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Is there a penalty for canceling international military training?

Updated 27 September 2026Checked against the SAMM: 26 September 2026

Yes. A country that cancels or reschedules a U.S. military training course late, or whose student does not complete the course, can be charged part of the tuition, and all of it for contract courses and courses dedicated to international students, unless another student fills the seat. The charge falls on the country's case or grant program. No penalty applies when the cancellation is caused by a U.S. decision or by unavoidable circumstances in the country.

Is there a penalty for canceling international military training?

Because of the shortage of training quotas and the difficulty experienced by the military service training activities in adjusting to quota changes, the DoW has instituted a penalty charge for IMS no-shows and for late-notice cancellations. If the country cancels or reschedules less than 60 days before the start date, its or other grant program or case is charged 50 percent of tuition unless another student fills the seat. The assesses the charge. For certain contract courses and courses dedicated to international students, the penalty is 100 percent unless another student fills the seat.

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