Financial
Tuition Refunds
Refunds before a term starts
Students are eligible for a 100% refund of tuition, housing, food service plan and student activity fees if they have paid for the upcoming term and subsequently withdraw or take a leave of absence with notification to the Dean of Students before the term starts.
Refunds after a term starts
If a student withdraws during the first ten days of classes and notifies the Dean of Students Office by 5:00 p.m. on the tenth day of class a 25% tuition refund is available.
| Term | Last day for a 25% tuition refund |
|---|---|
| Fall 2024 | September 27, 2024 |
| Winter 2025 | January 17, 2025 |
| Spring 2025 | April 11, 2025 |
If a student leaves due to illness starting with the first day of class until the Monday of mid-term break, as defined by the academic calendar, and notifies the Dean of Students Office by 5:00 p.m. on the Monday of mid-term break, a 50% tuition refund is available.
| Term | Last day for a 50% tuition refund |
|---|---|
| Fall 2024 | October 16, 2024 |
| Winter 2025 | February 10, 2025 |
| Spring 2025 | May 5, 2025 |
Tuition Refund Conditions
| Reason for leaving | When Requested | Tuition amount refunded |
|---|---|---|
| Any | Prior to start of term | 100% |
| Withdraw | Any day during the first ten days of class up to 5:00 pm on the tenth day of class | 25% |
| Withdraw | Any time after 5:00 pm on the tenth day of class and the end of term | 0% |
| Illness | Any time during the first day of class up to 5:00 pm on the Monday of mid-term break | 50% |
| Illness | Any time after 5:00 pm on the Monday of mid-term break and the end of the term | 0% |
| Suspended, Dismissed, or Expelled | After the start of the term | 0% |
Housing charges will not be refunded if a student leaves after the term starts.
Food Service Plan charges will be refunded for the remaining weeks of the term.
Financial aid will be reduced according to the Return of Title IV Federal Student Aid Policy.
Applied music fees will not be charged to students who drop by the end of the drop/add period. After the drop/add period music fees will be refunded pro-rata when a late drop is made for medical reasons or in similar emergency situations.
Special provisions for military service are addressed by the Registrar.
If a student wishes to transfer to another institution he or she must settle their student account in the Business Office by making necessary payments or arrangements.
No refunds will be made to students suspended, dismissed or expelled from the College.
A more restrictive refund policy governs withdrawal from Carleton off-campus programs. The terms are explained in the Carleton Program Withdrawal Policy.
Credit Balance
If a credit balance is created by federal Title IV funds, it will be sent to the student within 10 business days.
Last Revised: August 22, 2024
For: Students
Last Reviewed: August 22, 2024
Maintained by: Business Office