General Information
figure 2: Refunds for Credit Courses A full refund is made if a credit course is cancelled. Official withdrawal before the term begins results in a refund of all tuition and fees, except for a $20 registration fee. Official withdrawal within the first ten (10) days of the fall and spring terms, the first three (3) days of intersession and the first five (5) days of the summer term results in the following refunds*: 10 days of Term* charge Tuition, day 75% Tuition, evening 50% Registration fee no refund College Service fee no refund Health Service fee no refund Student Activity fee no refund * Refund rates will vary for classes that do not meet for the entire term. nO RefUndS ARe GIVen AfTeR THe end Of THe ABOVe nOTed RefUnd PeRIOdS. Credit cards will not be credited. The Bursar’s Office sends refund checks via mail. Please allow four weeks for processing refunds.
Withdrawal and Refunds for Credit-Free Workshops A full refund is made if a workshop is cancelled. Official withdrawal by one week prior to the scheduled first workshop session results in a refund minus a $10 administrative charge. no refunds are given for withdrawal after that time. Please allow four weeks for processing refunds.
Requesting an Exception to the College’s Refund Policy Students may request an exception to the refund policy by sending a request in writing to the dean of Administrative Services. exceptions are made on a case-by-case basis. The request should contain enough information to allow an examination of all pertinent facts, and should include any applicable documentation that will strengthen the request. Students should submit requests including supporting documentation by postal mail to: dean of Administrative Services ATTn: Bursar Greenfield Community College One College drive Greenfield, massachusetts 01301 Requests that do not include supporting documentation may be submitted via e-mail to: braim@gcc.mass.edu and cc: appeals@gcc.mass.edu. Students requesting an exception to the refund policy based upon medical reasons must request a medical withdrawal by discussing their situation with the Coordinator of Health Services. A medical withdrawal requires the recommendation of the Coordinator of Health Services and the approval of the Registrar. When writing to the dean of
Greenfield Community College Catalog ❧ 2010–2011
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