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:
- Log in to myKirtland.
- Select the Student tab.
- Under My Account Detail, click the red link: “Direct Deposit for Student Refunds.”
- 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
Questions?
Student Accounts Office 989-275-5000 ext. 412 | [email protected]
