Policies
Cancellations must be received in writing via email, to cpdn@rutgers.edu, prior to a program’s start date. A $50 fee will be charged for all cancellations and refunds requests.
– The RN Skills Refresher $500 deposit is non-refundable.
– No refunds will be issued after the registration deadline for all of the Forensic Nurse Examiner courses
In-Class & Online Programs
Transfer requests must be received in writing. Please note that 100% of the full tuition will be forfeited if one of the following occurs:
• The registrant does not enroll in another program within one year of the original start date.
• The registrant has not requested a refund within one year of the original start date.
• The registrant transfers more than once.
– The RN Skills Refresher $500 deposit is non-refundable.
– No refunds will be issued after the registration deadline for all of the Forensic Nurse Examiner courses
In-Class & Online Programs
| Time Period | Refund Policy |
| 4 days prior | 100% refund or transfer credit with no fee |
| 1-3 days prior | No refund, 100% transfer credit with a $50 fee |
| Start date | No refund, no transfer |
Transfer requests must be received in writing. Please note that 100% of the full tuition will be forfeited if one of the following occurs:
• The registrant does not enroll in another program within one year of the original start date.
• The registrant has not requested a refund within one year of the original start date.
• The registrant transfers more than once.
All faculty at nursing continuing education activities are required to disclose to the audience (1) any significant financial relationships with the manufacturer(s) of any commercial products, goods, or services and (2) any unlabeled/unapproved uses of drugs or devices discussed in their presentations. Such disclosures will be made in writing in the course presentation materials. Although it is rarely necessary, the University does reserve the right to substitute faculty if needed.
Currently, our programs do not qualify for financial aid or assistance. Also, we do not provide any in-house financing or payment plans. However, the Rutgers Credit Union does offer Continuing Education Loans for qualifying students seeking to take our programs.
To apply, please see the following application: https://www.rutgersfcu.org/home/loans/apply-for-a-loan-app.
To view loan rates, please visit: http://www.rutgersfcu.org/home/loans/loan-rates.
For more detailed information, please contact Rutgers Federal Credit Union via email at loans@rutgersfcu.org or phone at 848-445-3050.
To apply, please see the following application: https://www.rutgersfcu.org/home/loans/apply-for-a-loan-app.
To view loan rates, please visit: http://www.rutgersfcu.org/home/loans/loan-rates.
For more detailed information, please contact Rutgers Federal Credit Union via email at loans@rutgersfcu.org or phone at 848-445-3050.
Individuals can qualify for an educational tax credit for tuition and fees paid for undergraduate, graduate, and continuing education courses. A family can claim on its tax return a credit equal to 20 percent of the first $10,000 of educational expenses for a maximum tax credit of $2,000. Eligible education expenses are offset by scholarships, grants, and employer-provided tax-free educational assistance. The tax credit is subject to income and other limitations. For detailed information, consult IRS Publication 970, Tax Benefits for Higher Education, which can be obtained at any IRS office or on their website.
Unless otherwise noted, meals and refreshments are not provided. Please bring your own, or you will be directed to nearby facilities.
Rutgers, School of Nursing Center for Professional Development reserves the right to make changes in programs or to cancel programs if enrollment criteria are not met or when conditions beyond our control prevail. Every effort will be made to contact each enrollee. Our liability is limited to refund of registration fees only.
Certificates are given at the completion of a program. Records of participation in continuing education programs are kept for a maximum of seven years. A duplicate certificate of all offerings attended may be obtained for a fee of $25 for each activity. Requests for duplicate certificates must be made in writing with payment enclosed or filled out via the replacement certificate form and paid online. Designate your name along with the dates and location of the program attended.
» Pre-registration is requested at least two weeks prior to the program.
» Early registration is advised to ensure attendance as most programs do have maximum enrollments.
» Registration at the door will be honored only if space permits.
» A $25 late fee will be charged for payment on the day of the program or if registration is received via email over a weekend before the start of a Monday program.
» No checks are accepted the same day of registration, only credit cards.
» A $25 administration fee will be charged to transfer registration from one course to another.
» Registration is confirmed when full payment is received.
» There is a $50 fee for handling of checks returned due to insufficient funds.
» On the day of the program, please arrive 30 minutes prior to start time.
» Early registration is advised to ensure attendance as most programs do have maximum enrollments.
» Registration at the door will be honored only if space permits.
» A $25 late fee will be charged for payment on the day of the program or if registration is received via email over a weekend before the start of a Monday program.
» No checks are accepted the same day of registration, only credit cards.
» A $25 administration fee will be charged to transfer registration from one course to another.
» Registration is confirmed when full payment is received.
» There is a $50 fee for handling of checks returned due to insufficient funds.
» On the day of the program, please arrive 30 minutes prior to start time.
Taping of continuing education programs by individuals or photocopying of course materials is prohibited. Handouts are copyrighted and as such are subject to copyright restriction.