Billing Following Withdrawal

A student who officially withdraws or is withdrawn from the college within the first five weeks of a fall or spring semester may be eligible for a partial refund/credit of charges. A withdrawal or leave of absence is official only when the student formally notifies the College by completion of the necessary steps through the Records Office or when the student is administratively withdrawn for conduct or academic reasons.

The effective date of withdrawal or leave determines the proportion of tuition, student fees, housing, and meal plan charges to be credited. During the first week of the semester, 90 percent; second week, 80 percent; third week, 70 percent; fourth week, 60 percent; fifth week, 50 percent. The College will offer no refund or credit after the fifth week of classes. The effective date is determined by completion of the withdraw/leave process and completion of move-out from the residence hall (if applicable) and not by the date of departure or the last date of academic activity. However, the last date of academic activity will be used in determining the amount of financial aid earned. (See below.)

After the withdrawal or leave has been officially recorded, the residence hall has been inspected for damages (if applicable), and any applicable financial adjustments have been applied, the student would receive a refund only if the amount paid exceeds the adjusted semester charges. If the student has not paid more than the adjusted charges, they will receive a final bill within 45 days.

Payments to Federal and State Financial Assistance Programs

Special rules govern repayments to government financial aid programs when a student withdraws before the end of the term, fails to begin enrollment of registered classes, or stops participating in registered classes prior to completion of 60% of the semester. Please refer to the Withdrawal, Refunds, and Your Financial Aid section, in this Catalog.