Get quick answers to frequently asked questions about Area Foundation courses, enrollment, discounts, refunds, and program policies.


Registration typically closes two weeks before the course start date or when a course reaches capacity. Courses that require assessments or pre-course assignments close three weeks before the start date. Early registration is encouraged, as many courses fill quickly.

After enrolling, you’ll receive a registration receipt and a welcome email with important course details, including dates, times, location or access information, and any materials needed to get started. 

Yes! You can purchase a course as a gift to support someone else's professional growth and development. Click here to learn more.

Yes! Group registration allows you to enroll multiple participants and manage seats for your team or organization. Click here to learn more.

If a workshop or class is unexpectedly cancelled or postponed by the Area Foundation, a refund or credit toward another workshop or class will be issued.

Substitutions are permitted for individual workshops and classes with advance notice to [email protected]. Cohort program classes are non-transferable and may only be attended by the registered participant. If you are unsure whether your registration is eligible for substitution, please contact our team. 

If you are unable to attend and would like a refund, please contact the Learning and Development team at [email protected]. 

  • Individual classes: Refunds are subject to a $15 administrative fee and are not available within 72 hours of the course start time. 
  • Cohort programs and series: Refunds are subject to a 5% administrative fee and are not available within 72 hours of the program or series start time. 

 

Payment plans are available for select cohort programs. If a payment plan is offered, the available options will be listed on the program registration page.

Yes! Members are be eligible for discounted course pricing. Please contact our Membership team at [email protected] to obtain your discount code before enrolling.

Please contact the Membership team at [email protected] for assistance.

Funding support may be available for eligible participants. Please contact [email protected] to learn more about available funding opportunities and eligibility requirements.

At this time, our Learning Management System does not allow funding support discounts and payment plans to be combined. To take advantage of the discounted rate, the remaining balance must be paid in a single payment at checkout. We apologize for any inconvenience.

Attendance requirements vary by program. Please contact the Learning and Development team at [email protected] if you anticipate missing a session.

Certificates are available only for designated certificate programs. Participants must meet the program's attendance and completion requirements to earn a certificate of completion.

Our office is conveniently located near Highway 281 and Jones Maltsberger Road. Additional directions and arrival details will be provided in your course confirmation email.

Ample free parking is available across the street in the large parking lot marked with the Area Foundation sign. ADA-accessible parking spaces are also available in the parking garage attached to the building. 

We are committed to providing an accessible learning experience. Please contact the Learning and Development team at [email protected] as early as possible to discuss accommodation needs.