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 Termination | Refund Deadline: Day of term for percentage refund based on length of term | Tuition Refund |
Less than 10% | 4 | 90% refund |
10% up to but not including 20% | 8 | 80% refund |
20% up to but not including 30% | 12 | 60% refund |
30% up to but not including 40% | 16 | 40% refund |
40% up to and including 60% | 24 | 20% refund |
More than 60% | No refund | No 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 Length | Calendar Days 0–7 | Calendar Days 8–14 | Calendar Days 15–21 | Calendar Day 22–56 |
8-Week | 100% refund | 75% refund | 50% refund | 50% refund through day 28 |