Refund and Withdrawal Policy-Graduate and Seminary
When a student withdraws from a graduate program, or changes enrollment to fewer credit hours, certain procedures must be followed and the student may be eligible for a partial refund of tuition payments.
Students who withdraw prior to the first day of classes shall receive a full refund of all payments except tuition deposits. Contact your graduate program to initiate withdrawal proceedings.
Aid recipients who change their course registration after the beginning of each semester must notify the financial assistance office. Enrollment status is very important to aid eligibility. Students who withdraw must also notify the financial assistance office. Financial aid refunds due to withdrawal are calculated using percentage of the term not completed as dictated by federal aid regulations. More information about aid adjustments and refunds due to change in enrollment status, may be obtained from the Financial Assistance Office.
Medical Leave for graduate students may be available due to documented serious physical or psychological conditions. Matters of this nature should be taken to the Program Director for an evaluation and decision.
Adjustment and Refund Percentages (Chart) for 2024-2025 Time Period Fall Semester Spring Semester % 1st week Aug 28 - Sept 2 Jan 9 - Jan 14 97% 2nd week Sept 3 - Sept 9 Jan 15 - Jan 21 90% 3rd week Sept 10 - Sept 16 Jan 22 - Jan 28 83% 4th week Sept 17 - Sept 23 Jan 29 - Feb 4 76% 5th week Sept 24 - Sept 30 Feb 5 - Feb 11 69% 6th week Oct 1 - Oct 7 Feb 12 - Feb 18 62% 7th week Oct 8 - Oct 14 Feb 19 - Feb 25 55% 8th week Oct 15 - Oct 21 Feb 26 - Mar 11 ** 48% 9th week Oct 22 - Oct 28 Mar 12 - Mar 20 40% After the 9th week Oct 29 and later Mar 21 and later 0% ** period includes Mid-Semester Recess