Enrollment Services: Tuition

Refunds

To receive a refund of tuition, the following must occur:

• Officially* withdraw from state support class(es):
                100% refund through April 11
                50% refund through April 24
• Officially* withdraw from self-support class(es)
                100% refund through the first day of class
• Officially* withdraw from online courses, identified as self-support:
                100% refund on the first day of the quarter only
• Officially* withdraw from classes beginning after the first 5 days of the quarter
                100% refund before the class begins
                50% refund during the first 20% of the class meeting times, but not after the 20th calendar day of the quarter
• Full refunds are given for cancelled classes

*Drop forms for this purpose are available online and in The Enrollment Services Office.  Students withdrawing from all classes are required to return their bus stickers, if one was requested, before a refund will be processed. 

There are no refunds given under the following conditions:

• After the first 20 calendar days of the quarter
• For Community Education seminars
• For students withdrawing beyond the stated withdrawal dates listed above

Unusual or Extenuating Circumstances:

Students who experience extenuating circumstances, beyond their control, that prevent them from completing the quarter may be eligible for a withdrawal and a 100% refund of tuition and fees paid.  Withdrawal and refunds under this condition usually require a complete withdrawal from all classes.  To qualify, students must do the following:

• Provide a letter requesting the withdrawal and a brief explanation of the circumstances under which they are unable to complete the quarter.
• Obtain documentation to verify the circumstances.  Documentation may include a letter from a health care provider, legal documents, etc.
• Submit the letter and documentation to the Senior Associate Dean of the Enrollment Services Department for review.

Disbursement of Refunds:

Refunds are made within 30 days of withdrawal, class cancellation or approval of extenuating circumstances.  Refunds are mailed to students who paid by cash or check, or returned to the credit card used to pay the tuition.

For students receiving financial aid:  Refunds may be returned to the grant or loan programs as required by federal and state regulations.  Students who complete less than 60% of the quarter may owe a repayment to the college and/or the grant programs that provided the funding.