How to use the tutoring tuition refund calculator
There is no nationwide refund table for tutoring centers, test-prep courses or private instruction in the United States. Refunds come from the enrollment agreement you signed, so this tool works from your own numbers: tuition paid, how many sessions the course contains, how many you attended, and the fees the contract lets the school keep.
Legal basis: state private career and proprietary school statutes are the usual source of any mandatory refund, and they commonly require tuition to be prorated to the point of withdrawal while allowing a capped nonrefundable registration fee. For schools that accept federal student aid, the Return of Title IV Funds rule at 34 C.F.R. 668.22 prorates aid only through the 60 percent point of the term, and many private contracts borrow that threshold. The FTC Cooling-Off Rule at 16 C.F.R. Part 429 adds three business days to cancel sales made away from the seller's place of business. Figures current as of September 2026.
Enter materials only if the books or kits were actually delivered, since undelivered items generally should not be withheld. If the school keeps far more than the value of what you received, the withdrawal fee may be challenged as an unenforceable penalty rather than a reasonable estimate of loss.
This calculator is for reference only and is not legal advice. Consult a licensed attorney about your specific situation, and your state attorney general or state education agency handles complaints about licensed schools.
Frequently asked questions
No. The United States has no nationwide refund schedule for private instruction. Your enrollment agreement controls, and many states add refund rules for licensed private career or proprietary schools.
Often yes. Enrollment agreements commonly name a nonrefundable registration fee, and several state proprietary school statutes allow one up to a capped amount while requiring the tuition itself to be prorated.
Only in some situations. The FTC Cooling-Off Rule at 16 C.F.R. Part 429 gives three business days for sales made away from the seller's place of business, and some state school statutes add their own short cancellation window.