Refund Policy
In order to receive a refund you must initiate an official class drop prior to the drop deadline. College staff members or faculty are not responsible to submit schedule adjustments on behalf of the student. Refund of tuition and fees will be calculated on varying scales, depending on the course length. Refunds will be processed 7 to 10 business days after the final day of the refund period.
Odessa College reserves the right to deduct from the refund any outstanding financial obligations to the college.
Refunds Before First Day of Classes
- A 100% refund for complete withdrawals (less any non-refundable fees).
- A 100% refund for dropped classes.
If you withdraw or drop any courses after the appropriate days listed below, you are still financially responsible for your tuition.
Refunds On and After First Day of Classes
Fall/Spring (16 week course(s))
Refund Schedule for Complete Withdrawl
Prior to 1st class day |
100% |
First 15 class days |
70% |
16th-20th class day |
25% |
After 20th day |
NONE |
Refund Schedule for Reduction in Course Load/Drop
Prior to 1st class day |
100% |
First 15 class days |
100% |
16th-20th class day |
25% |
After 20th day |
NONE |
Fall/Spring (8 week course(s))
Refund Schedule for Complete Withdrawal
Prior to 1st class day |
100% |
First 8 class days |
70% |
9th-10th class day |
25% |
After 10th day |
NONE |
Refund Schedule for Reduction in Course Load/Drop
Prior to 1st class day |
100% |
First 8 class days |
100% |
9th-10th class day |
25% |
After 10th day |
NONE |
Summer Semesters
Refund Schedule for Complete Withdrawal
Prior to 1st class day |
100% |
First 5 class days |
70% |
6th-7th class day |
25% |
After 7th day |
NONE |
Refund Schedule for Reduction in Course Load/Drop
Prior to 1st class day |
100% |
First 5 class days |
100% |
6th- 7th class day |
25% |
After 7th day |
NONE |
Flex semester and non-semester length courses with a census date other than the 12th day class day (4th day for summer) will be calculated according to the Texas Administrative Code table
Method of Calculating Class Days
For purposes of the refund policy, a class day is defined as a day during which college classes are conducted (Monday through Friday, excluding holidays). The count begins with the first day classes are held in the term and includes each consecutive day thereafter. The count is not just of days a particular class meets.
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