Tuition and Fee Refunds
Full- and Part-Time Programs
Tuition and fee refunds are based on the official date of withdrawal. No refunds will be permitted unless an official withdrawal form is submitted in the required time period through the Registrar’s Office. The date on which the Withdrawal/Refund of Tuition Form is received by the Registrar’s Office is considered the official date of the student’s withdrawal. Nonattendance in class or stop payment on a check is not considered an official withdrawal from the college. The student remains responsible for all tuition liabilities. Students receiving Title IV financial aid will be processed according to federal guidelines. The refund period terminates by the end of the third week of classes, in accordance with the following schedule:
| Withdrawals | Refunds |
|---|---|
| Prior to the first day of semester | 100% of tuition and fees |
| Prior to the second week of semester* | 75% of tuition and fees |
| Prior to the third week of semester* | 50% of tuition and fees |
| Prior to the fourth week of semester* | 25% of tuition and fees |
| Thereafter | No refund |
- *
The first week ends on Sunday regardless of which day of the week classes begin.
The refund schedule may change at the discretion of the college’s Board of Trustees. Current refund schedules and amounts refunded are available at fitnyc.edu/refunds.
Summer and Winter Sessions
The refund period terminates prior to the fourth scheduled session of the course, in accordance with the following schedule:
| Withdrawals | Refunds |
|---|---|
| Prior to the first day of semester | 100% of tuition and fees |
| Prior to the second day of semester | 75% of tuition and fees |
| Prior to the third day of semester | 50% of tuition and fees |
| Prior to the fourth day of semester | 25% of tuition and fees |
| Thereafter | No refund |
HOUSING REFUNDS
The housing contract is binding for the full academic year. Students who withdraw are liable for any financial penalties incurred as a result of terminating the contract. The student bears all responsibility for officially requesting release from the housing contract.
Withdrawing from the college does not automatically cancel the housing contract.
Residents who withdraw will be responsible for a minimum charge of $500.00. See refund schedule for financial penalties incurred as a result of terminating the contract.
Withdrawals prior to August 1 for the fall semester, or January 1 for the spring semester, are subject to a minimum charge of $500.00 (nonrefundable deposit). For withdrawal charges/refunds after August 1 (fall)/January 1 (spring), see refund schedule.
ROOM PORTION
Percentages to be refunded and charged:
| Contract Week | Refund |
|---|---|
| Until 1st day of the 1st week of classes | 75% refund (25% charge) of total room charges |
| Until 1st day of the 2nd week of classes | 50% refund (50% charge) of total room charges |
| Until 1st day of the 3rd week of classes | 25% refund (75% charge) of total room charges |
| Thereafter | No refund (100% charge) of total room charges |
| Meal portion | Refunds for meal plans are processed according to the schedule above. Refunds will not be issued for meals or declining balance dollars that have already been used. |
Students accepted after the withdrawal request deadline are required to submit payment in full and are subject to the charges reflected above.
All refunds will be credited to the student’s account through the Bursar’s Office.
Room portion: Refunds reflected above are based on cost for total room charges.
Meal portion: Refunds for meal plans are processed according to the schedule above. Refunds will not be issued for meals or declining balance dollars that have already been used.
Please note that tuition and fees for the 2024–25 academic year may change.