Refund Policy
Overview
Students who withdraw from all classes may be eligible for a tuition and 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 non-Financial Aid related refunds are subject to a $5.00 administrative fee.
Refund Policies by Term
Session Drop Period Refund Type
|
Enrolled Units |
15-Week Session |
Refund Type |
|---|---|---|
|
Dropping Units before Start of Session |
Not later than Jan 22, 2027 |
Full Refund For Applicable Session/Term |
|
Drop All Units |
Jan 23, 2027 – Apr 6, 2027 |
Prorated Refund |
|
Drop Some Units |
Jan 23, 2027 – Apr 6, 2027 |
Adjusted Refund Based on # of Units |
Spring 2027 examples using: Undergraduate with 3 Units:
Fees: $2,831.11
$5 administrative fee deducted
Spring 2027 – 15-Week Session
Term Dates: January 23, 2027 → May 21, 2027
Total Days: 112 (Spring Break deducted)
Drop on Day 15
Formula used:
Number of days attended ÷ 112 × $ Tuition and Fee = Amount Earned
$ Tuition and Fee − Amount Earned − $5 = Refund
Drop on Day 15 (February 6, 2027):
15/112 × $2,831.11 = $379.17
$2,831.11 − $379.17 − $5 = $2,446.94 refund
|
Enrolled Units |
4-Weeks Session |
2-Weeks Session |
Refund Type |
|---|---|---|---|
|
Dropping Units before Start of Session |
Not later than Dec 27, 2026 |
Not later than Jan 3, 2027 |
Full Refund For Applicable Session/Term |
|
Drop All Units |
Dec 28, 2026 – Jan 11, 2027 |
Jan 4, 2027 – Jan 14, 2027 |
Prorated Refund |
|
Drop Some Units |
Dec 28, 2026 – Jan 11, 2027 |
N/A |
Adjusted Refund Based on # of Units |
Prorated Basis: 24 days in Winter 2027 4-Weeks, and 17 days in Winter 2027 2-Weeks Session
Example: Winter 2027 4-Weeks Session examples using: Undergraduate with 3 Units:
Fees: $2,166.00
$5 administrative fee deducted
Winter 2027 – 4-Week Session
Term Dates: December 28, 2026 → January 20, 2027
Total Days: 24
Drop on Day 15
Formula used:
Number of days attended ÷ 24 × $ Tuition and Fee = Amount Earned
$ Tuition and Fee − Amount Earned − $5 = Refund
Withdraw on January 11 (15 days):
15/24 × $2,166.00= $1,353.75
$2,166.00- $1,353.75 - $5 = $807.25 refund
|
Enrolled Units |
15-Week Session |
Refund Type |
|---|---|---|
|
Dropping Units before Start of Session |
Not later than Aug 19, 2026 |
Full Refund For Applicable Session/Term |
|
Drop All Units |
Aug 20, 2026 – Oct 28, 2026 |
Prorated Refund |
|
Drop Some Units |
Aug 20, 2026 – Oct 28, 2026 |
Adjusted Refund Based on # of Units |
Fall 2026 examples using: Undergraduate with 3 Units:
Fees: $2,831.11
$5 administrative fee deducted
Fall 2026 – 15-Week Session
Term Dates: August 20, 2026 → Dec 13, 2026
Total Days: 116
Drop on Day 15
Formula used:
Number of days attended ÷ 116 × $ Tuition and Fee = Amount Earned
$ Tuition and Fee − Amount Earned − $5 = Refund
Drop on Day 15 (February 6, 2027):
15/116 × $2,831.11 = $366.09
$2,831.11 − $366.09 − $5 = $2,460.02 refund
|
Enrolled Units |
10-Week Session |
1st 5-Week Session |
2nd 5-Week Session |
Refund Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Dropping Units before Start of Session |
Not later than Jun 2, 2026 |
Not later than Jun 2, 2026 |
Not later than Jul 8, 2026 |
Full Refund For Applicable Session/Term |
|
Drop All Units |
Jun 3, 2026 – Jul 16, 2026 |
Jun 3, 2026 – Jun 23, 2026 |
Jul 9, 2026 – Jul 29, 2026 |
Prorated Refund |
|
Drop Some Units |
Jun 3, 2026 – Jul 16, 2026 |
Jun 3, 2026 – Jun 23, 2026 |
Jul 9, 2026 – Jul 29, 2026 |
Adjusted Refund Based on # of Units |
| Session | 1st day of classes | Last day of finals | Total days |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10-Week Session | Jun 3, 2026 | Aug 14, 2026 | 73 |
| 1st 5-Week Session | Jun 3, 2026 | Jul 7, 2026 | 35 |
| 2nd 5-Week Session | Jul 9, 2026 | Aug 11, 2026 | 34 |
Prorated Basis: 73days in 10-Week Session, 35 days in 1st 5-Week Session, and 34 days in 2nd 5-Week Session
