Terms & Conditions for English Courses

TERMS & CONDITIONS

Lingua Language Center

DISCLAIMER AND GENERAL PROGRAM AND PAYMENT CONDITIONS

Once enrollment is accepted by Lingua Language Center (“LINGUA”), the following Terms and Conditions are legally binding for all students participating in any adult language program at LINGUA during the current academic year. These Terms and Conditions supersede all prior versions and are governed by the laws of the State of Florida. In the event of litigation arising out of or related to this Agreement, the parties agree that exclusive jurisdiction and venue shall be in Broward County, Florida.

The Student, or the Parent/Guardian if the Student is under eighteen (18) years of age, confirms that they have received or have access to the current School Catalog, have read and understood the applicable policies, and have received a copy of the executed Enrollment Agreement. The minimum age to participate in LINGUA’s adult programs is fifteen (15) years old unless a specific program establishes a different minimum age. There is no maximum age limit.

The Student understands that participation in a LINGUA program may involve contact with other individuals attending the same program and that food or beverages may occasionally be provided during school activities.

The Student, or Parent/Guardian where applicable, voluntarily elects to participate in the program and, as material consideration for such participation, releases and agrees to hold harmless LINGUA and its officers, employees, agents, servants, representatives, and volunteers from and against actions, causes of action, liabilities, disputes, settlements, promises, damages, rights, injuries, judgments, claims, and demands arising from or related to participation in the program, to the fullest extent permitted by law.

The Student voluntarily assumes the risk of loss, injury, or damage to person or property arising from participation in the program and agrees to indemnify, defend, and hold LINGUA harmless from claims, liabilities, damages, losses, or expenses arising from the Student’s acts, omissions, negligence, willful misconduct, or violations of school policy while attending the program or participating in related activities.

The Student expressly waives claims against LINGUA arising from participation, including claims based on ordinary negligence, and agrees not to sue LINGUA in connection with such participation, except where prohibited by law. This release and indemnification shall apply to the fullest extent permitted by Florida and federal law.

In the event of an emergency, LINGUA is authorized, but not obligated, to obtain medical treatment and transportation for the Student at its reasonable discretion. The Student or Parent/Guardian is responsible for maintaining appropriate insurance coverage and accepts financial responsibility for resulting medical services.

This Agreement is binding upon the heirs, successors, and assigns of the undersigned. If any provision is found to be prohibited, invalid, or unenforceable under applicable law, that provision shall be ineffective only to the extent of such prohibition, invalidity, or unenforceability and shall not invalidate the remaining provisions.

Transportation to and from LINGUA facilities is the sole responsibility of the Student and/or Parent/Guardian. Participants under eighteen (18) years of age may not arrive at LINGUA’s facilities more than ten (10) minutes before their scheduled program and must be picked up immediately after the program ends. LINGUA is not responsible for care or supervision after scheduled classes or activities have ended and is not obligated to confirm that a parent or guardian has picked up a minor participant.

Any violation of LINGUA’s rules, regulations, conduct expectations, attendance requirements, immigration-compliance requirements, or financial obligations may result in denial of class access, administrative action, dismissal, withdrawal, or prohibition from further use of LINGUA’s facilities and services, subject to applicable law, accreditation requirements, and the School Catalog.

LINGUA reserves the right to update these Terms and Conditions from time to time. Each revised version replaces prior website versions as of its stated effective date, subject to any rights that must be preserved under an executed enrollment agreement or applicable law. Students, parents, legal guardians, and sponsors are responsible for reviewing the version applicable to their enrollment.

RESPONSIBILITY

LINGUA and its representatives shall not be responsible for loss, damage, delay, interruption, or injury to persons or property except where liability is imposed by law. LINGUA shall also not be responsible for services that cannot be provided because of circumstances beyond its reasonable control.

