Refund of Fees
Requests for refunds and other appeal actions to be considered by the University Fee Appeals Committee must be submitted within six months after the end of the semester to which the refund or appeal action is applicable. Click here for a Fee Appeal form (pdf) which may be printed, completed and submitted to the Registrar’s Office. For more detailed information regarding fee payment and policies please see the Catalog.

Requests for a refund of fees after the drop/add period shall be reviewed and determined as follows:

1. A refund of 25 percent of the total fees paid will automatically be made if withdrawal from ALL courses is completed prior to the end of the fourth week of classes. No appeal is necessary. Withdrawals may be submitted on line via ARGUS or in the Office of the Registrar.
2. In the following instances, the per-credit-hour fee may be refunded upon appeal with appropriate documentation:
   1. Call to or enlisted in active military service (copy of orders);
   2. Death of the student or death in the immediate family (parent, spouse, child, sibling) (copy of obituary notice or death certificate);
   3. Complete withdrawal of the student from all courses due to illness(confirmed in writing on letterhead by a physician, stating that completion of the term is precluded by illness);
   4. Exceptional circumstances upon approval of the University Fee Appeals Committee. The student must submit a written appeal to the University Fee Appeals Committee via the Office of the Registrar. Appeals for refunds must be supported by appropriate written documentation;
   5. Hurricanes or natural disasters – the University Fee Appeals Committee will review appeals based on natural disasters on an individual basis with the effect on the student given the utmost consideration. Students should submit the Fee Appeal form with appropriate explanation of effect of disaster.

Appeal for Late Fee Assessments and Refunds
Student appeals for late payment of fees, refunds of tuition, and other charges after the refund deadline are referred to the University Fee Appeals Committee. All appeals should be submitted in writing, with attached supporting documentation, to the University Registrar. Fee appeals forms are available at Fee Appeal form (pdf) which may be printed, completed and submitted to the Registrar’s Office.

Reinstatment for Cancelled Registration
Reinstatements are not automatic. To be considered for reinstatement after the deadline requires approval of the University Fee Appeals Committee. The student must submit a written appeal to the University Fee Appeals Committee outlining the reason for the request for reinstatement, including an explanation of why fees were not paid prior to the close of the fee payment period. If the reinstatement is approved the students must make payment of all registration fees for the identical classes for which registration was previously canceled, the $100 late registration, the $100 late payment fees, and payment of all delinquent liabilities. Appeals for reinstatement may be submitted to the Office of the Registrar or the Controller’s Office. Appeals must be submitted prior to the end of the semester for which reinstatement is requested. Fee appeals forms are available at Fee Appeal form (pdf) which may be printed, completed and submitted to the Registrar’s Office.

The University Fee Appeals Committee reports to the Associate Vice President of Enrollment Services who has final authority over all appeals.

The filing of an appeal before the Fee Appeals Committee does not extend the due date for fees, tuition loans, VA deferments or other charges while awaiting a decision by the Committee. Such charges not paid by the due date will be assessed the late payment fee.

All questions regarding fee appeals should be directed to the Office of the Registrar at (850) 474-2244.