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Full Time Student Refund Policies

Student relaxingThe following are Southern Connecticut State University's refund policies for full-time students. Once it is determined that the student is eligible for a refund, it may take two to three weeks to have a refund check printed and mailed. If you made a credit card payment OVER THE WEB, your refund will be credited back to the credit card used when making the payment.

If you wish to have your refund deposited directly into your checking or savings account electronically, CLICK HERE and complete your account profile. To learn more about e-Refunds visit the eBill information website.

NOTE: ALL REFUNDS IN THE FORM OF A CHECK ARE MAILED TO THE STUDENT'S PERMANENT MAILING ADDRESS ON FILE WITH THE REGISTRAR'S OFFICE.

If you wish to change your address, please complete a Change of Student Info form with the Registrar's Office.

 

Tuition and Fees

  • Upon withdrawal from the University up to and including the first day of classes 100% of the amount paid will be refunded
  • 60% will be refunded during the first two weeks of classes
  • 40% will be refunded during the third and fourth weeks of classes
  • No refund after the fourth week
  • 100%, 60%, 40% refund assumes that applicable charges were paid in full, otherwise student may actually owe a balance to SCSU

The following fees are non-refundable:

  • $200 Confirmation Deposit (Binder Fee)
  • $250 Housing Deposit
  • $100 Re-Registration Fee
  • $50 Late Fee
  • Over Registration Fee

 

Residence Life Fees

Student who withdraws from the University:

  • 100% less the housing deposit will be refunded upon withdrawal from the University up to and including the first day of classes
  • 60% will be refunded during the first two weeks of classes
  • 40% will be refunded during the third and fourth weeks of classes
  • No refund after the fourth week of classed will be issued
  • Above refunds assume that applicable charges were paid in full, otherwise student may actually owe a balance to SCSU

Students who remain enrolled, but withdraw from the University Housing:

  • No refunds will be processed after the beginning of the semester

 

Housing Cancellation fee

  • Upon withdrawal from a residence hall three to four weeks before classes begin, a 10% housing cancellation fee based upon the housing fee after deducting the housing deposit will be assessed.
  • During the first and second weeks prior to the commencement of classes, a housing cancellation fee of 20% will be assessed.
  • No refunds will be made after the beginning of classes.

Meal Plan

  • Refundable, on a daily prorated basis, upon withdrawal from University Housing or the University. Full weeks will be used to be prorated.

Course Cancellation Refunds

  • If a course you register for is cancelled by the University, it is necessary for you to make a written request to obtain a refund. This may be accomplished by returning the request for refund form that is mailed to you with notification of course cancellation. No withdrawals or refunds can be made by telephone.

This site is managed by the Bursar's Office.
Revised: 2/28/08.