a campus in the State of Oklahoma are under the jurisdiction of the Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University Worldwide policy.
Effective 1/1/2020: Students may drop a course through their academic advisor with no notation of course enrollment on their transcripts or financial penalty during the drop period only. All student drop requests require counseling with an academic advisor, in order to be processed. Due to the compressed term schedules at Worldwide locations, the drop period extends through the first four business days of each term. Tuition is not refunded after the conclusion of the drop period, unless required by state law or via an approved exception.
A late drop is defined as any drop after the completion of add/drop period and prior to the mid-point of the course, and is reviewed as an exception to policy. Students petitioning for a late drop from a course must provide a written petition along with third-party documentation explaining their extenuating circumstances, such as military assignment, medical emergency, etc. Each petition is considered individually; not all petitions are approved, nor all waivers granted.
Students are not permitted to drop a course while an academic integrity violation is pending.
- If a student receiving Veterans Administration (VA) funds withdraws from a course, a debt between the student and VA may be created as a result. VA funds remaining in the student’s account after a drop, late drop or withdrawal will be returned to the VA. Any credit created by a student payment, Title IV funds, or non-tuition specific scholarship after the VA portion of the student’s tuition has been deferred will be refunded to the student after the drop period.
Oregon
- Exempt for all physical locations
- Approval not required for online campus
Student Complaint/Student Grievance Process:
- Worldwide online students, who have completed the internal institutional grievance process and the applicable state grievance process, may appeal non-instructional complaints to the FL-SARA PRDEC Council. For additional information on the complaint process, please visit the FL-SARA Complaint Process page
Professional Licensure:
- Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University Worldwide does not offer any programs that lead to required processional licensure.
Refund Policy:
- Worldwide Online Students: Students assigned to the Worldwide online campus, regardless of which state the student is geographically located in, are under the jurisdiction of the Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University Worldwide policy.
Effective 1/1/2020: Students may drop a course through their academic advisor with no notation of course enrollment on their transcripts or financial penalty during the drop period only. All student drop requests require counseling with an academic advisor, in order to be processed. Due to the compressed term schedules at Worldwide locations, the drop period extends through the first four business days of each term. Tuition is not refunded after the conclusion of the drop period, unless required by state law or via an approved exception.
A late drop is defined as any drop after the completion of add/drop period and prior to the mid-point of the course, and is reviewed as an exception to policy. Students petitioning for a late drop from a course must provide a written petition along with third-party documentation explaining their extenuating circumstances, such as military assignment, medical emergency, etc. Each petition is considered individually; not all petitions are approved, nor all waivers granted.
Students are not permitted to drop a course while an academic integrity violation is pending.
- Campus-Assigned Students: Students assigned to a campus in the State of Oregon or are taking in-person classes at a campus in the State of Oregon are under the jurisdiction of the state specific policy.
Students Dropping a course or courses, but remaining enrolled in at least one course in a given term:
| Days | Refund due to student |
| 0 - 4 | 100% |
| 5 - 63 | 0% |
Students Withdrawing from all registered courses in a given term:
| Days | Refund due to student |
| 0 - 4 | 100% |
| 5 -31 | 50% |
| 32 - 63 | 0% |
Additional Information:
- Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University is a nonprofit corporation authorized by the State of Oregon to offer and confer the academic degrees discussed herein, following a determination that state academic standards will be satisfied under OAR 583-030.
- Inquiries concerning the standards or school compliance may be directed to the
Office of Degree Authorization
1400 Valley River Drive, Suite 100
Eugene, OR 97401
Pennsylvania
- Worldwide online students, who have completed the internal institutional grievance process and the applicable state grievance process, may appeal non-instructional complaints to the FL-SARA PRDEC Council. For additional information on the complaint process, please visit the FL-SARA Complaint Process page
Professional Licensure:
- Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University Worldwide does not offer any programs that lead to required processional licensure.
