If you are considering dropping classes, exchanging classes (dropping a class and adding another class of equal credit), officially withdrawing from all of your classes, or simply not showing up for classes after the semester begins, it is very important that you review our refund policy to learn when you will be entitled to a reduction in charges or refund of payments.

Before you change your current enrollment plans, contact the Student Financial Services Office to learn how this may impact your financial aid. Enrollment changes may affect your eligibility for financial aid for the current semester and in future semesters. Students are encouraged to review the Financial Aid Withdrawal Policies on website. For additional information, contact Student Financial Services at sfs@gcc.mass.edu or (413) 775-1109.

Refunds for Credit Courses

You must drop classes or withdraw according to the official policy in order to receive any reduction in charges or refund of payments. In all cases, the date of your formal withdrawal will determine your eligibility for a reduction in charges.

Generally, for the purposes of obtaining a reduction in charges, if you withdraw from regularly scheduled credit classes during the refund period dates, you will receive a reduction in charges of both tuition and fees as follows:

Prior to and including the first week of classes: 100% of tuition & fees
During the second week of classes: 75% of tuition
After the second week of classes: No refund (outstanding balance due in full)

Refund deadlines vary for classes that do not meet for the entire semester (non-standard semesters) and for intersession and weekend class schedules. Most non-standard class refund deadlines are listed on the Registrar’s website. If you do not see your class listed, please contact Enrollment Services office at (413) 775-1801 or (413) 775-1807 to inquire about those deadlines.

Refunds for Non-Credit Workshops

A full refund is made if a non-credit class/workshop is cancelled by the College. Official withdrawal by seven (7) calendar days prior to the first meeting of a workshop results in a refund minus a $10 non-refundable registration fee. Withdrawal beyond that point in time allows for no refund. Please allow 3-4 weeks for processing your refund.

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