Professional development courses are payable upon registration. Courses may be paid for by check, money order, American Express, Discover, MasterCard or Visa, or may be billed to an employer with an accompanying Letter of Authorization. Make checks payable to: The Pennsylvania State University. Online registration is available for those paying with a credit card.
NOTE: When using corporate cards, "education" purchases must be allowed by the card. Also, some cards require an approval code that cannot be accepted by our system. In both these circumstances, the cardholder needs to contact their card-issuing bank to remove these controls. Find out more about registration options and the withdrawal/refund policy.
Employer billing
Employer billing is for students whose employer will pay for their course(s). A letter of authorization must accompany your completed registration form. The letter must be on employer letterhead referencing the student, course title, and course fee. It must be signed by the person responsible for payment and include the complete billing address.
Withdrawals/refunds
If you cannot attend a course, you may receive a full refund by notifying the Professional Development office at 610-648-3281 before the first night of the course. There are no refunds once the course has begun. Refunds will not be issued for classes missed as a result of illness, personal emergencies, or any other event beyond the University's control. No refunds will be made to students who attempt to take courses without complying with prerequisite requirements.