In order to be eligible for a refund, a student must complete the withdrawal requirements of the departments involved. The student must complete, sign, and file a refund application with the Business Office. Applications for refunds will not be accepted after the end of the semester in which withdrawal is made, and refunds will be processed as soon as possible. No cash refunds will be made.

Beginning in Spring 2008, all tuition and fee refunds and financial aid will be issued to students via the DMC Debit Card. In order to receive the DMC Debit Card, students must have their correct address on file with the Office of Admissions and Registrar. If the College does not have the student's correct address on file, refunds and financial aid disbursements will be delayed. More information is available on the DMC Debit Card Web site.

Payments made by credit cards will be credited to the respective card account.

The 1998 Reauthorization of the Higher Education Act requires a fair and equitable refund policy for students who received federal aid or whose parents borrowed under the federal PLUS program if the student:

• does not register for period of attendance for which aid was intended, or,
• withdraws or fails to complete a period of enrollment.

A fair and equitable refund policy will provide a refund of at least the largest amount under:

• applicable state law, or
• specific refund requirements established by the school's nationally recognized accrediting agency, as approved by the Department of Education, or
• pro rata, for any student attending Del Mar College for the first time whose date of withdrawal is at or before the 60% (nine [9] weeks into the semester) point in the period of enrollment for which the student has been charged. (Pro rata means a refund of at least that portion of tuition, fees, and other charges assessed by the institution equal to the portion of the period of enrollment for which the student has been charged that remains on the last day of attendance by the student.)

Only the Comptroller of the College or designee will make exceptions to any of the refund policies.

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The refund policy of Del Mar College, in accordance with the State- approved uniform refund schedule, is specified below. Please refer to the semester class schedule for applicable refund dates. Students must officially withdraw from classes in order to be removed from the official class rolls.

The first class day is defined as the day classes start at Del Mar College, and NOT as the first day a student attends classes. The first class day is based on the Texas College and University System "common calendar" as determined by the state. Please refer to the current semester class schedule for applicable first class date. A 100% refund is to be made for courses dropped prior to the first class day.

FOR ACADEMIC CREDIT CLASSES

When a student drops all of his or her classes, this schedule applies:

FALL and SPRING
Day and Evening Classes

	During the first 15 class days	70% refund
	During the 16th-20th class days	25% refund
	After the 20th class day	no refund

SUMMER
Day and Evening Classes

	During the first 5 class days	70% refund
	During the 6th and 7th class days	25% refund
	After the 7th class day	no refund

Noncredit - Music Preparatory Division

	Canceled Classes	100% refund
	Drop or withdrawal prior to the first class meeting	100% refund
	Drop or withdrawal prior to the second class meeting (for classes that meet six times or more)	80% refund
	After second class meeting	no refund

Noncredit Courses

	Canceled Classes	100% refund
	Drop or withdrawal prior to the first class meeting	100% refund
	Drop or withdrawal prior to the second class meeting (for classes that meet six times or more)	80% refund
	After second class meeting	no refund

Every reasonable effort has been taken to ensure the accuracy of this information. However, you are encouraged to contact the College regarding the latest approved information.

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