ENROLLMENT

Payment for the Intensive English Program (IEP) must be made by the deadline established by LINGUA in order to secure placement. Payment for Customized Language Programs (CLP), Customized Language Boot Camps (CLBC), Supplemental Programs, and other courses must be made according to the payment deadlines communicated by LINGUA or stated in the applicable Enrollment Agreement.

The Intensive English Program is divided into modules and is ordinarily billed in four-week tuition blocks unless LINGUA states otherwise in writing.

ENROLLMENT TUITION DEPOSIT

All students must satisfy LINGUA’s enrollment tuition deposit requirement at the time of enrollment in order to activate the Enrollment Agreement and reserve placement in the program. For students enrolling under an installment payment plan, the Tuition Deposit is equal to the first and last scheduled tuition installments under the student’s contract, unless LINGUA approves a different arrangement in writing. A student paying the contracted tuition in full satisfies the Tuition Deposit requirement through the paid-in-full payment.

The Tuition Deposit is tuition credited toward the student’s contracted program and is separate from non-refundable registration, administrative, and optional service fees.

For an Initial F-1 student who enters the United States using a Form I-20 issued by LINGUA and then cancels before the scheduled start of classes or becomes a no-show, the Tuition Deposit will be retained and applied first toward the tuition and other charges LINGUA is permitted to retain under the applicable cancellation and refund policy. If any portion of the Tuition Deposit exceeds the amount LINGUA is permitted to retain under applicable law, accreditation requirements, the School Catalog, or the Enrollment Agreement, the excess will be refunded in accordance with the governing refund policy.

For a Change of Status student whose application to F-1 status is approved by U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) and who then cancels before beginning classes or becomes a no-show, the Tuition Deposit will be retained and applied first toward the tuition and other charges LINGUA is permitted to retain under the applicable cancellation and refund policy. If any portion of the Tuition Deposit exceeds the amount LINGUA is permitted to retain, the excess will be refunded in accordance with the governing refund policy.

AUTOMATIC PAYMENT REQUIREMENT FOR PAYMENT PLANS

Enrollment in automatic payments is a mandatory condition of receiving or maintaining an installment payment plan. Students who receive an installment plan must authorize and maintain one of the following approved recurring payment methods:

A valid credit or debit card authorized for recurring automatic charges; or
A valid United States bank account authorized for ACH automatic withdrawals.

LINGUA does not accept manually initiated recurring installment payments in place of the required automatic-payment authorization. A student who refuses, cancels, revokes, or fails to maintain an approved automatic payment method may lose eligibility for the installment plan and may be required to pay the remaining balance in full before starting or continuing classes.

ZELLE — INITIAL PAYMENT ONLY

LINGUA may accept Zelle exclusively for the initial enrollment payment or Tuition Deposit. The only authorized Zelle account for LINGUA is the following email address:

AUTHORIZED ZELLE ACCOUNT

info@lingua.edu

Zelle may not be used as a substitute for the required recurring automatic-payment method under an installment plan. After the initial payment, all scheduled installments must be processed through the student’s authorized credit/debit card or United States bank account using LINGUA’s approved payment system, unless LINGUA expressly approves another method in writing.

Students are responsible for verifying the recipient before submitting a Zelle payment. LINGUA is not responsible for funds sent to an unauthorized email address, telephone number, person, or third party.

PAYMENTS

Students enrolling under a payment plan must maintain an approved automatic payment method on file at all times. By signing the Enrollment Agreement and payment authorization, the student authorizes LINGUA to process recurring payments using the approved payment method for all scheduled installments and other charges authorized under the contract.

If an automatic payment is declined, returned, blocked, reversed, disputed, or otherwise fails to process on the scheduled date, the student’s account becomes past due immediately. LINGUA may deny the student access to classes until the account is brought current. Unless LINGUA provides a different deadline in writing, the student will have one (1) business day to cure the delinquency.

LINGUA may assess a $30 late fee for payments not successfully processed by the due date. Returned checks are subject to a $50 fee. A 3.7% processing fee applies to credit-card charges unless waived by LINGUA. ACH payments may be offered as a fee-free alternative where available.

