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 2023-24 Time Period Fall Semester Spring Semester % 1st week Aug 29 - Sept 4 Jan 10 - Jan 16 97% 2nd week Sept 5 - Sept 11 Jan 17 - Jan 23 90% 3rd week Sept 12 - Sept 18 Jan 24 - Jan 30 83% 4th week Sept 19 - Sept 25 Jan 31 - Feb 6 76% 5th week Sept 26 - Oct 2 Feb 7 - Feb 13 69% 6th week Oct 3 - Oct 9 Feb 14 - Feb 20 62% 7th week Oct 10 - Oct 16 Feb 21 - Feb 27 55% 8th week Oct 17 - Oct 23 Feb 28 - Mar 12 ** 48% 9th week Oct 24 - Oct 29 Mar 13 - Mar 21 40% After the 9th week Oct 31 and later Mar 22 and later 0% ** period includes Mid-Semester Recess