Withdrawal and Refund Policies

Undergraduate and Graduate Withdrawal Policy (8.29)

8.29      Refund and Course Withdrawal Policy

Refund of tuition and general fees for a student who drops a course, or all courses, or a student who is dismissed or suspended, is made in accordance with the refund policy. All application fees, enrollment fees, and special fees are non-refundable.

Students who are enrolled in more than one course will be refunded the difference in tuition paid and the tuition rate applicable to the reduced number of hours, including tuition fees appropriate to the classes dropped.

8.29.1  Refund Schedule

16-Week Courses: A student who drops or withdraws within the first 38 days of a course will be refunded according to the date as follows:

  • Prior to the course start date: 100% refund
  • 1-7 days: 100% refund
  • 8-18 days: 90% refund
  • 19-29 days: 50% refund
  • 0-38 days: 25% refund
  • After 38 days: No refund

5-Week Courses: A student who drops or withdraws within the first 21 days of a course will be refunded according to the date as follows:

  • Prior to the course start date: 100% refund
  • 1-7 days: 100% refund
  • 8-14 days: 50% refund
  • 15-21 days: 40% refund
  • After 21 days: No refund

8.29.2 For Withdrawal from Internship

  • Up to five days after registration: 100% refund
  • 6-25 days after registration: 95% refund
  • 26-60 days after registration: 50% refund
  • 61-125 days after registration: 25% refund
  • 126 days or later after registration: No refund

Processing of refunds requires at least two weeks. Students with financial aid should consult the Financial Aid Review section or contact the Financial Aid Office for additional information on withdrawing or falling below half-time status.

8.29.3   Withdrawals for Students Using Veteran Affairs (VA) Benefits

After the 38th day (3rd week) and up to the 45th day (prior to the start of the 5th week) of course enrollment, a student utilizing Veteran Affairs (VA) educational benefits may submit a request for withdrawal. The 45th day of enrollment (start of the 5th week) is the last day to receive a grade of “W” for the course. The grade of “W” does not affect a student’s GPA. After the 45th day (start of the 5th week) of enrollment, the student will be awarded a grade based on the work completed up until the end of the course.