Return of Title IV Funds Policy

As part of the Higher Education Amendments of 1998, Congress passed provisions governing what must happen to your federal financial assistance if you completely withdraw from all your degree applicable courses in any semester. If a student withdraws from Kennesaw State University or withdraws from all degree applicable courses, then the University or the student may be required to return some of the federal aid and/or HOPE scholarship funds awarded to the student. The student may also be eligible for a refund of a portion of the tuition and fees paid to 亚博官方网站 for the semester.

亚博官方网站 Withdrawal Process

  • Go to OWL Express.
  • Log in with student NetID and password.
  • Select "Registration and Student Records".
  • Select "Online Withdrawal".
  • Accept term to proceed.
  • Select the class or classes from which to withdraw.
  • Print the confirmation page to confirm withdrawal.

Withdrawing from classes can affect your Satisfactory Academic Progress (SAP,) which can adversely affect both state and federal financial aid. Please carefully read our Satisfactory Academic Progress policy so you don't have any surprises when it comes to your financial aid. Financial Aid strongly suggests you go to the  to read additional information that may affect you and your grades.

亚博官方网站 Institutional Refund Policy

The refund amount for students withdrawing from the institution shall be based on a pro rata percentage determined by dividing the number of calendar days in the semester that the student completed by the total calendar days in the semester. The total calendar days in a semester includes weekends, but excludes scheduled breaks of five or more days and days that a student was on an approved leave of absence. The unearned portion will be refunded up to the point in time that the amount earned equals 60%. Students who withdraw from the institution when the calculated percentage of completion is greater than 60% are not entitled to a refund of any portion of institutional charges. (BOR 7.3.5.1)

  • Students will receive refunds only when they withdraw from ALL of their classes and only by the schedule outlined in the University System refund policy. 

  • Students enrolled summer term who withdraw from second-session courses on the first day of those classes will receive a 100% refund. After the first day, no refunds will be processed.

  • Students should refer to the Registrar Academic Calendar webpage for specific dates of each refund period.

  • Students who do not formally withdraw, those suspended for disciplinary reasons, and those who leave the university when disciplinary action is pending are not eligible for a refund on any portion of any fee.

  • A refund of nonresident fees, matriculation fees, and other mandatory fees will be made in the event of the death of a student at any time during an academic semester/summer term. (BOR 7.3.5.2)

Refunds will be disbursed by the university鈥檚 internet bank partner. Students may use their Personal Code number received from Card Services to select a refund payment method: electronic fund transfer or paper check at . Details are available at .

亚博官方网站 Return of Title IV Federal Aid and HOPE Scholarship Policy

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