Tuition and Fees: Refunds
Refund regulations for the California State University System are prescribed by the California Code of Regulations, Title V, Section 41802.
The university automatically generates refunds two weeks after census, which is approximately 6 weeks after the start of the semester. If you drop all classes prior to the first day of instruction or drop from full time to part time on or prior to the last day of self-service registration you may submit an Application for Refund of Fees.
Important: It is YOUR responsibility to drop classes, regardless of the reason, by the deadlines to avoid charges or be eligible for a full or pro-rated refund. Students who do not plan to attend should drop all classes before the first day of instruction. After instruction begins, students who drop all their classes will owe pro-rated fees based on the date of withdrawal.
| Spring 2025 Enrollment Adjustment Period | Reduce units by dropping some classes (incl. full to part-time) | Drop / Withdraw from All Classes (inc. Medical & Ed Leave |
|---|---|---|
| On or before January 20 | 100% of reduction in calculated charges | Full Refund |
| January 21 to February 3 | 100% of reduction in calculated charges | Prorated refund based on date of withdrawal |
| February 4 through March 27 | No Refund | Prorated refund based on date of withdrawal |
| Starting March 28 | No Refund | No Refund |
| Fall 2024 Enrollment Adjustment Period | Reduce units by dropping some classes (incl. full to part-time) | Drop / Withdraw from All Classes (inc. Medical & Ed Leave |
|---|---|---|
| On or before August 25 | 100% of reduction in calculated charges | Full Refund |
| August 26 to September 9 | 100% of reduction in calculated charges | Prorated refund based on date of withdrawal |
| September 10 to October 28 | No Refund | Prorated refund based on date of withdrawal |
| Starting October 29 | No Refund | No Refund |
If you paid your fees by credit card, your refund will be credited to the card that you used to pay. Any other method of payment will be refunded via e-refund. Sign up for e-refund on MyCSULB. A $10 refund processing fee, and any outstanding fees or charges, will be deducted from your refund.
Students who withdraw or drop in units after the deadlines have passed may appeal for a Special Circumstances Refund. When a refund is requested due to a serious medical condition or injury beyond the student's control, the student should NOT request a special circumstances refund. Instead, the student must complete a Medical Withdrawal Petition form obtainable at the Beach Central front windows on the Brotman Hall first floor. Refunds will be calculated on a pro-rated basis.
For more information on refunds, contact Student Financial Services.
How to Calculate a Prorated Refund:
- Count the number of days from the first day of the semester (Spring 2022 = Jan. 20) to the date of your withdrawal.
- Divide the number of days by number of days in the semester (110) and multiply it by actual fees charged to get your prorated fee.
- Subtract prorated fee from actual fees paid. This will be your approximate refund, minus the $10 refund processing fee.
- Example:
- Elbee withdraws from all Spring classes on the 10th day of the semester.
- 10/110 x $3,444.00 = $313.09
- $3,444.00 - $313.09 - $10.00 = $3,120.91 refund
