Refund of Charges

Tuition Charges

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.

Fall 2026

Spring 2027

Review the Academic Calendar 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 visit the Student Refunds page for further details.