Bossier Parish Community College
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Policy Statement
The College provides refunds to students who are enrolled at Bossier Parish Community College and who are resigning from all classes or dropping a course (changing from one course load to another) during the official schedule change period defined each academic semester provided the student’s account balance is zero. After the official schedule change period, no refunds will be given for dropping a course (changing from one course load to another). Refunds of 100%, 90%, or 50% are given for drops and/or resignations according to the schedule listed in the current academic bulletin.
Procedures
Refunds for dropping a course (changing from one course load to another) are given ONLY during the official schedule change period each semester. The official schedule change period is from the official classes begin date through the seventh day of the semester for fall and spring semesters and as determined for the summer sessions.
After the official schedule change period, no refunds will be given for dropping an individual course.
- Students dropping a course (changing from one course load to another) during the official schedule change period will receive a refund but will not receive any grade.
- Students dropping a course (changing from one course load to another) after the official schedule change period will not receive a refund and will receive the grade of “W” or “WF” depending upon the drop date.
Tuition and applicable fees are refunded according to the following schedule:
1. Resignations (dropping all courses)
Circumstances: Student RESIGNS (drops ALL courses)
Refund Policy:
| Date | % of refund |
|---|---|
| Before the official classes begin date | 100% |
| From the official classes begin date - third day of the semester | 90% |
| Fourth - eighth day of the semester | 50% |
| After the eighth day of the semester | 0% |
2. Dropping a Course(changing from one course load to another)
Circumstances: Student DROPS a course(s) during the official schedule change period. No refunds will be given to a student who is dropping a course but still maintaining full-time status of at least 12 hours (except in the case of course fees).
Refund Policy:
| Date | % of refund |
|---|---|
| Before the official classes begin date | 100% |
| The official classes begin date | 90% |
| After the official classes begin date | 0% |
Classes that begin/end within the current semester, but only last from 1-6 weeks have a 90% refund for drops and resignations on the first day of the class. These special session classes have a 50% refund for resignations the day after the class begins.
» More (Student Handbook)
Summer 2008 Refund Schedule
Summer deadlines are determined per session. Refer to the following schedule for summer semester refund schedule.
1. Student DROPS a course(s) (changes course load):
Sessions A & B
| Date | % of refund |
|---|---|
| Before the first day of class (June 2, 2008) | 100% |
| June 2, 2008 | 90% |
| After June 2, 2008 | 0% |
Session C
| Date | % of refund |
|---|---|
| Before the first day of class (June 30, 2008) | 100% |
| June 30, 2008 | 90% |
| After June 30, 2008 | 0% |
2. Student RESIGNS (withdraws ALL courses) from BPCC:
Sessions A & B
| Date | % of refund |
|---|---|
| Before the first day of class (June 2, 2008) | 100% |
| June 2-4, 2008 | 90% |
| June 5-9, 2008 | 50% |
| After June 9, 2008 | 0% |
Session C
| Date | % of refund |
|---|---|
| Before the first day of class (June 30, 2008) | 100% |
| June 30-July 2, 2008 | 90% |
| July 3-7, 2008 | 50% |
| After July 7, 2008 | 0% |