Paid for a distance learning course and no longer doing it!?

Question

My husband paid for a distance learning course for computing that he is meant to complete over two years but has decided not to do it anymore. I am angry as it cost us 4700 pounds!

He says he just cannot get into it!

Can we get part of our money back do you think?

Answer 1

Try contacting the place who are doing the course. If it is monthly payment you probably have more chance of not paying anything, but if you've already paid it you may not get anything back. It really depends on who it is through

Answer 2

Try not to be too harsh on him,  I know someone who did a distance learning course for computing, it wasn't well written and was hard to 'get into' (I wonder if it was done on purpose?)

There are book's available that are well written, perhaps he could study from those, at least the exams are paid for already.

p.s Funnily enough they did it with the same company as your husband...hmmmm.

Answer 3

You shouldnt try to go after the company - you should go after your husband.

Answer 4

My cousin did this once and they "froze" his account and eventually he went back after after a few years.  They also offered to transfer it someone in the family.  Distance learning or on-line college is not for everyone so I understand where your husband is coming from.  Also if they allow transfer see if you can sell it to someone who has the discipline to complete it.  I doubt if you will get your money back, but look at the contract you agreed to.  

Answer 5

I would look for some clause in the agreement such as "liquidated damages" or "in the event of early termination of agreement."   Most lawyers would foresee this happening in a certain percent of the cases. Read the contract and ask the appropriate Solicitor General or consumer protection office of your government.  There should be an "out" clause. Maybe, its half of the 4,700 pounds.  But, most contracts have a contingency clause.  I do not know the @dvent name; but, I am in the U.S.  

Answer 6

I'd say it was certainly worth trying to get some of the money back although it sounds as if you don't really have a case against the course provider; it sounds more like your husband has simply decided it's not for him. Read the small print from the course provider and contact them. Good luck. (Learn Direct in the UK do basic computing courses that are much cheaper but may not be aimed at your husband's level.)

Answer 7

No - you signed up for the course, its not their fault you have changed your minds