Tuition Adjustment Policy
Since faculty engagements and other commitments are made by the College for the entire year in advance, the following tuition adjustment schedule has been established in order that the College and the student may share the cost equitably when it is necessary for a student to drop a course or withdraw from the College.
Status Change from Full-Time to Part-Time
The College policy for reduction of tuition to the part time rate (per credit hour) is effective only for the first five weeks of the semester for students who successfully petition for part-time status (11 or fewer units). After the fifth week of classes no adjustments will be made and the student will be billed at the regular full-time rate.
Part-Time Status
To be considered part-time, a student must be registered in 11 or fewer units and petition the Registrar’s Office and be approved. Attending courses with 11 or fewer units without an approved petition from the Registrar does not constitute part-time status and the student will be subject to full-time tuition and fees.
Withdrawal from the College
Students who fully withdraw their registration or begin a non-medical leave of absence on or after the first day of classes in a given semester may be eligible for prorated tuition, depending on the time of the withdrawal.* Students must give written notification to the Registrar of their decision to withdraw and complete all withdrawal procedures to be eligible for any proration of tuition.
Tuition will be prorated as follows:
| Date of Withdrawal |
Amount Prorated |
| Within the first five days of classes** |
75% |
| Sixth through 11th day of classes |
50% |
| After 11th day of classes |
0% |
*Students who take a leave for medical reasons should refer to the Medical Leave of Absence Policy.
**Days of classes are defined as any business day when any classes are held.
Room charges are prorated on the Tuition withdrawal schedule. Meal Plan charges will be prorated based on usage. No adjustment will be made to mandatory fees and student health insurance fees. No adjustment, except for meal charges, will be made to a student who is suspended, dismissed, expelled, or asked to leave the College for any reason. Student financial aid will be prorated according to published guidelines and government regulations.