Tuition Refund Policy
Per Credit Billing & Enrollment Changes
This policy extends to all students in Arts, Sciences, Engineering, and Fletcher being billed per credit for fall, spring, and summer semesters. This includes approved Undergraduate part time students, all applicable Graduate degree seeking or certificate students for in person or online programs and any coursework an ASE student completes during the summer term.
Students making enrollment changes such as adding and dropping classes must refer to the tuition refund table below. The refund percentage is based on the length of course being dropped and the date the course is dropped. Swapping does not replace one course with another; the action refers to simultaneously dropping and adding two different courses and does not warrant a different refund consideration. Other fees, such as mandatory, lab or material fees, are not pro-rated. The days in the table refer to calendar days as opposed to business days. It is the student's responsibility to understand financial and academic deadlines as they may defer.
Financial aid awarded for the term will be canceled or reduced according to the federal refund policy.
| Refund Percentage | 12 Weeks or Longer (Full Term or Open Session) | 6-11 Weeks (First, Second or Open Sessions) | 3-5 Weeks (Open) | 1-2 Weeks (Open) | Less than 1 Week (Open) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 100% | Through Day 7 | Through Day 7 | Through Day 1 | Before Day 1 | Before Day 1 |
| 90% | Days 8-14 (Week 2) | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| 80% | Days 15-21 (Week 3) | Days 8-10 | N/A | Through Day 1 | N/A |
| 60% | Days 22-28 (Week 4) | N/A | Days 2-5 | N/A | N/A |
| 40% | Days 29-35 (Week 5) | Days 11-15 | N/A | Days 2-5 | N/A |
| 20% | Days 36-42 (Week 6) | Days 16-20 | Days 6-10 | N/A | N/A |
| 0% | After Day 42 | After Day 20 | After Day 10 | After Day 5 | Day 1 |
If you have questions regarding Refund Percentages, please contact Student Services.
Visiting Students Refund Policy
Visiting student's policies and rates are governed by University College, to find more information please visit University College's website.
Withdrawal & Leave From Tufts
The refund schedule below applies to all Arts, Sciences, and Engineering students and the Fletcher school. If you elect to withdraw, are required to withdraw, or if you take a leave of absence from Tufts then you are entitled to an adjustment of tuition and housing charges in accordance with the following schedule:
Fall 2025 Semester
| Date of Withdrawal/Leave | % Tuition Charge Cancelled |
|---|---|
| September 1, 2025 | 100% |
| September 2 to 15, 2025 | 90% |
| September 16 to 22, 2025 | 80% |
| September 23 to 29, 2025 | 60% |
| September 30 to October 6, 2025 | 40% |
| October 7 to 13, 2025 | 20% |
Spring 2026 Semester
| Date of Withdrawal/Leave | % Tuition Charge Cancelled |
|---|---|
| January 13, 2026 | 100% |
| January 14 to January 27, 2026 | 90% |
| January 28 to February 3, 2026 | 80% |
| February 4 to 10, 2026 | 60% |
| February 11 to 17, 2026 | 40% |
| February 18 to February 24, 2026 | 20% |
Other charges for the term such as Health Insurance, the Health and Wellness fee, the Activity fee, and library or traffic fines, are not prorated upon a withdrawal or leave of absence during a term. Visit Tufts Dining for information regarding meal plan refunds.
Withdrawal or leave prior to the beginning of a term will result in cancellation of tuition, housing, meal plan, and mandatory fees but will result in the forfeiture of any admission deposit paid for the term.
Financial aid awarded for the term will be canceled or reduced according to the federal refund policy.
Tuition Insurance
Tufts University offers a Tuition Refund Plan (TRP), administered by A.W.G. Dewar, Inc. This plan is designed to help students who must take medical leave (due to physical or mental health reasons) recoup some of their tuition payments for the academic year beyond what the University offers through the Tuition Refund Policy. We highly recommend considering tuition insurance to protect your financial commitment if an unexpected leave becomes necessary at any point in the semester. For more information, please visit go.tufts.edu/tuitioninsurance.