Refund Policy:
- Worldwide Online Students: Students assigned to the Worldwide online campus, regardless of which state the student is geographically located in, are under the jurisdiction of the Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University Worldwide policy.
Effective 1/1/2020: Students may drop a course through their academic advisor with no notation of course enrollment on their transcripts or financial penalty during the drop period only. All student drop requests require counseling with an academic advisor, in order to be processed. Due to the compressed term schedules at Worldwide locations, the drop period extends through the first four business days of each term. Tuition is not refunded after the conclusion of the drop period, unless required by state law or via an approved exception.
A late drop is defined as any drop after the completion of add/drop period and prior to the mid-point of the course, and is reviewed as an exception to policy. Students petitioning for a late drop from a course must provide a written petition along with third-party documentation explaining their extenuating circumstances, such as military assignment, medical emergency, etc. Each petition is considered individually; not all petitions are approved, nor all waivers granted.
Students are not permitted to drop a course while an academic integrity violation is pending.
Rhode Island
- Worldwide online students, who have completed the internal institutional grievance process and the applicable state grievance process, may appeal non-instructional complaints to the FL-SARA PRDEC Council. For additional information on the complaint process, please visit the FL-SARA Complaint Process page
Professional Licensure:
- Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University Worldwide does not offer any programs that lead to required processional licensure.
Refund Policy:
- Worldwide Online Students: Students assigned to the Worldwide online campus, regardless of which state the student is geographically located in, are under the jurisdiction of the Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University Worldwide policy.
Effective 1/1/2020: Students may drop a course through their academic advisor with no notation of course enrollment on their transcripts or financial penalty during the drop period only. All student drop requests require counseling with an academic advisor, in order to be processed. Due to the compressed term schedules at Worldwide locations, the drop period extends through the first four business days of each term. Tuition is not refunded after the conclusion of the drop period, unless required by state law or via an approved exception.
A late drop is defined as any drop after the completion of add/drop period and prior to the mid-point of the course, and is reviewed as an exception to policy. Students petitioning for a late drop from a course must provide a written petition along with third-party documentation explaining their extenuating circumstances, such as military assignment, medical emergency, etc. Each petition is considered individually; not all petitions are approved, nor all waivers granted.
Students are not permitted to drop a course while an academic integrity violation is pending.
South Carolina
- Approved for all physical locations
- Approval not required for online campus
Student Complaint/Student Grievance Process:
- If a student is unable to resolve a dispute with the University, they may file a complaint with the State of South Carolina.
- To file a complaint with the South Carolina Commission on Higher Education, submit the South Carolina Complaint Procedure Form.
- Worldwide online students, who have completed the internal institutional grievance process and the applicable state grievance process, may appeal non-instructional complaints to the FL-SARA PRDEC Council. For additional information on the complaint process, please visit the FL-SARA Complaint Process page
Professional Licensure:
- Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University Worldwide does not offer any programs that lead to required processional licensure.
Refund Policy:
- Worldwide Online and Campus-Assigned Students: Students assigned to the Worldwide online campus and students assigned to a campus in the State of South Carolina are under the jurisdiction of the Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University Worldwide policy.
Effective 1/1/2020: Students may drop a course through their academic advisor with no notation of course enrollment on their transcripts or financial penalty during the drop period only. All student drop requests require counseling with an academic advisor, in order to be processed. Due to the compressed term schedules at Worldwide locations, the drop period extends through the first four business days of each term. Tuition is not refunded after the conclusion of the drop period, unless required by state law or via an approved exception.
A late drop is defined as any drop after the completion of add/drop period and prior to the mid-point of the course, and is reviewed as an exception to policy. Students petitioning for a late drop from a course must provide a written petition along with third-party documentation explaining their extenuating circumstances, such as military assignment, medical emergency, etc. Each petition is considered individually; not all petitions are approved, nor all waivers granted.
Students are not permitted to drop a course while an academic integrity violation is pending.
