Fitchburg State University Institutional Refund Policy

The following Institutional Refund Policy is a reference for students withdrawing from the University, as related to state supported day classes. Charge reduction information for dropping or withdrawing from Graduate, Online and Continuing Education courses may be found on the SGOCE Refund Policy page.

The information below reflects the percentage of tuition and fees the student will be charged dependent on the official date of withdrawal. If a student is using Financial Aid against their total charges, please refer to the Financial Aid return of Title IV Refund Policy.

Please note this refund policy is for tuition and fees only. Room and meal plan/food charges are dependent on the date you move off campus.

Students that are withdrawn by the administration for judicial matters may be ineligible to receive a reduction of charges for tuition, fees and/or room and meal plan / food.

Day Tuition Appeals Process

If you feel that you have an extenuating circumstance that justifies an exception to the institutional refund policy, you may appeal your charges and it will be reviewed by the Day Tuition Appeals committee.

Fall 2024

Week     Tuition Reduced Fees Reduced
0 Prior to September 5, 2024 100% 100%
1 September 5, 2024 September 11, 2024 90% 90%
2-3 September 12, 2024 September 25, 2024 50% 50%
4-7 September 26, 2024 October 23, 2024 25% 25%
8-15 October 24, 2024 December 11, 2024 0% 0%

Spring 2025

Week     Tuition Reduced Fees Reduced
0 Prior to  January 15, 2025 100% 100%
1 January 15, 2025 January 21, 2025 90% 90%
2-3 January 22, 2025 February 4, 2025 50% 50%
4-7 February 5, 2025 March 4, 2025 25% 25%
8-15 March 5, 2025 May 8, 2025 0% 0%