If students follow the drop policy noted in the Dropping a Course section of this document, they are eligible for a 100% refund of tuition, provided they do not register in another class in the current or next session*. The term “refund” includes voiding invoices for unpaid balances. Refunds may require up to 40 days to process and are returned to the original form of payment.
A student who withdraws from a course and has paid all tuition costs to Villanova, a refund will be granted according to the below refund schedule*, see Withdrawal from a Course section in this document for additional details.
Tuition refunds granted to students who have been issued electronic course materials will be less the cost of the materials.
College of Professional Studies’ Refund Schedule
Courses that run up to 6 weeks in length:
| Week | Refund |
|---|---|
| 1st Week | 100% |
| Up to 2nd Week | 75% |
| Beyond 2nd Week | No refund |
Courses that run for longer than 6 weeks:
| Week | Refund |
|---|---|
| 1st Week | 100% |
| Up to 4th Week | 75% |
| Beyond 4th Week | No refund |
*For students receiving tuition benefits from a third-party organization such as the military or a corporation, etc., refunds may be subject to the specific policies of that entity. Prior to dropping/withdrawing from a course, it is recommended that students determine any benefit restrictions that may apply.