Refund Policy
Overview
Students who withdraw from all classes may be eligible for a tuition and mandatory fee refund. Refund eligibility and amount depend on the date of withdrawal and are governed by CSU policy and Title 5 of the California Code of Regulations.
Below you’ll find refund schedules and examples organized by term. Refunds may be prorated based on withdrawal date. All automated refunds are subject to a $5.00 administrative fee.
Refund Policy for Fall 2025
Use the chart below to see how your refund is determined based on your withdrawal date.
Refund for Dropping All Classes
|
Withdrawal Date |
Refund Type |
|---|---|
|
Before August 21, 2025 |
100% Refund |
|
August 21 – October 29 |
Prorated Refund |
|
October 30 – December 14 |
No Refund |
If all classes are dropped before August 21, you receive a full refund. If you drop between August 22 and October 29, your refund is calculated on a daily basis. After October 29, no refund is available.
Example:
A student withdrawing on September 4 (15 days in):
15/109 × $4,075.11 = $560.80 refund
$4,075.11 - $560.80 - $5 = $3,509.31 total refund
Refund for Dropping Some Units
|
Withdrawal Date |
Refund Type |
|---|---|
|
Before Aug 21, 2025 |
100% Refund |
|
Aug 21 – Sept 4, 2025 |
Fees Adjusted |
|
After Sept 4, 2025 |
No Adjustment |
Refund Policies by Term
Session Drop Period Refund Type
|
Session |
Drop Period |
Refund Type |
|---|---|---|
|
10-Week |
June 4 – July 17 |
Prorated Refund |
|
1st 5-Week |
June 4 – June 24 |
Prorated Refund |
|
2nd 5-Week |
July 10 – July 30 |
Prorated Refund |
Prorated Percent Per Day:
- 10-Week: 1.3699%
- 1st 5-Week: 2.8571%
- 2nd 5-Week: 2.9411%
Example: Student drops on June 6 after 6 days in a 10-week session: 6 × 1.3699% = 8.22%
$3,596.82 × 8.22% = $295.63 charge
Refund = $3,296.19 after admin fee
Refund for Dropping All Classes
|
Action |
Refund |
|---|---|
|
Before Jan 17, 2025 |
100% Refund |
|
Jan 18 – Mar 26, 2025 |
Prorated Refund (PDF) |
|
Mar 27 – May 15, 2025 |
No Refund |
Prorated Basis: 116 days in Spring 2025
Example:
Withdraw on February 1 (15 days):
15/116 × $3,890.11 = $502.59
$3,890.11 - $502.59 - $5 = $3,382.52 refund
Refund for Dropping Some Units
|
Action |
Refund |
|---|---|
|
Before Jan 17, 2025 |
100% Refund |
|
Jan 18 – Jan 31, 2025 |
Fees Adjusted |
|
After Jan 31, 2025 |
No Adjustment |
|
Session |
Drop Period |
Refund Type |
|---|---|---|
|
4-Week |
Dec 26 – Jan 8 |
Pro-rated Refund |
|
2-Week |
Jan 2 – Jan 10 |
Pro-rated Refund |
How to estimate Prorated refund:
Winter percent charged per day:
- 4 Weeks Session: 6.666% per day
- 2 Weeks Session: 4.545% per day
Example: Drop on Dec 29 (4 days in 4-week):
4 × 6.666% = 26.66%
Refund = $1,124.38 after admin fee
Additional Notes
- A $5 Refund Processing Fee applies to all refunds.
- Refunds are issued only to the individual who made the original payment.
- Housing and dining refunds follow separate policies—please contact University Housing or Dining Services.
- Students receiving financial aid should contact the Financial Aid Office before withdrawing, as this may impact aid eligibility or repayment.
Fee Adjustments During Add/Drop Period
To be eligible for a fee adjustment:
- The enrollment change must occur during the official add/drop period.
- The new total number of enrolled units must place the student in a lower tuition category (e.g., full-time to part-time).
- The student must not be receiving a flat-rate tuition or special program pricing that restricts adjustments.
CSU Fee Policy
The CSU makes every effort to keep student costs to a minimum. Tuition and fees listed in published schedules or student accounts may need to be increased when public funding is inadequate. Therefore, CSU reserves the right, even after tuition or fees are initially charged or initial payments are made, to increase or modify any listed tuition or fees. All listed fees, other than mandatory systemwide tuition, are subject to change without notice, until the date when instruction for a particular semester or quarter has begun. All CSU-listed tuition and fees should be regarded as estimates that are subject to change upon approval by the Board of Trustees, the chancellor or the presidents, as appropriate. Changes in mandatory systemwide tuition will be made in accordance with the requirements of the Working Families Student Fee Transparency and Accountability Act (Sections 66028 through 66028.6 of the California Education)