Refunds

If Atlantic Cape cancels a class, or changes the time, day or date of a scheduled course, students may transfer tuition and fees to another course or elect to receive a full refund of tuition and fees.  The College reserves the right to change faculty assignments. 

Student tuition/fee refunds are calculated on a percentage basis according to the following:

*Effective Fall 2024

Fall and Spring Semesters

  • Before first day of semester - 100%
  • Day 1-5 of semester (excluding weekends) - 100%
  • Day 6-10 of semester (excluding weekends) - 50%
  • After Day 10 of semester - No Refund

Fall and Spring 13-Week Seasonal Semesters

  • Before first day of session -100%
  • Day 1-2 of session - 100%
  • Day 3-5 of session - 50%
  • After Day 5 of session - No Refund

Summer Semester

  • Before first day of session - 100%
  • Day 1-2 of session (six-, eight- and fourteen-week sessions) - 100%
  • Day 3-5 of session (six-, eight- and fourteen-week sessions) - 50%
  • After Day 5 of the session – No Refund

Winter Session

  • Before first day of session - 100%
  • Day 1 of session - 50%
  • Day 2 of session – withdraw only (No Refund)

Exceptions may be made for extenuating circumstances which can be documented. Refunds will be processed and returned in the manner in which they are received. If payment is made in more than one form, all refunds will be applied to the credit card first.