Student Refunds

Last Date to drop classes with 100% refund

Full Semester Courses (16 Weeks) – Summer 2026:

• Drop Deadline (Registrar’s Office): May 27
• Refund Amount: 100%

Full Semester Courses (16 Weeks) – Fall 2026:

• Drop Deadline (Registrar’s Office): September 4
• Refund Amount: 100%

Full Semester Courses (16 Weeks) – Winter 2027:

• Drop Deadline (Registrar’s Office): January 29
• Refund Amount: 100%

Short Semester Courses (Less Than 16 Weeks):

• Drop Deadline (Registrar’s Office): Prior to the census date (10% of the course length, including all calendar days)
• Refund Amount: 100%

More Information

Students who register for a course that is later canceled due to insufficient enrollment will be refunded all tuition and fees relative to the canceled course.

Exceptions to the refund policy may be considered when students have extenuating circumstances. Please refer to the Tuition Refund Appeal Application. For questions regarding the refund policy, please call the Student Accounts Office at 989-275-5000 ext. 412 or send an e-mail to: [email protected].

Direct Deposit

The College offers direct deposit as a more convenient means of providing refunds to students. Refunds of Pell Grants, Student Loans, and other credit balances can be directly deposited into an account of your choice!

Benefits to you:

• It’s secure – no lost, misplaced, or stolen paper checks
• Eliminates mailing time, especially for out-of-district students
• No mailing delays due to change of address or forwarding orders
• Saves time and fuel by eliminating a trip to the bank
• No waiting in line at the bank or rushing to get there before it closes
• It’s a cost-saving for Kirtland, which in turn benefits all students

Sign up for direct deposit today!

• Log in to our secure site at https://my.kirtland.edu/ICS/
• Select “Student” from the blue heading.
• On the right-hand side in the My Account Detail pane, click on the red link labeled “Direct Deposit for Student Refunds”
• Enter your birth date and bank information.
• Click “Submit”. You will see a “Thank You” window letting you know we have received your information.

For further assistance accessing myKirtland or questions regarding direct deposit, please contact us at [email protected] or 989-275-5000 ext. 412.

When do I get my refund?

Students with a credit balance on their tuition account can refer to the following refund schedule. These dates can vary for students receiving financial aid (Pell, loans, etc.) and having multiple disbursement dates or having courses with a later start date. Be sure to review your specific disbursement dates in Net Partner or contact the Student Accounts Office for assistance at 989-275-5000 ext. 412.

Student Refund Schedule – Summer 2026 Semester

June 16 Disbursement:

• Direct Deposit Agreement Due By: June 15 (by 4:30 p.m.)
• Funds Deposited to Bank Account: June 19
• Paper Checks Mailed: June 19 (cannot be picked up on campus)

July 21 Disbursement:

• Direct Deposit Agreement Due By: July 20 (by 4:30 p.m.)
• Funds Deposited to Bank Account: July 24
• Paper Checks Mailed: July 24 (cannot be picked up on campus)

Student Refund Schedule – Fall 2026 Semester

September 22 Disbursement:

• Direct Deposit Agreement Due By: September 21 (by 4:30 p.m.)
• Funds Deposited to Bank Account: September 25
• Paper Checks Mailed: None

September 29 Disbursement:

• Direct Deposit Agreement Due By: September 28 (by 4:30 p.m.)
• Funds Deposited to Bank Account: October 2
• Paper Checks Mailed: October 2

November 3 Disbursement:

• Direct Deposit Agreement Due By: November 2 (by 4:30 p.m.)
• Funds Deposited to Bank Account: November 6
• Paper Checks Mailed: November 6

November 17 Disbursement:

• Direct Deposit Agreement Due By: November 16 (by 4:30 p.m.)
• Funds Deposited to Bank Account: November 20
• Paper Checks Mailed: November 20

December 8 Disbursement:

• Direct Deposit Agreement Due By: December 7 (by 4:30 p.m.)
• Funds Deposited to Bank Account: December 11
• Paper Checks Mailed: December 11

Student Refund Schedule – Winter 2026 Semester

February 17 Disbursement:

• Direct Deposit Agreement Due By: February 16 (by 4:30 p.m.)
• Funds Deposited to Bank Account: February 20
• Paper Checks Mailed: None

February 24 Disbursement:

• Direct Deposit Agreement Due By: February 23 (by 4:30 p.m.)
• Funds Deposited to Bank Account: February 27
• Paper Checks Mailed: February 27

March 24 Disbursement:

• Direct Deposit Agreement Due By: March 23 (by 4:30 p.m.)
• Funds Deposited to Bank Account: March 27
• Paper Checks Mailed: March 27

April 21 Disbursement:

• Direct Deposit Agreement Due By: April 20 (by 4:30 p.m.)
• Funds Deposited to Bank Account: April 24
• Paper Checks Mailed: April 24