Extended Learning Information & Policies
Admission Policies
Admission
No formal admission procedures are required to enroll in SF State Extended Learning courses, except for individual academic certificate programs; see Academic Credit Certificate Requirements. Registration is open to individuals who have earned a high school diploma or equivalent. Prerequisites for specific courses are listed in the course descriptions.
Registration—All Methods
All registration begins January 6. Please see How to Register and Forms for complete registration information. Extended Learning online registration is strongly encouraged for all courses. Many classes reach their enrollment limit well before the first class meeting. Advance registration is recommended.
Prerequisites
Carefully read the course descriptions to be sure you have fulfilled any prerequisites and are eligible to enroll in each course. If you have not met prerequisites and later must drop or withdraw from a course, you are subject to standard refund deadlines and policies.
Scheduling Conflicts
Carefully review your complete schedule to make sure course times do not overlap. If you must later drop or withdraw due to scheduling conflicts, you are subject to standard refund deadlines and policies.
International Students
See the International Students section.
Mandatory Social Security Number
Students are required to provide the university with their correct Social Security Numbers (individual taxpayer identification numbers) pursuant to the authority contained in Section 41201, Title 5, California Code of Regulations, and Section 6109 of the Internal Revenue Code. The university uses the Social Security Number to identify records pertaining to the student and, if needed, to collect debts owed the university. Also, the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) requires the university to file information returns that include the student's Social Security Number and other information such as the amount paid for qualified tuition, related expenses, and interest on educational loans. That information is used to help determine whether a student, or a person claiming a student as a dependent, may take a credit or deduction to reduce federal income taxes. Students who do not have a Social Security Number at the time of enrollment will be required to obtain a Social Security Number and submit it to the university within 60 days (except F-1 Visa International Students who are not eligible for a SSN). Failure to furnish a correct Social Security Number may result in the imposition of a penalty by the IRS.
Income Tax Deductions
If you are enrolled in an eligible degree or certificate program or are taking courses to acquire or improve job skills, you may qualify for a Hope Scholarship or Lifetime Learning Tax Credit. The Hope Scholarship tax credit is available only to students in their first two years of post-secondary education who are enrolled at least half-time in an eligible program. The Lifetime Learning Tax Credit is available to students at all educational institution. The tax credits are based on the amount of qualified tuition and fees, less grants and other tax-free educational assistance, and the taxpayer's modified adjusted gross income. Consult IRS Publication 970 or your tax preparer for additional information.
Course & Instructor Changes
SF State Extended Learning reserves the right to cancel, postpone, or combine scheduled classes, change course dates and/or times, or change instructors at any time. Standard refund deadlines apply for classes in which the instructor has been changed. See next section for refund policy regarding other changes.
Canceled Courses/Changes in Time or Dates
Students enrolled in classes that are canceled, postponed, combined, or have dates and/or times changed may request a full refund or transfer of course fees to other classes. Students may request a refund or fee transfer in person or by calling 415.405.7700. Refund checks are mailed approximately six to eight weeks from the date the refund request is received. According to CSU regulations, credit card accounts cannot be credited. For canceled courses, refunds are processed automatically.
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