Refund Policy (two types)

Refund of tuition charge

When students withdraw at certain times indicated on the Institutional Tuition Refund Schedule, the student receives a credit of the tuition cost for the courses dropped. If the student withdraws from the University, a refund of tuition may be applied to the student account. Students who pay tuition via the monthly payment plan and who withdraw before the account is paid in full are NOT relieved from payment of the amount due and will be credited according to the refund schedule.

Institutional Tuition Refund Schedule-Fall 2023

Institutional Tuition Refund Schedule-Fall 2023 SESSIONS – Review Academic Calendar here for applicable programs.

Institutional Tuition Refund Schedule-Spring 2024

Institutional Tuition Refund Schedule-Spring 2024 SESSIONS -Review Academic Calendar here for applicable programs.

For information regarding the Institutional Tuition Refund Schedule(s) for summer courses, please contact the Office of Student Accounts directly at studentaccounts@butler.edu or 317-940-9353.

Notwithstanding the provisions of the University’s refund policies, if any disciplinary action results in the suspension or expulsion of a student from Butler University, housing or any activity, the University may refuse to refund, in whole or in part, the student’s tuition, fees or room and board charges. Residence Life handles any credits of room and board charges when withdrawal occurs during the semester. Students should direct any question regarding a room and/or board refund to Residence Life.

Tuition Insurance

To give all Butler University students an opportunity to protect their investment in higher education, Butler University has partnered with Allianz Tuition Insurance, provided by GradGuard, a service of Next Generation Insurance Group. GradGuard’s optional tuition insurance must be purchased prior to the first day of classes for the fall or spring term(s).

Refund for credit balance on account

The Office of Student Accounts processes refunds by request (in most instances) for students with credit balances on their student account.  Please click on Navigation to Submit Refund Request & Important Information below for further details.

Are you anticipating a refund for spring 2024?  The first available date to release refunds for the spring 2024 term is January 30, 2024, which is the day AFTER the 100% tuition refund date per the Institutional Tuition Refund Schedule noted above.

To be included in the first “round” of refunds, requests must be submitted by Friday, January 19, 2024, AND the account must be cleared to refund and indicate a refundable credit balance at the time of review.

Requests submitted January 20, 2024 – January 24, 2024 will be released February 2 , 2024, provided the account is cleared to refund and a refundable credit balance is indicated on the account at the time of review.  After January 30th, 2024 refund requests will be processed weekly while classes are in session.  Requests must be submitted by Tuesday evening for refunds to be released Friday of the same week. 

Please click on Navigation to Submit Refund Request & Important Information below for further details.