The Georgia State Refund Policy applies to Georgia students who withdraw from the University according to the following schedule. Students dropping all courses in a semester are considered withdrawn for refund purposes.
If student withdraws from the institution:On or before the first day of classes:
100%
After the first day of class but before the end of the first 5% of the term or instructional time :
95%Between the end of the first 5% and 10% of the term or instructional time:
90%Between the end of the first 10% and 25% of the term or instructional time:
75%
Between the end of the first 25% and 50% of the term or instructional time:
50%
After the first 50% of the term or instructional time:
0%Fees will be refunded according to the refund percentage. Tuition deposits are non-refundable for students that fail to matriculate in that program of study. Refunds are made within 30 days of the withdrawal date.
COURSE ADD/DROP REFUND POLICYStudents dropping a class, but remaining registered in the semester, must provide official notification to the Student Services Department via Student Link, by completing an Add/Drop Form (in-residence and distance courses), or via e-mail (online courses). Note: For weekend courses, the official start date is the first day of the semester. This may precede the on-campus component. Tuition credits will be applied to the student’s account according to the refund schedule below:
15 Week CoursesBy noon of the second Friday after the start date – 100%
After noon of the second Friday after the start date – 0%
7 ½ Week CoursesBy seventh calendar date of the session start – 100%
After the seventh date of the session start – 0%