Dropping Before Classes Begin
Eligible tuition and refundable fees are generally reversed when a student drops before the published term start. Application, payment-plan enrollment, identification, and certain third-party charges may remain nonrefundable.
Refund Schedule After Classes Start
Refund eligibility is based on the date the official drop or withdrawal is recorded, not the last date of attendance or the date a student stops participating.
How to Withdraw
Students should submit the official schedule-change request through the portal or Student Services and retain confirmation. Speaking with an instructor does not by itself remove a student from enrollment.
Financial Aid Recalculation
Dropping units or withdrawing may reduce financial assistance. If aid already paid institutional charges or was disbursed to the student, recalculation can create a balance that must be repaid.
Payment Plan Adjustments
A withdrawal does not automatically stop scheduled installments. The student account is recalculated after the enrollment change is processed, and remaining payments continue until an updated notice is issued.
Sponsored Students
Employer or agency sponsors may have separate withdrawal and repayment rules. Students should notify both the sponsor and Financial Services before changing enrollment whenever possible.
Exceptional Circumstances
A student may request review when a documented medical emergency, military obligation, death in the immediate family, or college error prevented timely withdrawal. Approval is not automatic, and academic or financial decisions may be reviewed separately.
Receiving an Approved Refund
Approved refunds are returned according to the original payment source when possible. Processing generally begins after account review and may require 10-15 business days.
Standard-Term Refund Schedule
Short-term and compressed courses may use different dates. Students should confirm the deadline shown with the registered course.
| Official Change Date | Eligible Tuition Refund | Required Fees | Planning Note |
|---|---|---|---|
| Before first day of term | 100% | Most refundable fees reversed | Nonrefundable service charges remain |
| Through 10% of term | 75% | Generally not refunded | Aid and payment plan recalculated |
| After 10% through 20% of term | 50% | Not refunded | Student may retain a significant balance |
| After 20% of term | No standard refund | Not refunded | Exceptional-circumstance review may be requested |