The student is responsible for ensuring that the payment method on file remains valid, active, and adequately funded. Collection costs, chargeback fees, bank reversal fees, legal fees, and administrative expenses arising from failed payments or collection efforts may be charged to the student to the extent permitted by law and the Enrollment Agreement.

Students requiring additional services such as medical insurance, housing accommodation assistance, visa-related support, document processing, or other optional services may be required to pay those charges before the program start date or before the applicable service is initiated.

CANCELLATION AND REFUND POLICY

Students who are unable to complete their programs are encouraged to notify LINGUA in writing so that the School can document the withdrawal and determine refund eligibility. Written notice is not mandatory; notice may also be given verbally.

Students enrolled through an authorized recruiting agent are subject to the same cancellation and refund methodology applicable to direct enrollments. Any refund otherwise due may be reduced by the commission or percentage retained by the recruiting agency based on the amount paid through the agency, as permitted by the applicable enrollment arrangement.

All LINGUA students, whether international or local, are subject to the applicable cancellation and refund rules. Refund eligibility depends on the student’s enrollment type, Last Date of Attendance, Period of Financial Obligation, the percentage of the current contracted period completed, and any non-refundable charges applicable to the enrollment.

REFUND PROCESSING

If an applicant never attends class (no-show) or cancels the contract before the scheduled class start date, any refund due will be issued within forty-five (45) calendar days of the scheduled first day of class or the date of cancellation, whichever is earlier.

For an enrolled student, any refund due will be calculated using the Last Date of Attendance (LDA) and will be paid within forty-five (45) calendar days from the documented Date of Determination. The Date of Determination is the date the student gives verbal or written notice of withdrawal or the date LINGUA administratively withdraws or terminates the student.

Unless specifically stated otherwise in writing, refund calculations are based on LINGUA’s standard tuition rates and not on promotional, discounted, scholarship, or paid-in-full special pricing. Refunds for payments made by credit card will be returned to the same credit card used for the original transaction where possible.

DETERMINING THE LAST DATE OF ATTENDANCE (LDA)

LINGUA determines the Last Date of Attendance as the last day the student actually attended class before notifying the School verbally or in writing of withdrawal, or before being administratively withdrawn because of non-attendance, non-response, or failure to comply with School requirements.

If no withdrawal notice is provided, LINGUA may administratively withdraw a student after a maximum of thirty (30) consecutive calendar days of non-attendance, excluding scheduled institutional breaks, and calculate any refund due based on the Last Date of Attendance and Date of Determination. A shorter withdrawal threshold may apply under LINGUA’s consecutive-absence policy described below.

PROGRAM CANCELLATION BY LINGUA

If LINGUA cancels a program after a student has enrolled, LINGUA will refund all amounts paid by the student for the canceled program, including fees that would otherwise be non-refundable when required by the governing refund policy.

APPLICANT OR INITIAL VISA REJECTION

If an applicant is rejected for enrollment by LINGUA, or if a prospective Initial F-1 student is denied the visa application associated with the enrollment, LINGUA will refund all amounts paid, less applicable non-refundable charges that were properly disclosed and already incurred, to the extent permitted by the governing refund policy.

GENERAL CANCELLATION BEFORE THE START OF CLASS OR NO-SHOW

If an accepted applicant cancels before the scheduled class start date or never attends class, LINGUA will refund the amounts paid after deducting applicable non-refundable fees and any other amounts that LINGUA is permitted to retain under the Enrollment Agreement and governing cancellation and refund policy.

Because LINGUA does not directly retain all payments made for third-party services such as housing, insurance, transportation, or other external services, refunds relating to those services may be governed by the policies of the applicable third-party provider.

CANCELLATION BEFORE CLASS START OR NO-SHOW — INITIAL I-20 STUDENTS

If an applicant accepted by LINGUA enters the United States on a Form I-20 issued by LINGUA and then cancels before the scheduled start of classes or never attends class, the Tuition Deposit will be retained and applied toward the charges LINGUA is permitted to retain under the governing refund policy.

