1. Applicability

This Refund Policy applies to various fees paid to RIC Senior Secondary School, including but not limited to:

    Admission Fees
    Tuition Fees
    Activity Fees
    Transportation Fees (if applicable)
    Other specified charges

The applicability of this policy may vary depending on the specific fee and the circumstances of the withdrawal or cancellation.

2. General Principles

    All refund requests must be submitted in writing to the School Administration.
    The date of receipt of the written refund request will be considered the effective date for processing.
    Refunds will be processed based on the schedule and conditions outlined below.
    The School reserves the right to deduct administrative charges, if applicable, from the refund amount.
    Refunds will typically be issued through the original mode of payment, where feasible.
    This policy is subject to review and may be amended by the School Management from time to time. Any changes will be posted on the school website.

3. Specific Refund Scenarios and Guidelines

The following guidelines apply to specific scenarios. Please note that these are general guidelines and may be subject to specific conditions determined by the School Management.

(a) Withdrawal Before Commencement of Academic Session:

    If a student withdraws their admission before the official commencement date of the academic session, a certain percentage of the fees paid may be refundable. The specific percentage and any applicable administrative charges will be determined by the School Management and communicated at the time of admission.

(b) Withdrawal After Commencement of Academic Session:

    If a student withdraws their admission after the official commencement date of the academic session, the refund amount, if any, will be determined based on the point of withdrawal during the academic year. Generally, a smaller percentage or no refund may be applicable as the academic session progresses. Specific slabs for refunds based on the timing of withdrawal will be determined by the School Management.

(c) Non-Commencement of Program/Activity by the School:

    If the School is unable to commence a particular program, course, or activity for which fees have been paid, a full refund of the fees paid for that specific program/activity will be issued.

(d) Transportation Fees:

    Refunds for transportation fees, if applicable, will be considered based on the point of withdrawal and the School's transportation policy.

(e) Other Fees:

    The refund policy for other specific fees (e.g., examination fees, special activity fees) will be determined based on the nature of the fee and the relevant circumstances.

4. Procedure for Applying for a Refund

To apply for a refund, the parent/guardian or the concerned individual must submit a written application to the School Administration. The application should clearly state:

    The name of the student.
    The class/program of the student.
    The reason for the refund request.
    The date of payment and the amount paid.
    A copy of the fee receipt.
    Bank account details (Account Holder Name, Account Number, Bank Name, Branch, IFSC Code) for processing the refund electronically.

The application should be addressed to:

The Principal
RIC Senior Secondary School
[Insert School Address Here]

5. Processing of Refund Requests

    Upon receipt of a written refund request, the School Administration will review the application and verify the details.
    The processing time for refund requests may vary depending on the circumstances and the volume of requests. Typically, refunds will be processed within [Specify Number] working days after approval.
    The decision of the School Management regarding the refund amount will be final and binding.

6. Non-Refundable Fees

Certain fees may be non-refundable, such as:

    Registration Fees
    Admission Processing Fees
    Any other fees specifically designated as non-refundable at the time of payment.

This will be clearly communicated at the time of fee payment.

7. Communication

The School will communicate the status of the refund request and the details of the refund amount (if applicable) to the applicant through the contact information provided in the application.

8. Grievances

Any grievances regarding the refund process or the amount refunded should be addressed in writing to the School Principal for resolution.

9. Disclaimer

This Refund Policy provides general guidelines. The School Management reserves the right to make exceptions or modifications to this policy based on specific circumstances. The interpretation and application of this policy shall be at the sole discretion of the School Management.