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Tuition Refund Policy

Students officially withdrawing from a credit or continuing education course during the published period are eligible for a refund. Students withdrawing after the normal refund period will not receive a refund. Check the academic calendar for withdrawal deadlines each semster.

In extreme circumstances, when the student is forced to withdraw after the normal refund period, the college will consider granting a partial refund of tuition and fees. To be eligible for consideration, the student must meet the criteria described in the Involuntary Withdrawal Policy and must submit a written request and any and all documentation to the Registrar's Office.

Refund Procedure

A student officially withdrawing by the last college business day prior to the start of a class is eligible for a 100 percent refund of tuition and applicable fees (see the tuition & fees to determine those fees which are refundable). In addition,

For courses that last 14 weeks or longer:	100% refund prior to the first day of class 100% refund during the first week (the 7 calendar day period following the first day of class) 50% refund during the second week (the next 7 calendar day period) 0% refund after the second week
For courses that last 6 to 13 weeks:	100% refund prior to the first day of class 100% refund during the first two days following the start of class (does not include the first day of class) 75% refund during the remainder of the first week (the next 5 calendar day period) 50% refund during the second week (the next 7 calendar day period) 0% refund after the second week
For courses that last 15 days to 5 weeks:	100% refund prior to the first day of class 100% refund during the first two days following the start of class (does not include the first day of class) 0% refund after the first two days
For courses that last 14 days or fewer:	100% refund prior to the first day of class 0% refund on the first day of class or late