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Refund and Collections

Tuition and Fees Refunds

The fall 2024 (term 202450) official period to drop a course with a full refund is August 30, 2024. For classes taught in less than the regular semester, the 100% refund period will follow the policy on dropping a course determined by the Registrar's Office. A student acknowledges responsibility for payment of tuition and relevant fees by beginning the semester enrolled in face-to-face/in-person, blended/hybrid and/or online courses. No tuition or fees refunds will be issued if the need arises to temporarily teach or finish the semester remotely.


Non-Military Refund Policy

Refunds for students are based on the following:

Withdrawal Date During Fall/Spring Semester- If you withdrawal between the 1st class day and the 10th class day, you will receive a 100% refund. If it is the 11th class day or later, you will not receive any refund.

For short term classes taught in less than the regular semester, the 100% refund period will follow the policy on dropping a class. The official drop period shall be determined by the Registrar's Office. For dates of refunds the term and/or part of term classes, you may contact Cashiering Services. Refunds of $1 or less may not be refunded. If enrolled for a subsequent semester, the amount may be applied.


Military Refund Policy

Students serving in the Military Services who are called to active duty during an academic term are entitled to receive a full refund for tuition and fees. Students who are drafted and must report for active duty during an academic term are entitled to receive a full refund of tuition and fees. All refunds are subject to presentation of official documentation. Students who volunteer for military service will be subject to the University’s non-military refund policy. Room and board charges will be prorated to the extent that services have been provided.

Please contact the Office of Veteran Services (620-341-5453) for additional information.


Maryland Refund Policy

For students residing in Maryland, Emporia State University shall provide a refund based upon the annotated code for the state of Maryland.