Refund Policy
If it becomes necessary for a student to withdraw from the College, tuition refunds are based upon the number of weeks that have elapsed between the first day of the semester and the last day of attendance: 100% refund if the student withdraws during the first week of classes; 80% refund if the student withdraws during the second week of classes; 40% refund if the student withdraws during the third/fourth week of classes; no refund if the student withdraws after the fourth week of classes.
Refunds of federal aid are set by federal guidelines. Refunds will be distributed among the Federal Family Educational Loan Programs, the Federal Perkins Loan Program, the Federal Pell Grant Programs, the Federal Supplemental Education Opportunity Grant Program, and other financial aid programs. If a student withdraws on or before 60 percent of the period of enrollment has elapsed, calculated using calendar days, a portion of the total of Title IV funds awarded (Pell Grant, Supplemental Education Opportunity Grant, Federal Perkins Loan, Federal Stafford Loan, Federal PLUS Loan, but not Federal Work-Study) must be returned, according to the provisions of the Higher Education Amendments of 1998. The calculation of the return of these funds may result in the student owing a balance to the College and/or to the federal government. For examples of calculations, forms, and further information, contact our Financial Aid Office.