Fitchburg State University Institutional Refund Policy

The following Institutional Refund Policy is a reference for students withdrawing from the University, as related to state supported undergraduate day classes. Charge reduction information for dropping or withdrawing from Graduate, Online and Continuing Education courses may be found on the SGOCE Refund Policy page.

The information below reflects the percentage of tuition and fees the student will be charged dependent on the official date of withdrawal. If a student is using Financial Aid against their total charges, please refer to the Financial Aid return of Title IV Refund Policy.

Please note this refund policy is for tuition and fees only. Room and meal plan/food charges are dependent on the date you move off campus.

Students that are withdrawn by the administration for judicial matters may be ineligible to receive a reduction of charges for tuition, fees and/or room and meal plan / food.

Day Tuition Appeals Process

If you feel that you have an extenuating circumstance that justifies an exception to the institutional refund policy, you may appeal your charges and it will be reviewed by the Day Tuition Appeals committee.

Fall 2025

Week Start
Date
End
Date
Tuition
Reduced
Fees
Reduced
0 Prior to September 4, 2025 100% 100%
1 September 4, 2025 September 10, 2025 90% 90%
2-3 September 11, 2025 September 24, 2025 50% 50%
4-7 September 25, 2025 October 22, 2025 25% 25%
8-15 October 23, 2025 December 10, 2025 0% 0%

Spring 2026

Week Start
Date
End
Date
Tuition
Reduced
Fees
Reduced
0 Prior to  January 14, 2026 100% 100%
1 January 14, 2026 January 20, 2026 90% 90%
2-3 January 21, 2026 February 3, 2026 50% 50%
4-7 February 4, 2026 March 3, 2026 25% 25%
8-15 March 4, 2026 May 7, 2026 0% 0%