For an enrollment period of fewer than twelve (12) weeks, LINGUA may retain tuition charges for up to four (4) weeks of the first term/session, together with actual housing costs incurred by LINGUA and applicable non-refundable charges that are properly disclosed in the Enrollment Agreement, subject to the limits imposed by applicable law and accreditation requirements.

For an enrollment period of twelve (12) weeks or more, LINGUA may retain tuition charges for up to six (6) weeks of the first term/session, together with actual housing costs incurred by LINGUA and applicable non-refundable charges that are properly disclosed in the Enrollment Agreement, subject to the limits imposed by applicable law and accreditation requirements.

CANCELLATION BEFORE CLASS START OR NO-SHOW — CHANGE OF STATUS STUDENTS

A student for whom LINGUA has issued a Form I-20 in connection with a Change of Status application may not begin F-1 studies until USCIS grants the Change of Status to F-1.

If the student cancels after USCIS approval but before beginning classes, or fails to begin classes as required, the Tuition Deposit will be retained and applied toward the charges LINGUA is permitted to retain under the governing refund policy.

For an enrollment period of fewer than twelve (12) weeks, LINGUA may retain tuition charges for up to four (4) weeks of the first term/session, together with applicable actual housing costs and properly disclosed non-refundable charges, subject to governing limitations. For an enrollment period of twelve (12) weeks or more, LINGUA may retain tuition charges for up to six (6) weeks of the first term/session, together with applicable actual housing costs and properly disclosed non-refundable charges, subject to governing limitations.

PERIOD OF FINANCIAL OBLIGATION

A Period of Financial Obligation is the training period for which the student is legally obligated to pay. It may be shorter than the total period of enrollment when tuition is charged in smaller increments, such as by module, month, term, session, or installment. A Period of Financial Obligation will not exceed twelve (12) months.

WITHDRAWAL OR TERMINATION AFTER CLASSES BEGIN

For a first Period of Financial Obligation of four (4) weeks or less, LINGUA will retain all tuition charges for that first period.

For a first Period of Financial Obligation longer than four (4) weeks, LINGUA will retain the charges applicable to the first four (4) weeks if the student’s LDA occurs during the first four weeks. If the LDA occurs after the first four weeks but on or before the midpoint of the Period of Financial Obligation, LINGUA will retain a prorated amount of tuition. If the LDA occurs after the midpoint, LINGUA will retain all tuition charges applicable to that Period of Financial Obligation.

For subsequent Periods of Financial Obligation, LINGUA will retain a prorated amount of tuition if the student’s LDA occurs on or before the midpoint of the applicable period. If the LDA occurs after the midpoint, LINGUA will retain all tuition charges for that Period of Financial Obligation. Tuition paid for future periods that LINGUA is not permitted to retain will be refunded in accordance with the governing refund policy.

Prorated refund calculations are made on a weekly basis. A partial week is treated as a completed week if the student attended at least one scheduled class day during that week.

PROMOTIONAL OR DISCOUNTED TUITION AND WITHDRAWAL AFTER 50% OF THE CURRENT CONTRACT

Promotional and discounted tuition rates are conditional upon the student completing the contracted enrollment period for which the promotional or discounted price was granted.

If a student withdraws, drops out, stops attending, is administratively withdrawn, or otherwise fails to complete the program after completing fifty percent (50%) or more of the student’s current contracted enrollment period, the promotional or discounted tuition rate is revoked for purposes of final account settlement. The student is no longer eligible for a refund of tuition for that current contracted period, except where a refund is specifically required by law or because LINGUA canceled the program.

For final account settlement, each week completed or used by the student will be recalculated at the standard, non-promotional tuition rate published on LINGUA’s Price List that applies to the student’s program and the actual number of weeks completed, using the Price List in effect when the applicable Enrollment Agreement was executed. A partial week in which the student attended at least one scheduled class day will be treated as a completed week.

