The initial deposit is fully refundable if the participant (whether SEB or RA) drops out before the SSD application deadline of end of September, 2022. If the participant drops out any time after the deadline is over, $1,000 out of the total monies given up to that point will automatically be forfeited. After the Opening Residency, no refund will be given, except for extraordinary circumstances beyond the participant’s control. Partial refund may be given at the sole discretion of the program director.