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Important Dates
Payment and Fee Due Dates and Deadlines
Full Term Courses 2025–2026
| Event | Summer 2025 | Fall 2025 | Spring 2026 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Registration Begins | Oct. 21, 2024 | Mar. 17, 2025 | Oct. 20, 2025 |
| Bookstore Charging Available | April 28, 2025 - May 20, 2025 | Aug. 4, 2025 - Aug. 27, 2025 | Dec. 22, 2025 - Jan 14, 2026 |
| Safe Harbor Payment Due | May 20, 2025 | Aug. 5, 2025 | Dec. 22, 2025 |
| Registration Cancellation for Non-Payment* - #1 | N/A | Aug. 6, 2025 | Dec. 23, 2025 |
| Courses Begin | May 19 & June 23, 2025 | Aug. 25, 2025 | Jan. 12, 2026 |
| Registration Cancellation for Non-Payment* - #2 | May 21, 2025 | Aug. 29, 2025 | Jan. 16, 2026 |
| End of free drop/add period (be sure to check this in your eservices due to some courses having different start/end dates) | May 20 & June 24, 2025 | Aug. 29, 2025 | Jan. 16, 2026 |
| Aid Applies to Accounts** | May 22, 2025 | Aug. 30, 2025 | Jan. 23, 2026 |
| Overage Direct Deposits sent to Banks (availability varies by bank) | May 28, 2025 | Sept. 8, 2025 | Jan. 29, 2026 |
| Overage Checks sent in the Mail | May 29, 2025 | Sept. 9, 2025 | Jan. 30, 2026 |
| Balance Due in Full*** | June 9, 2025 | Sept. 15, 2025 | Feb. 5, 2026 |
| 1st SCSU Payment Plan Due - pay 1/3 of charges | June 9, 2025 | Sept. 15, 2025 | Feb. 5, 2026 |
| Payment Plan Fee Applied - $30 | June 10, 2025 | Sept. 16, 2025 | Feb. 6, 2026 |
| 2nd SCSU Payment Plan Due - pay 1/3 of charges | June 23, 2025 | Oct. 6, 2025 | Feb. 23, 2026 |
| End of SCSU Payment Plan - Balance Due In Full | July 7, 2025 | Oct. 27, 2025 | Mar. 16, 2026 |
| Late Fee Applied - $50 | July 8, 2025 | Oct. 28, 2025 | Mar. 17, 2026 |
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*See Registration Cancellation for Non-Payment policy for more information. To secure classes make a $300 safe harbor payment, file a FAFSA, etc. **Aid applies to a students account on date noted OR the start date of student's first course, whichever is later. ***All accounts with a balance, as of this date, are enrolled in a payment plan. A $30 payment plan fee will apply to the student's account after this date. |
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Refund Schedule for Withdrawing from All Courses
Summer is considered one term. If you complete one class during the summer, there is no refund.
| Refund Percentage | Sessions Less Than 3 Weeks | Sessions 3–10 Weeks | Fall and Spring Terms |
|---|---|---|---|
| 100% Refund | 1st Business Day of Term | 1st – 2nd Business Day | 1st Week of Term |
| 100% Refund with W | None | 3rd – 5th Business Day | None |
| 75% Refund with W | None | None | 2nd Week of Term |
| 50% Refund with W | 2nd – 3rd Business Day | 6th – 10th Business Day | 3rd Week of Term |
| 25% Refund with W | None | None | 4th Week of Term |
| No Refund After | 3rd Business Day | 10th Business Day | 4th Week of Term |
Accelerated Program Courses
Payment and Fee Dates & Deadlines
| Event | Summer A 2025 | Summer B 2025 |
|---|---|---|
| Classes Begin | May 11, 2025 | July 6, 2025 |
| Financial Aid Applies | May 12, 2025 | July 7, 2025 |
| End of Free Add/Drop | May 16, 2025 | July 11, 2025 |
| Balance Due in Full | May 20, 2025 | July 15, 2025 |
| Drop for Non-Payment | May 21, 2025 | July 16, 2025 |
| Event | Fall A 2025 | Fall B 2025 |
| Classes Begin | Aug. 31, 2025 | Oct. 25, 2025 |
| Financial Aid Applies | Sept. 1, 2025 | Oct. 26, 2025 |
| End of Free Add/Drop | Sept. 4, 2025 | Oct. 30, 2025 |
| Balance Due in Full | Sept. 9, 2025 | Nov. 3, 2025 |
| Drop for Non-Payment | Sept. 10, 2025 | Nov. 4, 2025 |
| Event | Spring A 2026 | Spring B 2026 |
| Classes Begin | Jan. 11, 2026 | Mar. 8, 2026 |
| Financial Aid Applies | Jan. 12, 2026 | Mar. 9, 2026 |
| End of Free Add/Drop | Jan. 16, 2026 | Mar. 13, 2026 |
| Balance Due in Full | Jan. 20, 2026 | Mar. 17, 2026 |
| Drop for Non-Payment | Jan. 21, 2026 | Mar. 18, 2026 |
*There are no refunds after the free add/drop period.
Accelerated programs must be paid in full before the next session starts. If they are not paid by the due dates, students will be dropped from their courses.