A student who pays the advanced deposit but does not begin attending classes, or who begins attending classes and subsequently withdraws, may be entitled to an adjustment of some or all of the charges paid for that semester. The decision will be based on a specific date, as determined by the College. For a student who does not begin attending classes, the determining factor will be the date of written notification to the Business Office. For a student who voluntarily withdraws, or who is administratively withdrawn, the last day the student attended a class or classes will be the determining factor.
For ease of reference, the terms withdraw or withdrawal will be used for all cases involving students who begin attending classes and cease attending during a semester, regardless of the reason.
There are two basic considerations involved when a student does not enroll or withdraws. The first consideration is how the student’s various charges will be handled. The second is, if the student has financial aid, how the financial aid will be handled. These considerations are outlined in the following sections.
Based on the following adjustments, a student's account may reflect a credit available for refund, or an additional amount may be owed to the College.
(1) Tuition Charges (2008-2009):
(a) 100% adjustment for a written request received by August 1 for the fall semester and December 1 for the spring semester.
(b) 75% adjustment for a written request received from August 2nd through September 2nd for the fall semester, and from December 2nd through January 13th for the spring semester.
(c) 75% adjustment for withdrawal from September 3rd through September 11th for the fall semester, and from January 14th through January 22nd for the spring semester.
(d) 50% adjustment for withdrawal from September 12th through October 1st for the fall semester, and January 23rd through February 12th for the spring semester.
(e) 25% adjustment for withdrawal from October 2nd through October 29th for the fall semester, and from February 13th through March 11th for the spring semester.
(f) No adjustment will be made for withdrawal after October 30th for the fall semester and March 11th for the spring semester.
(2) Room Charges:
(a) 100% adjustment for a written request received by August 1 for the fall semester and December 1 for the spring semester.
(b) No adjustment will be made for a written request or withdrawal after August 1 for the fall semester and after December 1 for the spring semester.
(3) Meal Charges:
(a) 100% adjustment for a written request received by the Business Office until the cafeteria is open for the student.
(b) Once the cafeteria is open for the student, meal charges will be assessed on the basis of the number of days the cafeteria was open with the determining factor being the official date of withdrawal. In addition, a $100 meal administrative fee will be charged. The balance of the charges will be adjusted.
(4) Student Health Insurance Premium
(a) 100% adjustment for written requests received before the student arrives on campus.
(b) No adjustment will be made once the student arrives on campus.
(5) Miscellaneous Charges:
(a) Administrative Fees. A fee of $100 will be charged for each withdrawal.
(b) Application Fee. This fee is paid as part of the admissions process and it is not refundable.
(c) Advanced Deposits. A student planning to enroll in the fall semester is required to make an advanced deposit as confirmation of the student's intention to enroll in that semester. This payment is non-refundable, and it is applied to the student's tuition for the fall semester. A student who is enrolled in the fall semester and who does not complete the semester forfeits this payment. A student planning to enter in the spring semester is required to make an advanced deposit. This payment is non-refundable if the student does not enroll or if the student enrolls and subsequently withdraws.
(d) Special Fees. These fees are listed in the catalog and under Tuition & Fees on this web site. Once assessed, none of these fees are refundable.
(e) Fines. Any fine incurred by a student is not refundable.