If the recalculation creates a remaining balance due to LINGUA, that balance becomes payable by the student in accordance with the Enrollment Agreement. If the calculation produces an amount that must be refunded under applicable law, accreditation requirements, or the governing refund policy, LINGUA will issue the required refund. Unused weeks for which the student is not eligible for a refund are non-transferable to another person or program.

WITHDRAWAL BEFORE 50% OF A PROMOTIONAL OR DISCOUNTED CONTRACT

If a student withdraws before completing fifty percent (50%) of the current contracted period, refund eligibility will be calculated under LINGUA’s cancellation and refund policy using the applicable standard, non-promotional Price List rates rather than the discounted contract rate, together with the student’s LDA, Period of Financial Obligation, and applicable non-refundable charges.

INSTALLMENT PLAN EARLY WITHDRAWAL CHARGE

Students receiving an installment payment plan remain responsible for the contractual financial obligations stated in their Enrollment Agreement. If an installment-plan student withdraws, drops out, stops attending, is administratively withdrawn, or otherwise terminates the contract before its scheduled completion date, any additional four-week early-withdrawal charge stated in the Enrollment Agreement may become due only to the extent permitted by the governing cancellation and refund policy, applicable accreditation requirements, and law.

No early-withdrawal charge will be applied in a manner that permits LINGUA to retain amounts that must otherwise be refunded under the governing refund policy. The first installment, last installment/Tuition Deposit, earned tuition, non-refundable fees, and any contractually authorized early-withdrawal charge will be reconciled as part of the student’s final account calculation.

STUDENTS DISMISSED OR TERMINATED

Students dismissed, terminated, or administratively withdrawn for non-compliance with attendance, conduct, academic, financial, or other school requirements are subject to the same applicable refund calculations used for students who withdraw voluntarily. Refund eligibility ends where the governing policy provides that the student has passed the applicable midpoint or fifty-percent threshold.

NON-TUITION EXPENSES AND NON-REFUNDABLE FEES

Except where a full refund is required by law or because LINGUA cancels the program, applicable registration, administrative, document-processing, and optional-service fees may be non-refundable when properly disclosed in the Enrollment Agreement or applicable Price List.

Registration Fee for IEP, SIEP, and Part-Time English programs: $150, unless a different current published rate applies to the specific program.
Administrative Fee for students requiring I-20 processing or related non-immigrant administrative support: $200.
Registration fees for Supplemental Programs, Customized Language Programs, or other specialized programs may differ and are governed by

LINGUA’s current published Price List and the applicable Enrollment Agreement.

These fees are charged in addition to tuition where applicable and may cover admissions, testing, onboarding, document processing, I-20 processing, extension and maintenance support, and other administrative services. Any prior reference on a LINGUA website page to a $350 administrative fee is superseded by the $200 administrative fee unless an executed agreement lawfully states otherwise.

INDIVIDUAL ABSENCES

LINGUA does not provide refunds, tuition credits, or make-up value for individual absences by day or week during the student’s Period of Enrollment, except where a specific customized-program rescheduling rule applies or where required by law.

GROUP CLASS REFUNDS

Once a scheduled group class, standalone class, or cohort-based class has begun, tuition may be non-refundable where the class was approved to operate based on minimum enrollment and the withdrawal and refund of one participant would materially affect the remaining participants or the viability of the class. Any such treatment remains subject to the applicable Enrollment Agreement, School Catalog, and governing refund requirements.

CUSTOMIZED PROGRAM COMPLETION AND RESCHEDULING

Students enrolled in a customized program may make up or reschedule an eligible missed class only when written notice of the inability to attend is submitted to LINGUA’s administration no later than noon of the business day before the scheduled class, unless LINGUA approves an exception in writing. Failure to provide timely notice may result in forfeiture of the class.

