College of Saint Mary Refund Policy

Students who want to withdraw from one or more courses or the entire semester must complete a withdrawal form. The student must complete all required signatures and submit the completed form to the Express Center. Students who fail to submit a withdrawal form as required will not be eligible for a refund.

The date of withdrawal will in every case be considered the date on which the written statement of withdrawal is initiated. The date the process is initiated, as stated on the withdrawal checklist, will become the basis for a possible refund of tuition.

Students who withdraw from all classes and are receiving federal financial aid will have their federal financial aid adjusted in accordance with Federal Return to Title IV Funds regulations. See the Express Center or Financial Aid Office for more information.
Refunds are calculated as follows:

Refunds are calculated as follows:

Regular Full Time (12 or more credits)

Dropping below 12 credits, but still enrolled

Before the end of the 1st week of classes

100%

Financial Aid adjusted based on credits enrolled

After the 1st week of classes

0%

Financial Aid is not adjusted

Courses Scheduled for Full Semester

(Including Regular Full Time withdrawal from all classes)

Before the end of the 1st week of classes

100%

During the 2nd week of classes

75%

During the 3rd week of classes

50%

After the 3rd week of classes

0%

Courses Scheduled for Less than Full Semester

(No refund for 1 day courses after start time)

Before class start date or within 2 days after class start date

100%

Thereafter, no refund

0%

Paralegal Certificate

Before and through the 1st class meeting

100%

Before and through the 2nd class meeting

50%

After the 3rd class meeting

0%

Summer Sessions-At least six weeks in duration

(For MAT and other summer courses less than six weeks in duration, refunds are calculated based on the Less than Full Semester Schedule above)

Before class start date or within 1 day after class start date

100%

Before the end of the 1st week of class

75%

Before the end of the 2nd week of class

50%

After the 2nd week of class

0%