Refunds
Refunds of tuition and required fees are determined based on the official date of a student’s withdrawal, as determined by the Dean of Students Office. Below are the refund period time frames.
First calendar week — 100 percent refund
Second calendar week — 75 percent refund
Third calendar week —50 percent refund
Fourth calendar week — 25 percent refund
First two days— 100 percent refund
Second two days — 75 percent refund
Third two days — 50 percent refund
Fourth two days — 25 percent refund
Students should refer to the Tuition Refund Schedule for specific dates for 8-week courses. There are no refunds for Maymester and Wintermester courses.
Meal plan refunds (including unused dining dollars) are only granted under special circumstances and are based on the official withdrawal date.
Financial aid recipients are not eligible for a refund until all financial aid programs are reimbursed in accordance with federal, state, and University guidelines. To obtain information about the return of financial aid funds, contact the Financial Assistance Office. This department can be reached by calling 210-436-3141 or emailing finaid@stmarytx.edu. Additional information is available in the Financial Aid section.
Students residing in campus housing must contact the Office of Residence Life to obtain information about any applicable housing adjustments and penalties. This department can be reached at 210-431-4312 or email reslife@stmarytx.edu. Students must follow the proper check-out procedure outlined in the Residence Life Agreement and must vacate campus housing within 48 hours of the official university withdrawal date.
If a student in active or reserve military services is required by the military to withdraw from the University due to a military crisis, they will be entitled to a full tuition refund and no academic penalty will be incurred with appropriate documentation. Students who are using student loans will have to abide by the appropriate regulations. If a student is receiving VA benefits, they should also contact the Coordinator of Veteran and Military Affairs. Students must meet with the Dean of Students Office and provide appropriate documentation to complete this process.
Students who believe that they have individual circumstances warranting an exception to published refund policies may contact the Dean of Students Office for such consideration.