Withdrawals
A student’s withdrawal from the College is a permanent separation. Reasons why a student may withdraw from the College include to transfer to another institution or to leave the College without a definite plan to return.
A student who seeks to withdraw from the College in good standing must ordinarily complete an exit interview at the Office of Student Affairs and complete the exit procedures, which include submitting a completed Withdrawal Form to the Office of the Registrar for processing and promptly notifying all student services offices. For a withdrawal from the College that occurs before the fifth week of the semester, no courses or grades for that semester will appear on the student’s transcript. For a withdrawal that occurs in the fifth week of the semester or later, a final grade of “W” (Withdrawal) will be entered for all registered courses.
Administrative withdrawal is a College-initiated withdrawal that occurs when students, by the middle of a semester, have failed to attend class or have not registered for any courses, and have not been granted a leave of absence. In this case, a final grade of “F,” “NP,” or “IA” will be entered for all registered courses.
Tuition Refund Policy
Students who drop or withdraw from course(s) while in good standing may be eligible to receive a refund of tuition in accordance with the tuition refund schedules in Tables 1.1 and 1.2 . Fees are generally not refundable. Students dismissed from the College for disciplinary reasons or who are administratively withdrawn from the College are not eligible for a tuition refund.
The student must submit a completed Course Registration Add/Drop Form to the Office of the Registrar and request a tuition refund from the Office of Financial Services. The amount of the refund will depend on the date of the student’s official cancellation of course(s). The amount refundable plus any overpayment of fees or financial aid awards in excess of fees is presented on the College bill. Refunds are processed routinely throughout the semester.
Tuition Refund Schedule for Partial Cancellation of Course(s) (while remaining enrolled in at least one course)
| Course(s) Canceled: | Refundable Tuition: |
|---|---|
| During the first two weeks of classes | 100% tuition refund |
| During the third or fourth week of classes | 50% tuition refund |
| After the fourth week of classes | No tuition refund |
Tuition and Fee Refund Schedule for Withdrawal from the College
| Official Withdrawal Date: | Refundable Tuition and Fees: |
|---|---|
| By the day before the semester begins | 100% tuition and fees refund |
| During the first week of classes | 100% tuition refund |
| During the second week of classes | 70% tuition refund |
| During the third or fourth week of classes | 50% tuition refund |
| After the fourth week of classes | No refund |
Tuition Refund Appeal
Under special circumstances, such as medical needs or military service, FTC may be able to make an exception and refund tuition based on an appeal. The student must submit a written statement explaining the reason for the withdrawal and prepare supporting documentation (e.g., military activation orders). The College will make a decision on the appeal within 2 to 3 weeks.