Example: Summer 2026 10-Week Session examples using: Undergraduate with 3 Units:
Fees: $2,128.32
$5 administrative fee deducted
Drop on Day 15 for 10-Week Session
Formula used:
Number of days attended ÷ 73× $ Tuition and Fee = Amount Earned
$ Tuition and Fee − Amount Earned − $5 = Refund
Drop on Day 15 (February 6, 2027):
15/73 × $2,128.32 = $437.33
$2,128.32 − $437.33 − $5 = $1,686 refund
Refund for Dropping All Classes
|
Action |
Refund |
|---|---|
|
Before Jan 17, 2026 |
100% Refund |
|
Jan 17 – Mar 25, 2026 |
|
|
Mar 26 – May 15, 2026 |
No Refund |
Prorated Basis: 112 days in Spring 2026
Example:
Withdraw on January 30 (14 days):
14/112 × $4,073.11= $509.14
$4,073.11- $509.14 - $5 = $3,558.97 refund
Refund for Dropping Some Units
|
Action |
Refund |
|---|---|
|
Before Jan 17, 2026 |
100% Refund |
|
Jan 17 – Jan 30, 2026 |
Fees Adjusted |
|
After Jan 30, 2026 |
No Adjustment |
|
Session |
Drop Period |
Refund Type |
|---|---|---|
|
4 and 2 Weeks |
Before Dec 22 |
100% refund |
|
4-Weeks |
Dec 22 – Jan 5 |
Prorated Refund |
|
2-Weeks |
Jan 2 – Jan 8 |
Prorated Refund |
How to estimate Prorated refund:
Prorated Basis:
19 days in Winter 2026 4-Week Session
14 days in Winter 2026 2-Week Session
Example:
Withdraw on Drop on Dec 25 (4 days in 4-week session)
Tuition for 3 units = $2,058.00
4/19 x $2,058.00 = 433.26
$2,058.00 - 433.26 - 5 = $1,619.74 Refund
Refund for Dropping Some Units
|
Action |
4 Weeks Refund |
2 Weeks Refund |
|---|---|---|
| 100% Refund |
Before Dec 22, 2025 |
Before Jan 2, 2026 |
| Fees Adjusted |
Dec 22 – Dec 23, 2025 |
N/A |
| 0 Adjustment |
After Dec 23, 2025 |
N/A |
Example:
Withdraw or Drop from 3 units to 2 units (3 units = Tuition $1,797.00)
On Dec 21th students receive 100% refund of the difference between 3 to 2 units
$1,797 - 1,198.00 = $599.00
in 4-week session)
Tuition for 3 units = $2,058.00
4/19 x $2,058.00 = 433.26
$2,058.00 - 433.26 - 5 = $1,619.74 Refund
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):
15/116 × $4,073.11 = $526.70 refund
$4,073.11 - $526.70 - $5 = $3,551.41 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 |
|
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: 112 days in Spring 2025
Example:
Withdraw on February 1 (15 days):
15/112 × $3,890.11 = $521.00
$3,890.11 - $521.00- $5 = $3,364.11 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
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A $5 Refund Processing Fee applies to all out of pocket payment refunds.
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All refunds are issued to the student (exceptions include 529 payments and Parent Plus Loans)
- 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 (Spring 2026: January 5, 2026 to January 30, 2026)
Students who adjust their enrollment during the add/drop period may be subject to a change in their tuition and fees. See above Refund Policies by Term.
Eligibility Criteria
To be eligible for the fee adjustment from full-time charges to part-time charges:
- The enrollment change must occur between the official add/drop period (January 5, 2026 to January 30, 2026).
- The new number of enrolled units must place the student in the 0-6 units part-time category (Example: If you were enrolled in 7.0 or more units and drop to 6.0 or fewer units during the add/drop period, you may be eligible for a fee adjustment.)
- The student must not be receiving a flat-rate tuition or special program pricing that restricts adjustments (Example: participation in the WUE program).
What’s Adjusted?
- Only the CSU Tuition Fee is eligible for adjustment.
- Campus-based fees will not be reduced, even if your unit load changes.
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)