Cancellation Policy

Requesting a Cancellation

All cancellation requests may be submitted via the registration platform or sent to learner_services@hms.harvard.edu. Be sure to include as much information as possible, including your course/program name if applicable.

In-Person/Blended/Live Virtual Program Policy

Cancellation Policy 

If you cancel your enrollment 15 or more days before the start date of a program/course, you will receive a refund of tuition paid minus 10 percent of the Regular Tuition, or $75, whichever is higher. Regular Tuition is the total calculated before any discounts or tuition assistance. If you submit a cancellation request fewer than 15 days before the start date of a program/course, you will not be eligible for a refund. If you fail to attend the program or need to cancel after a program/course start date, you are not eligible for a refund, and your full payment will be forfeited.

If Harvard Medical School cancels a program/course, you will be allowed to transfer your enrollment to a future offering/iteration of the program/course, if available, or receive a full refund of any tuition paid inclusive of enrollment deposit. 

Please note that in all situations, you are responsible for your travel costs and other associated expenses. Harvard Medical School cannot reimburse for any travel expenses that you incur. You may want to delay making travel plans until after you are registered.

• Bank Charges/Transaction Fees: In the event of an approved refund, OEE will not be liable to refund any foreign transaction fees, processing charges, or any other bank fees.
• Processing Fees: Any processing fees incurred at the time of purchase are nonrefundable and outside the scope of this policy.

Deferral Policy

Deferral requests are not available for Continuing Education courses. 

On-Demand Course Policy

Cancellation Policy: On-demand courses are not eligible for refunds. 

Deferral Policy: Deferrals are not permitted for on-demand programs.