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Refunds

Find the refund schedules for each term. To be eligible for a refund, you must officially drop the course by the refund schedule deadline. 

Refund Schedule

Specific refund dates apply to each course, based on the start date and class length.  If you are on an installment payment plan, you will need to check with the business office to determine if you are eligible for a refund. Looking for drop dates? 

Below is the refund schedule for the major parts of term only. Faculty link for additional information (login required). 

View the full refund schedule for all parts of term

Full Semester: 16 Weeks (1)

Classes begin Monday, August 18 and end Friday, December 12

Complete or Partial Withdrawal Date Refund
Through Sunday, August 17 100%
Monday, August 18 – Tuesday, September 2 (Census Date) 70%
Wednesday, September 3 – Thursday, September 4 70%
Friday, September 5 – Wednesday, September 10 25%
Thursday, September 11 – Monday, November 10 0%
LAST DAY TO DROP: Monday, November 10  
Last Day to Opt-Out of Open Books Plus Wednesday, September 10

 

Weekend (1W)

Classes begin Friday, September 5 and end Sunday, December 7

Complete or Partial Withdrawal Date Refund
Through Thursday, September 4 100%
Friday, September 5 – Tuesday, September 16 (Census Date) 70%
Wednesday, September 17 – Friday, September 19 70%
Saturday, September 20 – Wednesday, September 24 25%
Thursday, September 25 – Monday, November 10 0%
LAST DAY TO DROP: Monday, November 10  
Last Day to Opt-Out of Open Books Plus Wednesday, September 24

 

First 8 Weeks (8A)

Classes begin Monday, August 18 and end Wednesday, October 8

Complete or Partial Withdrawal Date Refund
Through Sunday, August 17 100%
Monday, August 18 – Monday, August 25 (Census) 70%
Tuesday, August 26 – Wednesday, August 27 70%
Thursday, August 28 – Tuesday, September 2 25%
Wednesday, September 3 – Thursday, September 25 0%
LAST DAY TO DROP: Thursday, September 25  
Last Day to Opt-Out of Open Books Plus Tuesday, September 2

Second 8 Weeks (8B)

Classes begin Monday, October 13 and end Friday, December 12

Complete or Partial Withdrawal Date Refund
Through Sunday, October 12 100%
Monday, October 13 - Monday, October 20 (Census) 70%
Tuesday, October 21 – Wednesday, October 22 70%
Thursday, October 23 – Friday, October 24 25%
Saturday, October 25 – Friday, November 21 0%
LAST DAY TO DROP: Friday, November 21  
Last Day to Opt-Out of Open Books Plus Friday, October 24

 

Late Start: 13 Weeks (13B)

Classes begin Tuesday, September 2 and end Friday, December 5

Complete or Partial Withdrawal Date Refund
Through Monday, September 1 100%
Tuesday, September 2 – Monday, September 15 (Census) 70%
Tuesday, September 16 – Thursday, September 18 70%
Friday, September 19 – Tuesday, September 23 25%
Wednesday, September 24 – Thursday, November 6 0%
LAST DAY TO DROP: Thursday, November 6  
Last Day to Opt-Out of Open Books Plus Tuesday, September 23

 

Below is the refund schedule for the major parts of term only. Faculty link for additional information (login required). 

View the full refund schedule for all parts of term

Full Semester: 16 Weeks (1M, 1T, 1E, 1H, 1F)

Classes begin Monday, January 12 and end Friday, May 8

Complete or Partial Withdrawal Date Refund
Through Sunday, January 11 100%
Monday, January 12 – Monday, January 26 (Census Date) 70%
Tuesday, January 27 – Thursday, January 29 70%
Friday, January 30 – Wednesday, February 4 25%
Thursday, February 5 – Monday, April 13 0%
LAST DAY TO DROP: Monday, April 13  
Last Day to Opt-Out of Open Books Plus Wednesday, February 4

Weekend (1WF, 1WS)

Classes begin Friday, January 30 and end Sunday, May 3

Complete or Partial Withdrawal Date Refund
Through Thursday, January 29 100%
Friday, January 30 – Wednesday, February 11 (Census Date) 70%
Thursday, February 12 – Monday, February 16 70%
Tuesday, February 17 – Thursday, February 19 25%
Friday, February 20 – Monday, April 13 0%
LAST DAY TO DROP: Monday, April 13  
Last Day to Opt-Out of Open Books Plus Thursday, February 19

First 8 Weeks (8A)

