Refund Policy
Richland Community College’s refund policy is based on full payment of tuition, fees, and other charges. Students who register and then officially withdraw from any or all classes at the College will have their tuition returned according to the schedule determined by the Business Services Office and posted in Business Services and online.
All withdrawals and drops must be initiated by the student and must be processed through the Student Success Center to be eligible for a refund. Course fees and all other fees are non-refundable after classes begin. A full refund of tuition and fees will be made if the College cancels a course. Non-attendance is not considered an official drop.
Refunds will be determined utilizing the following schedule:
| Length of Class |
Refund Period |
% |
| 16-Week Class |
First 9 school days of term |
100% |
|
Thereafter |
0% |
| 12-Week Class |
First 5 school days of class |
100% |
|
Thereafter |
0% |
| 4-8-Week Class |
First 5 school days of class |
100& |
|
Thereafter |
0% |
| 2-3-Week Class |
First 3 school days of class |
100% |
|
Thereafter |
0% |
| Less than 2 Weeks |
Prior to day 1 |
100% |
|
Thereafter |
0% |
Students receiving the Federal Pell Grant will receive refunds computed in accordance with Federal regulations.
All refunds for cancelled/dropped classes and Financial Aid will be paid according to the refund method selected by the student. Students will be mailed a refund selection kit to the address on file with the College. Students must choose their refund preference at https://www.refundselection.com to receive their refund. For more information about refunds, please contact the College cashier at 217.875.7211, Ext. 6227.