Tuition Adjustment Deadlines

Important Information

Tuition and fee assessment deadlines are independent of academic and financial aid deadlines.
Enrollment in multiple sessions (e.g. summer sessions, first-half or second-half semester courses) may impact tuition adjustments. Adjustments for courses with different start and end dates are calculated based on individual session deadlines.
Contact the Tuition and Fees Office for tuition adjustment information for course dates that differ from those listed below.
- 515-294-1840, tuition@iastate.edu
Dropping or withdrawing from all coursework during a term may affect financial aid.
- Office of Student Financial Aid
If any portion of a student's tuition and fees are paid directly to the university by the Veterans Administration, refunds due to changes in enrollment will not be released to the student until the Veterans Administration has completed a debt collection process.
- 515-294-1840 (option 6), vacertofficials@iastate.edu
Full-time student status
- Undergraduate students: 11.5 or more credit hours
- Graduate students: 8.5 or more credit hours
- Summer terms: Contact the Verifications Office, 515-294-1840

The percentages and dates listed in the three charts below cover the tuition adjustment schedules for the three most common sessions offered within the Fall term. Please contact the Tuition and Fees Office at 515-294-1840 or email tuition@iastate.edu for tuition adjustment information for course dates that differ from those listed below. *Please note, drop dates that fall on a weekend or university holiday may apply to the prior days adjustment rule.

Fall 2024 Course Drop or Course Withdrawal Below Full-Time August 26th - December 20th, 2024
Chart for a FULL Semester Course*
Course Drop or Course Withdrawal Dates	Student Pays: Tuition	Student Pays: Activity, Technology, & Health Facility Fee	Student Pays: Health Fee, Records Fee, Study Abroad Admin Fee, & Course Fee
Through September 2	0%	0%	0%
Sept. 3 - Sept. 9	10%	10%	0%
Sept. 10 - Sept. 16	50%	50%	100%
Sept. 17 - Sept. 23	75%	75%	100%
After September 23	100%	100%	100%

Fall 2024 Course Drop or Course Withdrawal Below Full-Time August 26th - October 18th, 2024
Chart for a FIRST-HALF Semester Course*
Course Drop or Course Withdrawal Dates	Student Pays: Tuition	Course Drop or Course Withdrawal Dates	Student Pays: Activity, Technology, & Health Facility Fee	Course Drop or Course Withdrawal Dates	Student Pays: Health Fee, Records Fee	Course Drop or Course Withdrawal Dates	Student Pays: Study Abroad Admin Fee & Course Fee
Through August 28	0%	Through Aug. 30	0%	Through September 9	0%	Through August 30	0%
Aug. 29 - Aug. 30	10%	Sept. 3 - Sept. 9	10%	After September 9	100%	After August 30	100%
Aug. 31 - Sept. 5	50%	Sept. 10 - Sept. 16	50%
Sept. 6 - Sept. 9	75%	Sept. 17 - Sept. 23	75%
After September 9	100%	After September 23	100%

Fall 2024 Course Drop or Course Withdrawal Below Full-Time August 26th - October 18th, 2024
Chart for a SECOND-HALF Semester Course*
Course Drop or Course Withdrawal Dates	Student Pays: Tuition	Course Drop or Course Withdrawal Dates	Student Pays: Activity, Technology, & Health Facility Fee	Course Drop or Course Withdrawal Dates	Student Pays: Health Fee, Records Fee	Course Drop or Course Withdrawal Dates	Student Pays: Study Abroad Admin Fee & Course Fee
Through October 23	0%	Through Aug. 30	0%	Through September 9	0%	Through August 30	0%
Oct. 24 - Oct. 27	10%	Sept. 3 - Sept. 9	10%	After September 9	100%	After August 30	100%
Oct. 28 - Oct. 30	50%	Sept. 10 - Sept. 16	50%
Oct. 31 - Nov. 1	75%	Sept. 17 - Sept. 23	75%
After November 1	100%	After September 23	100%

Reduced Credits

Students who remain enrolled full-time after reducing credits will not have their tuition adjusted. For example, suppose you are an undergraduate student enrolled in 15 credit hours and drop a 3-credit hour course by the deadline for a full-term course, you will not receive a refund as you are now at 12 credit hours (12 credit hours is the cap for full-time undergraduate tuition). However, if you are enrolled in 12 credit hours as an undergraduate student and drop a 2-credit hour course by the deadline for a full-term course, you will receive a refund for 2 credit hours of tuition (and fees if applicable), however financial aid may be adjusted. The tuition cap for a graduate student full-time is 9 credit hours. The tuition cap for a professional student full-time is 12 credit hours.