Additional Information:
- Licensed by the:
South Carolina Commission on Higher Education
1122 Lady Street, Suite 300
Columbia, SC 29201
Phone: (803) 737-2260
Website: https://www.che.sc.gov/
Licensure indicates only that minimum standards have been met; it is not an endorsement or guarantee of quality. Licensure is not equivalent to or synonymous with accreditation by an accrediting agency recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.
South Dakota
- Worldwide online students, who have completed the internal institutional grievance process and the applicable state grievance process, may appeal non-instructional complaints to the FL-SARA PRDEC Council. For additional information on the complaint process, please visit the FL-SARA Complaint Process page
Professional Licensure:
- Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University Worldwide does not offer any programs that lead to required processional licensure.
Refund Policy:
- Worldwide Online Students: Students assigned to the Worldwide online campus, regardless of which state the student is geographically located in, are under the jurisdiction of the Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University Worldwide policy.
Effective 1/1/2020: Students may drop a course through their academic advisor with no notation of course enrollment on their transcripts or financial penalty during the drop period only. All student drop requests require counseling with an academic advisor, in order to be processed. Due to the compressed term schedules at Worldwide locations, the drop period extends through the first four business days of each term. Tuition is not refunded after the conclusion of the drop period, unless required by state law or via an approved exception.
A late drop is defined as any drop after the completion of add/drop period and prior to the mid-point of the course, and is reviewed as an exception to policy. Students petitioning for a late drop from a course must provide a written petition along with third-party documentation explaining their extenuating circumstances, such as military assignment, medical emergency, etc. Each petition is considered individually; not all petitions are approved, nor all waivers granted.
Students are not permitted to drop a course while an academic integrity violation is pending.
Tennessee
- Approved for all physical locations
- Online Campus authorized
- Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University is authorized for operation as a postsecondary educational institution by the Tennessee Higher Education Commission. In order to view detailed job placement and graduation information on the programs offered by Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University, please visit the Tennessee Higher Education Commission website and click on the Authorized Institutions Data button. This authorization must be renewed each year and is based on an evaluation by minimum standards concerning quality of education, ethical business practices, health and safety, and fiscal responsibility.
Student Complaint/Student Grievance Process:
- If a student is unable to resolve a dispute with the University, they may file a complaint with the State of Tennessee.
- To file a complaint with the Tennessee Higher Education Commission, submit the Request For Complaint Review Form.
Tennessee Higher Education Commission
404 James Robertson Parkway, Suite 1900
Nashville, TN 37243
Phone: (615) 741-3605
- Worldwide online students, who have completed the internal institutional grievance process and the applicable state grievance process, may appeal non-instructional complaints to the FL-SARA PRDEC Council. For additional information on the complaint process, please visit the FL-SARA Complaint Process page
Professional Licensure:
- Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University Worldwide does not offer any programs that lead to required processional licensure.
Refund Policy:
- Worldwide Online and Campus-Assigned Students: Students assigned to the Worldwide online campus and students assigned to a campus in the State of Tennessee are under the jurisdiction of the Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University Worldwide policy.
Effective 1/1/2020: Students may drop a course through their academic advisor with no notation of course enrollment on their transcripts or financial penalty during the drop period only. All student drop requests require counseling with an academic advisor, in order to be processed. Due to the compressed term schedules at Worldwide locations, the drop period extends through the first four business days of each term. Tuition is not refunded after the conclusion of the drop period, unless required by state law or via an approved exception.
A late drop is defined as any drop after the completion of add/drop period and prior to the mid-point of the course, and is reviewed as an exception to policy. Students petitioning for a late drop from a course must provide a written petition along with third-party documentation explaining their extenuating circumstances, such as military assignment, medical emergency, etc. Each petition is considered individually; not all petitions are approved, nor all waivers granted.
Students are not permitted to drop a course while an academic integrity violation is pending.
