Program Policies
Refund Policy
Parent/legal guardian is responsible for paying the full amount of tuition for the Program, less any financial aid awarded. Parent/legal guardian acknowledges that his/her responsibility to pay the full amount of tuition due under this Agreement is unconditional and applies whether or not Student completes the Program. Parent's/legal guardian's failure to pay any amount of tuition when due pursuant to the terms of this Agreement may, at Stanford Pre-Collegiate Studies' sole discretion, result in Student being prevented from participating in the Program.
Parent/legal guardian understands and agrees that, in the event Stanford Pre-Collegiate Studies suspends, dismisses, or otherwise removes Student for any reason, or if Student withdraws voluntarily or involuntarily, parent/legal guardian remains obligated to pay the full amount of tuition and fees due under this Agreement, and the Program will retain all tuition and fees paid by parent/legal guardian. Parent/legal guardian therefore agrees that parent/legal guardian is not entitled to any refund and is obligated to pay Stanford Pre-Collegiate Studies for the full amount of tuition, regardless of whether Student completes the Program, Student is dismissed, or otherwise removed for any of reason, or Student withdraws voluntarily or involuntarily, for all or any portion of the Program as liquidated damages and assumes full responsibility for payment.
Participation Agreement
Withdrawal Policy
In the event that a student must withdraw from the program, the student or parent/legal guardian must notify Stanford Pre-Collegiate Studies staff in writing prior to the start of the program; reach us through the SPCS Contact Form. Note tuition payments are non-refundable after Friday, April 17, 2026 (SHI and SUMaC) or Monday, April 20, 2026 (Stanford AI4ALL).
Generative AI Policy
Generative AI is artificial intelligence that can produce various types of content. For example, ChatGPT can write essays and code. SPCS follows this policy regarding generative AI, which is adapted from Stanford University’s Office of Community Standards:
Individual course instructors are free to set their own policies regulating the use of generative AI tools in their courses, including allowing or disallowing some or all uses of such tools. Course instructors should set such policies in their course syllabi and clearly communicate such policies to students. Students who are unsure of policies regarding generative AI tools are encouraged to ask their instructors for clarification. Students should acknowledge the use of generative AI and default to disclosing the use of assistance when in doubt.
Absent a clear statement from a course instructor, use of or consultation with generative AI shall be treated analogously to assistance from another person. In particular, using generative AI tools to substantially complete an assignment or exam (e.g. by entering exam or assignment questions) is not permitted. Students should acknowledge the use of generative AI (other than incidental use) and default to disclosing such assistance when in doubt.
Participants should exercise caution when using generative AI and refrain from uploading personal information or confidential data to platforms like ChatGPT.
Media Waiver: Photography and Video/Audio Recordings
Participation in the Stanford Pre-Collegiate Studies program constitutes an agreement by the participant and the participant’s parent(s) or legal guardian(s) to Stanford Pre-Collegiate Studies’ use and distribution (both now and in the future) of the participant’s image or voice in photographs, video, or audio capture, or electronic reproductions of such classes and other campus and program activities.
The Media Waiver is incorporated in the Enrollment Agreement signed by participants and their parents or legal guardians.