Institutional Refund Policy
Institutional Refund Policy
Students who need to withdraw from Bay State College must complete an Official Withdrawal with their Advisor. The student’s official date of withdrawal is the date the College is notified. Tuition will be adjusted in accordance with the published refund schedule (below), based on the official date of withdrawal. The refund percentage is applied to tuition only. Fees are nonrefundable.
Withdrawal from the College- Day Division
In accordance with weeks of a term.
| Refund Schedule | % Refundable |
| Prior to week 1 | 100% |
| Week 1 | 100% |
| Week 2 | 75% |
| Week 3 | 50% |
| Week 4 | 25% |
No Refunds after week 4
Withdrawal from the College- Evening & Online Divisions
In accordance with weeks of a term.
| Refund Schedule | % Refundable |
| Prior to week 1 | 100% |
| Week 1 | 100% |
| Week 2 | 75% |
| Week 3 | 50% |
No Refunds after week 3
Financial Aid Implications of Withdrawing from the College
Financial aid awards will be adjusted according to federal regulations, which stipulate that a student who withdraws retains aid in proportion to the percentage of the semester he or she was enrolled. If the student withdraws during the first 60% of the semester, a portion of his or her federal funds must be returned. The student and Bay State College will share responsibility for returning these funds. Once the student has completed more than 60% of the semester, no adjustment to the financial aid award is necessary. Students are strongly encouraged to meet with the Financial Aid Office staff prior to withdrawal to determine the financial impact of their withdrawal from Bay State College. Federal, state and institutional funds will be adjusted according to the regulations governing these programs.
