Students who drop courses with the approval of the Records office prior to the date specified in the Academic Calendar, will be entitled to a 100 percent refund (or adjustment) of tuition and fees charged, less and any amounts owed to the College for fines, returned checks and other charges and fees.
Important Notes
- Housing and meal plans have their own refund deadlines. See Room and Board Refunds.
- Refund percentages are applied to total eligible tuition and fees charged and not amount paid. Students who drop before paying their bill in full may still owe a balance to the College.
- Full-time students registered for 12-18 credit hours, who drop courses but remain full-time, are not eligible for refund.
- No refund is given after the third week of class or equivalent for non-standard courses.
- Failure on the part of the student to drop or withdraw from enrolled credits may result in owing money and/or receiving F grades. A student can drop or withdraw either through their Workday account or submitting drop/withdraw form to Records at the Bethlehem or Pocono Campus or by emailing record@northampton.edu – please consult the correct academic calendar for deadline dates.
Financial Obligation
Please note that a drop, withdraw or failure to successfully attend and/or complete a course or courses does not absolve a student's financial responsibility for his/her educational expenses. Students are ultimately responsible for all charges assessed regardless of expected payment from other sources, and will be billed accordingly if such payment is not received by the College.
Special Note to Financial Aid Recipients: In accordance with federal and state guidelines, a drop or withdrawal may reduce a student's financial aid award. As a result, the student may owe a balance to the college. Any amounts owed after adjustment of the financial aid award is billed to the student. See Financial Obligations and Holds for more information on outstanding amounts owed to NCC.
