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TUITION AND FEES LIABILITY AND REFUND POLICY
PURPOSE
To provide guidelines for a student’s tuition and fees liability at the University, and under what
circumstances they are eligible for a tuition refund.
STATEMENT OF POLICY
By registering for courses at LIU, a student enters into a legally-binding contract to pay all tuition and
fees, including any non-refundable fees. A refund of tuition depends on when a student drops classes
and whether the student adds other classes. Whether a student withdraws from a single course or
withdraws from the University completely, refunds are directly tied to the University Academic Calendar
as published on the LIU website.
To be eligible for a refund of tuition, program fees, and mandatory fees, students must drop courses by
the specified refund dates published for each semester in the Academic Calendar. Sessions with
beginning or ending dates different from the standard term schedule will have refund schedules specific
to each session. Class start and end dates will identify the proper refund calendar to follow.
Tuition liability is the amount of money a student owes the University for tuition, fees, room, board,
and miscellaneous charges based on the student’s expected presence or participation in University
activities. The following criteria apply to tuition liability:
• Zero liability results when a student properly drops or officially withdraws from classes in
accordance with University policy prior to the start of the term or during the drop/add period.
During zero liability, refunds will be processed and charges removed for tuition and all fees.
• Partial liability results when a student properly drops or officially withdraws from classes after
the drop/add period. The amount due to the University will be prorated according to the
published session liability schedule, and partial refunds will be processed.
• 100 percent liability results when a student is liable in full to the University for all tuition,
fees, room, board, and miscellaneous charges. During 100 percent liability, no refunds will
be processed and payment is due in full at the time of withdrawal.
Students are expected to pay for their classes in a timely manner, and must understand and follow the
correct procedures to withdraw from classes. Non-attendance and/or non-payment do not constitute
official withdrawal from the University. The calculation of tuition and fee liability, if any, is based on the
date of the student’s official withdrawal or drop in accordance with University’s Adding or Dropping
Courses Policy and Withdrawal from Courses Policy. The University offers tuition insurance for all
registered students, which can be purchased directly through the University each term.
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Room and board charges must be cancelled through the Office of Residence Life. Liability for these
charges will be pro-rated based on occupancy dates and assessed at the time of cancellation. Student
health insurance charges cannot be refunded once the policy has been utilized (e.g., a claim has been
filed on behalf of the student).
The University develops and publishes tuition liability schedules by term that are clear and consistently
applied.
For withdrawals during traditional fall and spring terms:
Withdrawal Date Liability
Week 1 0%
Week 2 25%
Week 3 50%
Week 4 75%
Week 5+ 100%
For withdrawals during summer and other sessions seven weeks or greater:
Withdrawal Date Liability
Week 1 0%
Week 2 50%
Week 3+ 100%
For withdrawal during summer and other sessions three to seven weeks:
Withdrawal Date Liability
Day 1-3 0%
Day 4-5 50%
Day 6+ 100%
For withdrawal during winter and other sessions two weeks or less:
Withdrawal Date Liability
Day 1 0%
Day 2 50%
Day 3+ 100%
Students requesting a review of tuition and fee liability must complete the University’s Student Appeals
Form in accordance with University policy and submit all required supporting documentation. Students
who withdraw with liability and have purchased tuition insurance can file a claim with the University
after withdrawing to recoup the insured amount.
POLICY TYPE:
STUDENT AFFAIRS
