Tuition

All charges for a term will be canceled, except the $400 non-refundable enrollment deposit for those withdrawing before the start of classes. For those students withdrawing after the start of classes, credit will be issued for tuition, room and meals according to the table which follows. There will be no refund of fees. It is the student's responsibility to notify the Dean of Students Office of their withdrawal. Students who fail to notify the Dean of Students office will be assessed an administrative fee.

• Within 7 days - 75%
• Within 15 days - 50%
• Within 25 days - 25%
• After 25 days - No refund

For those students withdrawing within 15 calendar days of the first day of a short term (autumn/winter terms), the following refund will be issued for tuition, room and meals.

• Within 7 days - 50%
• Within 15 days - 25%
• After 15 days - No refund

Refund of Room and Meals

For students who withdraw after the start of a semester, room and meal charges will be pro-rated based on last date on campus. There is no refund or adjustments made for room and meals to students moving off-campus after the start of a semester.

Return of Financial Aid

Institutional Aid - may be pro-rated based on date of withdrawal.

Florida Aid - will be granted only if the withdrawal occurs after the end of the drop/add period.

Federal Aid - is granted based on a specific Federal formula, which is applied to students at Eckerd College through 60% of the semester. Using the Federal formula, it is determined whether any part of the aid awarded must be returned by the institution and/or the student to Federal Aid programs. Federal Aid Programs include:

• Unsubsidized Stafford Loan
• Subsidized Stafford Loan
• Perkins Loan
• PLUS
• Pell Grant
• Supplemental Educational Opportunity Grant
• Other Title IV assistance

It is important to note that students with financial aid who withdraw during a semester will typically owe a balance to the College due to the loss of aid, since only a percentage of charges are canceled.

Students Withdrawing from Eckerd College Must Complete the Following Steps:

General Procedures:

1. Complete a withdrawal form in the Student Affairs office.
2. Have the withdrawal form signed in the Financial Aid office. If you have been awarded the Federal Stafford Loan, you must have exit counseling for those loans.
3. If you have been awarded the Federal Perkins Loan or an institutional loan, you must complete exit counseling for those loans in the Business office.
4. Return the withdrawal form to the Student Affairs office and schedule an appointment for a brief interview.
5. If you reside on campus, go to the Residential Life office and complete a room inventory.
6. Go to the Bursar's office to determine the status of your account.

Please note additional information in the Eckerd College catalog concerning withdrawal policies and procedures.