Type and amount of refund for leaving or withdrawing during the semester:

Notification of leaves and withdrawals must be in writing and addressed to the Center for Academic Support and Advising (CASA). In the case of a medical leave, please be sure all proper paperwork is filed with health services and student services. See the student handbook Non Satis Non Scire  for more information.

Full-Time Enrollment or Withdrawals

Notification deadline and amount of refund for leaves initiated during the semester:

FALL TERM 2011

Full tuition and fees refund: September 5 (September 1, new students)

75% tuition refund: September 16

50% tuition refund: September 23

25% tuition refund: September 30 ** No tuition or fees refunded after this date

SPRING TERM 2012

Full tuition and fees refund: January 25 (January 21, new students)

75% tuition refund: February 5

50% tuition refund: February 12

25% tuition refund: February 19 ** No tuition or fees refunded after this date

Notification deadline and amount of refund for medical leaves initiated during the semester:

FALL TERM 2011

Full tuition and fees refund: September 16 (New and returning students)

75% tuition refund: September 23

50% tuition refund: September 30

25% tuition refund: October 7 ** No tuition or fees refunded after this date

SPRING TERM 2012

Full tuition and fees refund: February 5 (New and returning students)

75% tuition refund: February 12

50% tuition refund: February 19

25% tuition refund: February 26 ** No tuition or fees refunded after this date

Room and board/meal plan fees are prorated as of the departure date. No leave of absence fee charged for medical leave.

Requesting a Refund

Credit Balances: A refund is available through student accounts. You must make a request in writing and submit it to our office at Student Financial Services, 893 West Street, Amherst, MA 01002. Please allow up to two weeks for processing. Requests can also be emailed to studentaccounts@hampshire.edu