Refund Policy
Residents
Your enrollment fee, less a $10 processing charge, is returned automatically if courses are dropped prior to the specific refund deadline date of the section, or full refund if the college cancels a class. For short-term classes (meeting less than two weeks), you must drop before the first class meeting. For short-term classes (greater than two weeks) including summer session classes, you must drop prior to ten percent (10%) of the length of the course. For full-term classes, the refund deadline date is posted in the Enrollment Services' Important Dates webpage. Drop deadlines are also displayed in Self-Service including the refund date, drop without a “W” and drop with a “W” date.
The processing time for refunds is approximately four (4) weeks. Keep receipts for reference. Student's registration privileges and diplomas may be withheld pending settlement of outstanding financial obligations due the college.
If you do not appear in class, do not drop the course and the instructor does not drop you, you will be held responsible for fees. In addition, you may also receive a failing grade.
Military Withdrawal
Students who have withdrawn from classes due to military orders are entitled to a refund. A refund request form must be submitted to Enrollment Services.
Excused Withdrawal
Drops as the result of an Excused Withdrawal “EW” are not automatically entitled to a refund. A refund request form must be submitted to Enrollment Services for consideration.
Non-Residents
The amount of your tuition that will be refunded depends upon when you drop.
Tuition will be refunded as follows:
Refund of Non-resident Fees due to adjustment or correction:
| Refund | Percent Refunded |
|---|---|
| Fees collected in error | 100% |
| Cancelled classes initiated by MSJC | 100% |
| Drops prior to the end of the second week of instruction | 100% |
Refund of Non-resident Fees for dropped courses:
| Refund | Percent Refunded |
|---|---|
| During the third week of instruction | 80% |
| During the fourth week of instruction | 60% |
| During the fifth week of instruction | 40% |
| During the sixth week of instruction | 20% |
After the sixth (6th) week of instruction, no refunds will be made. Non-resident students enrolling in short-term classes starting after the beginning of the ninth (9th) week of instruction will be charged for the additional units of short-term credit regardless of any reduction at that time.
Refund of Non-resident Fees during Summer Session:
| Refund | Percent Refunded |
|---|---|
| Drops processed by second class meeting | 100% |
| Third class meeting | 80% |
| Fourth class meeting | 60% |
| Fifth class meeting | 40% |
| Sixth class meeting | 20% |
Mt. San Jacinto College complies with all refund requirements established by the Federal Title IV Financial Aid Regulations. These refund regulations may differ from the college’s regular refund policy. The college’s current financial aid tuition refund policy may be obtained from the Financial Aid Office.