Lamar State College Port Arthur
2016-2017 Catalog
Revised 9-13-16
Refunds are generally processed at the end of the
second week past the 12th class day for fall and
spring semesters, and two weeks after the 4th class
day for summer sessions.
Refund for Dropped Course(s)
Students who drop courses during the drop period
will receive a refund on tuition and fees, based on
the following schedule:
Sixteen Week Semester (Fall and Spring Semesters)
During class days:
1. One thru twelve ............................ 100% of total fees
2. After the twelfth class day ........... No refund
Twelve Week Semester (Accelerated Semesters)
During class days:
1. One thru twelve ............................ 100% of total fees
2. After the twelfth class day ........... No refund
Eight Week Semester
During class days:
1. One thru twelve ............................ 100% of total fees
2. After the twelfth class day ........... No refund
Six Week Semester
During class days:
1.
2.
One thru four................................ 100% of total fees
After the fourth class day............. No refund
Mini Semester
During class days:
1. One thru three .............................. 100% of total fees
2. After the third class day............... No refund
In order to receive a refund for dropped courses, a
student must remain enrolled in the LSCPA. If a
student withdraws, after having previously dropped
one or more courses, no refunds will be given for the
dropped course(s). Students should review Six Drop
Rule to understand the limits regarding dropped
courses.
Refund for Withdrawal
Students officially withdrawing during the refund
period will receive a refund for tuition, Student
Center Fee, Student Services Fee, course fee,
laboratory fee, Library Use Fee, private lesson fee,
and Technology Service Fee according to the refund
schedule below.
Refunds are awarded based on the following
schedule:
Semester Length (9 to 16 or more weeks)
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
Prior to the 1st class day ............... 100% (less $20
matriculation fee)
During the 1st five class days ....... 80 % of total fees
During the 2nd five class days....... 70 % of total fees
During the 3rd five class days ....... 50 % of total fees
During the 4th five class days ....... 25 % of total fees
6.
No refunds after the fourth five class days.
Semester Length (5 to 8 weeks)
1.
Prior to the 1st class day ............... 100% (less $20
matriculation fee).
During the 1st, 2nd or 3rd class day 80 % of total fees
During the 4th 5th or 6th class day 50 % of total fees
7th class day and after ................... No refund.
2.
3.
4.
Semester Length (4 weeks)
1.
Prior to the 1st class day ............... 100 % (less $20
matriculation fee).
During the 1st and 2nd class days .. 80 % of total fees
During the 3rd and 4th class days .. 50 % of total fees
5th class day and after ................... No refund.
2.
3.
4.
Semester Length (2-3 weeks)
1.
Prior to the first class day ............ 100% (less $20
matriculation fee)
On the first class day .................... 80 % of total fees
On the second class day ................ 50 % of total fees
Third class day and after .............. No refund.
2.
3.
4.
Withdrawing from the College does not relieve a
student of financial obligations under the
Installment Payment Agreement or for any student
loans as these are the student’s legal financial
commitments. Refunds will be processed in
accordance
with
the
published
schedule.
Withdrawing from the College must be done with an
advisor in order for the student to receive a refund.
Federal Financial Aid Refunds
Students who withdraw prior to completing 60% of
the semester and who are receiving or have received
financial assistance (grants, loans, scholarships), all
or a portion of the aid received will be returned to
the appropriate financial aid source.
Students who withdraw before completing 60% of a
semester must repay unused aid to the federal
government and Lamar State College Port Arthur.
Recipients who withdraw before the 60% of a course
is complete will have returns calculated according to
the Return of Federal Title IV Guidelines.
During the 2016-2017 academic year, 60% of the
session is complete on:
Semester
Fall 2016
Date
October 25, 2016
Spring 2017
March 22, 2017
Spring I 2017
March 28, 2017
Spring II 2017
April 28, 2017
Summer I 2017
June 23, 2017
Summer II 2017
July 28, 2017
Summer III 2017
July 5, 2017
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