Tuition Adjustment Deadlines
Fall 2024 Winter Session 2025 Spring 2025 Summer 2025
Adjustment Notes
Please read these notes thoroughly as they may answer questions you have regarding course drop and
dates:
- Tuition and fee assessment deadlines are independent of academic and financial aid deadlines.
- Enrollment in multiple sessions (e.g. summer sessions, first-half or second-half semester courses) may impact tuition adjustments. Adjustments for courses with different start and end dates are calculated based on individual session deadlines.
- Contact the Tuition and Fees Office at 515-294-1840 or email tuition@iastate.edu for tuition adjustment information for course dates that differ from those listed below.
- Dropping or withdrawing from all coursework during a term may affect your financial aid. See Financial Aid for more information.
- For students receiving Veteran benefits, if any portion of tuition and fees are paid directly to the university by the Veterans Administration, any refund due to changes in enrollment will not be released to the student until the Veterans Administration has completed a debt collection process. Questions regarding this policy can be directed to Iowa State Universities Certification Officials.
- Full-time - Undergraduate students need 11.5 or more credits to be full-time; graduate students need 8.5 or more credits to be full-time. For summer terms, contact the Verifications Office at 515-294-1840 to determine if you are a full-time student.
Schedule Change Actions That May Impact Tuition and Fees
- Course Drop - a schedule change(s) during period one does not require advisor signatures. Course drops during this period will not appear on a student’s academic record and transcript.
- Course Swap - the exchange of one course section for another course section during or prior to period one. Swaps can be used for the same course or for a different course.
- Course Withdrawal - dropping a course after period one. Course drops during this period will appear on a student’s academic record and transcript.
- Leave of Absence - When a student drops or withdraws from all classes on or after the first day of the term and does plan to return within two years. The student will complete a Student Separation request routed in Workday to formally process the Leave of Absence.
- Institutional Withdrawal - When a student withdrawals and/or drops from all classes on or after the first day of the term and does not plan to return. The student will complete a request routed through the student separation request framework.
- Schedule Change Periods - Schedule change periods for full semester courses are defined in the university catalog.
Tuition Adjustment Deadlines for Fall Term 2024
The percentages and dates listed in the three charts below cover the tuition adjustment schedules for the three most common sessions offered within the Fall term. Please contact the Tuition and Fees Office at 515-294-1840 or email tuition@iastate.edu for tuition adjustment information for course dates that differ from those listed below. *Please note, drop dates that fall on a weekend or university holiday may apply to the prior days adjustment rule.
Fall 2024 Course Drop or Course Withdrawal Below Full-TimeAugust 26th - December 20th, 2024 | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Chart for a FULL Semester Course* | |||
| Student Pays: Tuition | Student Pays: Activity, Technology, & Health Facility Fee | Student Pays: Health Fee, Records Fee, Study Abroad Admin Fee, & Course Fee |
| Through September 2 | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Sept. 3 - Sept. 9 | 10% | 10% | 0% |
| Sept. 10 - Sept. 16 | 50% | 50% | 100% |
| Sept. 17 - Sept. 23 | 75% | 75% | 100% |
| After September 23 | 100% | 100% | 100% |
Fall 2024 Course Drop or Course Withdrawal Below Full-TimeAugust 26th - October 18th, 2024 | |||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chart for a FIRST-HALF Semester Course* | |||||||
