Tuition
Tuition refunds are granted on the following schedules for students withdrawing from the University or an individual class. A week ends on the close of business on Friday. A weekday is defined as Monday through Friday. A day ends at 5PM, Eastern Standard Time. Please choose from the following class durations:
14 and 16 Week Classes
| 14 and 16 Week Classes | Withdraw from University | Withdraw from Class | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Week class begins | 100% | 100% | |
| Week 1 (1st full week) | 75% | 75% | |
| Week 2 | 50% | 0% | |
| Week 3 | 25% | 0% | |
12 Week Class
| 12 Week Class | Withdraw from University | Withdraw from Class | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2 Weekdays from start of class | 100% | 100% | |
| 6 Weekdays from start of class | 75% | 75% | |
| 10 Weekdays from start of class | 50% | 0% | |
| 14 Weekdays from start of class | 25% | 0% | |
8 Week Class
| 8 Week Class | Withdraw from University | Withdraw from Class | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2 Weekdays from start of class | 100% | 100% | |
| 4 Weekdays from start of class | 75% | 75% | |
| 7 Weekdays from start of class | 50% | 0% | |
| 9 Weekdays from start of class | 25% | 0% | |
4 Week Class
| 4 Week Class | Withdraw from University | Withdraw from Class | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Weekday from start of class | 100% | 100% | |
| 2 Weekdays from start of class | 75% | 75% | |
| 3 Weekdays from start of class | 50% | 0% | |
| 5 Weekdays from start of class | 25% | 0% | |
3 Week or Less Classes
| 3 Week or Less Class | Withdraw from University | Withdraw from Class | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2 Weekdays from start of class | 100% | 100% | |
| 3 Weekdays from start of class | 0% | 0% | |
All Other Classes
| All Other Classes | Withdraw from University | Withdraw from Class | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4% from start of class | 100% | 100% | |
| 10% from start of class | 75% | 75% | |
| 17% from start of class | 50% | 0% | |
| 23% from start of class | 25% | 0% | |
Rounding will be calculated to the closest full business day.
When dropping individual courses please see the Drop/Add Schedule.
Meal Plan (FOOD)
Charges will be refunded on a proportionate weekly basis. Meal plan weeks begin on Sunday and end on Saturday. Meal plan refunds are computed on the last day of residency.
Housing
Rooms are reserved for each student for an entire semester. No refund of housing is made except in cases of severe illness (with a letter from a medical doctor) or incapacity.
Fees
Fees are not refundable except for withdrawals within the first calendar week of the semester
Refunding Credit Balances
Federal Direct Loans and Financial Aid
Federal Direct Loans and other eligible financial aid are generally disbursed to your Cedarville student account approximately 10 days before the start of your first class.
If your account has a credit balance after your financial aid is applied, your student refund will be processed within 14 days and issued by ACH direct deposit to the bank account you have on file for refunds and reimbursements.
Please note: Your financial aid may be adjusted if you change your enrollment status. Learn more about how enrollment changes may affect your financial aid.
Parent PLUS Loan Refunds
If your student account has a credit balance resulting solely from Parent PLUS Loan proceeds, you must enter the parent borrower's banking information for refunds and reimbursements.
Cedarville disburses Parent PLUS Loans first to student account balances. Once Parent PLUS Loans are applied to the student account, other student financial aid, including institutional aid, is applied.
Refunds from Non-Financial Aid Sources
Credit balances resulting from payments made from non-financial aid sources are generally refunded 7–14 days after the payment posts to your student account.
Exception: The first refund of each semester will be processed 14 days after your first class begins, regardless of when the payment was received.
Please note: Credit balances will not be carried forward to a future semester. Any eligible credit balance will be refunded according to the timeline above.
Set Up Direct Deposit for Your Refund
ACH direct deposit is the preferred refund method. To receive your refund as quickly as possible, add or update your banking information in Self-Service and select Banking Information.
When you first add your banking information, it will display as “Not Verified.” This is expected. After you receive a refund, the status will change to “Verified.”
The banking information you provide is used only for refunds. Cedarville will not withdraw funds from this account. For payments to the University, visit Student Finance. Please visit Dayforce to add or change your payroll banking information.