Last updated May 14, 2010
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:
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.
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 2010: before Sept. 6 |
100% |
| Before the 3rd week of the semester | For Fall 2010: before Sept. 13 |
70% |
| Before the 4th week of the semester | For Fall 2010: before Sept. 20 |
50% |
| Before the 5th week of the semester | For Fall 2010: before Sept. 27 |
30% |
| During or after the 5th week of the semester | For Fall 2010: on or after Sept. 27 |
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. | ||
| Credit Tuition Refund Schedule: Summer Session 2010 | |
|---|---|
| Session I, III, and IV For add/drop or withdrawal forms received: | |
| Before the 3rd class session | 100% |
| Before the 5th class session | 35% |
| During or after the 5th class session | 0% |
| Session II For add/drop or withdrawal forms received: | |
| By Fri., June 11 | 100% |
| By Fri., June 18 | 35% |
| After Fri., June 18 | 0% |
| Noncredit Tuition Refund Schedule* | |
|---|---|
| Noncredit courses with 5 or more 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% |
| Noncredit courses with 2 to 4 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% |
| Noncredit courses with 1 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 | |