Academic Year
Enrollment status for fall/spring/summer semesters is determined according to the following table.
| Credits | Status |
|---|---|
| 12 or more | Full-Time |
| 9-11 | ¾ Time |
| 6-8 | Half-time |
| 1-5 | Less than half-time |
Tuition Balances and Refunds
Tuition and fees are reduced in accordance with the following schedule when courses are dropped. Withdrawal in the first three weeks may result in a refund to the student. MCHP Scholarships will follow the same percentage chart for funds earned and eligible to keep by the student. Direct Subsidized and Unsubsidized loans and other Title IV funds may be returned as required by the Return of Title IV Funds calculation.
The Bursar’s Office will send the student a detailed statement indicating any amounts due to the College or amounts due to the student as a refund. The statement will include the expected due date for any amount due back to the College for return to the Federal Programs (if applicable).
Withdrawal from Course/College – Standard Courses Longer than 4-Weeks
| Timeline | Percentage |
|---|---|
| On or before the first week of classes | 100% |
| On or before the second week of classes | 65% |
| On or before the third week of classes | 35% |
| Thereafter | 0% |
Withdrawal from Course/College – Non-Standard Courses Less than 4 Weeks
| Timeline | Percentage |
|---|---|
| On or before the first day of classes | 100% |
| On or before the second day of classes | 65% |
| On or before the third day of classes | 35% |
| Thereafter | 0% |
For the purposes of calculating standard tuition adjustments, the attendance period begins on the opening day of scheduled campus courses per the official academic calendar, includes weekends, holidays, and snow days, and ends on the date the student notifies the Registrar that she/he is withdrawing.
For purposes of calculating non-standard tuition adjustments, the attendance period begins on the start date of the course as specified on the course schedule, including weekends, holidays, and snow days, and ends on the date the student notifies the Registrar that she/he is withdrawing.