Refund Policies
The official date used to determine a refund is either the date of the transaction, the date the withdrawal form is filed at the Information Desk at the Student and Faculty Services Center in Adelphi or the postmarked date on a written request.
The official date for federal financial aid recipients is the last date of class attendance as determined by federal regulations. Learn more.
Financial aid awards may be canceled or reduced for financial aid recipients who withdraw from classes. Please review our FAQ page for more information on a course withdrawal/drop.
Refunds for Courses Canceled by the University
The university refunds 100 percent of tuition and technology and registration fees for courses canceled by the university. The application fee is nonrefundable, even when a course is canceled.
Refunds for Withdrawal from a Course
The amount that students are refunded for tuition is based on the date of withdrawal.
PLEASE NOTE: Students who withdraw on the first day of class WILL NOT receive a 100 percent tuition refund. You must withdraw before the first day of class to receive a full refund.
Tuition is refunded according to the chart below.
|
Tuition Refund |
Online and On-site Sessions 5-9 Weeks in Length |
|---|---|
|
100% |
Withdrawal before the class start date |
|
75% |
Withdrawal on and up to six days after the class start date |
|
50% |
Withdrawal 7-10 days after the class start date |
|
0% |
Withdrawal 11 or more days after the class start date |
|
| |
|
Tuition Refund |
Online and On-site Sessions 10 or More Weeks in Length |
|
100% |
Withdrawal before the class start date |
|
75% |
Withdrawal on and up to thirteen days after the class start date |
|
50% |
Withdrawal 14-20 days after the class start date |
|
0% |
Withdrawal 21 or more days after the class start date |
|
| |
|
Tuition Refund |
Intensive Format Classes (Less than 5 Weeks) |
|
100% |
Withdrawal before the class start date |
|
0% |
Withdrawal on and after the class start date |
Note: No refunds are given for technology fees or tuition for noncredit courses after the official start date of class. Effective Spring 2011, the military student technology fee is refundable proportionate to the percentage of tuition refunded.
Disbursement of Refunds
Refunds are processed in the same manner in which you originally paid. If you paid your balance with a credit card and are now due a refund, the funds will be returned to your credit card. Credit card refunds are processed weekly.
Your Disbursement Status
Financial Aid refunds are processed automatically once your aid has been authorized for disbursement by Financial Aid. Once you see your disbursement on your student account, the check will be processed and mailed to you within 10–14 business days. If your aid is not reflected on your student account in a disbursed status, you should contact the Financial Aid Office to check the status. Financial Aid disbursements are processed daily.
Your Refund Check
All refund checks will be mailed your the address on file with UMUC. Make sure that your address is correct by logging into MyUMUC and updating your personal information. This will ensure timely delivery of your refund. Refund checks are made payable to the student and are mailed from the State Comptroller's office.
To track the status of your refund check, you should log into the State Comptroller's interactive Web site. To use this site, you will need to register as a vendor. If you are waiting for a check reissue, please note that this interactive link will not show the status of your check.
Federal Return of Funds Policy
Students receiving federal financial aid have the responsibility to follow UMUC's withdrawal procedures. Please be advised that if student receiving financial aid withdrawals from a course there may be financial or academic penalties. To learn more about the Federal Return of Funds Policy, please visit the Return of Title IV Funds Information.
