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.
  • Dropping or withdrawing from all coursework during a term may affect 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.
  • 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

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

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 20%0%0%
Sept. 3 - Sept. 910%10%0%
Sept. 10 - Sept. 1650%50%100%
Sept. 17 - Sept. 2375%75%100%
After September 23100%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 280%Through Aug. 300%Through September 90%Through August 300%
Aug. 29 - Aug. 3010%Sept. 3 - Sept. 910%After September 9100%After August 30100%
Aug. 31 - Sept. 550%Sept. 10 - Sept. 1650%    
Sept. 6 - Sept. 975%Sept. 17 - Sept. 2375%    
After September 9100%After September 23100%    

 

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 230%Through Aug. 300%Through September 90%Through August 300%
Oct. 24 - Oct. 2710%Sept. 3 - Sept. 910%After September 9100%After August 30100%
Oct. 28 - Oct. 3050%Sept. 10 - Sept. 1650%    
Oct. 31 - Nov. 175%Sept. 17 - Sept. 2375%    
After November 1100%After September 23100%    

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 260%0%
December 2710%0%
December 28 - 3050%100%
December 3175%100%
After December 31100%100%

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.

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 270%0%0%
Jan. 28 - Feb. 310%10%0%
Feb. 4 - Feb. 1050%50%100%
Feb. 11 - Feb. 1775%75%100%
After February 17100%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 230%Through January 270%Through February 30%Through January 270%
Jan. 24 - Jan. 2710%Jan. 28 - Feb. 310%After February 3100%After January 27100%
Jan. 28 - Jan. 3050%Feb. 4 - Feb. 1050%    
Jan. 31 - Feb. 375%Feb. 11 - Feb. 1775%    
After February 3100%After February 17100%    

 

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 260%Through January 270%Through February 30%Through March 280%
March 27 - March 3010%Jan. 28 - Feb. 310%After February 3100%After March 28100%
March 31 - April 250%Feb. 4 - Feb. 1050%    
April 3 - April 475%Feb. 11 - Feb. 1775%    
After April 4100%After February 17100%    

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.

 

Full 12-week Term

May 13 - Aug. 2

Summer Session I

May 13 - July 5

Summer Session II

June 10 - Aug. 2

Student PaysWithdrawal DatesWithdrawal DatesWithdrawal Dates
10%May 13 - May 16May 13 - May 15June 10 - Jun 12
25%May 17 - May 22May 16 - May 17June 13 - June 14
50%May 23 - May 28May 18 - May 22June 15 - June 19
75%May 29 - June 3May 23 - May 24June 20 - June 21
100%After June 3After May 24After June 21

 

Four and Six Week Courses
 

First Four Weeks:

May 13 - June 7

Middle Four Weeks:

June 10 - July 5

Last Four Weeks:

July 8 - Aug. 2

First Six Weeks:

May 13 - June 21

Last Six Weeks:

June 24 - Aug. 2

Student PaysWithdrawal DatesWithdrawal DatesWithdrawal DatesWithdrawal DatesWithdrawal Dates
10%May 13 - 14June 10 - 11July 8 - 9May 13 - 14June 24 - 25
25%May 15June 12July 10May 15 - 16June 26 - 28
50%May 16June 13July 11May 17 - 21June 29 - July 2
75%May 17June 14July 12May 22July 3 - July 5
100%After May 17After June 14After July 12After May 22After July 5

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 adjustmentLast 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 TermMay 12May 22
Summer Session IMay 12May 17
Summer Session IIJune 9June 14
First Four WeeksMay 12May 14
Middle Four WeeksJune 9June 12
Last Four WeeksJuly 7July 10
First Six WeeksMay 12May 16
Last Six WeeksJune 23June 28