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Refunds

Find the refund schedules for each term. To be eligible for a refund, you must officially drop the course by the refund schedule deadline. 

Refund Schedule

Specific refund dates apply to each course, based on the start date and class length.  If you are on an installment payment plan, you will need to check with the business office to determine if you are eligible for a refund. Looking for drop dates?  

Below is the refund schedule for the major parts of term only.

View the full refund schedule for all parts of term

May Mini: 3-Week Mini Term (3)

Classes begin Monday, May 12 and end Friday, May 30

Complete or Partial Withdrawal Date Refund
Through Sunday, May 11 100%
Monday, May 12 – Tuesday, May 13 (Census) 70%
Wednesday, May 14 70%
Thursday, May 15 25%
Friday, May 16 – Tuesday, May 27 0%
LAST DAY TO DROP: Tuesday, May 27  
Last Day to Opt-Out of Open Books Plus Thusday, May 15

 

First 5 Weeks (5A)

Classes begin Monday, June 2 and end Thursday, July 3

Complete or Partial Withdrawal Date Refund
Through Sunday, June 1 100%
Monday, June 2 – Thursday, June 5 (Census) 70%
Friday, June 6 70%
Saturday, June 7 – Monday, June 9 25%

Tuesday, June 10 – Wednesday, June 25

0%

LAST DAY TO DROP: Wednesday, June 25

 

Last Day to Opt-Out of Open Books Plus

Monday, June 9

 

Full Semester (1)

Classes begin Monday, June 2 and end Thursday, August 7

Complete or Partial Withdrawal Date Refund
Through Sunday, June 1 100%
Monday, June 2 – Thursday, June 12 70%
Friday, June 13 – Tuesday, June 17 (Census) 25%
Wednesday, June 18 – Tuesday, July 22 0%
LAST DAY TO DROP: Tuesday, July 22  
Last Day to Opt-Out of Open Books Plus Tuesday, June 17

 

Second 5 Weeks (5B)

Classes begin Monday, July 7 and end Thursday, August 7

Complete or Partial Withdrawal Date Refund
Through Sunday, July 6 100%
Monday, June 7 – Thursday, July 10 (Census) 70%
Friday, July 11 70%
Saturday, July 12 – Monday, July 14 25%
Wednesday, July 15 – Wednesday, July 30 0%
LAST DAY TO DROP: Wednesday, July 30  
Last Day to Opt-Out of Open Books Plus Monday, July 14

 

Below is the refund schedule for the major parts of term only.

View the full refund schedule for all parts of term

Full Semester: 16 Weeks (1)

Classes begin Monday, August 18 and end Friday, December 12

Complete or Partial Withdrawal Date Refund
Through Sunday, August 17 100%
Monday, August 18 – Tuesday, September 2 (Census Date) 70%
Wednesday, September 3 – Thursday, September 4 70%
Friday, September 5 – Wednesday, September 10 25%
Thursday, September 11 – Monday, November 10 0%
LAST DAY TO DROP: Monday, November 10  
Last Day to Opt-Out of Open Books Plus Wednesday, September 10

Weekend (1W)

Classes begin Friday, September 5 and end Sunday, December 7

Complete or Partial Withdrawal Date Refund
Through Thursday, September 4 100%
Friday, September 5 – Tuesday, September 16 (Census Date) 70%
Wednesday, September 17 – Friday, September 19 70%
Saturday, September 20 – Wednesday, September 24 25%
Thursday, September 25 – Monday, November 10 0%
LAST DAY TO DROP: Monday, November 10  
Last Day to Opt-Out of Open Books Plus Wednesday, September 24

First 8 Weeks (8A)

Classes begin Monday, August 18 and end Wednesday, October 8

Complete or Partial Withdrawal Date Refund
Through Sunday, August 17 100%
Monday, August 18 – Monday, August 25 (Census) 70%
Tuesday, August 26 – Wednesday, August 27 70%
Thursday, August 28 – Tuesday, September 2 25%
Wednesday, September 3 – Thursday, September 25 0%
LAST DAY TO DROP: Thursday, September 25  
Last Day to Opt-Out of Open Books Plus Tuesday, September 2

 

Second 8 Weeks (8B)