Additional Information:
- Credits earned at Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University - Worldwide may not transfer to another educational institution. Credits earned at another educational institution may not be accepted by Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University - Worldwide. You should obtain confirmation that Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University - Worldwide will accept any credits you have earned at another educational institution before you execute an enrollment contract or agreement. You should also contact any educational institutions that you may want to transfer credits earned at Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University - Worldwide to determine if such institutions will accept credits earned at Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University - Worldwide prior to executing an enrollment contract or agreement. The ability to transfer credits from Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University - Worldwide to another educational institution may be very limited. Your credits may not transfer and you may have to repeat courses previously taken at Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University - Worldwide if you enroll in another educational institution. You should never assume that credits will transfer to or from any educational institution. It is highly recommended and you are advised to make certain that you know the transfer of credit policy of Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University - Worldwide and of any other educational institutions you may in the future want to transfer the credits earned at Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University - Worldwide before you execute an enrollment contract or agreement.
Texas
- Exempt for all military locations and online campus
- Approved for all civilian locations
Student Complaint/Student Grievance Process:
- If a student is unable to resolve a dispute with the University, they may file a complaint with the State of Texas.
- To file a complaint with the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board, follow the Student Complaint Process.
Email: StudentComplaints@thecb.state.tx.us
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For rules governing student complaints, please refer to the Texas Administrative Code
- Worldwide online students, who have completed the internal institutional grievance process and the applicable state grievance process, may appeal non-instructional complaints to the FL-SARA PRDEC Council. For additional information on the complaint process, please visit the FL-SARA Complaint Process page
Professional Licensure:
- Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University Worldwide does not offer any programs that lead to required processional licensure.
Refund Policy:
- Worldwide Online and Campus-Assigned Students: Students assigned to the Worldwide online campus and students assigned to a campus in the State of Texas are under the jurisdiction of the Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University Worldwide policy.
Effective 1/1/2020: Students may drop a course through their academic advisor with no notation of course enrollment on their transcripts or financial penalty during the drop period only. All student drop requests require counseling with an academic advisor, in order to be processed. Due to the compressed term schedules at Worldwide locations, the drop period extends through the first four business days of each term. Tuition is not refunded after the conclusion of the drop period, unless required by state law or via an approved exception.
A late drop is defined as any drop after the completion of add/drop period and prior to the mid-point of the course, and is reviewed as an exception to policy. Students petitioning for a late drop from a course must provide a written petition along with third-party documentation explaining their extenuating circumstances, such as military assignment, medical emergency, etc. Each petition is considered individually; not all petitions are approved, nor all waivers granted.
Students are not permitted to drop a course while an academic integrity violation is pending.
Utah
- Exempt for all physical locations and Online Campus
Student Complaint/Student Grievance Process:
- If a student is unable to resolve a dispute with the University, they may file a complaint with the State of Utah.
- To file a complaint with the Utah Division of Consumer Protection, follow the Complaint Process.
- Worldwide online students, who have completed the internal institutional grievance process and the applicable state grievance process, may appeal non-instructional complaints to the FL-SARA PRDEC Council. For additional information on the complaint process, please visit the FL-SARA Complaint Process page
Professional Licensure:
- Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University Worldwide does not offer any programs that lead to required processional licensure.
Refund Policy:
- Worldwide Online and Campus-Assigned Students: Students assigned to the Worldwide online campus and students assigned to a campus in the State of Utah are under the jurisdiction of the Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University Worldwide policy.
Effective 1/1/2020: Students may drop a course through their academic advisor with no notation of course enrollment on their transcripts or financial penalty during the drop period only. All student drop requests require counseling with an academic advisor, in order to be processed. Due to the compressed term schedules at Worldwide locations, the drop period extends through the first four business days of each term. Tuition is not refunded after the conclusion of the drop period, unless required by state law or via an approved exception.
A late drop is defined as any drop after the completion of add/drop period and prior to the mid-point of the course, and is reviewed as an exception to policy. Students petitioning for a late drop from a course must provide a written petition along with third-party documentation explaining their extenuating circumstances, such as military assignment, medical emergency, etc. Each petition is considered individually; not all petitions are approved, nor all waivers granted.
