To be considered officially withdrawn from one or more classes and eligible for a refund, a student must have filed the appropriate form with the college within the refund period. Refunds for flexible-entry classes are prorated based on the number of weeks each class spans. Refund periods for fall, spring and summer semesters are the following:
| Amount of Refund |
Fall and Spring (16-week semesters) |
Summer (5-week semesters) |
| 100% |
Prior to the 1st class day of the semester |
Prior to the 1st class day of the semester |
| 70% |
During the first 15 class days of the semester |
During the first 5 class days of the semester |
| 25% |
During the 16th-20th class days of the semester |
During the 6th class day of the semester |
| None |
After the 20th class day of the semester |
After the 6th class day of the semester |
The amount of refund may be reduced for federal financial aid recipients who have not completed 60% of the enrollment period for which they have received aid. The 1st class day is the official institutional first day of classes; it may precede a student's actual first day of class. Refunds are based on net charges for classes dropped and added if occurring prior to the date the college must report official enrollment.
Refunds are made to credit cards (if tuition was paid by credit card) or by check mailed to the student's address on file with the college. Refunds are not issued in cash. Tuition paid directly to the college by a sponsor, donor, employer or scholarship is refunded based on the terms stipulated by the funding source. Processing a refund check normally requires a minimum of one month from the date of approval.
A student who wishes to appeal for a greater refund may do so by submitting a petition and explanation of any extenuating circumstances to the college refund petitions committee. If the committee approves the petition, the college will notify the student and issue a refund accordingly.