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| Course Drop or Course Withdrawal Dates | Student Pays: Activity, Technology, & Health Facility Fee | Course Drop or Course Withdrawal Dates | Student Pays: Records Fee & Health Fee | Course Drop or Course Withdrawal Dates | Student Pays: Study Abroad Admin Fee & Course Fee |
| Through August 28 | 0% | through Aug. 30 | 0% | Through September 9 | 0% | Through August 30 | 0% |
| Aug. 29 - Aug. 30 | 10% | Sept. 3 - Sept. 9 | 10% | After September 9 | 100% | After August 30 | 100% |
| Aug. 31 - Sept. 5 | 50% | Sept. 10 - Sept. 16 | 50% | ||||
| Sept. 6 - Sept. 9 | 75% | Sept. 17 - Sept. 23 | 75% | ||||
| After September 9 | 100% | After Sept. 23 | 100% | ||||
Fall 2024 Course Drop or Course Withdrawal Below Full-TimeOctober 21st - December 20th, 2024 | |||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chart for a SECOND-HALF Semester Course* | |||||||
| Student Pays: Tuition | Course Drop or Course Withdrawal Dates | Student Pays: Activity, Technology & Health Facility Fee | Course Drop or Course Withdrawal Dates | Student Pays: Records Fee & Health Fee | Course Drop or Course Withdrawal Dates | Student Pays: Study Abroad Admin Fee & Course Fee |
| Through October 23 | 0% | through August 30 | 0% | Through September 9 | 0% | Through October 25 | 0% |
| Oct. 24 - Oct 27 | 10% | Aug. 31 - Sept. 9 | 10% | After September 9 | 100% | After October 25 | 100% |
| Oct 28 - Oct. 30 | 50% | Sept. 10th - Sept. 16 | 50% | ||||
| Oct. 31 - Nov. 1 | 75% | Sept. 17 - Sept. 23 | 75% | ||||
| After November 1 | 100% | After Sept. 23 | 100% |
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Reduced Credits
Students who remain enrolled full-time after reducing credits will not have their tuition adjusted. For example, suppose you are an undergraduate student enrolled in 15 credit hours and drop a 3-credit hour course by the deadline for a full-term course, you will not receive a refund as you are now at 12 credit hours (12 credit hours is the cap for full-time undergraduate tuition). However, if you are enrolled in 12 credit hours as an undergraduate student and drop a 2-credit hour course by the deadline for a full-term course, you will receive a refund for 2 credit hours of tuition (and fees if applicable), however financial aid may be adjusted. The tuition cap for a graduate student full-time is 9 credit hours. The tuition cap for a professional student full-time is 12 credit hours.
Course Session Dates That Are NOT Full Semester
Enrollment in multiple sessions (e.g. summer sessions, first-half or second-half semester courses) may impact tuition adjustments.
Adjustments for courses with different start and end dates are calculated based on individual session deadlines. Contact the Tuition and Fees Office at 515-294-1840 or email tuition@iastate.edu for more information.
Tuition Adjustment Deadlines for Winter Session 2025
Visit the Winter Session FAQs for more information regarding winter session tuition and fee assessment.
Winter Session Course Drop or Course Withdrawal Below Full-TimeChart for a FULL Semester Course* | ||
|---|---|---|
| December 23, 2024 - January 17, 2025 | ||
| Course Drop or Course Withdrawal Dates | Student Pays: Tuition | Student Pays: Study Abroad Admin Fee & Course Fee |
| Through December 26 | 0% | 0% |
| December 27 - 29 | 10% | 0% |
| December 30 | 50% | 100% |
| December 31 | 75% | 100% |
| After December 31 | 100% | 100% |
*drop dates that fall on a weekend or university holiday may apply to the prior days adjustment rule
Tuition Adjustment Deadlines for Spring Term 2025
The percentages and dates below are for a FULL semester course. Contact the Tuition and Fees Office at 515-294-1840 or email tuition@iastate.edu for tuition adjustment information for course dates that differ from those listed below.
