How do refunds work for participation levels?

Refunds apply only to paid participation levels. Honor Society® membership itself is free and is not affected by refunds.

Participation levels are optional paid enhancements. Refund eligibility depends on the timing of the request and the applicable refund policy at the time of purchase.

Definition

Refunds apply to paid participation levels only.
Honor Society membership is separate from participation levels. Receiving a refund or canceling a paid level does not cancel or affect membership status.

When am I eligible for a refund?

Refund eligibility depends on when you request the refund relative to your purchase or renewal.

In general:

Refunds may be available if requested within the applicable refund window (14 days from purchase)
Refund eligibility is evaluated based on the terms shown at checkout and in the refund policy

If a refund is approved, it applies only to the paid participation level.

What happens if I receive a refund?

If you receive a refund for a paid participation level:

The paid participation benefits end according to the refund terms
Your account continues at the free Basic level
Your Honor Society® membership remains active

Receiving a refund does not cancel membership.

Are refunds available after a billing period has ended?

Refunds are generally not available after a billing period has fully ended, unless otherwise stated in the refund policy.

Refund eligibility is determined by:

The timing of the request
The refund terms in effect at the time of purchase

Do refunds affect access to scholarships or opportunities?

No.

As long as your membership is active:

You continue to have full access to the Honor Society scholarships platform and available opportunities
Participation levels do not affect scholarship access

Scholarship eligibility and selection are based on each scholarship’s stated criteria, not on participation level.

How do I request a refund?

To request a refund:

Sign in to your Honor Society account
Review your billing or participation level details
Submit a refund request through the available support or billing options

If you need help locating your billing information, Support can assist.

What if I downgrade or cancel instead of requesting a refund?

If you downgrade or cancel a paid participation level:

Paid benefits remain active through the end of the billing period
Your account transitions to the free Basic level afterward
Your Honor Society membership continues uninterrupted

Downgrading or canceling does not automatically trigger a refund unless refund terms apply.

Why does Honor Society separate refunds from membership?

Honor Society is designed to be membership-first and flexible.

This means:

Membership is free and ongoing
Paid participation levels are optional
Refunds apply only to optional paid enhancements

Quick answers

Do refunds cancel my membership? No.
What happens after a refund? Paid benefits end; membership continues.
Do refunds affect scholarship access? No.
Can I upgrade again later? Yes.