Texting Terms

PENN FOSTER SMS TERMS OF SERVICE
These Penn Foster SMS Terms of Service (the “SMS Terms”) govern the provision, receipt, and delivery of text messages by or on behalf the Penn Foster Group, including any brand within the Penn Foster Group family, including Ashworth College, Career Step ICS Canada, New York Institute of Art & Design, New York Institute of Photography, and Penn Foster International (collectively “Penn Foster,” “we,” “us,” or “our”). Depending on the consent you’ve provided, our text messages (the “Penn Foster Texts”): (1) provide you with information you requested from us, such as information about your applications and enrollments in our programs; (2) provide updates or other information regarding your transactions with us, including providing information about financial requirements associated with your Penn Foster enrollment; and/or (3) respond to other inquiries regarding your relationship with Penn Foster.

 

E-SIGN DISCLOSURE AND AGREEMENT
By providing your consent to receive Penn Foster Texts (as described below), you also consent to the use of an electronic record to document your agreement. You may withdraw your consent to the use of the electronic record by emailing us at [email protected] with “Revoke Electronic Consent” in the subject line. These SMS Terms will still apply if you withdraw consent to the use of an electronic record.

 

To view and retain a copy of this disclosure or any information regarding your enrollment in this program, you will need (i) a device (such as a computer or mobile phone) with a web browser and Internet access and (ii) either a printer or storage space on such device. For a free paper copy, or to update our records of your contact information, email us at [email protected] with contact information and the address for delivery.

 

ELIGIBILITY
By consenting to receive Penn Foster Texts, you represent that you are 18 years of age or older and understand the obligations and agree to the terms set forth in these SMS Terms and the Penn Foster Terms of Use. You further represent that you are the subscriber to the relevant phone number or that you are the customary user of that number on a family or business plan and for which you are authorized to opt into Penn Foster Texts.

 

HOW TO OPT-IN
You can provide us with your consent to receive Penn Foster Texts by providing us with your phone number when enrolling for courses. By providing consent, you authorize us to use automated or nonautomated technology to send Penn Foster Texts to the number associated with your consent. We may send you a welcome message confirming your enrollment. By providing your consent, you agree to these SMS Terms, the Penn Foster Privacy Policy, and the Penn Foster Terms of Use.

 

HOW TO OPT-OUT
For services operated through 73338, you can opt out by texting STOP to 73338. For services operated through 39033, you can opt out by texting STOP to 39033. For Penn Foster Texts operated through a different number, text STOP to that number to opt out. You must separately opt out of each number from which you’ve provided us with consent to receive Penn Foster Texts.

 

You may receive a text message confirming your opt-out.

 

HOW TO GET HELP
For services operated through 73338, you can get help by texting HELP to 73338. For services operated through 39033, you can get help by texting HELP to 39033. For Penn Foster Texts operated through a different number, text HELP to that number.

 

MODIFICATIONS TO THESE SMS TERMS OR THE PENN FOSTER TEXTS PROGRAM
We reserve the right to modify these SMS Terms, or any part thereof, or add or remove terms at any time, and such modifications, additions or deletions will be effective immediately upon posting. Your continued enrollment in Penn Foster Texts shall be deemed to constitute acceptance by you of such modifications, additions, or deletions.

 

We reserve the right to terminate the Penn Foster Texts program, in whole or in part, at any time without notice. The information in any Penn Foster Text may be subject to certain time lags and/or delays.