Classes begin Monday, October 13 and end Friday, December 12

Complete or Partial Withdrawal Date Refund
Through Sunday, October 12 100%
Monday, October 13 - Monday, October 20 (Census) 70%
Tuesday, October 21 – Wednesday, October 22 70%
Thursday, October 23 – Friday, October 24 25%
Saturday, October 25 – Friday, November 21 0%
LAST DAY TO DROP: Friday, November 21  
Last Day to Opt-Out of Open Books Plus Friday, October 24

 

Late Start: 13 Weeks (13B)

Classes begin Tuesday, September 2 and end Friday, December 5

Complete or Partial Withdrawal Date Refund
Through Monday, September 1 100%
Tuesday, September 2 – Monday, September 15 (Census) 70%
Tuesday, September 16 – Thursday, September 18 70%
Friday, September 19 – Tuesday, September 23 25%
Wednesday, September 24 – Thursday, November 6 0%
LAST DAY TO DROP: Thursday, November 6  
Last Day to Opt-Out of Open Books Plus Tuesday, September 23

 

ALL ABOUT REFUNDS

 

BankMobile Account

San Jac partners with BankMobile to deliver your financial aid and tuition refunds safely and quickly.

Why It Matters:

If you're ever due a refund—such as excess financial aid, dropped classes, or overpayments—you need a way to get your money fast and securely. To ensure timely receipt of any financial aid refunds or credit balances, please log in to your BankMobile account and select your preferred refund method. Refunds cannot be processed without an active refund preference.

How to Sign Up: 

  1. Check your personal mail/email – BankMobile will send you a personal code in the mail in a green envelope or in an email.
  2. Create your BankMobile account using the link.
  3. Select "Refund Preference".
  4. You’re all set!

Need Help?

BankMobile Account

San Jac partners with BankMobile to deliver your financial aid and tuition refunds safely and quickly.

Why It Matters:

If you're ever due a refund—such as excess financial aid, dropped classes, or overpayments—you need a way to get your money fast and securely. To ensure timely receipt of any financial aid refunds or credit balances, please log in to your BankMobile account and select your preferred refund method. Refunds cannot be processed without an active refund preference.

How to Sign Up: 

  1. Check your personal mail/email – BankMobile will send you a personal code in the mail in a green envelope or in an email.
  2. Create your BankMobile account using the link.
  3. Select "Refund Preference".
  4. You’re all set!

Need Help?

Details That Are Good to Know

  • Certain costs cannot be refunded.
  • Beginning the day after the main payment deadline for the term, the SOS website will be unavailable between midnight and 3 a.m.
  • If you are on the installment payment plan, you need to check with the business office to determine if you are eligible for a refund.
  • If you become an in-district resident after registering for classes, the College will grant a refund if you present proof to Center for Advising, Career, and Transfer by the 12th class day of the fall or spring term or by the eighth class day of the summer session.
  • Any questions? Contact us at 281-998-6150 or information@sjcd.edu for one-on-one help.

Get in Touch

There are many ways to connect with us. Our chat options take you directly to an online forum where you can ask questions about different topics. 

Advising Chat in SOS

Questions about the percent of the course you dropped Chat with an advisor through SOS. Here’s how:

  1. Log into SOS 
  2. Choose “My Registration”
  3. Select “Live Chat”

Available:
Monday - Thursday 10 a.m. - 4 p.m.
Friday 8 a.m. - noon

ACT Virtual Lobby
Do you need to visit with an advisor after business hours? You can use the ACT Virtual Lobby.

Available:
Monday - Thursday: 2 p.m. - 11 p.m.
Sunday: 5 p.m. - 10 p.m.

Contact the Business Office

Need the status of your refund? Contact your campus business office.

Business Office Inquiry Form

CENTRAL CAMPUS

 
Andrea Moore
Supv, Campus Business Office
Phone
(281) 998-6150x1050

North Campus

  
Christian Reid
Supv, Campus Business Office
Phone
(281) 998-6150x7231

South Campus

 
Stephanie Santos
Supv, Campus Business Office
Phone
(281) 998-6150x3274

All Other Campuses

 
Genoveva Garcia
Mgr, Campus Business Offices
Phone
(281) 542-2010