Course Session Dates That Are NOT Full Semester

Enrollment in multiple sessions (e.g. summer sessions, first-half or second-half semester courses) may impact tuition adjustments.

Adjustments for courses with different start and end dates are calculated based on individual session deadlines. Contact the Tuition and Fees Office at 515-294-1840 or email tuition@iastate.edu for more information.

Visit the Winter Session FAQs for more information regarding winter session tuition and fee assessment.

Winter Session Course Drop or Course Withdrawal Below Full-Time Chart for a FULL Semester Course*
December 23, 2024 - January 17, 2025
Course Drop or Course Withdrawal Dates	Student Pays: Tuition	Student Pays: Study Abroad Admin Fee & Course Fee
Through December 26	0%	0%
December 27	10%	0%
December 28 - 30	50%	100%
December 31	75%	100%
After December 31	100%	100%

*Please note, drop dates that fall on a weekend or university holiday may apply to the prior days adjustment rule.

Spring 2025 Course Drop or Course Withdrawal Below Full-Time January 21 - May 16, 2025
Chart for a FULL Semester Course*
Course Drop or Course Withdrawal Dates	Student Pays: Tuition	Student Pays: Activity, Technology, & Health Facility Fee	Student Pays: Health Fee, Records Fee, Study Abroad Admin Fee, & Course Fee
Through January 27	0%	0%	0%
Jan. 28 - Feb. 3	10%	10%	0%
Feb. 4 - Feb. 10	50%	50%	100%
Feb. 11 - Feb. 17	75%	75%	100%
After February 17	100%	100%	100%

Spring 2025 Course Drop or Course Withdrawal Below Full-Time January 21 - March 14, 2025
Chart for a FIRST-HALF Semester Course*
Course Drop or Course Withdrawal Dates	Student Pays: Tuition	Course Drop or Course Withdrawal Dates	Student Pays: Activity, Technology, & Health Facility Fee	Course Drop or Course Withdrawal Dates	Student Pays: Health Fee, Records Fee	Course Drop or Course Withdrawal Dates	Student Pays: Study Abroad Admin Fee & Course Fee
Through January 23	0%	Through January 27	0%	Through February 3	0%	Through January 27	0%
Jan. 24 - Jan. 27	10%	Jan. 28 - Feb. 3	10%	After February 3	100%	After January 27	100%
Jan. 28 - Jan. 30	50%	Feb. 4 - Feb. 10	50%
Jan. 31 - Feb. 3	75%	Feb. 11 - Feb. 17	75%
After February 3	100%	After February 17	100%

Spring 2025 Course Drop or Course Withdrawal Below Full-Time March 24 - May 16, 2025
Chart for a SECOND-HALF Semester Course*
Course Drop or Course Withdrawal Dates	Student Pays: Tuition	Course Drop or Course Withdrawal Dates	Student Pays: Activity, Technology, & Health Facility Fee	Course Drop or Course Withdrawal Dates	Student Pays: Health Fee, Records Fee	Course Drop or Course Withdrawal Dates	Student Pays: Study Abroad Admin Fee & Course Fee
Through March 26	0%	Through January 27	0%	Through February 3	0%	Through March 28	0%
March 27 - March 30	10%	Jan. 28 - Feb. 3	10%	After February 3	100%	After March 28	100%
March 31 - April 2	50%	Feb. 4 - Feb. 10	50%
April 3 - April 4	75%	Feb. 11 - Feb. 17	75%
After April 4	100%	After February 17	100%

Reduced Credits

Course Session Dates That Are NOT Full Semester

The percentages and dates below are for the eight most common summer sessions offered during the summer academic period. Contact the Tuition and Fees Office at 515-294-1840 or email tuition@iastate.edu for tuition adjustment information for course dates that differ from those listed below.

