Withdrawal Policy
Academic Policies
Withdrawal Policy
A student who decides to withdraw from his or her program of study should consult with the Bursar and the Office of the Registrar before initiating the withdrawal process. An official Change of Enrollment Status form must be completed and returned to the Registrar before a withdrawal can be processed. Students who do not enroll for the following trimester must also submit the Change of Enrollment Status form. Forms are available from the Office of Student Services.
Important
Students who do not submit the required Change of Enrollment Status form may be subject to an administrative withdrawal for non-attendance by the Registrar. Any student missing classes for 30 consecutive days must be withdrawn from the program. Students are strongly encouraged to complete their entire course of study without interruption.
Any student who voluntarily withdraws must meet with the Bursar for exit interview counseling. Students who withdraw from the program may be entitled to a tuition refund based on the refund schedule outlined below.
Tuition Refund Schedule
In order to receive a refund of paid tuition and fees, all students who withdraw from all their classes must complete a Change of Enrollment Status form at the Office of Student Services.
If a student cancels enrollment prior to the first day of classes, a full tuition refund will be issued.
15-Week Course
| Period of Withdrawal | Tuition Liability | Refund |
|---|---|---|
| Prior to first day of trimester | 0% | 100% |
| During the first week | 10% | 90% |
| During the second week | 25% | 75% |
| During the third week | 50% | 50% |
| During the fourth week | 75% | 25% |
| After the fourth week | 100% | 0% |
10-Week Course
| Period of Withdrawal | Tuition Liability | Refund |
|---|---|---|
| Prior to first day of trimester | 0% | 100% |
| During the first week | 25% | 75% |
| During the second week | 50% | 50% |
| After the second week | 100% | 0% |
Readmission After Voluntary Withdrawal
A student who has voluntarily withdrawn from the College and wishes to re-enroll is required to enroll under the terms of the current College catalog and enrollment agreement, including tuition charges and program requirements. Applicants must submit a letter with any supporting documentation stating the resolution of their withdrawal circumstances.
Readmission is not automatic and requires an interview with the Office of Student Services and/or a determination by an ad hoc Admissions Committee. The student will be responsible for any cost increases or courses that have been added to the program curriculum since his or her prior enrollment.
If a student has withdrawn for more than one trimester, he or she must re-apply and pay the application fee. For didactic classes, the College will maintain a student's earned credits and grades for a period of two years. After the two-year period, students must re-apply for admission and will be entitled to the credits previously earned based on written and/or practical exams.
If the student previously graduated with a diploma or certificate and returns to complete a degree or another program, he or she will need to complete a new Application for Admission and pay the application fee.
Nondiscrimination
The College reserves the right to decline any student for readmission based on its sole discretion, provided that it does not discriminate based on race, color, national origin, religion, creed, ethnicity, disability, age, marital status, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, veteran status, reproductive health decisions, or any other legally protected status.
Content sourced from the 2023–2026 NYCHP Catalog (Updated March 2026) and Student Handbook.