UNE Tuition Refund Policies
The University of New England’s Tuition Refund Policies will determine the percentage of tuition refunded based on the date of your withdrawal and according to your program. Refunds will not be made in the case of absence, suspension, or dismissal, and fees are non-refundable. Tuition refunds for students leaving the University during a semester will be made as detailed below. Please refer to the policy according to your student program.
Undergraduate Students
For financial aid recipients, withdrawal can affect your financial aid eligibility (“Return to Title IV”), resulting in a balance owed to the University. It is very important to contact us before withdrawing from courses/programs to discuss the impact on your financial aid, if applicable. Please refer to the Return to Title IV Policy for Undergraduate Students for more information. Please consult the Undergraduate Academic Catalog for other pertinent financial information.
Fall and spring refunds
| Date of Withdrawal | Percent of Tuition Refunded |
|---|---|
| During the first two weeks | 80% |
| During the third week | 60% |
| During the fourth week | 40% |
| After the fourth week | No refund |
Summer refunds
| Date of Withdrawal | Percent of Tuition Refunded |
|---|---|
| Before the start of class | 100% |
| During the first week | 80% |
| During the second week | 40% |
| After the second week | No refund |
Note: Any undergraduate student who intends to withdraw from the University will be required to go through the withdrawal process. The student must first see the Dean of their college to obtain the necessary forms. Verbal notice is not sufficient. For purposes of computing refunds, the date of withdrawal recorded by the Dean (after receipt of withdrawal forms from the student) shall be considered official. That official date will be used by Student Financial Services to compute refunds, if any, due to the student.
Professional Students (COM, D.M.D., School of Pharmacy)
For financial aid recipients, withdrawal can affect your financial aid eligibility (“Return to Title IV”), resulting in a balance owed to the University. It is very important to contact us before withdrawing from courses/programs to discuss the impact on your financial aid, if applicable. Please refer to the Return to Title IV Policy for Graduate Students for more information. Please consult the Professional Academic Catalog for other pertinent financial information.
College of Osteopathic Medicine and College of Dental Medicine
Fall Tuition Refunds
| Date of Withdrawal | Percent of Tuition Refunded |
|---|---|
| June 1 to Orientation | 90% |
| During the first and second weeks of classes | 50% |
| During the third and fourth weeks of classes | 25% |
| After the fourth week | No refund |
Spring Tuition Refunds
| Date of Withdrawal | Percent of Tuition Refunded |
|---|---|
| During the first and second weeks of classes | 50% |
| During the third and fourth weeks of classes | 25% |
| After the fourth week | No refund |
School of Pharmacy
| Date of Withdrawal | Percent of Tuition Refunded |
|---|---|
| During the first two weeks | 80% |
| During the third week | 60% |
| During the fourth week | 40% |
| After the fourth week | No Refund |
Graduate Students (On Campus)
For financial aid recipients, withdrawal can affect your financial aid eligibility ("Return to Title IV"), resulting in a balance owed to the University. It is very important to contact Student Financial Services before withdrawing from courses/programs to discuss the impact on your financial aid, if applicable. Please refer to the Return to Title IV Policy for Graduate Students for more information. Please consult the Graduate Academic Catalog for other pertinent financial information.
(COM, D.M.D., School of Pharmacy: See Professional Students policy above)
Fall/spring/summer tuition refunds
| Date of Withdrawal | Percent of Tuition Refunded |
|---|---|
| During the first two weeks | 80% |
| During the third week | 60% |
| During the fourth week | 40% |
| After the fourth week | No refund |
Online Graduate/Professional Students and Short-Term Programs
For financial aid recipients, withdrawal can affect your financial aid eligibility (“Return to Title IV”), resulting in a balance owed to the University. It is very important to contact us before withdrawing from courses/programs to discuss the impact on your financial aid, if applicable. Please refer to the Return to Title IV Policy for Online Students for more information. Please consult the Graduate Academic Catalog for other pertinent financial information.
| Date of Withdrawal | Percent of Tuition Refunded |
|---|---|
| Before the second day of class | 100% |
| During the first week | 40% |
| During the second week | 20% |
| After the second week | No refund |
Science Prerequisites for Health Professions
| Date of Withdrawal | Percent of Tuition Refunded |
|---|---|
| Before the second day of class | 100% |
| During the first week | 40% |
| After the first week | No refund |
Maryland Residents
University of New England's Refund Policy follows the Federal Return of Title IV Aid Refund Policy for Maryland residents. If a student withdraws from UNE prior to the 60% point in the semester (based on calendar days from the first day of the semester through the last scheduled day of the semester), eligible charges due or paid will be refunded on a pro rata basis within 40 days of the termination date. Some fees are non-refundable, and therefore, not pro-rated. Fees not refunded are: General Service (one-time fee), Application (one-time fee), and Technology (charged each semester fee). Financial aid awarded (if any) will be returned to the federal, state, and University of New England programs on a pro rata basis. Outside scholarship or non-federal loan assistance will not be returned unless specifically requested by the provider. After the 60 percent point in the semester, financial aid will not be reduced for any withdrawal, nor will any refund be granted. This policy applies to all university withdrawals whether student initiated or administrative withdrawals. Students should note that withdrawal may or may not result in an actual refund of money to the student. Circumstances may occur in which the student still owes money to the University even after appropriate withdrawal credit.
| Maryland Students Portion of Total course, Program, or Term Completed as of Withdrawal/Termination Date | Percent of Tuition Refunded |
|---|---|
| Less than 10% | 90% |
| 10% up to but not including 20% | 80% |
| 20% up to but not including 30% | 60% |
| 30% up to but not including 40% | 40% |
| 40% up to but not including 60% | 20% |
| More than 60% | No refund |
Housing (Room and Board) Refund Policies
Fall and Spring Refunds for Residential Students Who Withdraw or Take a Leave of Absence
| Withdrawal or Leave of Absence Date | Housing Refund Received |
|---|---|
| During the first two weeks (prior to add/drop deadline) | You will be charged the daily room and board rate |
| During the third week | 60% of room and board |
| During the fourth week | 40% of room and board |
| After the fourth week | No refund except for a portion of meal plan charges which will be prorated on a monthly basis |
To appeal these charges students would contact the Housing Appeals Committee at housing-office@une.edu.
Contact
Student Financial Services
For information about the financial aid and billing process contact Student Financial Services at sfs@une.edu or (207) 602-2342. Our office hours are Monday–Friday 9 a.m.–4 p.m.
Student Financial Services Office Locations
Biddeford Campus
Decary Hall First Floor, Room 107
University of New England
11 Hills Beach Road
Biddeford, ME 04005
Portland Campus
McDougall Hall First Floor, Room 111
University of New England
716 Stevens Avenue
Portland, ME 04103
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