Deferring Your Enrollment

Deferring Your Enrollment

INCA’s deferral policies vary by program type. Please review the appropriate section below carefully, as deferrals are not available for all programs.

This article provides a summary only. For complete and binding policy language, refer to:
https://inursecoach.com/course-policies-2/

Self-Paced Specialty Programs

WarningDeferrals are not permitted for Self-Paced Specialty Programs.

All Self-Paced Specialty Programs include one full year of access, beginning on the program launch date or your enrollment date (whichever is later). This access period is designed to provide flexibility for learners with varying schedules.

  • Enrollment cannot be deferred to a future date
  • Access cannot be paused or extended

If your access period expires before you complete the program, the course will close and a certificate will not be issued.

To regain access, you must re-enroll in the program and pay tuition at the time of re-enrollment. Re-enrollment provides a new access period.

For more information, refer to:
Re-Enrollment Policy

Integrative Nurse Coach® Certificate Program (INCCP)

IdeaDeferrals are only available for the Integrative Nurse Coach® Certificate Program (INCCP) and are subject to eligibility requirements, deadlines, and fees.

INCCP is a cohort-based program with live components, faculty facilitation, and structured timelines.

How to Request a Deferral

All deferral requests must be submitted using the official Deferral Request Form available in the Canvas Support menu. Requests submitted by email or directly to faculty or staff will not be processed.

Deferral Limits

  • Deferrals are permitted one time only
  • You may defer only to the next available offering
  • The deferred offering must begin within one year of your original program start date

Timing and Fees

  • Before or during Week 1: One-time complimentary deferral may be available if requested by 11:59 PM ET on the Sunday of Week 1.
  • After Week 1 and up to 50% completion: A $400 deferral fee applies.
  • After 50% completion: Deferrals are not permitted.

Payment Plans and Deferrals

If you are enrolled using a payment plan:

  • Your payment plan continues as originally scheduled
  • Payments are not paused, delayed, or adjusted due to a deferral

For full payment plan terms, refer to:
Payment Plans: Terms & Responsibilities

When Deferral Is Not an Option

If you are not eligible to defer, you may need to re-enroll instead.

For details, refer to:
Re-Enrollment Policy

Need Help?

If you are unsure whether a deferral applies to your situation, please submit a support ticket:
https://support.inursecoach.com/portal/en/newticket

For complete policy language, always refer to:
https://inursecoach.com/course-policies-2/

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