[pluckyflamingo]

I just recently withdrew from a class after the "refund dates" I withdrew from an internet course from my local community college. The teacher was late to respond to questions, very wishy-washy and extremely rude when asked questions about assignments he gave little to no direction on. It took me a month after the "refund dates" in order to find out, that the teachers method to teaching was not what I wanted out of my classes. So how come a college thinks they are not required to give you money back for a class that you did not receive the experience expected?

FYI this is not my first internet course.

[summer_girl]

A college is a business. They have cut-off refund dates because after a certain point, they're not able to sell that spot in the class (bricks & mortar or internet) to somebody else. If they gave refunds to every disgruntled person (or everyone with buyer's remorse for any financial reason), they'd be out of business.

[pluckyflamingo]

But if you purchased a product and you didn't like it, aren't you able to return it. That is my case, I purchased several classes and out of all of them this is one that not only me is withdrawing from because of his incompetence.

[pluckyflamingo]

Also I might add, I am in no financial bind, I just feel that if you are not satisfied with the service, compensation should be available. And also I do not have "buyers remorse", he is a horrible teacher that needs to reevaluate his teaching methods.

[southamerica]

Actually, I was in a similar situation to yours. Kind of. What happened is I was able to sign up for a course that I hadn't taken the prerequisites for. When I found out on my own that I was in over my head, it was past the cut-off date for refunds. I was able to submit a form where I explained why I thought I should get a refund and they DID refund the class for me.

However, since yours is a case of difference in teaching and learning strategy rather than the college not examining prerequisites... I'm not sure you'll have the same luck. It's worth a try.

[summer_girl]

They actually sold you a service, not a product. It doesn't sound as if it's a situation where (as noted by the other poster) they failed to notify you of a required prerequisite. It won't hurt to ask for judgement on your dispute, but ultimately their decision is final. I know you learned something here, if only that you need to track refund dates on your calendar!

[pluckyflamingo]

I finally got through and was able to speak with a real person at the college. All I have to do is fill out a refund request paper and then it gets turned over to the department. Since this is not a question of cold feet and neglecting my refund dates as summer_girl states. To find out exactly how a professor is, takes more than what the refund dates allot. And since I am now not the only one withdrawing from this certain teachers class. He is going to be evaluated and those who have withdrawn will most likely be reimbursed.

[southamerica]

Best of luck! Getting stuck with a less than desirable professor is tough, and sometimes makes the class impossible. When I was in college I always, ALWAYS looked up unfamiliar professors at Rate My Professors. This is a really useful website and highly used by college kids.

[summer_girl]

Did you not say this in your original post:
"I just recently withdrew from a class after the "refund dates" "??

I think most had assumed you had already contacted college in an attempt at reimbursement and were denied. I'm glad you finally took care of it properly.

[pluckyflamingo]

I referred to the refund dates because I did not want to be asked about them. Yes I did take care of things "properly" it just takes most colleges a decade to contact you, and I came to this site for friendly advice.

However summer-girl like my daddy always said assume means exactly how it is spelled. "It makes an A** out of YOU and me" I suggest if you truly want to help someone out, you ask questions instead of assuming.

[RickJ]

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