FAQs

Yes, You can request an invoice and then make payments towards the invoice. You may pay with a Visa, Mastercard or American Express credit card.

Some of our programs have a 25% discount for UNCW Seahawks (Faculty, Staff, Students, Alumni), Active military members, veterans, and spouses. Email swain@uncw.edu providing your name and desired program to find out if you are eligible.

Many participants attend programs that are paid by their employer or by a sponsoring institution. We encourage you to check with your employer about professional development expenses.

The Swain Center does not provide scholarships or financial aid and UNCW financial aid is not available for programs through the Swain Center. Swain Center programs are not covered by MyCAA benefits.

In the unfortunate event that you need to cancel your registration, you may be responsible for partial payment. We incur costs in registration, program materials, etc. that are reflected in our refund policy based on when notice is given for cancellation.

• 31 Days Before Program Start Date: 95% Refund (Books or materials that have been ordered can be shipped to you. For this, you must include your mailing address on your written cancellation request. An additional charge for mailing will be deducted from your refund.)
• 8-30 Days Before Program Start Date: 75% Refund
• 7 Days or less Before Program Start Date: No Refund - Consider a Transfer

You may transfer your registration to the next consecutive offering if a conflict arises and you are not able to attend. If it is an in-person workshop but an online option for the same topic is offered then you may select either option.

In order to request a transfer, you must send your request by email (preferred) to swain@uncw.edu or Call (910)962-2728. Transfers must be requested before the start of the program.