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Student Refunds

Refunds & Important Deadlines

100% Refund Drop Deadlines

To receive a full refund, you must drop your courses by the following dates:

Summer 2026:

  • Full Course (16-Week) Deadline: May 27
  • Short Course Deadline: Prior to Census Date*

Fall 2026:

  • Full Course (16-Week) Deadline: September 4
  • Short Course Deadline: Prior to Census Date*

Winter 2027:

  • Full Course (16-Week) Deadline: January 29
  • Short Course Deadline: Prior to Census Date*

*Short courses (less than 16 weeks) must be dropped before 10% of the course length has passed.

Automatic Refunds: If Kirtland cancels a course, you will automatically receive a 100% refund of all tuition and fees.

Extenuating Circumstances: If you missed the deadline due to an emergency, please submit a Tuition Refund Appeal Application.


Get Your Refund Faster with Direct Deposit

Why wait for the mail? Direct deposit is the most secure and fastest way to receive your Pell Grants, loans, and credit balances.

How to Sign Up:

  1. Log in to myKirtland.
  2. Select the Student tab.
  3. Under My Account Detail, click the red link: “Direct Deposit for Student Refunds.”
  4. Enter your birth date and bank info, then click Submit.

Student Refund Schedules

Note: Dates may vary for students with late-start classes or specific financial aid disbursements. Check Net Partner for your personal dates.

Summer 2026

June 15 Disbursement:

  • Funds Deposited / Checks Mailed: June 19

July 20 Disbursement:

  • Funds Deposited / Checks Mailed: July 24

Fall 2026

September 21 Disbursement:

  • Funds Deposited / Checks Mailed: September 25 (Direct Deposit Only)

September 28 Disbursement:

  • Funds Deposited / Checks Mailed: October 2

November 2 Disbursement:

  • Funds Deposited / Checks Mailed: November 6

November 16 Disbursement:

  • Funds Deposited / Checks Mailed: November 20

December 7 Disbursement:

  • Funds Deposited / Checks Mailed: December 11

Winter 2027

February 16 Disbursement:

  • Funds Deposited / Checks Mailed: February 20 (Direct Deposit Only)

February 23 Disbursement:

  • Funds Deposited / Checks Mailed: February 27

March 23 Disbursement:

  • Funds Deposited / Checks Mailed: March 27

April 20 Disbursement:

  • Funds Deposited / Checks Mailed: April 24

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