Refund Policy  

Refund for Complete Withdrawal from College

A student who withdraws from all classes before the first day of class will be refunded the total tuition and other institutional charges.

A student who officially or unofficially withdraws from all classes on or after the first day of class but prior to the end of the third week of class will be refunded according to the withdrawal date, as follows:

• During first week: 75% refund.

• During second week: 50% refund.

• During third week: 25% refund.

• After end of third week: No refund.

Administrative Fee

An administrative fee not to exceed 5 percent of tuition and other institutional charges or $100, whichever is smaller, shall be assessed for each withdrawal within the period beginning the first day of class and ending at the end of the third week of class.


Refund for Partial Withdrawal

Students who do not completely withdraw from the college but drop a class during the regular drop/add period will be refunded the difference in the tuition paid and the tuition rate applicable to the reduced number of hours, including fees appropriate to the classes dropped. There is no refund due to a student who partially withdraws after the official drop/add period.


Refund in Compliance with Federal Regulations

All colleges shall comply with federal regulations relative to refund of tuition and other institutional charges for first-time, first-term Title IV recipients.


Refund for Alabama National Guard and Reservists Called to Active Duty

Students who are active members of the Alabama National Guard or reservists or who are active duty military who are called to active duty in the time of national crisis shall receive a full tuition refund at the time of withdrawal, if such student is unable to complete the term due to active duty orders or assignment to another location.