1. Cancellation and refund policy for regular participants is as follows:
The program fees paid are fully refundable when the program is cancelled by the Sommerhochschule. In all other cases the deposit of € 300 is non refundable, except when an applicant has been denied admission to the program.
Cancellations received on or before April 30 will entitle to a full refund minus the deposit of € 300.
Cancellations received between May 1 and May 31 will entitle to a refund of 75% of the program fee.
Cancellations received between June 1 and June 30 will entitle to a refund of 50% of the program fee.
Cancellations received between July 1 and one day before the start of the program will entitle to a refund of 25% of the program fee.
For cancellations received after the program has begun no refund can be made.
All cancellations must be received in writing.
Full refunds of the program fee paid can be provided in the event of a verified medical/hardship situation, arising prior to the beginning of the program, and will be provided if visa is denied by the Austrian embassy. To qualify for a refund, a medical certificate or verification of the visa denial must accompany the written notice of cancellation.
2. Cancellation and refund policy for scholarship participants is as follows:
The program fees paid are fully refundable when the program is cancelled by the Sommerhochschule.
The limited funds available for scholarships are distributed among the students who apply and meet the criteria. As redistribution may not be possible, no refund can be made after the applicant has accepted the scholarship and paid the remaining fee.
Full refunds of the program fee paid can be provided in the event of a verified medical/hardship situation, arising prior to the beginning of the program, and will be provided if visa is denied by the Austrian embassy. To qualify for a refund, a medical certificate or verification of the visa denial must accompany the written notice of cancellation.
