Fall/Spring Tuition Adjustment Calendar
Students who completely withdraw from a term or drop down in units may be eligible for tuition charge adjustments based on the official withdrawal date as provided by the Office of the Registrar. Lack of attendance does not cancel a student's financial responsibility. Students are encouraged to discuss plans for withdrawal with a Student Financial Services representative.
Tuition adjustments are made according to the following time table. For specific dates, please refer to the academic calendar.
| Drop of a course | Tuition Adjustment | Financial aid Adjustment |
|---|---|---|
| First day of class through tenth day of class (last day to drop without record) | 100% | Loss of all university aid. Federal and state aid subject to federal return of funds calculation. |
| Eleventh day of class through the end of the semester | 0% | Keep all university aid. Federal and state aid subject to federal return of funds calculation. |
No refunds will be given for course fees, Comprehensive Student Fees or Applied Music Fees after the tenth day of class each semester.
| COMPLETE Withdrawal (DROP OF ALL COURSES) | Tuition Adjustment | Financial Aid Adjustment |
|---|---|---|
| First day of class through tenth day of class (last day to drop without record) | 100% | Loss of all university aid. Federal and state aid subject to federal return of funds calculation. |
| Eleventh day of class through the end of fourth week | 50% | Keep 50% of university aid. Federal and state aid subject to federal return of funds calculation. |
| By the end of the sixth week of classes | 25% | Keep 75% of university aid. Federal and state aid subject to federal return of funds calculation. |
| By the end of the eighth week of classes | 10% | Keep 90% of university aid. Federal and state aid subject to federal return of funds calculation. |
| After the eighth week | 0% | Keep all university aid. Federal and state aid subject to federal return of funds calculation. |
- No refunds will be given for course fees, Comprehensive Student Fees or Applied Music Fees after the tenth day of class each semester.
- There are no special tuition adjustments given for approved medical or emergency withdrawals.
- All tuition adjustments are based on actual tuition charges, not payments made.
- Refund policy for study abroad participants
Room
If a student completely withdraws by the 10th day of the semester, the student will be refunded 100% of the room charges. The student will be charged a $500 housing withdrawal fee. Room charges for the term are non-refundable after the 10th day of class. Detailed information on the room charge refund policy is available from the Office of Residence Life.
Meal Plans
Meal plan charges are refunded on a pro-rated basis for students who withdraw before the end of a semester.
Financial Aid
Financial aid for students completely withdrawing will be re-calculated to determine whether a portion of federal and institutional aid must be returned.
Withdrawing from school. Adjustments for students completely withdrawing are prorated, calculated on a daily basis up to the 60% completion point of the semester. More information on financial aid returns for students who withdraw.
Unofficial withdrawal: Puget Sound is required by federal law to recalculate federal financial aid eligibility for students who drop out (stop attending classes and do not officially withdraw) and fail to earn a passing grade in at least one course per semester.
Summer Tuition Adjustment Calendar
Summer term is unique as students are charged a per unit rate for enrollment and there is no university aid award. Short term housing is available during the summer and is non-refundable. Meal plans are not available during the summer. There are three summer sessions 1, 2 and A (School of Education). The tuition adjustment calendar is slightly different for Summer Session A vs Session 1 & 2.
Summer Session 1 and 2
| Withdrawal or Drop of Enrollment | Tuition Adjustment |
|---|---|
| First day of class through fifth day of class | 100% |
| Sixth day of class through end of the third week | 50% |
| After the third week of class | 0% |
- Withdrawls - Federal/State aid goes through the federal R2T4 calculation.
- Reduction to Enrollment - Federal/State aid is reviewed, if it has disbursed there is no change to the award. If this aid has not posted, reductions may occur depending on enrollment after drops.
Summer Session A (School of Education)
| Withdrawal or Drop of Enrollment | Tuition Adjustment |
|---|---|
| First day of class through fifth day of class | 100% |
| Sixth day of class through end of the fourth week | 50% |
| After the fourth week of class | 0% |
- Withdrawals - Federal/State aid goes through the federal R2T4 calculation.
- Reduction of Enrollment - Federal aid is reviewed, if it has disbursed there is no change to the award. If this aid has not posted, reductions may occur depending on enrollment after drops.
Withdrawal and Cancellation Policy for Students Participating on Study Abroad Programs
For more information on Study Abroad Withdrawal and Cancellation, please visit the Study Abroad Costs & Financial Aid page. Students approved to Study Abroad should refer to the Financial Terms and Conditions document for their specific program by logging into the International Programs Portal.