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- General Withdrawal Policy
- Other Types of Withdrawal
- Returning After a Withdrawal or Leave of Absence
- Course Drops and Individual Course Withdrawals
- University Withdrawal Before Fall Registration (Rindge Students)
- Term-Specific Withdrawal Policies
General Withdrawal Policy
University Withdrawal Between Terms/Semesters
If a student notifies the University at the end of a term that they will not enroll for the following term and are withdrawing from FPU:
- All pending financial aid will be canceled.
- Students who have utilized federal loans will receive notice of federal loan exit requirements.
University Withdrawal During a Term/Semester
If a student withdraws while enrolled in an active term:
- Charges may be adjusted according to the applicable refund schedule (below).
- If required, financial aid will be recalculated under Return to Title IV (R2T4) regulations as outlined in the Refunds section of the catalog.
Rindge Campus Study Undergrad | |
|---|---|
Period of Withdrawal | Percent of Credit |
14 days or less | 100% |
15 - 21 days | 60% |
22 - 28 days | 40% |
29 - 35 days | 20% |
35 days or more | No reduction in charges |
Online Undergrad, Rindge 100% Online & Graduate | |
|---|---|
Period of Withdrawal | Percent of Credit |
Prior to the end of add/drop | 100% |
7 days or less after add/drop ends | 60% |
8 days or more after add/drop ends | No reduction in charges |
DPT, MPN and MEPN | |
|---|---|
Period of Withdrawal | Percent of Credit |
14 days or less | 100% |
15 - 21 days | 60% |
22 - 28 days | 40% |
29 - 35 days | 20% |
35 days or more | No reduction in charges |
Other Types of Withdrawal
Withdrawal Without Notice
A student who leaves the University without completing the university withdrawal process, or who is suspended or dismissed from the University:
- Is not entitled to a refund of charges.
- Includes students removed as a result of judicial action or permanent expulsion.
Students receiving federal financial aid will have aid prorated according to the R2T4 schedule outlined in the catalog.
Administrative Withdrawal
Students who are administratively withdrawn:
- Will receive a full refund of tuition and administrative fees.
- Will be charged prorated housing and meal plan fees, if applicable.
Returning After a Withdrawal or Leave of Absence
Rindge Undergraduate Students
Students who withdraw, take a leave of absence, or are administratively withdrawn and later seek readmission:
- Forfeit 100% of previously awarded Franklin Pierce institutional financial assistance.
- May be evaluated for need-based financial aid by the Office of Student Financial Services (OSFS).
- Automatically lose merit-based aid.
Students may appeal to the Vice President of Student Financial Services.
DPT, MPAS, and MEPN Students
Because these programs are full-time, cohort-based programs:
- Students who withdraw or take a leave of absence must receive University approval to return.
- Approved students must submit a new seat deposit before re-enrolling.
Cohort Changes and Course Repetition
Students may be placed into a later cohort if their original cohort progresses during their absence. As a result, they may need to repeat or complete previously missed courses.
Billing for Repeated Coursework
Audit Courses
- Charged at the current per-course audit rate.
Graded Courses
- 1–6 credits: charged at the current per-credit rate.
- More than 6 credits: charged at the full-time tuition rate.
Graded coursework refers to all non-audited courses.
Enrollment Variance Notification
Students must notify Student Financial Services in writing of any enrollment variance:
- At least 30 days before the start of the term.
Failure to provide timely notice will result in billing at the standard per-term rate.
Extension of Program Length (DPT and MPAS)
The Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT) and Master of Physician Assistant Studies (MPAS) programs are lock-step programs designed to be completed in a prescribed sequence and timeframe.
Students who deviate from the standard progression, including delaying clinical rotations or otherwise extending their studies:
- Will have their program duration extended.
- May incur additional tuition and course charges beyond standard program costs.
Students should contact Student Financial Services for guidance regarding financial implications.
Course Drops and Individual Course Withdrawals
Course Drops
A course drop occurs when a student removes a course from their class schedule before the end of the add/drop period.
- If the drop causes enrollment to fall below full-time status, tuition will be adjusted accordingly.
Withdrawal from Individual Courses
After the add/drop period:
- No tuition adjustments are made for individual course withdrawals.
- Students remain enrolled in the course and receive a grade of “W.”
University Withdrawal Before Fall Registration (Rindge Students)
Commitment Deposit Refund Policy
For new and readmitted students:
- The $400 commitment deposit is refundable through May 1.
- After May 1, the deposit is forfeited.
For all non-Fall terms:
- Commitment deposits are non-refundable.
Term-Specific Withdrawal Policies
Summer and Winter Terms
Students who withdraw before the end of the add/drop period:
- Receive a 100% refund of tuition.
After the add/drop period:
- No tuition or financial aid adjustments will be made.
Fall and Spring Semesters (Rindge Students)
- Tuition adjustments are based on the effective date listed on the withdrawal form.
- Housing and meal plan adjustments are based on the later of:
- the withdrawal effective date, or
- the student's move-out date.
Students withdrawing during a 100% tuition refund period will still be charged a daily housing/meal plan rate from the first day of classes through the applicable withdrawal or move-out date.