Payment of Course Fees
Once registered with Almond Careers, all students, regardless of funding source and fee status, are liable for their fees the relevant course. Self-funded candidates are required to pay their fees in full before the training commences or on the first day of training.
In cases, where a candidate’s fees are funded by an external body (known as a “sponsor”), Almond Careers will receive the fees in accordance with the requirements or rules of that sponsor. Examples of sponsors include Employers etc
Installment Payment Options
In the event that a student cannot pay the full fees at once, they will be allowed to pay in two installments of 50% each after the initial non refundable registration fee of N50,000. The first installment is to be received on or before the training start date and payments must be completed before classes conclude.
Discretionary payment arrangement
In specific circumstances, Almond Careers Staff reserve the right to arrange a discretionary payment arrangement which may extend beyond the instalment payment option highlighted above (subject to senior management approval). However, payment remains subject to other terms stated in this policy.
Overdue payments
If a student defaults on their payment agreement and does not make contact with the office to explain the delay, after 24 hours they will be removed from their class, their project and Basecamp. They will also be denied access to a CV Review, Interview Preparation support and the work reference until payment and late payment fees are paid in full. See breakdown of late payment fees below:nterview Preparation support and the work reference until payment and late payment fees are paid in full. See breakdown of late payment fees below:
24 hours = N5,000
ours – 1 week = N15,000
1 week – 4 weeks = N30,000
Over 4 weeks with no contact from the student, the student will be removed completely from
our system. Should they return they will be required to pay the full amount, plus any
outstanding charges incurred for defaulting on their payment.
To avoid any disruption to your training progress, your team and to avoid incurring further late fee charges, students are expected to pay installments on time. It is the students’ responsibility to pay their installments and not the company to chase for this. Payments are considered overdue 1-minute past midnight of the day the payment is due:
Students Request to be placed on hold
Students who request to be placed on hold for personal reasons at any point after training has commenced will have 2 months to resume training before they begin to incur charges to return back on to their course / project:
- 0 – 2 months – No charge
- 3 – 6 months – N100,000
- 6 months and above – Pay the full training fee.
Refund Process (Nigeria Work Experience):
- The registration fee of N50,000 is non-refundable once registered. Refunds exclude the registration fee.
- Refund processing takes 7-21 working days from the request date and is refunded to the original payment account.
- For all refund requests and inquiries, please contact finance@almondcareers.com.
Withdrawal
- Candidates who withdraw before their training start date forfeit the N50,000 non-refundable registration fee.
- Candidates who withdraw after the start of training (taking at least 1 class) are ineligible for any refund.
- Candidates who miss their first class have until 1 week (5 working days) after the start date to request a refund. After this period, they are ineligible for any refund whatsoever. If such candidates request a refund within the allowed window, they will also forfeit the N50,000 non-refundable registration fee.
Training Upgrade
Any candidate who wishes to upgrade from the Nigeria Work Experience to UK Work Experience Program is required to pay the difference between the UK Work Experience and Nigeria Work Experience. PLEASE TAKE NOTE AND BE WELL GUIDED.
All policy updates take effect from June 20, 2022.