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Registration Information

If you would like to register online for a course, you must first decide on a location or a particular course in order to get to the schedule for that course. You will be led to a page that allows you to choose our secure registration form.

You can also register by phone: 800-333-7660.

If you prefer, you can fax or mail your registration form (.pdf):
    SAS Institute
    Education Customer Service
    SAS Campus Drive
    Cary, NC 27513
    Fax: 919-677-3860

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Course Fees:

Public course fees and length vary depending on the subject matter and type of course. View the course outline and schedule for details. Registration fees cover all course materials and computer time for lecture/workshop courses. Early registration is recommended because classes fill quickly. An early bird discount for 10% off standard course fees is available for most courses when you register and pay for the course at least four weeks in advance of the course start date. A group discount for 15% off standard course fees is also available for most courses for individuals from the same organization who register and pre-pay for the same public course together.

Customer Satisfaction Guarantee:

For three decades, SAS Education has provided quality, state-of-the-art training to half a million SAS customers. We're so confident our courses will help you learn how to use SAS more effectively, that we guarantee your satisfaction. In fact, if you are not satisfied with your training experience, let us know within 60 days and we'll offer you another class or refund your initial course fee. Learn more about our guarantee.

Tax Information:

Your invoice will include applicable sales taxes which, based on our understanding of your state's tax laws, SAS is required to collect and remit. Taxes are applicable on courses held in the following states: CT, HI, IL, NM.

Costs including fees, travel, lodging, and a portion of meal expenses related to attending a SAS training course may be tax deductible as a business expense by the attendee. Contact your tax advisor to ascertain whether you qualify for this tax deductible business expense.

Cancellation Policy:

Early registration is recommended because classes fill quickly. A discount is available for early registration.

The SAS cancellation policy covers courses and conferences. If you are unable to attend the event for which you registered, please inform SAS as soon as possible. Fees are fully refundable if notification is received by phone, mail, or e-mail at least 8 calendar days prior to the scheduled start date of an event; after that (7 calendar days or less), the full event fee will be charged. Substitutions (name changes) are accepted at any time prior to the event. Transfers are accepted up to 24 hours before the event start date with a maximum of one transfer allowed per original transaction.

SAS Institute reserves the right to cancel course dates due to insufficient enrollment. Students will be notified of cancellations within 7 days of the course start date. If a course is cancelled for any reason, SAS will return prepaid registration fees. SAS is not responsible for airline penalties related to the cancellation of SAS courses or events. Please be aware of the airline restrictions regarding nonrefundable airline tickets when purchasing an airline ticket.

EPTO Cancellation Policy:

EPTO training units may be reinstated to the account if cancellations are received by phone, mail, or e-mail at least 8 calendar days prior to the scheduled start date of an event; after that (7 calendar days or less), EPTO accounts will be charged the full number of corresponding EPTO training units. Substitutions (name changes) are accepted at any time prior to the event. Transfers are accepted, but they must be received no later than 24 hours from the start date of the event.

Class Info

You can check in and pick up your course materials beginning at 8:30 am. Classes start at 9 am and end by 4 or 5 pm each day.

SAS is a tobacco-free company

Smoking or the use of smokeless tobacco products is prohibited in SAS buildings, in company or personal vehicles, or anywhere on the SAS World Headquarters campus.

What Fees Cover:

Registration fees cover all course materials and computer time for lecture/workshop courses.

Continuing Education Units:

When you successfully complete SAS training courses, you earn Continuing Education Units (CEU). The CEU, a nationally recognized unit of measurement for continuing education courses, is defined as "ten contact hours of participation in an organized continuing education experience under responsible sponsorship, capable direction, and qualified instruction." CEUs give you units of measurement for professional development that can be accumulated and documented. For each three-day SAS training course, you earn 1.8 CEUs, 1.2 in each two-day course, .6 for each 1-day course, and .3 for each half-day course. CEUs vary for Live Web classes.

Special Needs:

If you have a disability requiring a reasonable accommodation, please send SAS a description (space is provided on the online registration form) of that accommodation along with your advance registration at least ten working days before the course begins.