A maximum of fifteen percent (15%) of customized-program classes may be rescheduled. Customized-program students must complete their course of study within the timeframe stated in the course record. Unless otherwise specified, a 36-clock-hour module or level should be completed within twelve (12) weeks, a half module within six (6) weeks, and a quarter module within three (3) weeks. In exceptional circumstances, LINGUA may allow completion within a maximum timeframe of one and one-half (1.5) times the normal program length.

Clients purchasing a single two-hour customized class may reschedule that class one time if the required written notice is provided by noon of the preceding business day.

A student who is unable to attend for an extended period must request an approved leave of absence in accordance with LINGUA policy. Otherwise, scheduled class time may be forfeited and may not be eligible for make-up or refund.

Tuition for a customized program involving two or more participants may be non-refundable when one participant’s withdrawal would affect the contractual arrangement of another participant. If LINGUA converts the remaining enrollment into an eligible semi-private or private format, LINGUA may recalculate the remaining participant’s tuition at the applicable effective rate and process any refund due to the withdrawing participant in accordance with the governing refund policy.

ADDITIONAL STUDENT SERVICES / OPTIONAL UPGRADES

LINGUA may offer optional support services and add-on products. These services are not included in tuition unless specifically stated in writing. Fees for optional services are separate from tuition and may become non-refundable once the service has been initiated, reserved, processed, purchased, or delivered.

Optional services may include, but are not limited to:

Visa Guidance and Support — F-1: $150; F-2: $60 per dependent, unless updated by LINGUA in writing.
Medical Insurance. Medical insurance is required for F-1 students unless otherwise exempt under applicable LINGUA policy. Insurance may be

available through LINGUA’s approved provider portal.

College or University Counseling.
Housing Accommodation Assistance.
Year-Round Field Trips and Activities.

Where third-party providers are involved, the service may also be subject to the provider’s own pricing, processing terms, cancellation rules, and refund policy.

CONSECUTIVE ABSENCES

A student who is absent for eight (8) consecutive class days or fourteen (14) consecutive calendar days, whichever occurs first, without approved leave or appropriate notification to LINGUA may be administratively withdrawn.

Any refund eligibility following an administrative withdrawal will be calculated under the applicable cancellation and refund policy using the student’s LDA, Period of Financial Obligation, percentage of the current contracted period completed, and applicable standard Price List rates. If the student has completed fifty percent (50%) or more of the current contracted period, the promotional or discounted rate is revoked and the financial settlement provisions described above apply.

FINANCIAL NON-COMPLIANCE / ACCESS TO CLASS

Students must remain current on all scheduled tuition and fee payments. A student whose account becomes delinquent, whose recurring payment authorization is revoked, or whose automatic payment fails may be denied access to classes immediately until the account is brought current.

Students will generally be given one (1) business day to resolve the delinquency unless LINGUA provides another cure period in writing or a different period is required by law.

For students in F-1 status, failure to cure financial delinquency may result in administrative withdrawal and action on the student’s SEVIS record in accordance with School policy and applicable immigration-compliance requirements.

FIELD TRIPS

A student participating in a school-sponsored field trip must submit a completed and signed Field Trip Permission Form when required by LINGUA. Students participating in international study trips must also submit a completed and signed Student Medical/Medication Information Form before making further travel arrangements. Required forms must be signed by the student or, if the student is a minor, by the parent or legal guardian.

LINGUA may offer field trips year-round as optional student experiences. Field-trip participation fees, if any, are separate from tuition unless expressly included by LINGUA in writing. Third-party transportation, lodging, admissions, insurance, or activity providers may impose separate terms and cancellation policies.

LINGUA LANGUAGE CENTER — CHANGE OF STATUS (COS) PENDING POLICY

Purpose

Due to extended processing times by U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) for Change of Status (COS) applications, LINGUA maintains this operational policy to ensure that SEVIS records are actively monitored, student files are properly maintained, and the administrative resources required to support pending applications remain available. The policy supports accurate compliance oversight and continuing administrative assistance for students awaiting USCIS decisions.

