Refund Policy

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Refund of Tuition and Fees

Students who officially terminate participation in classes for which they have registered may be eligible for a full or partial refund of tuition and certain mandatory fees. Except in the case of classes cancelled by the college, students must complete a drop/withdrawal process through the Registrar’s Office in order to qualify for a refund.

Mandatory fees that may be refunded include the technology fee, building use fee, student services fee, and laboratory fees.

All credits will be applied to any outstanding balance owed to the college before a refund will be issued.

Refunds are issued by direct deposit to an account designated by the student, direct deposit to the student’s myBC Card, or by check.

Tuition and fees paid directly to the institution by a sponsor, donor, grant, or scholarship shall be refunded to the source rather than directly to the student.

Credit Class Drops and Cancellations

When the college cancels a course, students will be refunded 100% of tuition and mandatory fees.

Students who officially drop a course or courses but remain enrolled at the college will have 100% of tuition and mandatory fees refunded during the first twelve class days of the fall (16 week), spring (16 week), or summer (11 week) semesters, the first six class days of the fall, spring, or summer (8 week) semesters, and the first four class days of the summer (6 week) semesters. Afterward, the refund will be a percentage based on the withdrawal table above and the date the course is officially dropped. No refunds for courses dropped after these deadlines.

Non-Credit Course Withdrawals

If a student withdraws from a non-credit course before the first class meeting, all tuition and mandatory fees will be refunded. Students who withdraw before the second class meeting will receive a 60% refund. No refunds will be made after the second class meeting.

Textbook Refund Policy

New books must be returned in the same condition in which they were purchased. Textbooks shrink wrapped by the publisher may not be returned for a full refund once the shrink wrap has been opened. Used books must be returned in resalable condition.

Fall and Spring Semester

Textbook refunds are permitted during the first five class days from the beginning date of the semester WITH A RECEIPT. Thereafter, but only through the twelfth class day from the beginning date of the semester, a full refund will be given WITH A RECEIPT and a DROP SLIP.

Summer Semester

Textbook refunds are permitted during the first five class days from the beginning date of the semester WITH A RECEIPT.

Short Courses, Mini-Mester, and Community Education

Textbook refunds are permitted during the first three days from the beginning date of the semester or class date WITH A RECEIPT.

Merchandise Returns

• Merchandise may be returned within three business days of purchase with a receipt.
• Merchandise must be returned in original condition.
• Shrink wrapped items may be returned, if unopened.
• No refunds are permitted on reference books, test preparations, or software.
• No refunds are permitted for textbooks purchased during the week prior to or during final exams.
• Purchases paid by check must wait ten business days before a refund is permitted.

Bookstore Hours:

7:45 a.m. - 7:30 p.m., Monday - Thursday
7:45 a.m. - 12:00 noon, Friday

Also open additional hours during the first week of classes and December.