Total Withdrawal from the College/Refund of Tuition and Fees
Minnesota State College Southeast is under a Title IV refund policy based on the percentage of time a student has been enrolled. Specific withdrawal dates can be found on the student course schedule in eServices and in the online course schedule. The following refund schedule is in effect when a student chooses a total withdrawal from all classes at the college. Check the calendar for specific withdrawal deadlines.
A student can withdraw from a class prior to 80% of the course being completed. Supplies and equipment belonging to the college must be returned. A student who doesn't use eServices to withdraw from classes during the allowed withdrawal period will receive the grade(s) earned after the date of departure in the course.
Refund Schedule for Total Withdrawal from All Classes
Fall and Spring Academic Terms
- 1st through 5th business day of term - 100 percent refund
- 6th through 10th business day of term - 75 percent refund
- 11th through 15th business day of term - 50 percent refund
- 16th through 20th business day of term - 25 percent refund
- After 20th business day of term - 0 percent
Summer sessions and other terms at least 3 weeks but less than 10 weeks in length
- 1st through 5th business day of term - 100 percent refund
- 6th through 10th business day of term - 50 percent refund
- After the 10th business day of term - 0 percent
Class term less than three weeks in length
- 1st business day of term - 100 percent refund
- 2nd and 3rd business day of term - 50 percent
- After the 3rd business day of term - 0 percent
Tuition Waiver and Late Withdrawal Appeal
Appeals for tuition waivers and/or late course withdrawals must be completed within 90 days of the final day of the term in question based on one of the following reasons:
- Medical Condition: Your health care professional must provide the following information on medical facility letterhead: the dates you were unable to attend class due to a medical issue, the name of the facility where you were treated, and the name and signature of your healthcare professional. The illness should have prevented your attendance from all classes for at least two weeks. An appeal based on a pre-existing or recurring condition may not be approved.
- Illness of death of immediate family members: Your appeal must include: the dates you were unable to attend class, the identity of and your relationship to the person you were responsible for assisting, official documentation of the person’s medical situation and a written statement that addresses why it was necessary for you to act as the primary care giver. The circumstances should have prevented your attendance for a minimum of two weeks. If your situation required out of state or country travel, attach a copy of your travel itinerary prepared by the airline or travel agent. If the appeal request is due to a death of an immediate family member, include a copy of the obituary or death certificate.
- Southeast Error: Include an explanation of the error and supporting documentation. Without supporting documentation, your appeal will not be considered.
- Other: When appealing for other reasons make a clear case for your appeal and submit supporting documentation.
Appeals without documentation will not be considered.
To submit your appeal, submit the Tuition Waiver/Late Withdrawal Appeal form.