Tuition refunds are given for courses taken for academic credit under the guidelines listed below. Students registered for a course are expected to complete all scheduled requirements (as listed in the classroom’s course syllabus) within the allotted time frame: 8 weeks, or 16 weeks. Students experiencing difficulties which may prevent them from completing their coursework on time should discuss their situation with their instructor. In extreme situations, they may wish to consult the Student Handbook to determine whether they should submit a formal request for a course extension or withdraw from the course entirely. Procedures for both actions are explained in the Student Handbook. Students who elect to submit a request for a course extension forfeit the option to withdraw from the course, but in most cases a course extension is preferable because it allows time for students to complete the course and advance towards their academic goals. In addition, a course withdrawal will reduce the number of credit hours being taken during the semester and may have a negative impact on students' status as a full-time or part-time student, which in turn may impact eligibility for some forms of financial aid. Required forms are available in the Online Campus.
Extending a course has specific guidelines outlined in the Student Handbook. Students who extend a course forfeit the option to withdraw. In most cases, it benefits the student to work with the professor and extend the course so that the student can advance towards graduation.
Students who withdraw must do so online. The date of withdrawal will be the date the request is received. Refunds are processed as follows:
- If registration is cancelled before the end of week 1, the student is entitled to a full tuition refund.
- After a semester begins, refunds will be based on the weekly course schedule.
- Withdrawals during a semester will be charged an administrative fee of $100.00 starting with week 2.
Please find the appropriate semester-length on the Refund Schedule to determine your refund. Students should allow 30 days for the processing of tuition refunds.
Refund Schedule
8-Week Course Refund Schedule
Drop before end of Week 1 - 100% Refund
Withdraw before end of Week 2 - 75% Refund
Withdraw during Weeks 3 and 4 - 50% Refund
Withdraw after Week 4 - No Refund | 16-Week Course Refund Schedule
Drop before end of Week 1- 100% Refund
Withdraw before end of Week 2 - 100% Refund
Withdraw during Weeks 3 and 4 - 75% Refund
Withdraw during Weeks 5 – 8 - 50% Refund
Withdraw after Week 8 - No Refund |
Beginning with Week 2, there are no refunds for students withdrawing from Audit courses, nor are they subject to the withdrawal fee.
