Gateway Center

Refund schedules

Students who wish to drop or withdrawal from courses in which you’re enrolled and which are being conducted in accordance with the class schedule, you must complete academic drop or withdrawal procedures to qualify for a refund. The following regulations apply to refunds:

  • Full refunds are given to students who enroll in classes that are cancelled by the College.
  • Full refunds are given to students the College does not permit to enroll or continue in coursework.
  • Refunding of fees for the above circumstances is automatic and you are not required to complete academic withdrawal procedures.
  • The processing fee and all miscellaneous fees are not subject to a refund.
  • Instructional fees and general fees paid at the beginning of each semester are subject to refund to students who officially drop/withdraw for valid reasons at the following rates:
Refund dates 16-week courses 8-week courses
beginning Aug. 26
8-week courses
beginning Oct. 21
On or before Sept. 1, 2024 100% refund 100% refund N/A
Sept. 2-9, 2024 50% refund 50% refund N/A
After Sept. 9, 2024 0% refund 0% refund N/A
On or before Oct. 27, 2024 N/A N/A 100% refund
Oct. 28-Nov. 3, 2024 N/A N/A 50% refund
After Nov. 4, 2024 N/A N/A 0% refund
Refund dates 16-week courses 8-week courses
beginning Jan. 13
8-week courses
beginning Mar. 17
On or before Jan. 19, 2025 100% refund 100% refund N/A
Jan. 20-26, 2025 50% refund 50% refund N/A
After Jan. 26, 2025 0% refund 0% refund N/A
On or before Mar. 23, 2025 N/A N/A 100% refund
Mar. 24-30, 2025 N/A N/A 50% refund
After Mar. 30, 2025 N/A N/A 0% refund
Refund dates 8-week courses
beginning June 3
10-week courses
beginning June 3
5-week courses
beginning June 3
Second 5-week courses
beginning July 8
On or before June 9, 2024 100% refund 100% refund 100% refund N/A
June 10-16, 2024 50% refund 50% refund 50% refund N/A
After June 16, 2024 0% refund 0% refund 0% refund N/A
On or before July 14, 2024 N/A N/A N/A 100% refund
After July 14, 2024 N/A N/A N/A 0% refund

 

Classes with a duration of less than 5 weeks will be refunded 100% through the first seven days of the semester.  Thereafter there will be no refund.

The first day of the semester is defined as the official starting day of the semester or portion of the semester.

The Business Office will audit each registration. If fees are paid under mistake of law or fact, appropriate charges or refunds will be made. All refunds will be made within 30 days of withdrawal or schedule change for active term.

If you have any questions, please contact the Business Office at 330-494-6170 ext. 4222 or 4060.

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