Course Policies

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Refunds and Course Cancelations

Classroom & Webinar

If a student cancels their attendance at an instructor-led class a minimum of five business days prior to the start of a course, the student will receive a refund of tuition minus a 25% cancellation fee. ALL CANCELLATIONS MUST BE IN WRITING via email or online form to CAR at info@rres-online.com.

If a student cancels the student’s attendance at a class less than five business days prior to the start of a course, no refund shall be provided. If a student is a “no show” for a class, no refund shall be provided, and the student forfeits their registration fee. No refunds shall be provided once a class has begun.

Online & Self-study

No refunds are given for online courses (no instructor), study aids, books, or software programs unless they are defective.

Cancelations from course provider

CAR reserves the right to cancel, reschedule or shift the format of any course or individual class session(s), at any time, for any reason.

  • If we cancel an entire course, students will receive a full refund of their tuition.
  • If we relocate or reschedule, students will be notified of alternate make-up sessions or revised course format(s). Students who cannot attend make-up sessions will have the option of transferring to another class (full repeat required) or online course within 6 months of the original course start date; no refunds and no additional fees will apply.
  • CAR will notify students as early as possible as to any class session changes.

Transfers

Complete the course transfer request form here.

Continuing education

For transfers requested a minimum of five business days prior, there is no fee. Transfers within five business days are subject to a $40 transfer fee. No transfers are permitted after a course has begun; student forfeits their registration fee. There are no cash refunds.

licensing courses

Transfers are subject to a $40 transfer fee. No transfers are permitted after a course has begun; student forfeits their registration fee. There are no cash refunds.

designations, certifications, & skill building courses

Transfers are subject to a $40 transfer fee. No transfers are permitted after a course has begun; student forfeits their registration fee. There are no cash refunds.

Transcripts & Course Records

record retention policy

CAR will maintain education records, per the State of Illinois, for a period of five years from a course. Records older than five years will not be maintained. CAR is not responsible for the maintenance of records beyond five years. Students should retain a copy of their education transcripts for their personal records.

ATTENDANCE & RECEIVING CREDIT

Attendance at a class is mandated by state law for both virtual and in-person continuing education or licensing courses. Please provide a photo ID at class check-in. The state requires an attendance sheet at every class, so please remember to sign in.

Non-registered, walk-in students will be accommodated AFTER all pre-registered students have been seated.

webinar video requirements

Video is required for participation in virtual instructor-led classes. Make sure that your camera, microphone and sound are enabled.

missed and make-up time: continuing education

Late arrivals are not permitted for real estate continuing education classes.

missed and make-up time: licensing

Students make make-up up to 10% of missed class time. If more than 10% of course time is missed, the student must transfer to a new course to receive full licensing credit.

Attendance at all webinar and in-person sessions is mandatory. Course times available for make-up time vary. Please contact info@rres-online.com with questions or concerns.

no shows: Continuing education

In the event of a no-show, the student will have 60 days to reschedule their course and pay the $40 transfer fee. After 60 days, the student loses the ability to reschedule or transfer. For refunds, see the cancelation policy.

no shows: 60 hour broker, other licensing, & specialty courses

In the event of a “no show,” the student forfeits their registration fee.

EXPIRED COURSES & EXTENSIONS

This applies to online and self-study courses.

continuing education

Online and self-study courses are valid until June 30, 2024. If the course is not completed within that time, it is marked as incomplete or expired and is no longer eligible for transfer. For refunds, see the cancelation policy.

60 hour broker pre-licensing: expirations

Online courses are valid for six (6) months following the purchase date. For online students, course expiration can be found on your My Courses page when you log in or in the shopping cart when you checkout. Self-study courses are valid for three (3) months following the purchase date.

60 hour broker pre-licensing: extensions

Online and self-study licensing courses can extend their expiration date by purchasing a course extension. The cost is $30 per 30-day extension, for a maximum of 60 days. To request an extension, complete the form.

other licensing: expirations

Online and self-study courses are valid for six (6) months following the purchase date. For online students, course expiration can be found on your My Courses page when you log in or in the shopping cart when you checkout.

other licensing: extensions

Online and self-study licensing courses can extend their expiration date by purchasing a course extension. The cost is $30 per 30-day extension, for a maximum of 60 days. To request an extension, complete the form.

Pre-Licensing Home Self-Study Exam Policies

FAILED final EXAMS

If you do not pass your home self-study final exam and elect to continue with your studies, you may choose ONE of the following options:

  • Take a re-take exam within two (2) weeks of your original final exam date. A $20 fee will apply. This exam will most likely not be the same one. Final Exam Retake appointments are available by appointment only Monday-Friday between the hours of 9 AM – 1 PM. Call 312-803-4900 to schedule your appointment.
  • Re-take the course at 50% tuition within six (6) months of the original final exam date. No discount for books previously purchased will apply. In the event a new book or new edition of the book is used for the class, you will be charged an additional book fee.

Failed Re-Take Exams

If you do not pass your re-take exam and elect to continue with your studies, you may choose ONE of the following options:

  • Take a re-take Exam within two (2) weeks of your re-take exam date. A $30 fee re-take fee will apply. This exam will most likely not be the same as the previous. Re-take appointments are available Monday-Friday between the hours of 9 AM – 1 PM. Call 312-803-4900 to schedule your appointment.
  • Re-take the course at 50% tuition within six (6) months from the original final exam date. No discount for books previously purchased will apply. In the event a new book or new edition of the book is used for the class, you will be charged an additional book fee.

Discount Codes & Special Course Promotions

Price Adjustments

Price adjustments are not eligible for previously purchased courses.

Special course promotions and discounts will begin and end promptly upon the advertised deadline(s) and cannot be applied outside of the stated timeframe.

COVID-19 policies

refunds and course cancelations

If you are experiencing symptoms related to COVID-19 or have been in contact with someone experiencing symptoms related to COVID-19, you will not be admitted to class. In this instance, the school must receive written notification of a student’s cancelation a minimum of one (1) day prior to the start of the course, for the student to receive a full refund. All written notifications must be emailed to info@rres-online.com. Refunds can take up to 10-14 business days to process.

transfers

Registered/attending students experiencing COVID-19-related symptoms must notify the school within 24 hours to be eligible for a course transfer. Registration fees can be transferred to another course date, pending course availability, within 60 days of the initial course date. If a transfer form is not completed within 60 days of the initial course date, the option to transfer will expire.

no shows

In the event of a “no show,” no email, no call, the student forfeits their registration fee. DO NOT show up to class if you have been exposed to COVID-19. Contact us immediately to arrange next steps.

Effective September 2020

Please note the following:

  • CAR reserves the right to cancel, substitute or reschedule any instructor for any reason at any time; no monetary compensation will be applicable.
  • In addition, CAR is not responsible for any late fees, charges or other amounts incurred by students to licensing authorities or any other third parties.

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