Financial Aid: Individual State Refund Policies

Maryland

The State of Maryland requires by law that students residing in that state are provided a refund policy which differs from and replaces the IPS general refund policy for online. The Maryland policy applies only to students physically residing in the state of Maryland, taking online courses through IPS Online. Students with questions regarding this policy may contact IPS Student Accounts by email at: businessoffice@divinemercy.edu or by phone at 703-416-1441 ext. 113.

Proportion of Total Course, Program, or Term Completed as of Date of Withdrawal or TerminationRefund Deadline: Day of term for percentage refund based on length of termTuition Refund
Less than 10%490% refund
10% up to but not including 20%880% refund
20% up to but not including 30%1260% refund
30% up to but not including 40%1640% refund
40% up to and including 60%2420% refund
More than 60%No refundNo refund

Tennessee

The State of Tennessee requires by law that students residing in that state are provided a refund policy which differs from and replaces the IPS general refund policy for online. The Tennessee policy applies only to students physically residing in the state of Tennessee, taking online courses through IPS Online. Students with questions regarding this policy may contact IPS Student Accounts by email at: businessoffice@divinemercy.edu or by phone at 703-416-1441 ext. 113.

Course Length Length of Term in Days Through Day 7 (100% refund) Through 10% of Enrollment Period (75% refund) Through 25% of Enrollment Period (25% refund) After 25% of Enrollment Period  8-Week  56 Day 7 Day 8 Day 9 thru 14  No Refund

North Dakota

The State of North Dakota requires by law that students residing in that state are provided a refund policy which differs from and replaces the IPS general refund policy for online. The North Dakota policy applies only to students physically residing in the state of North Dakota, taking online courses through IPS Online. Students with questions regarding this policy may contact IPS Student Accounts by email at: businessoffice@divinemercy.edu or by phone at 703-416-1441 ext. 113.

Tuition Refund Schedule for North Dakota Residents Only

Course LengthCalendar Days 0–7Calendar Days 8–14Calendar Days 15–21Calendar Day 22–56
 8-Week 100% refund 75% refund 50% refund 50% refund through day 28