*Drop dates that fall on a weekend or university holiday may apply to the prior day's adjustment rule.

Summer 2025 Course Drop or Course Withdrawal Below Full-Time May 19 - August 8, 2025
Chart for FULL Summer Term (12 weeks) Course*
Course Drop or Course Withdrawal Dates	Student Pays: Tuition	Student Pays: Activity, Technology, & Health Facility Fee	Student Pays: Health Fee, Records Fee, Study Abroad Admin Fee, & Course Fee
Through May 22	0%	0%	0%
May 23 - May 29	10%	10%	0%
May 30 - June 4	50%	50%	100%
June 5 - June 9	75%	75%	100%
After June 9	100%	100%	100%

Summer 2025 Course Drop or Course Withdrawal Below Full-Time May 19 - July 11, 2025
Chart for SUMMER SESSION 1 (8 Weeks) Course*
Course Drop or Course Withdrawal Dates	Student Pays: Tuition	Course Drop or Course Withdrawal Dates	Student Pays: Activity, Technology, & Health Facility Fee	Course Drop or Course Withdrawal Dates	Student Pays: Health Fee, Records Fee	Course Drop or Course Withdrawal Dates	Student Pays: Study Abroad Admin Fee & Course Fee
Through May 21	0%	Through May 22	0%	Through May 29	0%	Through May 26	0%
May 22 - May 26	10%	May 23 - May 29	10%	After May 29	100%	After May 26	100%
May 27 - May 29	50%	May 30 - June 4	50%
May 30 - June 2	75%	June 5 - June 9	75%
After June 2	100%	After June 9	100%

Summer 2025 Course Drop or Course Withdrawal Below Full-Time June 16 - August 8, 2025
Chart for SUMMER SESSION 2 (8 Weeks) Course*
Course Drop or Course Withdrawal Dates	Student Pays: Tuition	Course Drop or Course Withdrawal Dates	Student Pays: Activity, Technology, & Health Facility Fee	Course Drop or Course Withdrawal Dates	Student Pays: Health Fee, Records Fee	Course Drop or Course Withdrawal Dates	Student Pays: Study Abroad Admin Fee & Course Fee
Through June 18	0%	Through May 22	0%	Through May 29	0%	Through June 22	0%
June 19 - June 22	10%	May 23 - May 29	10%	After May 29	100%	After June 22	100%
June 23 - June 25	50%	May 30 - June 4	50%
June 26 - June 29	75%	June 5 - June 9	75%
After June 29	100%	After June 9	100%

Summer 2025 Course Drop or Course Withdrawal Below Full-Time May 19 - June 13, 2025
Chart for FIRST FOUR WEEK SESSION (4 weeks) Course*
Course Drop or Course Withdrawal Dates	Student Pays: Tuition	Course Drop or Course Withdrawal Dates	Student Pays: Activity, Technology, & Health Facility Fee	Course Drop or Course Withdrawal Dates	Student Pays: Health Fee, Records Fee	Course Drop or Course Withdrawal Dates	Student Pays: Study Abroad Admin Fee & Course Fee
Through May 20	0%	Through May 22	0%	Through May 29	0%	Through May 21	0%
May 21	10%	May 23 - May 29	10%	After May 29	100%	After May 21	100%
May 22	50%	May 30 - June 4	50%
May 23 - May 26	75%	June 5 - June 9	75%
After May 26	100%	After June 9	100%

Summer 2025 Course Drop or Course Withdrawal Below Full-Time June 16 - July 11, 2025
Chart for MIDDLE FOUR WEEK SESSION (4 weeks) Course*
Course Drop or Course Withdrawal Dates	Student Pays: Tuition	Course Drop or Course Withdrawal Dates	Student Pays: Activity, Technology, & Health Facility Fee	Course Drop or Course Withdrawal Dates	Student Pays: Health Fee, Records Fee	Course Drop or Course Withdrawal Dates	Student Pays: Study Abroad Admin Fee & Course Fee
Through June 17	0%	Through May 22	0%	Through May 29	0%	Through June 18	0%
June 18	10%	May 23 - May 29	10%	After May 29	100%	After June 18	100%
June 19	50%	May 30 - June 4	50%
June 20 - June 22	75%	June 5 - June 9	75%
After June 22	100%	After June 9	100%

