Refunds are based on the first official day for the term and are not based on the first-class day for individual courses.
Prior to Beginning of Semester:
A student who officially or unofficially withdraws from college or drops a class prior to the first day of class will be refunded 100% of the total tuition and other institutional charges.
Partial Withdrawal:
During the Add/Drop period, a student who does not completely withdraw from the college but drops a class will be refunded the difference in tuition paid and the tuition rate applicable to the reduced number of hours, including fees appropriate to the class dropped. There is no refund due to a student who partially withdraws after the official add/drop period.
Complete Withdrawal:
After the Add/Drop period ends, students may receive a partial refund only if they completely withdraw (both full and mini terms) for which they are enrolled.
During the first three weeks, refunds for complete withdrawals will be made on the following basis:
- Withdrawal during the first week 75% of tuition and other institutional charges.
- Withdrawal during the second week 50% of tuition and other institutional charges.
- Withdrawal during the third week 25% of tuition and other institutional charges.
- Withdrawal after the end of the third week – No Refund.
- Note: Refunds for mini terms are based on prorated days.
Administrative Fee:
A five (5) percent administrative fee will be assessed for each withdrawal processed within the above refund schedule.
Federal Regulations:
All colleges shall comply with federal regulations relative to the return of Title IV funds.
Alabama National Guard and Reservist Called to Active Duty:
Students who are active members of the Alabama National Guard or reservists or who are active-duty military who are called to active duty in the time of national crisis shall receive a full tuition refund at the time of withdrawal, if such student is unable to complete the term due to active-duty orders or assignment to another location.