2009 Connecticut General Statutes 10a-22v – Application for refund of tuition
Any student enrolled in a private occupational school authorized in accordance with the provisions of sections 10a-22a to 10a-22o, inclusive, who is unable to complete a course or unit of instruction at such school because of the insolvency or cessation of operation of the school and who has paid tuition for such course or unit of instruction, may make application to the Commissioner of Higher Education for a refund of tuition from the account established pursuant to section 10-22u to the extent that such account exists or has reached the level necessary to pay outstanding approved claims, except that in the case of correspondence and home study schools authorized in accordance with the provisions of sections 10a-22a to 10a-22o, inclusive, only Connecticut residents enrolled in such schools may be eligible for such refund. Upon such application, the commissioner shall determine whether the applicant is unable to complete a course or unit of instruction because of the insolvency or cessation of operation of the school to which tuition has been paid. The commissioner may summon by subpoena any person, records or documents pertinent to the making of a determination regarding insolvency or cessation of operation. For the purpose of making any tuition refund pursuant to this section, a school shall be deemed to have ceased operation whenever it has failed to complete a course or unit of instruction for which the student has paid a tuition fee and, as a result, the school’s authorization has been revoked pursuant to section 10a-22f. If the commissioner finds that the applicant is entitled to a refund of tuition because of the insolvency or cessation of operation of the school, the commissioner shall determine the amount of an appropriate refund which shall be equal to or a portion of the tuition paid for the uncompleted course or unit of instruction. Thereafter the Commissioner of Higher Education shall direct the State Treasurer to pay, per order of the Comptroller, the refund to the applicant or persons, agencies or organizations indicated by the applicant who have paid tuition on the student’s behalf. If the student is a minor, payment shall be made to the student’s parent, parents or legal guardian. Each recipient of a tuition refund made in accordance with the provisions of this section shall assign all rights to the state of any action against the school or its owner or owners for tuition amounts reimbursed pursuant to this section. Upon such assignment, the state may take appropriate action against the school or its owner or owners in order to reimburse the student protection account for any expenses or claims that are paid from the account and to reimburse the state for the reasonable and necessary expenses in undertaking such action. Any student who falsifies information on an application for tuition reimbursement shall lose his or her right to any refund from the account.
