Tuition Refund Policies
The tuition refund policy applies to all Simmons University graduate students and is applicable to all Fall and Spring terms starting Fall 2022. Students are responsible for abiding by the published tuition refund deadlines. Tuition is not refundable when students drop or withdraw from courses after published deadlines. Should a student completely withdraw from all coursework after classes have begun, he/she may still be accountable for a portion of tuition, room & board as well as other fees.
The percentage of tuition to be refunded is calculated using the official drop date of the course as determined by the Registrar. Non-attendance does not constitute a drop or withdrawal from a course.
In all cases, students should be aware that any reduction in the number of registered credit hours and subsequent charges may affect their financial aid. Students considering a withdrawal or reduction in credit hours are strongly encouraged to contact their Financial Aid Officer, prior to course withdrawal, to determine the impact on financial aid eligibility. Simmons University is responsible for adhering to rules established by the federal government that determine the amount of federal financial aid a student is allowed to keep toward university charges. Please refer to the "Return of Title IV Aid" section of this catalog for more detailed information.
Tuition Refund Schedule – Fall 2025 & Spring 2026: On Ground Graduate Students
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Course Dropped
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% of Tuition Charges Canceled
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on or before 9/16/2025
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100%
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9/17/25 - 9/23/25
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80%
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9/24/25 - 9/30/25
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60%
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10/1/25 - 10/7/25
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40%
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10/8/25 - 10/14/25
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20%
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on or after 10/15/25
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0%
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Course Dropped
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% of Tuition Charges Canceled
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on or before 2/3/2026
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100%
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2/4/25 - 2/10/26
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80%
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2/11/26 - 2/17/26
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60%
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2/18/26 - 2/24/26
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40%
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2/25/26 - 3/3/26
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20%
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on or after 3/4/26
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0%
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Tuition Refund Schedule – Fall 2025 & Spring 2026: Online (T1) Graduate Students
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Course Dropped
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% of Tuition Charges Canceled
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on or before 9/22/2025
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100%
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9/23/25 - 9/29/25
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80%
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9/30/25 - 10/6/25
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60%
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10/7/25 - 10/13/25
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40%
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10/14/25 - 10/20/25
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20%
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on or after 10/21/25
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0%
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Course Dropped
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% of Tuition Charges Canceled
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on or before1/26/26
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100%
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1/27/26 - 2/2/26
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80%
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2/3/26 - 2/9/26
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60%
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2/10/26 - 2/16/26
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40%
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2/17/26 - 2/23/26
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20%
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on or after 2/24/26
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0%
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Tuition Refund Schedule for Online Students Residing in Maryland
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Proportion of Total Course, Program, Or Term Completed as of Date of Withdrawal or Termination
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% of Tuition Charges Canceled
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| Less than 10% |
90% |
| 10% up to but not including 20% |
80%
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| 20 % up to but not including 30% |
60%
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30 % up to but not including 40%
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40%
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40 % up to but not including 60%
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20%
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More than 60%
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0%
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Tuition Refund Schedule Condensed Graduate Courses
This refund schedule applies to on-campus graduate courses that are 2 weeks or shorter:
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Course Dropped
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% of Tuition Charges Canceled
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| On or before the first day of class |
100%
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| On or before the second day of class |
80%
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| After the second day of class |
0%
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