The University's official refund schedule is being updated to provide support and consistency to the University's academic add/drop policy. The full updated refund schedule will be published on this web site soon.
Students who officially withdraw from courses may be eligible for a percentage refund of tution and certain fees. Students can drop their courses on-line through CampusNet during the first two weeks of the term. Be aware of the hours of availablity of CampusNet (Routine maintainance is conducted Friday evening from 8 pm to Saturday morning at 8am and also Saturday evening 6pm to Sunday morning at 10am.) Failing to attend class will not relieve you of your financial obligation to the university, even if you have not yet paid your full tuition bill. Completing your drop in accordance with the schedule below will eliminate or reduce your financial obligation.
Students receiving grants, loans, or scholarships should be aware that these funds are credited directly to your university student account and applied toward your University expenses. If your financial aid exceeds the total amount billed to your account, the residual aid will be refunded to you. Refunds will be processed automatically for students registered in at least six credits. Financial aid recipients who are registered part time or taking a combination of regular on-campus and Continuing Education credits will receive a refund once final registration is confirmed.
Effective with the Spring 2010 semester, students can now receive a refund via a direct deposit into their checking or savings account. Credits posted to a student account will continue to be audited for validity by our office. The actual refund, however, will be issued through our banking partner, USBank.
For those students who opt out of the direct deposit method, a paper check will be mailed to your current address on file with the University. You can update or confirm your address through CampusNet (log onto CampusNet where you will find your information under the Personal tab.) Paper refund checks will be produced processed and mailed by USBank. Expect receipt within 5-7 business days from the point your CampusNet account indicates "Credit Authorized." Checks are not available for student pickup at the University.
Your financial aid for the semester is finalized based on your enrollment as of the 60% completion period for the semester. Withdrawals occurring prior to the 60% completion date will result in the recalculation of aid eligibility and the return of ineligible aid to Federal or State agencies. This may result in the student owing a balance to the university. It is the responsibility of the student to officially withdraw from classes during the appropriate refund periods to receive a refund or credit.
If a credit balance is refunded, and subsequent charges are posted to your student account, those charges must be paid when billed.
The following fees are non-refundable: registration fee, orientation fee, tuition payment plan application fee, UPass fee, late fees, billing service fee(s), collection fee(s), returned check fees.
Please note the following:
The specific dates of the refund schedule are published each academic term in your welcome letter as well as being available online. Failure to be aware of these dates is NOT grounds for a refund.
Occasionally, extraordinary circumstances require Cleveland State University to make an exception to its standard refund policy. Cleveland State will make an exception to its refund period policy ONLY under one (1) of the following circumstances:
All requests must be received during the semester for which the refund is requested. Late requests will not be considered. If the reason for requesting a refund falls into one of the categories above, the student must complete an Emergency Tuition Adjustment Form. Please note that if tuition was paid through financial aid, a refund is NOT given to the student. Funds are returned to the lender to reduce the student's financial debt.
If the student is requesting a refund because of a medical emergency or medical condition, a licensed physician or hospital must also sign the form. The student must complete, sign and submit the form and submit all requested documentation to:
Emergency Tuition Adjustment Committee
Cleveland State University
2121 Euclid Avenue RT1917
Cleveland, OH 44115-2214
The committee meets twice a month and students are notified via email of the committee's decision. All decisions of the committee are final.
Students who receive military orders indicating they have been called to active duty and will not be able to complete the current semester should contact the Registrar's Office or Campus 411 to provide the necessary documentation.
| Fall 2009 | Summer 2009 |
Fall Semester 2009 Refund Schedule for
Undergraduate/Graduate Students
100% through August 28
90% August 29 – September 4
70% September 5 – 11
50% September 12 – 18
30% September 19 – 25
No refunds after September 25
Fall Semester 2009 Refund Schedule for Law Students
100% through August 30
90% August 31- September 6
70% September 7 – 13
50% September 14 – 20
30% September 21 – 27
No refunds after September 27
Summer 2009 Refund Schedule
Six Week - Session 1
100% through May 26
90% May 27-29
70% May 30-June 1
50% June 2-4
30% June 5-7
No refunds after June 7
Six Week – Session 2
100% through July 8
90% July 9-11
70% July 12-14
50% July 15-17
30% July 18-20
No refunds after July 20
Eight – Week Session
100% through May 26
90% May 27-29
70% May 30-June 2
50% June 3-6
30% June 7-10
No refunds after June 10
Ten – Week Session
100% through May 26
90% May 27-30
70% May 31-June 4
50% June 5-9
30% June 10-14
No refunds after June 14
Twelve – Week Session
100% through May 27
90% May 28-June 1
70% June 2-7
50% June 8-13
30% June 14-19
No refunds after June 19
Refund Schedule for LAW
100% through May 28
90% May 29-31
70% June 1-3
50% June 4-6
30% June 7-9
No refunds after June 9
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