Tuition and Fees Refund Policy
The College of Charleston authorizes reductions in tuition and fees assessed to student accounts for students who withdraw from the College or withdraw from classes.
This refund policy applies to all courses subject to tuition charges, whether Undergraduate or Graduate level, and are applied uniformly regardless of the mode of delivery of the course(s) and regardless of the source of payment. The reduction in the assessed tuition and fees may result in an actual refund of payment/s received or a reduction in the balance due at the time of withdrawal.
Financial Aid
Students receiving financial aid and subsequently withdraw from the College or reduce their course load during a refund period will be subject to the pro-ration of the assessed tuition and fees. They may also have a reduction in the financial aid applied to their account.
This may result in an increased balance due rather than a refund or reduction in the balance.
Tuition and Fees Subject to Refund Policy
Tuition and fees that are subject to this policy are:
- Tuition (instate rate)
- Out of State Differential
- Part Time Fees
- Technology Fees
- Library Fees (per credit based fees only).
Course fees, such as science and language labs, physical education fees, music, arts classes, etc. are non-refundable after the end of the drop/add period.
Pro-rated reductions of tuition and fees are as follows:
Period 1: Through the end of drop/add: 100%
Period 2: Through the end of the first week after drop/add: 85%
Period 3: Through the second and third weeks after drop/add: 50%
Period 4: Through the fourth and fifth weeks after drop/add: 25%
Period 5: Sixth week following drop/add through the end of the semester: 0%
Refunds to students will not be authorized beyond the period specified. Credit balances will be refunded automatically several times a week.
Academic and General Fees
| Tuition Refund Dates | Percentage Returned | Fall 2024 | Spring 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Through the official add/drop period | 100% | Through Aug. 26, 2024 | Nov. 17, 2023 through Jan. 17, 2024 |
| Through the first week after add/drop | 85% | Aug. 27 to Sept. 2 | Jan. 18 to Jan. 24 |
| Through the second and third weeks following add/drop | 50% | Sept.3 to Sept. 16 | Jan. 25 to Feb. 7 |
| Through the fourth and fifth weeks following add/drop | 25% | Sept 17 to Sept 30 | Feb. 8 to Feb. 21 |
| Sixth week following add/drop through the end of the semester | 0% | Oct. 1 to end of semester | Feb. 22 to end of semester |
Summer 2024 Tuition Refund Schedule
| Percentage Returned | Maymester | Extended Summer | Summer I | Summer II | Full Summer |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 100% | Through May 13, 2024 | Through May 14, 2024 | Through June 3, 2024 | Through July 8, 2024 | Through May 17, 2024 |
| 85% | May 14 | May 15 | June 4 | July 9 | May 18 to May 20 |
| 50% | May 15 and 16 | May 16 and 17 | June 5 and 6 | July 10 and 11 | May 21 to May 23 |
| 25% | May 17 to 20 | May 18 to 21 | June 7 to 10 | July 12 to 15 | May 24 to May 29 |
| 0% | May 21 to end of term | May 22 to end of term | June 11 to end of term | July 16 to end of term | May 30 to end of term |
Direct Deposits
Direct Deposits are required for refunds. Set up your Direct Deposit in MyPortal by following these easy steps:
- Log-in to MyPortal
- Select the option for eBill
- Select the "Refunds" tab in the navigation ribbon
- The system will prompt you to set up Two-Step Verification if you have not already done so
- Select "Set up a new account"
- Fill in all Bank Information and check the box beside the statement "Please check here if you would like refunds to be deposited into this account"
- Select Save
Refunds are based on the date of official withdrawal. Students who have outstanding balances at the time of withdrawal, including those on the payment plan, must settle their accounts with the Treasurer's Office.
Most refunds of financial aid overpayments are sent by direct deposit (preferred method) or by check if no direct deposit is created and refunded per Title IV regulations. Payments made solely by credit card will be refunded back to the card under most circumstances.