Classes begin Monday, January 12 and end Wednesday, March 4

Complete or Partial Withdrawal Date Refund
Through Sunday, January 11 100%
Monday, January 12 – Tuesday, January 20 (Census) 70%
Wednesday, January 21 – Thursday, January 22 70%
Friday, January 23 – Monday, January 26 25%
Tuesday, January 27 – Thursday, February 19 0%
LAST DAY TO DROP: Thursday, February 19  
Last Day to Opt-Out of Open Books Plus Monday, January 26

Second 8 Weeks (8B)

Classes begin Monday, March 16 and end Friday, May 8

Complete or Partial Withdrawal Date Refund
Through Sunday, March 15 100%
Monday, March 16 - Monday, March 23 (Census) 70%
Tuesday, March 24 – Wednesday, March 25 70%
Thursday, March 26 – Friday, March 27 25%
Saturday, March 28 – Friday, April 24 0%
LAST DAY TO DROP: Friday, April 24  
Last Day to Opt-Out of Open Books Plus Friday, March 27

Late Start: 13 Weeks (13M, 13T, 13W, 13H, 13F)

Classes begin Monday, January 26 and end Friday, May 1

Complete or Partial Withdrawal Date Refund
Through Sunday, January 25 100%
Monday, January 26 – Monday, February 9 (Census) 70%
Tuesday, February 10 – Thursday, February 12 70%
Friday, February 13 – Tuesday, February 17 25%
Wednesday, February 18 – Thursday, April 9 0%
LAST DAY TO DROP: Thursday, April 9  
Last Day to Opt-Out of Open Books Plus Tuesday, February 17

Below is the refund schedule for the major parts of term only. Faculty link for additional information (login required). 

View the full refund schedule for all parts of term

3-Week Mini Term (3)

Classes begin Monday, May 11 and end Thursday, May 28

Complete or Partial Withdrawal Date Refund
Through Sunday, May 10 100%
Monday, May 11 – Tuesday, May 12 (Census Date) 70%
Wednesday, May 13 70%
Thursday, May 14 25%
Friday, May 15 - Tuesday, May 26 0%
LAST DAY TO DROP: Tuesday May 26  
Last Day to Opt-Out of Open Books Plus Thursday, May 14

 

First 8 Weeks (8)

Classes begin Monday, May 11 and end Thursday, July 2

Complete or Partial Withdrawal Date Refund
Through Sunday, May 10 100%
Monday, May 11 – Tuesday, May 18 (Census Date) 70%
Tuesday, May 19 - Wednesday, May 20 70%
Thursday, May 21 – Friday, May 22 25%
Saturday, May 23 – Thursday, June 18 0%
LAST DAY TO DROP: Thursday, June 18  
Last Day to Opt-Out of Open Books Plus Friday, May 22

11 Week (11)

Classes begin Monday, May 11 and end Thursday, July 23

Complete or Partial Withdrawal Date Refund
Through Sunday, May 10 100%
Monday, May 11 – Friday, May 22 70%
Saturday, May 23 – Wednesday, May 27 (Census Date) 25%
Thursday, May 28 – Friday, May 29 25%
Saturday, May 30 – Monday, July 6 0%
LAST DAY TO DROP:  Monday, July 6  
Last Day to Opt-Out of Open Books Plus Friday, May 29

13 Week (13)

Classes begin Monday, May 11 and end Thursday, August 6

Complete or Partial Withdrawal Date Refund
Through Sunday, May 10 100%
Monday, May 11 – Wednesday, May 27 (Census Date) 70%
Thursday, May 28 70%
Friday, May 29 – Tuesday, June 2 25%
Wednesday, June 3 – Thursday, July 16 0%
LAST DAY TO DROP:   Thursday, July 16  
Last Day to Opt-Out of Open Books Plus Tuesday, June 2

Weekend 12 Weeks (1W)

Classes begin Friday, May 15 and end Sunday, August 2

Complete or Partial Withdrawal Date Refund
Through Thursday, May 14 100%
Friday, May 15 – Friday, May 29 (Census Date) 70%
Saturday, May 30 –Wednesday, June 3 25%
Thursday, June 4 – Monday, July 6 0%
LAST DAY TO DROP:  Monday, July 6  
Last Day to Opt-Out of Open Books Plus Wednesday, June 3

12 Weeks (12)

Classes begin Monday, May 18 and end Thursday, August 6

Complete or Partial Withdrawal Date Refund
Through Sunday, May 17 100%
Monday, May 18 – Wednesday, June 3 (Census Date) 70%
Thursday, June 4 – Monday, June 8 25%
Tuesday, June 9 – Monday, July 20 0%
LAST DAY TO DROP:  Monday, July 20  
Last Day to Opt-Out of Open Books Plus Monday, June 8

First 5 Weeks (5A)

