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 PeriodFall SemesterSpring Semester  %
1st weekAug 28 - Sept 2Jan 9 - Jan 1497%
2nd weekSept 3 - Sept 9Jan 15 - Jan 2190%
3rd weekSept 10 - Sept 16Jan 22 - Jan 2883%
4th weekSept 17 - Sept 23Jan 29 - Feb 476%
5th weekSept 24 - Sept 30Feb 5 - Feb 1169%
6th weekOct 1 - Oct 7Feb 12 - Feb 1862%
7th weekOct 8 - Oct 14Feb 19 - Feb 2555%
8th weekOct 15 - Oct 21Feb 26 - Mar 11 **48%
9th weekOct 22 - Oct 28Mar 12  - Mar 2040%
After the 9th weekOct 29 and laterMar 21 and later0%
** period includes Mid-Semester Recess