Scope

This policy applies to students who have filed Form I-539 requesting Change of Status to F-1 student status, have been issued a Form I-20 by LINGUA, and have not yet received a final USCIS decision.

Students awaiting COS approval are not permitted to begin F-1 classes until the Change of Status is approved by USCIS.

Operational Monitoring

LINGUA actively monitors pending COS cases to help maintain accurate SEVIS and student records. This process may include:

Monitoring USCIS case status and processing timelines;
Maintaining SEVIS records and program start-date deferrals as permitted;
Providing admissions and Designated School Official (DSO) administrative support;
Maintaining student communication and compliance documentation; and
Requesting USCIS receipt numbers, case numbers, notices, and status updates necessary to monitor the case.

Because these activities require ongoing institutional resources, the following requirements apply to students whose COS applications remain pending beyond ninety (90) days from the USCIS receipt date.

90-Day COS Pending Threshold

If a student’s COS application remains pending for more than ninety (90) days from the USCIS receipt date, the student must select one of the following options to maintain enrollment and LINGUA’s ongoing administrative support for the pending case.

Option 1 — Premium Processing

Where available under current USCIS rules, the student may elect to upgrade the COS application to USCIS Premium Processing. A student who elects Premium Processing will not be subject to the COS Administrative Maintenance Fee described below for periods covered by the premium-processing election. The student is responsible for all USCIS filing fees and any attorney or third-party professional fees associated with Premium Processing.

Option 2 — COS Administrative Maintenance Fee

A student who chooses to continue waiting for standard USCIS processing must pay a COS Administrative Maintenance Fee of $39 per month. This fee supports the administrative and compliance operations required to monitor and maintain the student’s pending case and related SEVIS record.

The COS Administrative Maintenance Fee may cover:

Ongoing SEVIS record maintenance;
Program start-date monitoring and deferrals;
Compliance oversight by a DSO;
Administrative file management; and
Student case monitoring and communication.

Payment Terms for COS Administrative Maintenance Fee

The COS Administrative Maintenance Fee begins on the ninety-first (91st) day after the USCIS receipt date and is charged monthly while the COS application remains pending until one of the following occurs:

USCIS approves the Change of Status and the student begins classes;
The student withdraws from the program; or
USCIS denies the application.

The COS Administrative Maintenance Fee is separate from tuition, does not apply toward tuition payments, and must be paid through an approved automatic payment method when required by LINGUA.

Non-Payment

Failure to pay the COS Administrative Maintenance Fee may result in LINGUA being unable to continue providing administrative support, maintaining the student’s enrollment, or deferring the program start date. LINGUA reserves the right to cancel the enrollment and update SEVIS records as required or permitted by applicable rules and School policy.

Approval of Change of Status

Once USCIS approves the Change of Status to F-1, the student must begin classes on LINGUA’s next available authorized program start date in accordance with LINGUA’s academic and immigration-compliance policies. If the student elects to cancel after approval but before beginning classes, the cancellation provisions for Change of Status students stated in these Terms and Conditions apply.

Acknowledgment

By maintaining an active enrollment and LINGUA-issued Form I-20 while awaiting a USCIS decision, the student acknowledges and agrees to comply with the COS Pending Policy, including case-monitoring requirements, required communications, applicable administrative fees, and the obligation to begin classes after approval.

ACKNOWLEDGMENT, CONFLICTS, AND CONTROLLING DOCUMENTS

These Terms and Conditions are intended to operate together with the student’s executed Enrollment Agreement, the current School Catalog, the applicable published Price List, and program-specific policies. If a direct conflict exists, LINGUA will apply the provision that is required by applicable law, accreditation standards, or binding regulatory requirements, and will not enforce a website provision in a manner that unlawfully reduces a refund or increases an amount the School is not permitted to retain.

By enrolling, signing the Enrollment Agreement, making the required Tuition Deposit or tuition payment, or beginning participation in a LINGUA program, the student acknowledges that the applicable Terms and Conditions, payment obligations, cancellation and refund rules, and program policies have been made available for review.