Tuition Refund Policy - Return of Title IV (Federal) Aid Policy
Any student, who withdraws or is expelled from all classes during the term, depending upon when this action is taken, may be refunded all or part of their tuition and fee charges. If the student is a financial aid recipient, the University of Michigan-Dearborn, as well as the student, may be required to return to the federal government, all or a portion of the aid that had been disbursed to the student and/or the student’s account.
Tuition Refund Policy
A student may discontinue all their courses (for the term) by withdrawing from the term. Students withdrawing from the term will have their tuition assessed based on the University Tuition Refund Policy that stipulates the amount of tuition and fees that are refunded to a student who withdraws from all classes during the term. Students withdrawing from the term will have their tuition and fees assessed depending upon when the student withdraws. The chart below will reflect the University’s fee assessment according to the following schedule:
| Time of Withdrawal | Institutional Assessment |
|---|---|
| Before the first day of classes and through the first two weeks of classes | Students who officially withdraw before classes start or during the first two weeks of class will not be assessed any tuition and fees. |
| Third through sixth week of classes | If withdraws by the end of the sixth week of classes, he/she will be assessed 50% of tuition fees plus the non-refundable registration fee. A grade of “W” will be recorded on the student’s academic record. |
| After the sixth week of classes | If withdraws after the sixth week of classes, he/she will be assessed 100% of tuition fees plus the non-refundable registration fee. A grade of “W” will be recorded on the student’s academic record. * Permission to withdraw after the last day of class would require the approval of the Academic Standards Committee of the school or college in which the student is enrolled. |
Return of Title IV Funds
Students receiving financial aid have the responsibility to follow the college’s withdrawal procedures as outlined in the University of Michigan-Dearborn University catalog. The Higher Education Act requires the University to calculate a Return of Title IV Funds on all federal financial aid students who withdraw (officially or unofficially) from all classes on or before the 60% attendance point in the semester. A schedule is used to determine the percentage of the semester the student attended based on the withdrawal date/last date of attendance. The percentage of the semester the student attended is calculated as follows:
Number of days in attendance / Number of days in period of enrollment
The number of days counted includes all calendar days in the period of enrollment including weekends and holidays but excludes college breaks of five or more days. The percentage of the period of enrollment the student attended is used to calculate the amount of the student’s earned versus unearned federal aid funds. The unearned portion of federal aid funds received must be returned to the appropriate aid program in accordance with the order of return as mandated by law. The order of return is: Federal Unsubsidized Stafford Student Loan, Federal Subsidized Stafford Student Loan, Federal PLUS Loan, Federal Pell Grant, Federal Supplemental Educational Opportunity Grant (SEOG), Iraq and Afghanistan Service Grant, TEACH Grant. The University is responsible for returning the lesser of unearned Title IV aid or unearned institutional charges. Unearned institutional charges are based on the percentage of the semester the student did not attend. The college is responsible for its return of funds first, followed by the student’s return of funds. The student is responsible for returning:
Amount of unearned Title IV Aid - Amount of aid school returns = Amount Student Returns
If the student did not receive all the funds that they earned according to the calculation, they may be due a post- withdrawal disbursement. If the post-withdrawal disbursement includes loan funds, the University must get authorization from the student within 14 days before it can disburse the funds. A student may choose to decline some or all the loan funds so that they do not incur additional debt. The University will automatically apply all or a portion of the post- withdrawal disbursement of grant funds to any outstanding tuition and fees.
The University must return its portion of unearned Title IV aid (loan and grant) to the appropriate federal program within 45 days from the student’s withdrawal date as determined by the Office of Financial Aid and Scholarships. If the amount the student returns includes a federal loan program, the student is responsible for repayment of the loan in accordance with the terms of the loan program. If the amount the student return includes grant aid, 51Ƶ-Dearborn will return unearned funds back to the aid program and the student will be responsible for any balance it creates. The student must pay the student account balance within 30 days to avoid late fee assessments. Students who have been reported to ED by another institution for an Overpayment Status should contact the ED to make payment arrangements to repay the necessary grant funds.
Students who stop attending the University of Michigan-Dearborn may not receive further financial aid disbursements, may lose some or all the aid that has already been disbursed to their account, may be responsible for repayment of unpaid charges, and may be considered in overpayment status with ED.
Students who stop attending all classes without officially withdrawing from the college will be subject to a Return of Title IV Funds calculation at the end of the semester, based on their last date of attendance as determined by faculty.
Non-Attendance in Courses
If it is determined that a student has never attended course(s), a reduction of some or all financial aid may be necessary. At the time the office determines a non-successful grade, faculty will be contacted to confirm a last date of educational activity. A non-response from faculty requires the Office of Financial Aid and Scholarships to assume the student has never attended course(s).
Once a determination of earned Federal financial aid is determined, the Office of Financial Aid and Scholarships will notify each effected withdrawn student of eligibility.
- Eligible State of Michigan funds are calculated based on a formula provided by the Michigan Student Scholarships and Grants Office.
- University funds will be reduced if a refund would be generated from these funds.
- Loans disbursed in excess of eligibility are due based on the terms and conditions outlined in the promissory note(s). Most Direct Loan borrowers will enter repayment six months after withdrawal—unless they begin classes on a half- time basis (6 credits undergraduate/4 credits graduate) before the end of their six month grace period.
It is important to realize that a key component of satisfactory academic progress is course completion. A total withdrawal contributes no completed credits to an academic transcript. Absence of course completion during a term could be viewed negatively in positive progress towards degree completion. Questions and concerns should be directed to the Office of Financial at 313-593-5300. The Office of Financial Aid and Scholarships encourages all students to meet their academic advisor and to take advantage of the resources offered in the Counseling and Support Services Office.