Refund calculations are applied to the reduction in credits that occurs after a course is dropped, not to the difference in tuition. This has no effect on tuition charged per credit only, but it does affect tuition charged using a flat rate. Full-time students charged a flat-rate tuition whose credits drop below the full-time credit load might not receive a tuition refund under certain circumstances. Students who meet these criteria may want to contact Student Accounts in advance to discuss the implications for their account. Financial aid may be affected.
Please note that if you have paid by credit card and are eligible for a refund because of overpayment, course cancellation, or withdrawal, you will receive a credit back to the credit card used to make the initial payment. If you have paid by wire transfer and are eligible for a refund, it will be refunded through PayMyTuition, our wire payment and wire refund service. Students do have the option of leaving the excess credit from a wire transfer or credit card payment in their account to apply to a future term. They should contact Student Accounts at [email protected] to make these arrangements.
All other refunds are processed as checks and are mailed to the student's attention at the official address on file with the Registrar's Office if direct deposit has not been specified. Failure to complete payment before withdrawal does not relieve a student of financial liability.