Students who wish to withdraw from courses in which they are enrolled and which are being conducted in accordance with the class schedule must complete academic withdrawal procedures to qualify for a refund. The following regulations apply to refunds:

1. Full refunds are given to students who enroll in classes that are cancelled by the College. Full refunds are given to students the College does not permit to enroll or continue in coursework. Refunding of fees is automatic, and students are not required to complete academic withdrawal procedures.
    
2. Instructional fees, general fees, and tuition surcharge fees paid for 16 week semester courses are subject to refund to students who officially withdraw for valid reasons at the following rates:
   1. Before the seventh day of the semester - 100% refund.
   2. On the seventh through the ninth day of the semester - 80% refund.
   3. On the tenth through the sixteenth day of the semester - 60% refund.
   4. On the seventeenth through the twentieth day of the semester - 40% refund.
   5. On the twenty-first day of the semester and beyond - no refund.
       
3. Instructional fees, general fees, and tuition surcharge fees paid for 10 week semester courses are subject to refund to students who officially withdraw for valid reasons at the following rates:
   1. Before the seventh day of the semester - 100% refund.
   2. On the seventh through the eleventh day of the semester - 60% refund.
   3. On the twelfth through the thirteenth day of the semester - 40% refund.
   4. On the fourteenth day of the semester and beyond - no refund.
       
4. Instructional fees, general fees, and tuition surcharge fees paid for 8 week semester courses are subject to refund to students who officially withdraw for valid reasons at the following rates:
   1. Before the seventh day of the semester - 100% refund.
   2. On the seventh through the eighth day of the semester - 60% refund.
   3. On the ninth through the tenth day of the semester - 40% refund.
   4. On the eleventh day of the semester and beyond - no refund.
       
5. Instructional fees, general fees, and tuition surcharge fees paid for 5 week semester courses are subject to refund to students who officially withdraw for valid reasons at the following rates:
   1. Before the seventh day of the semester - 100% refund.
   2. On the seventh day of the semester and beyond - no refund.
       
6. The first day of the semester is defined as the official starting date of the semester or portion of the semester. Days of the semester will be counted as any Monday through Friday that classes are in session. Weeks of the semester will be counted as starting on the first day of the semester and every week thereafter. Holidays, Saturdays and Sundays will not be included as days of the term for those refund sections counting days. Holidays, Saturdays and Sundays will be included as days of the term for those refund sections counting weeks. For those classes meeting only once a week on Friday, Saturday or Sunday the 100% refund period will extend through the Tuesday after the first scheduled class or through the sixth day of the semester, whichever is later.
    
7. The Business Office will audit each registration. If fees are paid under mistake of law or fact, appropriate charges or refunds will be made. All refunds will be made within thirty days of withdrawal or schedule change.