Summer 2025 Course Drop or Course Withdrawal Below Full-Time July 14 - August 8, 2025
Chart for LAST FOUR WEEK SESSION (4 weeks) Course*
Course Drop or Course Withdrawal Dates	Student Pays: Tuition	Course Drop or Course Withdrawal Dates	Student Pays: Activity, Technology, & Health Facility Fee	Course Drop or Course Withdrawal Dates	Student Pays: Health Fee, Records Fee	Course Drop or Course Withdrawal Dates	Student Pays: Study Abroad Admin Fee & Course Fee
Through July 15	0%	Through May 22	0%	Through May 29	0%	Through July 16	0%
July 16	10%	May 23 - May 29	10%	After May 29	100%	After July 16	100%
July 17	50%	May 30 - June 4	50%
July 20	75%	June 5 - June 9	75%
After July 20	100%	After June 9	100%

Summer 2025 Course Drop or Course Withdrawal Below Full-Time May 19 - June 26, 2025
Chart for FIRST SIX WEEK SESSION (6 weeks) Course*
Course Drop or Course Withdrawal Dates	Student Pays: Tuition	Course Drop or Course Withdrawal Dates	Student Pays: Activity, Technology, & Health Facility Fee	Course Drop or Course Withdrawal Dates	Student Pays: Health Fee, Records Fee	Course Drop or Course Withdrawal Dates	Student Pays: Study Abroad Admin Fee & Course Fee
Through May 20	0%	Through May 22	0%	Through May 29	0%	Through May 22	0%
May 21 - May 22	10%	May 23 - May 29	10%	After May 29	100%	After May 22	100%
May 23 - May 27	50%	May 30 - June 4	50%
May 28 - May 29	75%	June 5 - June 9	75%
After May 29	100%	After June 9	100%

Summer 2025 Course Drop or Course Withdrawal Below Full-Time June 30 - August 8, 2025
Chart for LAST SIX WEEK SESSION (6 weeks) Course*
Course Drop or Course Withdrawal Dates	Student Pays: Tuition	Course Drop or Course Withdrawal Dates	Student Pays: Activity, Technology, & Health Facility Fee	Course Drop or Course Withdrawal Dates	Student Pays: Health Fee, Records Fee	Course Drop or Course Withdrawal Dates	Student Pays: Study Abroad Admin Fee & Course Fee
Through July 1	0%	Through May 22	0%	Through May 29	0%	Through July 6	0%
July 2 - July 6	10%	May 23 - May 29	10%	After May 29	100%	After July 6	100%
July 7 - July 8	50%	May 30 - June 4	50%
July 9 - July 10	75%	June 5 - June 9	75%
After July 10	100%	After June 9	100%

Cancel and Reduce Credits

Students who remain enrolled full-time after reducing credits will not have their tuition adjusted.

	Last day to cancel registration to receive 100% tuition & fee adjustment	Last day a student may reduce their number of credits below full-time and have tuition and fees adjusted based on remaining credits. The student must remain enrolled in at least one course.
Full 12-week Term	May 12	May 22
Summer Session I	May 12	May 17
Summer Session II	June 9	June 14
First Four Weeks	May 12	May 14
Middle Four Weeks	June 9	June 12
Last Four Weeks	July 7	July 10
First Six Weeks	May 12	May 16
Last Six Weeks	June 23	June 28

Actions That May Impact Tuition and Fees

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Course Drop

A schedule change(s) during period one does not require advisor signatures. Course drops during this period will not appear on a student’s academic record and transcript.

Course Swap

The exchange of one course section for another course section during or prior to period one. Swaps can be used for the same course or for a different course.

Course Withdrawal

Dropping a course after period one. Course drops during this period will appear on a student’s academic record and transcript.

Leave of Absence

When a student drops or withdraws from all classes on or after the first day of the term and does plan to return within two years. The student will complete a Student Separation request routed in Workday to formally process the Leave of Absence.

Institutional Withdrawal

When a student withdrawals and/or drops from all classes on or after the first day of the term and does not plan to return. The student will complete a request routed through the student separation request framework.

Tuition Adjustment Deadlines

Important Information