Refund Policy for Enrolled Students

Eligibility 

Students who meet the following criteria are eligible for a tuition refund:

  • Graduation or official withdrawal – students graduated or withdrew from Fairleigh Dickinson University (FDU) Vancouver are eligible for a refund of tuition overpayments (excess payments in addition to the required deposit or tuition amount). To apply for a refund, students must submit a Refund Request Form. The refund amount is the remaining tuition credits on account after deducting:
    • The non-refundable tuition deposit mentioned on a student’s Letter of Acceptance;
    • Any non-refundable fees applicable to registration such as tuition penalties, technology fee, ILC fee, new student/orientation fee, and medical insurance fees (if applicable). Medical insurance fees for dependents of the student will be charged in addition to the non-refundable deposit.
  • Continuing Professional Education (CPE) – students enrolled in CPE programs will receive a refund of any tuition credit remaining in their account for each term of enrollment. All refunds for CPE program students are done via Flywire.

Students currently enrolled in undergraduate or graduate programs cannot request a refund for overpayments. The tuition credit on their account will be used towards tuition and fees of the following term.

Processing Time 

Refunds may take between 5 to 8 weeks from the time the completed refund form is received. If the form is incomplete, incorrect, or if the beneficiary information does not match the original payment information, the refund process may take longer. 

Important Refund Information 

Students with overpayments have one year to apply for a refund; otherwise, the amount will be forfeited. 

Students may request a refund to be issued to a third party provided there is evidence that the original payment was made by that party (e.g., a cheque in another person’s name, a wire transfer from another party, or if payment by the third party was witnessed). FDU will make a note of a third-party payment on our documentation. However, students should be prepared to provide additional information if needed. 

Please note that FDU cannot make refunds to money exchange companies. Students should refrain from using this as a method of payment. 

Refund for payments made by Flywire 

All refunds for payments made using Flywire will be refunded directly back to the account from which the payment was made. 

Refunds for payments made by Credit Card 

All refunds for payments made by credit card will be refunded directly back to the credit card from which the payment was made. Refunds for credit card payments that are over six-month old will be refunded by wire transfer using Trolley. The beneficiary should be the same as the one from the original credit card payment. 

Refunds for payments made by Wire Transfer 

All refunds for payments made by wire transfer will be refunded by wire transfer to the same account from which the payment was made using Trolley. 

Refunds for payments made by Cheque or Bank Draft 

All refunds for payments made by cheque, drafts, or money order will be refunded by wire transfer to the same account/beneficiary from which the payment was made using Trolley. 

Refunds under $100 

Refunds for under $100 will be made by cheque. Students will be responsible for keeping their mailing address up to date in Self-Service and notifying the Office of Enrollment Services of their preferred delivery method after submitting a refund request form. If the mailing address on file is not up to date or incorrect, the refund process may take longer. 

Tuition Refund Policy 

Undergraduate and Graduate Programs

Prior to the first day of the program100% refund of tuition (less tuition deposit)
During the first week of the program90% refund of tuition charges only
During the second week of the program80% refund of tuition charges only
During the third week of the program60% refund of tuition charges only
During the fourth week of the program40% refund of tuition charges only
During the fifth week of the program20% refund of tuition charges only
After the fifth week of the programNO REFUND OF TUITION AND FEES

Refund Policy for HRTM 7716 

Tuition and fees for HRTM 7716 are fully refundable if the course withdrawal is made within ten (10) calendar days from the date summer registration opens. After the 10-day refund period, course tuition and the field trip fee associated with HRTM 7716 become non-refundable. Students should refer to the Academic Calendar for the official summer registration opening date.

Continuing Professional Education Programs

Up to 4 weeks prior to the start of the term 100% refund of tuition (less tuition deposit)
3-4 weeks prior to the start of the term90% refund of tuition charges only
1-2 weeks prior to the start of the term80% refund of tuition charges only
On or after the start of the termNO REFUND OF TUITION AND FEES

Other Programs 

Students enrolled in courses that are offered from the New Jersey campuses will be subject to the refund policy in accordance with the withdrawal dates on the academic calendar of the respective campus or course.