How to Remove a Participant from a Class and Process Refunds in GoLearn
Problem
When a participant needs to be removed from a class in GoLearn—either immediately or at a future date—staff may also need to refund any remaining credits and, in the case of subscription payments, handle the cancellation of memberships. This article explains the steps involved in removing a participant, issuing refunds, and cancelling memberships where required.
Resolution
Removing a Participant from a Class
- Locate the Participant
- Go to the Overview or Members section in GoLearn.
- Find the participant you want to remove.
- Open the Class
- Select the class to view the list of all participants.
- Select the Participant
- Click on the participant’s name to open their options.
- Choose Leave Option
- In the bottom right-hand corner, select the option to Leave the class.
- Set Leave Date
- Specify the leave details:
- When: Choose immediately or a future date.
- Reason for Leaving: Select from the predefined dropdown.
- Notes: Add any additional information if required.
- Specify the leave details:
- Confirm the Action
- Click OK to complete the process.
- The participant will be shown as leaving (L) and will no longer appear in future sessions.
For participants paying through a membership/subscription:
Follow the above steps to remove them from the class. You do not need to refund credits but you must cancel the membership in Gladstone360.
Refunding Remaining Credits
- Open Participant Account
- Click the participant’s name to access their account page.
- Go to Balance
- In the Finance section, select the Zero Balance option.
- Choose Credit Line
- Select the line item(s) you want to refund.
- Select Quantity
- Choose the number of sessions to refund. (The minimum and maximum will be displayed).
- Choose Refund Option
- Select Refund from the available options (Cancel, Refund, Write Off).
- Add to Basket in Gladstone360
- Open Gladstone360 and search for the member.
- A negative Unpaid Sale will be visible on their account.
- Process Payment
- Select Add to Basket for the Unpaid Sale.
- Go to the basket, select Pay Now, and refund using the appropriate method.
Notes
- Troubleshooting:
- If you made a mistake when removing a participant, use the Cancel Leave option to reverse the action.
- If a member reports they are still being charged after leaving, ensure you have cancelled the subscription in Gladstone360.
- A video version is available: How to Remove a Participant from a Class and Process Refunds in GoLearn.
- Related: Topping Up GoLearn Classes at Reception; How to Book a Member Using Remaining Credits in GoLearn; How to Move Participants Between Classes in GoLearn; How to Register a Refund through GoLearn (standalone customers refunded outside GoLearn).
- If Cancel Leave is greyed out, see Unable to Cancel a Leave.