Tuition Refund Policy and Schedule:
Summer 2012 through Fall 2012

Last updated May 15, 2012

Refund policy
Nonrefundable fees
Tuition refund schedules

Refund Policy
The refund policy is determined by the SUNY Board of Trustees, and Purchase College adheres to it without exception. A full refund (including any nonrefundable fees) is automatically granted only if a course or program is canceled or closed to further enrollment by the college. To apply for a refund, complete and file an add/drop or withdrawal form.

Please note:

  • The refundable tuition amount (excluding nonrefundable fees) is based on the tuition refund schedule and determined by the date the add/drop or withdrawal form is received—not by the number of classes attended or logged into.
  • No refunds can be granted for any reason (including illness or other medical reasons) after the periods listed in the tuition refund schedules.
  • Refunds for credit card payments are automatically credited to the cardholder’s account. Refund checks are mailed to the student at the address on the add/drop or withdrawal form. Please allow up to 6–8 weeks for refund check processing.

Nonrefundable Fees
Lab fees are nonrefundable after the add/drop period. All other fees are nonrefundable unless the course or program is canceled or closed to further enrollment by the college. The following refund schedules apply only to tuition.
Please note: A $25 nonrefundable registration fee, per student, is in addition to noncredit tuition.

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TUITION REFUND SCHEDULES

Credit Tuition Refund Schedule: Fall and Spring
Credit Tuition Refund Schedule: Summer Session
Noncredit Tuition Refund Schedule

Credit Tuition Refund Schedule: Fall and Spring
(nonmatriculated students)
For add/drop or withdrawal forms received:
Before the 2nd week of the semester For Fall 2012:
Before Sept. 11
100%
Before the 3rd week of the semester For Fall 2012:
Before Sept. 18
70%
Before the 4th week of the semester For Fall 2012:
Before Sept. 25
50%
Before the 5th week of the semester For Fall 2012:
Before Oct. 2
30%
During or after the 5th week of the semester For Fall 2012:
On or after Oct. 2
0%
During the academic year, liberal studies and other Purchase College matriculated students should refer to information sent by Student Financial Services for refund information on credit tuition and fees.

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Credit Tuition Refund Schedule: Summer Session 2012
Session I online credit courses
For add/drop or withdrawal forms received:
By Tues., May 22 100%
By Thurs., May 24 35%
After Thurs., May 24 0%
Session II credit courses
For add/drop or withdrawal forms received:
By Fri., June 15 100%
By Fri., June 22 35%
After Fri., June 22 0%
Session III and IV credit courses
For add/drop or withdrawal forms received:
Before the 3rd day of the session 100%
Before the 5th day of the session 35%
On or after the 5th day of the session 0%

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Noncredit Tuition Refund Schedule
Including courses with noncredit options*
Courses with 5 or more class sessions
For add/drop or withdrawal forms received:
Before the 1st class session 100%*
Before the 2nd class session 50%*
During or after the 2nd class session 0%
Courses with 2 to 4 class sessions
For add/drop or withdrawal forms received:
Before the 1st class session 100%*
Before the 2nd class session 25%*
During or after the 2nd class session 0%
Courses with 1 class session
For add/drop or withdrawal forms received:
Before the 1st class session 100%*
During or after the 1st class session 0%
*Excluding the nonrefundable $25 noncredit registration fee (per student)
Refer to these program sites for separate information on nonrefundable tuition deposits and refund schedules:
Summer Youth Programs
Summer Precollege Programs

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