Tuition and Fees Refund Schedule
2023-24
A student's change of enrollment status from fully enrolled to leave of absence or withdrawal after the opening of the term, whether voluntary or not, will lead to the partial or full forfeiture of the cost of tuition and other mandatory fees according to the term schedules below. Payments toward completed semesters are not subject to a refund.
Financial aid recipients please note: Upon leave or withdrawal, students who receive financial aid may have all or part of their aid cancelled, depending on the effective date of the leave or withdrawal, as mandated by the federal return of funds formula. This may result in a balance due to the College even though no balance existed at the time of leave or withdrawal. If you have concerns about the financial impact of leaving or withdrawing, please contact financial aid.
Fall Term 2023
Non-Medical Leave* of Absence or Withdrawal
| Effective Date of Non-Medical Leave/Withdrawal | Amount of Refund |
| On or before September 5 | Full tuition, room, board, and mandatory fees** |
| September 6–September 15 | 75% of tuition only |
| September 16–September 22 | 50% of tuition only |
| September 23–September 29 | 25% of tuition only |
| After September 29 | No tuition or mandatory fees |
* The leave of absence fee for non-medical leaves is $400 per semester.
**New students who attend all or part of new student orientation, but withdraw before the start of the term, forfeit the orientation fee. New students taking a leave of absence are also responsible for the one-time transcript fee.
Medical Leave of Absence*
| Effective Date of Medical Leave | Amount of Refund |
| On or before September 5 | Full tuition, room, board, and mandatory fees** |
| September 6–September 15 | Full tuition and mandatory fees** |
| September 16–September 22 | 75% of tuition only |
| September 23–September 29 | 50% of tuition only |
| September 30–October 6 | 25% of tuition only |
| After October 6 | No tuition or mandatory fees |
* Students seeking a medical leave must contact Student Life (413.559.5412) to discuss their circumstances and to obtain medical verification of their need to leave the College.
**New students who attend all or part of new student orientation forfeit the orientation fee. New students taking a leave of absence are also responsible for the one-time transcript fee.
Spring Term 2024
Non-Medical Leave* of Absence or Withdrawal
| Effective Date of Non-Medical Leave/Withdrawal | Amount of Refund |
| On or before January 24 | Full tuition, room, board, and mandatory fees** |
| January 25-February 2 | 75% of tuition only |
| February 3-February 9 | 50% of tuition only |
| February 10-February 16 | 25% of tuition only |
| After February 17 | No tuition or mandatory fees |
* The leave of absence fee for non-medical leaves is $400 per semester.
**New students who attend all or part of new student orientation, but withdraw before the start of the term, forfeit the orientation fee. New students taking a leave of absence are also responsible for the one-time transcript fee.
Medical Leave of Absence*
| Effective Date of Medical Leave | Amount of Refund |
| On or before January 24 | Full tuition, room, board, and mandatory fees** |
| January 25-February 2 | Full tuition and mandatory fees** |
| February 3-February 9 | 75% of tuition only |
| February 10-February 16 | 50% of tuition only |
| February 17-February 23 | 25% of tuition only |
| After February 24 | No tuition or mandatory fees |
* Students seeking a medical leave must contact Student Life (413.559.5412) to discuss their circumstances and to obtain medical verification of their need to leave the College.
**New students who attend all or part of new student orientation forfeit the orientation fee. New students taking a leave of absence are also responsible for the one-time transcript fee.