Student Services

W Exception and Refunds

Canceled Classes

You will receive a 100% refund for any class canceled by JCC.

Drops

You will receive a 100% tuition refund for any class you drop on or before the last day of the ADD/DROP period for the semester or session. No refunds will be made after this date. For a list of these important dates please click here. Student service fees are not refundable.

W Exception (Wx) and Refunds

Meeting criteria for a W-exception and refund will result in a "Wx" grade on your transcript to indicate you experienced extenuating circumstances. A percent of your tuition and fees may be refunded based upon the date of the withdrawal from classes. Financial aid students meeting the criteria may have a percent of tuition and fees owed forgiven and may be extended an added semester of financial aid. Loan student may not be eligible for a refund.

One of the following criteria must be met for refunds with a "W-exception" grade:

  • Death of an immediate family member (spouse, child, parent, or legal guardian of the student).
  • Return to work/change in work hours that occurred after the semester began and that substantially interferes with your ability to attend class. We will make every effort to find options for you to complete the semester before considering a refund.
  • Medical: Provide a doctor's letter that your condition or injury prevents you from completing classes. The statement must include expected start and end dates of the medical condition. The doctor must verify in the statement that the student cannot attend any class as the medical condition is very serious and prevents the student from participation in employment, education, and other major life activities for the duration of the semester.
  • Call to military duty.

Procedure

Discuss your situation with your instructors and a Student Services advisor. You may have options that are more favorable than withdrawing from courses. If you must withdraw and meet the criteria, complete the Application for W-exception and Refunds form, available at any JCC Student Services location and online. Attach supporting third party documentation on official letterhead, signed by a physician, an employer or military official.

Students who are financial aid recipients may not be eligible for a cash refund. Students receiving federal aid who withdraw completely should contact the financial aid office for details of the Return of Funds policy that is in place for all recipients of federal financial aid. Call (517) 796-8410 for assistance.

A request for a "W-exception" grade change and/or balance forgiven that meets the above criteria must be submitted before the last day of the course. Any forgiveness of a balance due is restricted to the amount of tuition and fees. Cost of living and book allowances are not eligible for refunds.

All requests must me submitted using the Application for W-exception and Refunds with the required supporting third party documentation to:

Jackson Community College
Tuition Review Committee
2111 Emmons Road
Jackson, MI 49201

Application for W-exception and refunds Application for W-exception and Refunds Form PDF 39KB

Refund Scale

If you meet the criteria for W-exception refund, your tuition and fees will be refunded based on the following scale. You may choose the Refund Scholarship Option.

Time of Withdrawal for Courses Amount of Payment Refund*
Before the end of the first 10% of your course 100% tuition and course fee and 80% of student fees
From 11% to 25% of your course 75% of tuition and all fees
From 26% to 40% of your course 50% of tuition and all fees
From 41% to 60% of your course 25% of tuition and all fees
After 60% of your course No refunds

*Note: Call to Active Military duty will be eligible for a full tuition and fees refund.

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