Refund Policies

Students can receive full refunds of prepaid tuition, fees, and room-and-board costs (less the non-refundable deposit) if they present written notice of withdrawal at the SAS office before the last drop date. Refer to Academic Calendars on the University website for specific dates each semester. Students who withdraw after classes begin receive refunds based on the schedule below.

Note:  Students receiving financial aid should confer with SAS to determine how their aid packages will be affected before they change their status. Students who withdraw from all classes after the last day to withdraw with a refund will be subject to removal of Title IV aid based on results from the U.S. Department of Education.

Tuition refunds for Fall 2021 will be made on this basis:

Tuition refunds for Spring 2022 will be made on this basis:

Refund policies for Summer 2022 are as follows:

*Some accelerated format courses must be dropped prior to the 2nd course in order for a refund to be received.

Appropriate refunds will be made by check within 45 days of receipt of a request for refund. Special instructional fees will not be refunded unless students withdraw before the first day of class. No refund will be made for any tuition deposit, the $50 registration fee, or the $50 application fee.

Refunds will not be distributed until a student’s account reflects a credit balance (all financial aid has been applied). Subsequent to the add/drop period, students having a credit remaining will have the option of leaving the credit on account or receiving a check for the total credit. A “Request for Refund” form must be completed at the SAS office.

The University reserves the right to dismiss any student whose conduct is not satisfactory in any area of University life (under procedures stated in the Rockford University Student Handbook). No refund of tuition, room, board or fees is made in such cases.

Students may appeal any refund policy decision to the Associate Vice President for Enrollment Management & Director of Student Administrative Services.