Students are not permitted to drop a course while an academic integrity violation is pending.
Vermont
- Worldwide online students, who have completed the internal institutional grievance process and the applicable state grievance process, may appeal non-instructional complaints to the FL-SARA PRDEC Council. For additional information on the complaint process, please visit the FL-SARA Complaint Process page
Professional Licensure:
- Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University Worldwide does not offer any programs that lead to required processional licensure.
Refund Policy:
- Worldwide Online Students: Students assigned to the Worldwide online campus, regardless of which state the student is geographically located in, are under the jurisdiction of the Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University Worldwide policy.
Effective 1/1/2020: Students may drop a course through their academic advisor with no notation of course enrollment on their transcripts or financial penalty during the drop period only. All student drop requests require counseling with an academic advisor, in order to be processed. Due to the compressed term schedules at Worldwide locations, the drop period extends through the first four business days of each term. Tuition is not refunded after the conclusion of the drop period, unless required by state law or via an approved exception.
A late drop is defined as any drop after the completion of add/drop period and prior to the mid-point of the course, and is reviewed as an exception to policy. Students petitioning for a late drop from a course must provide a written petition along with third-party documentation explaining their extenuating circumstances, such as military assignment, medical emergency, etc. Each petition is considered individually; not all petitions are approved, nor all waivers granted.
Students are not permitted to drop a course while an academic integrity violation is pending.
Virginia
- Approved for all physical locations
- Authorization for Online Campus not required
- The following campuses are certified to operate by SCHEV (State Council of Higher Education in Virginia).
- Langley AFB
- Norfolk
- NAS Oceana
- Fort Eustis
- Oceana
- Quantico
- Regional Accreditation: Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University, including the Daytona Beach Campus, the Prescott Campus, and the Worldwide Campus, is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACS-COC) to award degrees at the associate's, baccalaureate's, master's, and doctoral levels.
- Contact information for SACS-COC: 1866 Southern Lane, Decatur, Georgia 30033-4097, 404.679.4500. This information is provided in order to enable interested constituents to: (1) learn about the accreditation status of the institution; (2) file a third-party comment about the institution's decennial review of accreditation; (3) file a complaint against the institution for alleged non-compliance with a standard or requirement; or (4) provide a note of exemplary service or quality standards related to the institution.
Student Complaint/Student Grievance Process:
- If a student is unable to resolve a dispute with the University, they contact the State of Virginia for further assistance.
- To file a complaint with the State Council for Higher Education in Virginia, the state, complete the Student Complaint Process.
- Students will not be subject to adverse actions by the institution as a result of filing a grievance.
- Worldwide online students, who have completed the internal institutional grievance process and the applicable state grievance process, may appeal non-instructional complaints to the FL-SARA PRDEC Council. For additional information on the complaint process, please visit the FL-SARA Complaint Process page
Professional Licensure:
- Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University Worldwide does not offer any programs that lead to required processional licensure.
Refund Policy:
- Worldwide Online and Campus-Assigned Students: Students assigned to the Worldwide online campus and students assigned to a Campus in the State of Virginia are under the jurisdiction of the Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University Worldwide policy.
Effective 1/1/2020: Students may drop a course through their academic advisor with no notation of course enrollment on their transcripts or financial penalty during the drop period only. All student drop requests require counseling with an academic advisor, in order to be processed. Due to the compressed term schedules at Worldwide locations, the drop period extends through the first four business days of each term. Tuition is not refunded after the conclusion of the drop period, unless required by state law or via an approved exception.
A late drop is defined as any drop after the completion of add/drop period and prior to the mid-point of the course, and is reviewed as an exception to policy. Students petitioning for a late drop from a course must provide a written petition along with third-party documentation explaining their extenuating circumstances, such as military assignment, medical emergency, etc. Each petition is considered individually; not all petitions are approved, nor all waivers granted.
Students are not permitted to drop a course while an academic integrity violation is pending.