Classes begin Monday, June 1 and end Thursday, July 2

Complete or Partial Withdrawal Date Refund
Through Sunday, May 31 100%
Monday, June 1 – Thursday, June 4 (Census Date) 70%
Friday, June 5 70%
Saturday, June 6 – Monday, June 8 25%
Tuesday, June 9 – Wednesday, June 24 0%
LAST DAY TO DROP:  Wednesday, June 24  
Last Day to Opt-Out of Open Books Plus Monday, June 8

 

Second 8 Weeks (8A)

Classes begin Monday, June 1 and end Thursday, July 23

Complete or Partial Withdrawal Date Refund
Through Sunday, May 31 100%
Monday, June 1 – Monday, June 8 (Census Date) 70%
Tuesday, June 9 – Wednesday, June 10 70%
Thursday, June 11 – Friday, June 12 25%
Saturday, June 13 – Monday, July 13 0%
LAST DAY TO DROP:   Monday, July 13  
Last Day to Opt-Out of Open Books Plus Friday, June 12

Full Semester (1)

Classes begin Monday, June 1 and end Thursday, August 6

Complete or Partial Withdrawal Date Refund
Through Sunday, May 31 100%
Monday, June 1 – Thursday, June 11 70%
Friday, June 12 – Tuesday, June 16 (Census Date) 25%
Wednesday, June 17 – Tuesday, July 21 0%
LAST DAY TO DROP:  Tuesday, July 21  
Last Day to Opt-Out of Open Books Plus Tuesday, June 16

Second 5 Week (5B)

Classes begin Monday, July 6 and end Thursday, August 6

Complete or Partial Withdrawal Date Refund
Through Sunday, July 5 100%
Monday, July 6 – Thursday, July 9 (Census Date) 70%
Friday, July 10 70%
Saturday, July 11 – Monday, July 13 25%
Tuesday, July 14 – Wednesday, July 29 0%
LAST DAY TO DROP: Wednesday, July 29  
Last Day to Opt-Out of Open Books Plus Monday, July 13

 

ALL ABOUT REFUNDS

 

BankMobile Account

San Jac partners with BankMobile to deliver your financial aid and tuition refunds safely and quickly.

Why It Matters:

If you're ever due a refund—such as excess financial aid, dropped classes, or overpayments—you need a way to get your money fast and securely. To ensure timely receipt of any financial aid refunds or credit balances, please log in to your BankMobile account and select your preferred refund method. Refunds cannot be processed without an active refund preference.

How to Sign Up: 

  1. Check your personal mail/email – BankMobile will send you a personal code in the mail in a green envelope or in an email.
  2. Create your BankMobile account using the link.
  3. Select "Refund Preference".
  4. You’re all set!

Need Help?

BankMobile Account

San Jac partners with BankMobile to deliver your financial aid and tuition refunds safely and quickly.

Why It Matters:

If you're ever due a refund—such as excess financial aid, dropped classes, or overpayments—you need a way to get your money fast and securely. To ensure timely receipt of any financial aid refunds or credit balances, please log in to your BankMobile account and select your preferred refund method. Refunds cannot be processed without an active refund preference.

How to Sign Up: 

  1. Check your personal mail/email – BankMobile will send you a personal code in the mail in a green envelope or in an email.
  2. Create your BankMobile account using the link.
  3. Select "Refund Preference".
  4. You’re all set!

Need Help?

Details That Are Good to Know

  • Certain costs cannot be refunded.
  • Beginning the day after the main payment deadline for the term, the SOS website will be unavailable between midnight and 3 a.m.
  • If you are on the installment payment plan, you need to check with the business office to determine if you are eligible for a refund.
  • If you become an in-district resident after registering for classes, the College will grant a refund if you present proof to Center for Advising, Career, and Transfer by the 12th class day of the fall or spring term or by the eighth class day of the summer session.
  • Any questions? Contact us at 281-998-6150 or information@sjcd.edu for one-on-one help.

Get in Touch

There are many ways to connect with us. Our chat options take you directly to an online forum where you can ask questions about different topics.

Contact the Business Office

Need the status of your refund? Contact your campus business office.

Business Office Inquiry Form

 

CENTRAL CAMPUS

 
Andrea Moore
Supv, Campus Business Office
Phone
(281) 998-6150x1050

North Campus

  
Christian Reid
Supv, Campus Business Office
Phone
(281) 998-6150x7231

South Campus

 
Stephanie Santos
Supv, Campus Business Office
Phone
(281) 998-6150x3274

All Other Campuses

 
Genoveva Garcia
Mgr, Campus Business Offices
Phone
(281) 542-2010