*Drop dates that fall on a weekend or university holiday may apply to the prior days adjustment rule
Spring 2025 Course Drop or Course Withdrawal Below Full-TimeJanuary 21 - May 16, 2025 | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Chart for FULL Semester Course* | |||
| Course Drop or Course Withdrawal Dates | Student Pays: Tuition | Student Pays: Activity, Technology, & Health Facility Fee | Student Pays: Health Fee, Records Fee, Study Abroad Admin Fee, & Course Fee |
| Through January 27 | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Jan. 28 - Feb. 3 | 10% | 10% | 0% |
| Feb. 4 - Feb. 10 | 50% | 50% | 100% |
| Feb. 11 - Feb. 17 | 75% | 75% | 100% |
| After February 17 | 100% | 100% | 100% |
Spring 2025 Course Drop or Course Withdrawal Below Full-TimeJanuary 21 - March 14, 2025 | |||||||
| Chart for a FIRST-HALF Semester Course* | |||||||
| Course Drop or Course Withdrawal Dates | Student Pays: Tuition | Course Drop or Course Withdrawal Dates | Student Pays: Activity, Technology, & Health Facility Fee | Course Drop or Course Withdrawal Dates | Student Pays: Records Fee & Health Fee | Course Drop or Course Withdrawal Dates | Student Pays: Study Abroad Admin Fee & Course Fee |
| Through January 23 | 0% | through January 27 | 0% | Through February 3 | 0% | through January 27 | 0% |
| Jan. 24 - Jan. 27 | 10% | Jan. 28 - Feb. 3 | 10% | After February 3 | 100% | after January 27 | 100% |
| Jan. 28 - Jan. 30 | 50% | Feb. 4 - Feb. 10 | 50% | ||||
| Jan. 31 - Feb. 3 | 75% | Feb. 11 - Feb. 17 | 75% | ||||
| After February 3 | 100% | After February 17 | 100% | ||||
Spring 2025 Course Drop or Course Withdrawal Below Full-TimeMarch 24, 2025 - May 16, 2025 | |||||||
| Chart for a SECOND-HALF Semester Course* | |||||||
| Course Drop or Course Withdrawal Dates | Student Pays: Tuition | Course Drop or Course Withdrawal Dates | Student Pays: Activity, Technology, & Health Facility Fee | Course Drop or Course Withdrawal Dates | Student Pays: Records Fee & Health Fee | Course Drop or Course Withdrawal Dates | Student Pays: Study Abroad Admin Fee & Course Fee |
| Through March 26 | 0% | through January 27 | 0% | Through February 3 | 0% | through March 28 | 0% |
| March 27 - March 30 | 10% | Jan. 28 - Feb. 3 | 10% | After February 3 | 100% | after March 28 | 100% |
| March 31 - April 2 | 50% | Feb. 4 - Feb. 10 | 50% | ||||
| April 3 - April 4 | 75% | Feb. 11 - Feb. 17 | 75% | ||||
| After April 4 | 100% | After February 17 | 100% | ||||
Reduced Credits
Students who remain enrolled full-time after reducing credits will not have their tuition adjusted. For example, suppose you are an undergraduate student enrolled in 15 credit hours and drop a 3-credit hour course by the deadline for a full term course. In that case, you will not receive a refund as you are now at 12 credit hours (12 credit hours is the cap for full-time undergraduate tuition). However, if you are enrolled in 12 credit hours as an undergraduate student and drop a 2-credit hour course by the deadline for a full term course, you will receive a refund for 2 credit hours of tuition (and fees if applicable). However financial aid may be adjusted. The tuition cap for a graduate student full-time is 9 credit hours. The tuition cap for a professional student full-time is 12 credit hours.
Course Session Dates That Are NOT Full Semester
Enrollment in multiple sessions (e.g. summer sessions, first-half or second-half semester courses) may impact tuition adjustments. Adjustments for courses with different start and end dates are calculated based upon individual session deadlines. Contact the Tuition and Fees Office at 515-294-1840 or email tuition@iastate.edu for more information.
Tuition Adjustment Deadlines for Summer Term 2025
The percentages and dates below are for the eight most common summer sessions offered during the summer academic period. Contact the Tuition and Fees Office at 515-294-1840 or email tuition@iastate.edu for tuition adjustment information for course dates that differ from those listed below.
IMPORTANT NOTE FOR SUMMER: Dropping summer courses before June 16th may affect your overall summer financial aid eligibility. Contact Financial Aid for additonal information.
