Refund & Withdrawal Policy

REFUNDS & WITHDRAWALS

The student is personally responsible for withdrawing from enrollment. Students wishing to withdraw from a class must first meet with their instructor or an academic advisor to begin the withdrawal process. Students wishing to withdraw from school must do so through the Office of Admissions and Registrar in Kilgore or the KC-Longview office. Requests received after close-of-business will be processed the next business day. Students eligible to web register may withdraw from classes online through the end of Late Registration. Students who withdraw once the semester begins may be required to re-pay a portion of financial aid already received.

Students withdrawing prior to the first day of the semester and through the census date of the semester will receive no grade. After that time, the student receives a grade of “W” until the withdrawal deadline has passed.  Flex class withdrawal dates vary (see flex withdrawal/refund schedule below. The ultimate responsibility for withdrawing is on the student. Students who fail to officially withdraw may receive a grade of “F” for the semester and may have to re-pay financial aid.

Refund Schedule: According to the following percentage schedules, the college calculates refunds for courses dropped or for withdrawal from school within the first 20 class days of a long semester or seven class days of a summer term.

Flex Course Refund Schedule

# of Weeks in Class Census Date & Last Class Day to Drop Without a Grade Last Class Day for 70% Refund Last Class Day for 25% Refund Last Day to Drop with a "W" (75% of Class)
1 1st 2nd N/A 4th Day
2 1st 2nd NA 1 Week, 3 Days
3 2nd 3rd 4th 2 Weeks, 3 Days
4 3rd 4th 5th 3 Weeks
5 4th 5th 6th 3 Weeks, 4 Days
6 4th 5th 7th 4 Weeks, 3 Days
7 5th 7th 9th 5 Weeks, 2 Days
8 6th 8th 10th 6 Weeks
9 7th 9th 11th 6 Weeks, 4 Days
10 7th 9th 12th 7 Weeks, 3 Days
11 8th 10th 14th 8 Weeks, 2 Days
12 9th 12th 15th 9 Weeks
13 9th 13th 16th 9 Weeks, 4 Days
14 10th 13th 17th 10 Weeks, 3 Days
15 11th 14th 19th 11 Weeks, 2 Days
16 12th 15th 20th 12 Weeks

16-Week Refund Schedule (Spring)

Drop Time Refund Amount
Prior to the first day of class * 100%
During the first 15 days 70%
During 16th thru 20th class days 25%
After the 20th class day No Refund

8-Week Classes (Spring 1)

Drop Time Refund Amount
Prior to the first day of class * 100%
During the first 8 days 70%
During 9th thru 10th class days 25%
After the 10th class day No Refund

8-Week Classes (Spring 2)

Drop Time Refund Amount
Prior to the first day of class * 100%
During the first 8 days 70%
During 9th thru 10th class days 25%
After the 10th class day No Refund

Other Important Financial Aid Dates for 2026-27

Review important class, financial aid, disbursement, non-payment and refund dates for the 2026-27 academic year.

Fall 1

  • 1st Class Day: Aug. 26, 2026
  • 12th Class ORD: Sept. 9, 2026
  • Financial Aid Hours Locked for Fall 1: Sept. 9, 2026
  • Aid Adjusted on Accounts: Sept. 10-11, 2026
  • Anticipated Aid Removed and Aid Disbursed to Cashier's Office: Sept. 14, 2026
  • Non-Payment Drop: Aug. 19, 2026
  • Refund Date: Sept. 28, 2026
  • 1st Time Borrowers Disbursement to Cashier's Office: Sept. 23, 2026

Fall 2

  • 1st Class Day: Oct. 19, 2026
  • Fall 2 Class ORD: Oct. 26, 2026
  • Financial Aid Hours Locked for Fall 2: Oct. 27, 2026
  • Aid Adjusted on Accounts: Oct. 28, 2026
  • Anticipated Aid Removed and Aid Disbursed to Cashier's Office: Oct. 29, 2026
  • Non-Payment Drop: Oct. 18, 2026
  • Refund Date: Nov. 12, 2026
  • 1st Time Borrowers Disbursement to Cashier's Office: Nov. 18, 2026

Spring 1

  • 1st Class Day: Jan. 11, 2027
  • 12th Class ORD: Jan. 27, 2027
  • Financial Aid Hours Locked for Spring 1: Jan. 28, 2027
  • Aid Adjusted on Accounts: Jan. 28-29, 2027
  • Anticipated Aid Removed and Aid Disbursed to Cashier's Office: Feb. 1, 2027
  • Non-Payment Drop: Jan. 6, 2027
  • Refund Date: Feb. 15, 2027
  • 1st Time Borrowers Disbursement to Cashier's Office: Feb. 10, 2027

Spring 2

  • 1st Class Day: March 15, 2027
  • Spring 2 ORD: March 22, 2027
  • Financial Aid Hours Locked for Spring 1: March 23, 2027
  • Aid Adjusted on Accounts: March 24-26, 2027
  • Anticipated Aid Removed and Aid Disbursed to Cashier's Office: March 25, 2027
  • Non-Payment Drop: March 3, 2027
  • Refund Date: April 5, 2027
  • 1st Time Borrowers Disbursement to Cashier's Office: April 14, 2027

Summer

  • 1st Class Day of May Mini: May 10, 2027
  • Summer 2 ORD: July 9, 2027
  • Financial Aid Hours Locked for Spring 1: July 12, 2027
  • Aid Adjusted on Accounts: July 13, 2027
  • Anticipated Aid Removed and Aid Disbursed to Cashier's Office: July 14, 2027
  • Non-Payment Drop: May 26, 2027 and June 30, 2027
  • Refund Date: July 27, 2027
  • 1st Time Borrowers Disbursement to Cashier's Office: July 14, 2027