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Withdrawals

If you decide to withdraw from or not attend SUNY Cortland, it is your obligation to properly and promptly withdraw through the Registrar's Office. Non-attendance of class(es) does NOT qualify as an official withdrawal and does NOT relieve a student of financial obligations.

Liability

Reduction of tuition liability is made according to SUNY Board of Trustees policies. Students incur liability based on the length of the academic term and the date of official withdrawal. To qualify for liability adjustments, students must follow the College's official withdrawal policy. For specific dates, please visit the relevant link below:

• Fall 2008 Tuition and Fee Refund Schedule
• Winter 2009 Tuition and Fee Refund Schedule
• Spring 2009 Tuition and Fee Refund Schedule

Federal regulations require the Financial Advisement Office to recalculate the amount of Federal financial aid a student has earned as of the official date of withdrawal.

A student is not eligible for 100 percent of federal financial aid until 60 percent of the semester has been completed. As a result, loan money already received on a student's behalf may have to be repaid.

Also, available aid for subsequent semesters may be affected by a withdrawal. It is strongly recommended that students consult with their financial aid counselor before making a decision to withdraw. For more details, see Refund/Repayment of Financial Aid in the College Handbook.

Refunds

Students who withdraw from SUNY Cortland before the semester or after a semester is under way may be entitled to receive refunds of some of the paid charges, deposits and fees.

Those who are denied permission to register at the college will be entitled to a full refund of tuition, room and board charges paid for that term but students who are suspended by Judicial Affairs are fully liable for all charges incurred. Students will receive a full refund of tuition and fees when a course is cancelled by the college.

• For information on refunds from sources of financial aid, see Financial Aid Refunds.
• Tuition/Admission Deposit Refunds. For students who are admitted into terms that begin between June 1 and November 30, the admission deposit is refundable if requested on or before May 1. For students who are admitted into terms that begin between December 1 and May 31, the admission deposit is refundable if requested on or before November 1. If a student is notified of acceptance after April 1 for the fall semester or October 1 for the spring semester, the deposit is refundable if both of the following conditions are met: The refund must be requested within 30 days after notification of acceptance is sent to the student, and the refund must be requested before the first day of classes in the term for which the deposit was paid. No deposits will be refunded after the beginning of the semester.
• Room Deposit Refunds. In order to receive a refund of the room deposit, the student applicant must provide written notification of withdrawal from the College to the Residential Services Office by May 1 prior to the fall semester and by Nov. 1 prior to the spring semester. If individuals submit their deposit after April 1 or Oct. 1, a refund will be granted if the written request is received within 30 days of the payment of the deposit and before the first day of occupancy. All new students will follow the same guidelines as for the tuition deposit.
• Tuition and Fees. Reduction of tuition liability is made according to SUNY Board of Trustees policies. Students incur liability based on the length of the academic term and the date of official withdrawal. To qualify for for liability adjustments, students MUST follow the College's official withdrawal policy.
• College Fee. Once a semester begins, the College Fee is non-refundable, unless the class is cancelled by the College.
• Program Service Charge and Course Activity Fees. For full semester courses, the Program Service Charge is refundable only if the student withdraws before the end of the first week of classes. After that date, the Program Service Charge is not refundable. Special activity fees, such as lab fees, art materials, etc., are not refundable after the end of the first week of classes.
• Room Refunds are based on the date personal belongings are removed and check-out procedures have been followed.
• Meal Plan (Board) Refunds are based on the week of departure.