REFUND OF INSTITUTIONAL CHARGES OR WITHDRAWN STUDENTS


1. A student who withdraws from the University under normal conditions and after the beginning of instruction will be granted a refund of tuition/fees in accordance with federal regulations and North Dakota State Board of Higher Education policy.

2. The statutory pro-rata refund calculation defined in the Higher Education Amendments of 1992 and implementing regulations as modified is adopted as the state refund policy in accordance with State Board Policy 830.6 and detailed in the term Time Schedule of Classes.

3. A student must withdraw officially from the University within the stated refund period to be eligible for a refund of tuition and fees. No refund will be made to a student who is suspended, dismissed, or expelled for breach of discipline.

4. Any student who has an approved rescind (Room and Board Contract Cancellation) shall receive a refund for his/her room and board in accordance with the State Board of Higher Education refund policy.

5. A student may appeal the refund percentage by submitting a written request to the Business Office in accordance with appeal process outlined in State Board policy 830.6 (#6).

REFUND FOR CLASS CHANGES (DROP/ADD)

Students dropping a class during the first seven instructional class days of the semester will receive a 100% refund of tuition and fees. After the seventh class day of the semester there is no refund for a class which is dropped. However, classes of the same or fewer credits may be substituted at no additional tuition/fee charge. If the substituted class requires a special course fee, the student will be assessed that charge.