Refunds
If a student leaves during the first two weeks of the term, as defined by the academic calendar: a 25% tuition refund is available:
Term
- Fall 2008
- Last day available September 26, 2008
- Winter 2009
- Last day available January 16, 2009
- Spring 2009
- Last day available April 10, 2009
If a student leaves due to illness during the first half of the term, as defined by the academic calendar: a 50% tuition refund is available.
Term
- Fall 2008
- Last day available October 16, 2008
- Winter 2009
- Last day available February 5, 2009
- Spring 2009
- Last day available April 30, 2009
Room charges will not be refunded.
Board charges will not be refunded.
Financial aid will be reduced according to federally mandated guidelines.
Applied music fees will be refunded, with charges deducted for lessons received, only if the student notifies the department of music within the first two weeks of the term.
The June 1st payment will be refunded only if the student becomes ill before they enroll and withdraws from the College.
In the event of a national emergency all charges will be refunded pro rata to students drafted or called as military reservists unless they have attended courses a sufficient length of time to earn academic credit.
If a student wishes to transfer to another institution he or she must settle accounts in the Business Office by making necessary payments or arrangements for extension before a transcript of credits will be issued.
No refunds will be made to students suspended or dismissed from the College.
A more restrictive refund policy governs withdrawal from Carleton off-campus programs. This policy is explained in the Off-Campus Studies Planning Guide for each program.







