A refund of all fees will be given to eligible students, providing one of the following has been met:
- A student’s class has been canceled by the district.
- A student has officially dropped from their classes - during the first two (2) weeks of the semester or by the 10% date for a short term course or intersession.
- A student who is a member of an active or reserve military service who receives orders compelling a withdrawal from courses at any time during the semester.
If a student drops all classes by the refund deadline, they are eligible to receive a refund of the enrollment fee, health services fee, materials fee, nonresident tuition, and student center fee and the Student Representation fee. Classes dropped after the first two weeks for regular session or after the 10% date for short term courses will not be refunded. Students may fill out at COE form found on their surf account under forms to petition their reasons for not having dropped by the state mandated deadline.
Refunds or waivers will not be made for classes that you do not attend. It is the student's responsibility to drop classes by the refund deadline or incur the fees.
Refunds will be automatically processed back to your credit card or mailed if you paid by check or cash. Allow 1 to 2 weeks for processing. The Parking fee and I.D. card fee are NON-refundable.
For student receiving federal financial aid funds, refunds must first be repaid to federal aid programs. For financial aid questions call 760.795.6711. For Admissions and Record questions call 760.795.6620.
For questions regarding other refunds call the student accounts office at 760.795.6835.