*Drop dates that fall on a weekend or university holiday may apply to the prior days adjustment rule
Summer 2025 Course Drop or Course Withdrawal Below Full-TimeMay 19 - August 8, 2025 | |||
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| Chart for FULL Summer Term (12 weeks) Course* | |||
| Course Drop or Course Withdrawal Dates | Student Pays: Tuition | Student Pays: Activity, Technology, & Health Facility Fee | Student Pays: Health Fee, Records Fee, Study Abroad Admin Fee, & Course Fee |
| Through May 22 | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| May 23 - May 29 | 10% | 10% | 0% |
| May 30 - June 4 | 50% | 50% | 100% |
| June 5 - June 9 | 75% | 75% | 100% |
| After June 9 | 100% | 100% | 100% |
Summer 2025 Course Drop or Course Withdrawal Below Full-TimeMay 19 - July 11, 2025 | |||||||
| Chart for SUMMER SESSION 1 (8 weeks) Course* | |||||||
| Course Drop or Course Withdrawal Dates | Student Pays: Tuition | Course Drop or Course Withdrawal Dates | Student Pays: Activity, Technology, & Health Facility Fee | Course Drop or Course Withdrawal Dates | Student Pays: Records Fee & Health Fee | Course Drop or Course Withdrawal Dates | Student Pays: Study Abroad Admin Fee & Course Fee |
| Through May 21 | 0% | Through May 22 | 0% | Through May 29 | 0% | Through May 26 | 0% |
| May 22 - May 26 | 10% | May 23 - May 29 | 10% | After May 29 | 100% | After May 26 | 100% |
| May 27 - May 29 | 50% | May 30 - June 4 | 50% | ||||
| May 30 - June 2 | 75% | June 5 - June 9 | 75% | ||||
| After June 2 | 100% | After June 9 | 100% | ||||
Summer 2025 Course Drop or Course Withdrawal Below Full-TimeJune 16 - August 8, 2025 | |||||||
| Chart for SUMMER SESSION 2 (8 weeks) Course* | |||||||
| Course Drop or Course Withdrawal Dates | Student Pays: Tuition | Course Drop or Course Withdrawal Dates | Student Pays: Activity, Technology, & Health Facility Fee | Course Drop or Course Withdrawal Dates | Student Pays: Records Fee & Health Fee | Course Drop or Course Withdrawal Dates | Student Pays: Study Abroad Admin Fee & Course Fee |
| Through June 18 | 0% | Through May 22 | 0% | Through May 29 | 0% | Through June 22 | 0% |
| June 19 - June 22 | 10% | May 23 - May 29 | 10% | After May 29 | 100% | After June 22 | 100% |
| June 23 - June 25 | 50% | May 30 - June 4 | 50% | ||||
| June 26 - June 29 | 75% | June 5 - June 9 | 75% | ||||
| After June 29 | 100% | After June 9 | 100% | ||||
Summer 2025 Course Drop or Course Withdrawal Below Full-TimeMay 19 - June 13 2025 | |||||||
| Chart for FIRST FOUR WEEK SESSION (4 weeks) Course* | |||||||
| Course Drop or Course Withdrawal Dates | Student Pays: Tuition | Course Drop or Course Withdrawal Dates | Student Pays: Activity, Technology, & Health Facility Fee | Course Drop or Course Withdrawal Dates | Student Pays: Records Fee & Health Fee | Course Drop or Course Withdrawal Dates | Student Pays: Study Abroad Admin Fee & Course Fee |
| Through May 20 | 0% | Through May 22 | 0% | Through May 29 | 0% | Through May 21 | 0% |
| May 21 | 10% | May 23 - May 29 | 10% | After May 29 | 100% | After May 21 | 100% |
| May 22 | 50% | May 30 - June 4 | 50% | ||||
| May 23 - May 26 | 75% | June 5 - June 9 | 75% | ||||
| After May 26 | 100% | After June 9 | 100% | ||||
Summer 2025 Course Drop or Course Withdrawal Below Full-TimeJune 16 - July 11 2025 | |||||||
