Policy: Refunds for Credit Courses

Document Number: 5.007
Title: Refund Policies for Credit Courses
Effective Date:
Revised Dated: 10/3/18; 10/12/18

POLICY

Upon official withdrawal of courses or resignation from the College, refunds will be made as follows:

After the first day of classes, through the first 5 days of the semester, refunds are calculated on tuition and fees.  After the 5th day of the semester, refunds are calculated on tuition only.  In exception to the Summer Semester, in which refunds will be calculated on tuition and fees through the first 3 days of the semester, calculating on tuition only after the third day.

If a student withdraws or resigns before the first day of class, a 100% refund of tuition and fees will be made.

TUITION REFUND SCHEDULE

For 16 Week Terms:

Up to and including first ten days of semester- 100%

Eleventh through fourteenth day of semester- 25%

After fourteenth day of semester- no refund

For 3 – 8 Week Terms:

Up to and including first three days of term-  100%

Fourth through seventh day of term- 25%

After seventh day of term- no refund

2 or Less Week Terms:

Up to and including first two days of term- 100%

Third and fourth day of term- 50%

After fourth day of term- no refund

Post-Registration Audit: 

After the last day to register or add courses in each semester, the Business Office will perform an audit of all tuition and fees, both assessed and collected, and financial aid awarded. If it is discovered that a student has overpaid, a refund will be issued to the student via Bank Mobile. If it is discovered that a student has underpaid, the student or responsible party will be billed. All balances are due immediately. If a student has reason to believe they are owed a refund by RPCC, the student should inform the Business Office. In the event a refund is warranted, RPCC will issue a refund in accordance with RPCC policy.