What is a Tuition Credit Refund Period?
A Tuition Credit Refund Period is the timeframe in which a student can drop/withdraw from a class and have their tuition and fees reduced accordingly. The refund credit periods can result in a reduction in tuition of 100%, 80%, 65%, 60%, or 0% depending on the time in which a student withdraws. The timeframe to do so varies from course to course, and depends on the start date for the course.
How can students view the Tuition Credit Refund Period for a course?
Students may view the timeframe for being able to drop or withdraw from a course by logging onto their FlashLine. Upon logging in, they would want to go through the following steps:
- Go to the Student Dashboard
- Select the option for Resources
- Navigate to the Courses and Registration section
- Select View or Print Course Schedule and Purchase Textbooks
- Select the term you wish to view
- Click on the CRN for the course you wish to view
Students will be shown a screen showing the timeframe to drop a course and receive a percentage of tuition back. Please note that it will show the refund periods for all courses the student is currently registered for.
Is there an impact on a student's financial aid for dropping or withdrawing from a course?
Dropping or withdrawing from a course may affect a student's financial aid. Students need to be advised to contact the Financial, Billing, and Enrollment Center to discuss the potential implications.
If a student drops from a class and stays at full-time status, will their tuition and fees be reduced?
Students remaining enrolled full-time in classes will not have a reduction in their tuition and fees. This is due to students being charged a flat rate while being actively enrolled as a full-time status. Students must drop below full-time to have their tuition and fees reduce for the term.