1. Full Refund:

a. 100% of tuition and fees will be refunded for classes canceled by the College.

b. 100% of tuition and fees will be refunded for drops or withdrawals prior to the first official day of classes.

c. 100% of tuition and fees will be refunded in the case of death of the student during the term.

d. A 100% refund will be provided to students who are compelled by the institution to withdraw when it is determined that through institutional error, they were academically ineligible for enrollment or were not properly admitted to enroll for the course(s) being dropped. An appropriate official must certify in writing that this provision is applicable in each case.

e. Students who have not visited the school facility prior to enrollment will have the opportunity to withdraw without penalty within three days following either attendance at a regularly scheduled orientation or following a tour of the facilities and inspection of the equipment. 

2. Partial Refund:

a. A refund of 75% of tuition may be allowed if a program is dropped or a student withdraws within the first 10% of the class hours.

b. A refund of 50% of tuition may be allowed if a program is dropped or a student withdraws within the first 20% of the class hours.

c. No refund of tuition may be permitted after 20% of the class hours have been completed.

*Please note:

• Bookstore purchases, special academic fees, and liability insurance are non-refundable.
• Costs charged against a financial aid award may result in the refund to state or federal entities.
• Refund checks are requested by the Tennessee College of Applied Technology Business Office and are mailed or direct deposited to the student from the Tennessee Board of Regents Service Center.