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student withdrawal policy 

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The following is Southern Connecticut State University's refund policy for full-time students.

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 the university. 

The following fees are non-refundable:

  • $200 confirmation deposit (binder fee)
  • $250 housing deposit
  • $100 re-registration fee
  • $50 late fee
  • Excess credit 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 the university. 

Students who remain enrolled, but withdraw from university housing:

  • No refunds will be processed after the beginning of the semester.
  • Above refunds assume that applicable charges were paid in full, otherwise student may actually owe a balance to the university. 

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.

For the latest official document, visit the Bursar's Office Web site.