Additional Information:
- ERAU
- Financial Aid
- Degree & Programs
- Tuition & Fees
- Per state regulations, for undergrad degree completion, all Virginia Campus students are required to complete a minimum of 30% coursework at Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University in order to achieve residency.
- For information concerning the total number of Virginia students:
- claiming Virginia residency
- enrolled in each degree Program
- completed/graduated during the last academic term
- All other inquiries such as admissions requirements, financial aid, educational programs, etc., should be addressed directly to the Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University – Worldwide Campus by contacting (800) 522-6787 or worldwide@erau.edu.
Washington
- Approved for all physical locations
- Approval not required for online campus
- Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University is authorized by the Washington Student Achievement Council and meets the requirements and minimum educational standards established for degree-granting institutions under the Degree-Granting Institutions Act. This authorization is subject to periodic review and authorizes Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University Worldwide to offer specific degree programs. The Council may be contacted for a list of currently authorized programs. Authorization by the Council does not carry with it an endorsement by the Council of the institution or its programs.
- Any person desiring information about the requirements of the act or the applicability of those requirements to the institution may contact the Council at P.O. Box 43430, Olympia, WA 98504-3430.
Student Complaint/Student Grievance Process:
- Worldwide online students, who have completed the internal institutional grievance process and the applicable state grievance process, may appeal non-instructional complaints to the FL-SARA PRDEC Council. For additional information on the complaint process, please visit the FL-SARA Complaint Process page
Professional Licensure:
- Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University Worldwide does not offer any programs that lead to required processional licensure.
Refund Policy:
- Worldwide Online and Campus-Assigned Students: Students assigned to the Worldwide online campus and students assigned to a campus in the State of Washington are under the jurisdiction of the Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University Worldwide policy.
Effective 1/1/2020: Students may drop a course through their academic advisor with no notation of course enrollment on their transcripts or financial penalty during the drop period only. All student drop requests require counseling with an academic advisor, in order to be processed. Due to the compressed term schedules at Worldwide locations, the drop period extends through the first four business days of each term. Tuition is not refunded after the conclusion of the drop period, unless required by state law or via an approved exception.
A late drop is defined as any drop after the completion of add/drop period and prior to the mid-point of the course, and is reviewed as an exception to policy. Students petitioning for a late drop from a course must provide a written petition along with third-party documentation explaining their extenuating circumstances, such as military assignment, medical emergency, etc. Each petition is considered individually; not all petitions are approved, nor all waivers granted.
Students are not permitted to drop a course while an academic integrity violation is pending.
Washington D.C.
- Worldwide online students, who have completed the internal institutional grievance process and the applicable state grievance process, may appeal non-instructional complaints to the FL-SARA PRDEC Council. For additional information on the complaint process, please visit the FL-SARA Complaint Process page
Professional Licensure:
- Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University Worldwide does not offer any programs that lead to required processional licensure.
Refund Policy:
- Worldwide Online Students: Students assigned to the Worldwide online campus, regardless of which state the student is geographically located in, are under the jurisdiction of the Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University Worldwide policy.
Effective 1/1/2020: Students may drop a course through their academic advisor with no notation of course enrollment on their transcripts or financial penalty during the drop period only. All student drop requests require counseling with an academic advisor, in order to be processed. Due to the compressed term schedules at Worldwide locations, the drop period extends through the first four business days of each term. Tuition is not refunded after the conclusion of the drop period, unless required by state law or via an approved exception.
A late drop is defined as any drop after the completion of add/drop period and prior to the mid-point of the course, and is reviewed as an exception to policy. Students petitioning for a late drop from a course must provide a written petition along with third-party documentation explaining their extenuating circumstances, such as military assignment, medical emergency, etc. Each petition is considered individually; not all petitions are approved, nor all waivers granted.
Students are not permitted to drop a course while an academic integrity violation is pending.
