Tuition Refund Policy

Fee Considerations for 2020-21

Hamilton recognizes that the coronavirus pandemic continues to create risks and uncertainties that may affect the future structure of its traditional on-campus learning and residential experience, but the tuition and fees charged by the College are based on the quality and expertise of the faculty and is not dependent on the format of our educational programs. If Hamilton is forced to alter the structure of its on-campus educational programs, or transitions to a remote learning model to mitigate the possible effects of the coronavirus pandemic or because of restrictions imposed by federal, state, or local authorities, tuition charges will remain as published for 2020-21 and will not be refunded or reduced.

Students who choose full remote learning for the fall semester will not be charged room, board, or the student activities fee. Students who are approved to leave during the semester to study remotely will receive prorated room, board, and student activities fees for the number of weeks not on campus as detailed below, however no refunds will be given after October 26th. Those who are on financial aid will have their awards adjusted to reflect the changes in costs and projected expenses. Revisions will begin after students have confirmed their fall plans. Questions may be directed to finaid@hamilton.edu.

Students who leave campus to pursue full remote learning during the Fall 2020 semester will be refunded room, board and student activities fees according to the following schedule:

Students who are unable to arrive on campus on time due to visa, quarantine, or other travel complications may petition to start the semester remotely and come to campus when travel conditions permit. Students will be billed for full room, board and student activities fees, but once the student arrives, 8 percent of those charges will be credited for each week that the student was not able to be on campus.

Refund Policy

All refunds to a student withdrawing from the College are based on the date on which the student, parent, or guardian notified the Dean of Students of withdrawal. The College policy on the refund of payments to students who withdraw voluntarily or due to illness, or who are dismissed during any semester, is stated below. Tuition insurance may apply in some circumstances. Additional information is available at: https://www.hamilton.edu/offices/business/student-accounts/tuition-insurance-plan

Students who receive financial aid from the College and withdraw during a semester will have their aid re-evaluated, and possibly adjusted, based on the type of aid received, government regulations, and the period of attendance.

Prior to the first day of classes, 100 percent of tuition, room, board and the student activities fees will be refunded, less any nonrecoverable costs incurred by the College.

Room charges will not be refunded if a student withdraws after the start of classes unless the student is moving to full-time remote learning as described in Fee Considerations for 2020-21.

Refund Schedule for Withdrawals and Leaves of Absence: