Although these refund policies may reduce charges, students should also understand that in most cases of withdrawal, financial aid will also decrease. If the University requires students to withdraw, there will be no refund.
Enrollment Withdrawal Refund Schedule
Refunds of tuition, mandatory fees, course fees and overload fees will be made according to the applicable schedule below.
If a course is cancelled for a part-time student, 100% of all course related tuition and fees will be refunded.
Please note that all charges and fees for academic trips, study away programs, and other off-campus programs are non-refundable.
Students in on-campus or online programs, including Continuing Education (non-degree) students, who drop or withdraw from all of their courses will receive refunds according to the schedule below.
| Fall 2023 Withdrawal From PSU | Percentage Refunded |
|---|---|
| Before the first day of classes, Monday, August 28th | 100% |
| Between Monday, August 28th to Friday, September 8th | 75% |
| Between Saturday, September 9th to Tuesday, September 26th | 50% |
| On or after Wednesday, September 27th | 0% |
Enrollment, Orientation, Late Fees, and course fees for academic trips are non-refundable.
Withdrawal Policies
Students with Financial Aid
If a student is receiving financial aid from the Federal Title IV programs (Perkins Loan, SEOG, PELL, SSIG, Stafford Loan and PLUS) and withdraws within 60 percent of the enrollment period, a portion of the awarded federal aid must be returned. The determination of the amount to be returned is calculated by the Student Financial Services Office normally within 45 days of the withdrawal notification date. The calculation may result in the student owing a balance to the University and/or the Federal Title IV Programs.
Sample worksheets for Federal refund calculations are available for review in the office of the Provost and Vice President for Academic Affairs, Speare Administration Building, Room 305.
Tuition and Fees
If the newly-admitted, transfer or re-admitted student withdraws voluntarily after May 1 for Fall, or on or after January 2 for Spring, 100% of the deposit will be retained by the University.
All students, including non-matriculated (non-degree) students, who drop or withdraw from all their courses will receive refunds according to the schedule.
Room and Board
In the case of withdrawal from the University or release from the Housing Contract, the housing deposit is refundable on or before April 30, or on or before December 31 for Spring admits, by a written notification to the Director of Residential Life. Upon receipt of the notice, Student Financial Services will initiate a refund voucher.
A change in plans on or after May and prior to registration will result in the forfeiture of the deposit.
Appeals
Appeals to the refund policies may be submitted to Student Financial Services via email at psu-sfs@plymouth.edu.
