Refund Policy
When requesting a refund, do not select “Drop Course” in either the Canvas Course interface or Canvas Catalog. Once your refund request is approved, a system administrator will remove your enrollment from the course or program.
Online Courses
If you need to cancel your enrollment and request a refund, please follow the guidelines below. Refund requests must be submitted to your instructor or facilitator.
- Noncredit courses with set beginning dates
- Noncredit self-paced, self-study courses
- Continuing education courses
- General refund requests
For additional assistance, contact Online Learning & Educational Innovation at cpe@mst.edu.
Noncredit Courses with Set Beginning Dates
Refund Eligibility
- Before 12:05 a.m. (Central Time) on the first day of class
Refund: Full course fee minus a 15% administrative fee and cost of any materials already sent. - Up to 7 days after the start of class
The 7-day period begins at 12:05 a.m. Central Time on the first day of class.
Refund: Full course fee minus a 40% administrative fee and cost of any materials already sent. - More than 7 days after the start of class
No refund will be issued.
Example Refunds
Course Details: Start Date: 08/01/2024 | Course Fee: $150 | Materials: $15 | Total Paid: $165
| Scenario | Admin Fee | Materials Cost | Total Refund |
|---|---|---|---|
| Request submitted 07/30/2024 (before course start) | $22.50 (15%) | $15.00 | $127.50 |
| Request submitted 08/07/2024 (within 7 days) | $60.00 (40%) | $15.00 | $90.00 |
| Request submitted 08/08/2024 at 12:05 a.m. (day 8) | No refund issued | ||
Noncredit Self-Paced, Self-Study Courses
Refund Eligibility
- Before accessing the course
Refund: Full course fee minus a 15% administrative fee and cost of any materials already sent. - After accessing the course
No refund will be issued.
Example Refunds
Course Details: Course Fee: $150 | Materials: $15 | Total Paid: $165
| Scenario | Admin Fee | Materials Cost | Total Refund |
|---|---|---|---|
| Request submitted before accessing the course | $22.50 (15%) | $15.00 | $127.50 |
| Request submitted after accessing the course | No refund issued | ||