Unearned Tuition Assistance (TA)
Return of Tuition Assistance: Military Tuition Assistance (TA) is awarded to a student under the assumption that the student will attend school for the entire period for which the assistance is awarded. When a student withdraws, the student may no longer be eligible for the full amount of TA funds originally awarded.
To comply with the Department of Defense policy, Missouri State University-West Plains will return any unearned TA funds on a prorate basis through at least the 60% portion of the period for which the funds were provided. TA funds are earned proportionally during an enrollment period, with unearned funds returned based upon when a student stops attending. These funds are returned to the military Service branch.
The Missouri State University-West Plains drop policy is as follows:
Classes may be dropped with a “W” grade from the end of the Change of Schedule period until approximately one week prior to the last day of full semester classes, after which time students may not drop. Last day to drop is calculated by taking the total number of days in semester and multiplying by .933; which gives the last day to drop a class in a particular semester.
Missouri State University-West Plains does not bill the DoD until the final drop date has passed. Thus eliminating the need to return funds, for the purpose of withdrawal. If there are returned funds it would be due to an appeal and are considered extenuating circumstances.
Instances when a Service member stops attending due to a military service obligation, the educational institution will work with the affected Service member to identify solutions that will not result in student debt for the returned portion.
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Refunds for Full Semester-Length Classes (Fall and Spring)
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If a student drops or withdraws from a full semester-length class (16 weeks), the refund shall be as follows: |
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On or before the fifth day of the semester |
100% |
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The sixth day of the semester through week 2 |
88% |
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During weeks 3 through 4 |
75% |
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During weeks 5 through 8 |
50% |
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During week 9 (60% Completion Point) |
40% |
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During weeks 10 through 16 |
No refund |
Refunds for Block Classes (Fall and Spring)
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If a student drops or withdraws from a block class (first block or second block)(8 weeks), the refund shall be as follows: |
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On or before the fifth day of the semester |
100% |
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Day 6 though week 2 |
75% |
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During week 3 through 4 |
50% |
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During week 5 (60% Completion Point) |
40% |
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During weeks 6 through 8 |
No refund |
Refunds for Summer Classes
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If a student drops or withdraws from a session 1 (8 weeks) summer class, the refund shall be as follows: |
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On or before the fifth day of the semester |
100% |
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Day 6 though week 2 |
75% |
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During week 3 through 4 |
50% |
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During week 5 (60% Completion Point) |
40% |
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During weeks 6 through 8 |
No refund |
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If a student drops or withdraws from a session 2 or 4 (4 weeks) summer class, the refund shall be as follows: |
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On or before the first day of the term |
100% |
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Days 2 through Day 7 |
80% |
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Days 8 through Day 14 |
60% |
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Day 15 through 17 |
40% |
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After Day 17 |
No refund |
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If a student drops or withdraws from a session 3 (5 weeks) summer class, the refund shall be as follows: |
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Day 1 through Day 2 |
100% |
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Day 3 through Day 7 |
85% |
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Day 8 through Day 14 |
70% |
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Day 15 through Day 21 (60% Completion Point) |
50% |
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After Day 21 |
No Refund |
Note: The educational institution’s week of instruction is counted as 7 days.
Line of Authority
Responsible administrator and office: Vice Chancellor of Student Services
Contact person in that office: Coordinator of Veteran Services
Effective Date: 4/11/2022
Chancellor approval: 4/11/2022