Fee Refund Schedules



The fee refund schedules are subject to revision, including retroactive revision during the academic year, without notice by the Federal Government or the Regents of the University of California.

Title IV financial aid includes Pell Grants, Supplemental Educational Opportunity Grant, College Work-Study, Perkins Loan, Direct Loans, Unsubsidized Direct Loans, and Parent Loans for Undergraduate Students (PLUS). Please note that insurance premiums as well as MTD fees are non-refundable in case of withdrawal. Students are eligible to use these services through the end of the quarter paid.

NOTE: This refund schedule only applies to fall, winter and spring quarterly fees. For the summer quarter refund policy, please visit the Summer Sessions website: https://summer.ucsb.edu/forms-policies/refunds.

Schedule A

New students receiving federal Title IV financial aid who withdraw in their first quarter of attendance are eligible to receive the following percentage:*


1st day or prior2-7 days8-14 days15-21 days22-28 days29-35 days36-42 days43 days
100%90%80%70%60%50%40%0%

Schedule B

All other students (those not eligible for Schedule A refunds) are eligible to receive the following percentage:*


1st day or prior2-7 days8-18 days19-35 days36 days or over
100%90%50%25%0%



*Schedules refer to calendar days, including weekends.