Refund or Adjustment Schedule of Tuition and Mandatory Fees for Dropped Courses and Student Withdrawals:
According to Texas Education Code §54.006, the following refund schedule applies without exception, to tuition & required fees if a student withdraws from the University: This also means if you drop a class after classes begin you will owe the University for tuition and required fees for the course(s) dropped.
Fall, Spring, and Ten Week Summer Term:
| Prior to the first class day | 100 % (No tuition & required fees will be due to the University) |
| During the first five class days | 80 % (20% of tuition & required fees will be due to the University) |
| During the second five class days | 70 % (30% of tuition & required fees will be due to the University) |
| During the third five class days | 50 % (50% of tuition & required fees will be due to the University) |
| During the fourth five class days | 25 % (75% of tuition & required fees will be due to the University) |
| After the fourth five class days | None (100% of tuition & required fees will be due to the University) |
Eight Week Term:
| Prior to the first class day | 100% (No tuition & required fees will be due to the University) |
| During the first, second or third class day | 80% ( 20% of tuition & required fees will be due to the University) |
| During the fourth, fifth, or sixth class day | 50% (50% of tuition & required fees will be due to the University) |
| During the seventh class day and thereafter | None (100% of tuition & required fees will be due to the University) |
Three and Five Week Summer Term:
| Prior to the first class day | 100% (No tuition & required fees will be due to the University) |
| During the first class day | 80% ( 20% of tuition & required fees will be due to the University) |
| During the second class day | 50% (50% of tuition & required fees will be due to the University) |
| During the third class day and thereafter | None (100% of tuition & required fees will be due to the University) |
Withdrawal Due to Active Military Duty
According to Texas Education Code §56.006 section b-2 (f) if a student withdraws from the University because they are called to active military duty, at the student’s option, the student may be refunded the tuition and fees paid by the student for the semester in which the student withdraws. Students must complete the Active Military Withdrawal form and submit it to the Registrar’s Office for processing.
Students utilizing meal or laundry services prior to 1st day of class will be billed for services rendered if they withdraw prior to the 1st day of class.
Laundry:
Laundry fee refunds will be prorated on a weekly basis.
Food Service Refund:
Payments made for board will be refunded in full to students who officially withdraw before the first day of official registration for that term. Refunds of actual payment on or after the first day of official registration will be prorated on a daily basis.