Tuition Refund Policy
A student who withdraws from the University by following the proper procedure may be entitled to a refund of tuition and fees through the Business Office. Students receiving financial aid may owe a balance to the University as the amount of financial aid that a student receives is based on 100% attendance. Once a student withdraws, the University is required to complete a Title IV calculation. This process determines the amount of “earned aid” the student is entitled to. The “unearned aid” must be returned, ultimately leaving the student to have a balance due to the University. Students who reduce their enrolled hours to less than 9, or those that officially withdraw from all courses during the refund period will have their refunds automatically calculated. A student who is required to withdraw for disciplinary reasons shall not be entitled to any refund. Refunds are calculated from the first full day of classes. Capital fees, orientation, lab and course fees are not refundable.
CONTINUING STUDENTS
Students who drop a class that drops them down to less than full-time (9 credit hours for graduate students) after the semester begins will be eligible for a 90% refund of the tuition and fees associated with that class until the end of the add/drop period. After the add/drop period ends, no refund will be given. Students who officially withdraw during a semester in the academic year shall receive a refund of tuition and fees in accordance with the following schedules. Should the percentage calculation identify a partial day, the entire day should be included in the higher refund period.
Academic Year (Semester)
| During the first and second weeks |
90% Refund |
| During the third and fourth weeks |
75% Refund |
| During the fifth and sixth weeks |
50% Refund |
| Beginning with the seventh week |
No Refund |
Half Semester Courses
| During the first week |
90% Refund |
| During the second week |
75% Refund |
| During the third week |
50% Refund |
Beginning with the fourth week
|
No Refund
|
Summer Terms
Refunds for summer session shall be established based upon the refund rate for the academic year and calculated using the following schedule:
| During the first 10% of the term |
90% Refund |
| From 11% to 25% of the term |
75% Refund |
| From 26% to 50% of the term |
50% Refund |
| After 50% of term is completed |
No Refund |