Required State Disclosures
Alaska
The University of California, Berkeley MICS and MIDS programs are exempt from authorization because they are online or distance-delivered, and the institution does not have a physical presence in the state.
Arkansas
The Arkansas Office of Higher Education requires Arkansas residents to complete 30 units to complete MIDS and MICS.
Maryland
The University of California, Berkeley is registered with the Maryland Higher Education Commission (MHEC). Please see contact information for complaints on the Student Complaint Page.
The Maryland Higher Education Commission requires a different refund policy for Maryland students. The following chart illustrates the refund schedule for Maryland students:
| Percentage of Course Completed | Tuition Refund |
|---|---|
Less than 10% | 90% refund |
10% up to but not including 20% | 80% refund |
20% up to but not including 30% | 60% refund |
30% up to but not including 40% | 40% refund |
40% up to and including 60% | 20% refund |
More than 60% | No refund |
Oregon
The Oregon Office of Degree Authorization requires a different refund policy for Oregon students. The following chart illustrates the refund schedule for Oregon students for Data Science@Berkeley’s 14 week terms:
| Weeks Into Term | Tuition Refund |
|---|---|
1 Week (1-7 calendar days) | 100% refund |
2 Weeks (8-14 calendar days) | 92% refund |
3 Weeks (15-21 calendar days) | 84% refund |
4 Weeks (22-28 calendar days) | 75% refund |
5 Weeks (29-35 calendar days) | 67% refund |
6 Weeks (36-42 calendar days) | 58% refund |
7 Weeks (43-49 calendar days) | 50% refund |
Week 8 and beyond (50+ calendar days) | 0% refund |
Minnesota
The Minnesota Office of Higher Education requires Minnesota residents to complete 30 units to complete MIDS and MICS.
University of California, Berkeley is registered with the Minnesota Office of Higher Education pursuant to sections 136A.61 to 136A.71. Registration is not an endorsement of the institution. Credits earned at the institution may not transfer to all other institutions.