| Chart for MIDDLE FOUR WEEK SESSION (4 weeks) Course* | |||||||
| Course Drop or Course Withdrawal Dates | Student Pays: Tuition | Course Drop or Course Withdrawal Dates | Student Pays: Activity, Technology, & Health Facility Fee | Course Drop or Course Withdrawal Dates | Student Pays: Records Fee & Health Fee | Course Drop or Course Withdrawal Dates | Student Pays: Study Abroad Admin Fee & Course Fee |
| Through June 17 | 0% | Through May 22 | 0% | Through May 29 | 0% | Through June 18 | 0% |
| June 18 | 10% | May 23 - May 29 | 10% | After May 29 | 100% | After June 18 | 100% |
| June 19 | 50% | May 30 - June 4 | 50% | ||||
| June 20 - June 22 | 75% | June 5 - June 9 | 75% | ||||
| After June 22 | 100% | After June 9 | 100% | ||||
Summer 2025 Course Drop or Course Withdrawal Below Full-TimeJuly 14 - August 8, 2025 | |||||||
| Chart for LAST FOUR WEEK SESSION (4 weeks) Course* | |||||||
| Course Drop or Course Withdrawal Dates | Student Pays: Tuition | Course Drop or Course Withdrawal Dates | Student Pays: Activity, Technology, & Health Facility Fee | Course Drop or Course Withdrawal Dates | Student Pays: Records Fee & Health Fee | Course Drop or Course Withdrawal Dates | Student Pays: Study Abroad Admin Fee & Course Fee |
| Through July 15 | 0% | Through May 22 | 0% | Through May 29 | 0% | Through July 16 | 0% |
| July 16 | 10% | May 23 - May 29 | 10% | After May 29 | 100% | After July 16 | 100% |
| July 17 | 50% | May 30 - June 4 | 50% | ||||
| July 20 | 75% | June 5 - June 9 | 75% | ||||
| After July 20 | 100% | After June 9 | 100% | ||||
Summer 2025 Course Drop or Course Withdrawal Below Full-TimeMay 19 - June 27, 2025 | |||||||
| Chart for FIRST SIX WEEK SESSION (6 weeks) Course* | |||||||
| Course Drop or Course Withdrawal Dates | Student Pays: Tuition | Course Drop or Course Withdrawal Dates | Student Pays: Activity, Technology, & Health Facility Fee | Course Drop or Course Withdrawal Dates | Student Pays: Records Fee & Health Fee | Course Drop or Course Withdrawal Dates | Student Pays: Study Abroad Admin Fee & Course Fee |
| Through May 20 | 0% | Through May 22 | 0% | Through May 29 | 0% | Through May 22 | 0% |
| May 21- May 22 | 10% | May 23 - May 29 | 10% | After May 29 | 100% | After May 22 | 100% |
| May 23 - May 27 | 50% | May 30 - June 4 | 50% | ||||
| May 28 - May 29 | 75% | June 5 - June 9 | 75% | ||||
| After May 29 | 100% | After June 9 | 100% | ||||
Summer 2025 Course Drop or Course Withdrawal Below Full-TimeJune 30 - August 8, 2025 | |||||||
| Chart for LAST SIX WEEK SESSION (6 weeks) Course* | |||||||
| Course Drop or Course Withdrawal Dates | Student Pays: Tuition | Course Drop or Course Withdrawal Dates | Student Pays: Activity, Technology, & Health Facility Fee | Course Drop or Course Withdrawal Dates | Student Pays: Records Fee & Health Fee | Course Drop or Course Withdrawal Dates | Student Pays: Study Abroad Admin Fee & Course Fee |
| Through July 1 | 0% | Through May 22 | 0% | Through May 29 | 0% | Through July 6 | 0% |
| July 2 - July 6 | 10% | May 23 - May 29 | 10% | After May 29 | 100% | After July 6 | 100% |
| July 7 - July 8 | 50% | May 30 - June 4 | 50% | ||||
| July 9 - July 10 | 75% | June 5 - June 9 | 75% | ||||
| After July 10 | 100% | After June 9 | 100% | ||||
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