West Virginia
- Worldwide online students, who have completed the internal institutional grievance process and the applicable state grievance process, may appeal non-instructional complaints to the FL-SARA PRDEC Council. For additional information on the complaint process, please visit the FL-SARA Complaint Process page
Professional Licensure:
- Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University Worldwide does not offer any programs that lead to required processional licensure.
Refund Policy:
- Worldwide Online Students: Students assigned to the Worldwide online campus, regardless of which state the student is geographically located in, are under the jurisdiction of the Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University Worldwide policy.
Effective 1/1/2020: Students may drop a course through their academic advisor with no notation of course enrollment on their transcripts or financial penalty during the drop period only. All student drop requests require counseling with an academic advisor, in order to be processed. Due to the compressed term schedules at Worldwide locations, the drop period extends through the first four business days of each term. Tuition is not refunded after the conclusion of the drop period, unless required by state law or via an approved exception.
A late drop is defined as any drop after the completion of add/drop period and prior to the mid-point of the course, and is reviewed as an exception to policy. Students petitioning for a late drop from a course must provide a written petition along with third-party documentation explaining their extenuating circumstances, such as military assignment, medical emergency, etc. Each petition is considered individually; not all petitions are approved, nor all waivers granted.
Students are not permitted to drop a course while an academic integrity violation is pending.
Wisconsin
- Worldwide online students, who have completed the internal institutional grievance process and the applicable state grievance process, may appeal non-instructional complaints to the FL-SARA PRDEC Council. For additional information on the complaint process, please visit the FL-SARA Complaint Process page
Professional Licensure:
- Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University Worldwide does not offer any programs that lead to required processional licensure.
Refund Policy:
- Worldwide Online Students: Students assigned to the Worldwide online campus, regardless of which state the student is geographically located in, are under the jurisdiction of the Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University Worldwide policy.
Effective 1/1/2020: Students may drop a course through their academic advisor with no notation of course enrollment on their transcripts or financial penalty during the drop period only. All student drop requests require counseling with an academic advisor, in order to be processed. Due to the compressed term schedules at Worldwide locations, the drop period extends through the first four business days of each term. Tuition is not refunded after the conclusion of the drop period, unless required by state law or via an approved exception.
A late drop is defined as any drop after the completion of add/drop period and prior to the mid-point of the course, and is reviewed as an exception to policy. Students petitioning for a late drop from a course must provide a written petition along with third-party documentation explaining their extenuating circumstances, such as military assignment, medical emergency, etc. Each petition is considered individually; not all petitions are approved, nor all waivers granted.
Students are not permitted to drop a course while an academic integrity violation is pending.
Wyoming
- Worldwide online students, who have completed the internal institutional grievance process and the applicable state grievance process, may appeal non-instructional complaints to the FL-SARA PRDEC Council. For additional information on the complaint process, please visit the FL-SARA Complaint Process page
Professional Licensure:
- Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University Worldwide does not offer any programs that lead to required processional licensure.
Refund Policy:
- Worldwide Online Students: Students assigned to the Worldwide online campus, regardless of which state the student is geographically located in, are under the jurisdiction of the Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University Worldwide policy.
Effective 1/1/2020: Students may drop a course through their academic advisor with no notation of course enrollment on their transcripts or financial penalty during the drop period only. All student drop requests require counseling with an academic advisor, in order to be processed. Due to the compressed term schedules at Worldwide locations, the drop period extends through the first four business days of each term. Tuition is not refunded after the conclusion of the drop period, unless required by state law or via an approved exception.
A late drop is defined as any drop after the completion of add/drop period and prior to the mid-point of the course, and is reviewed as an exception to policy. Students petitioning for a late drop from a course must provide a written petition along with third-party documentation explaining their extenuating circumstances, such as military assignment, medical emergency, etc. Each petition is considered individually; not all petitions are approved, nor all waivers granted.
Students are not permitted to drop a course while an academic integrity violation is pending.
All U.S. Territories
Authorization Status and Information:
- ERAU will be pursuing Authorization for the Online Campus
