Enrollment Deposits
There is a $200 enrollment deposit required for all students accepted for admission to the College. The deposit reduces the student’s tuition balance and is non-refundable. Students are encouraged to pay the deposit early to ensure a seat in their program. If the student decides not to attend Harcum College the deposit is held for one year from the payment date if the student wishes to re-enroll. After one year, the deposit is forfeited.

Payments
In order to be considered financially cleared and begin classes, or move into the dorms, payments for each semester are due in-full by the due date. Or, students must be current on the installment payment plan. Payments can be made through Self-Service using a credit/debit card or bank account. Please note, if paying with a card a non-refundable fee totaling 2.95% will be applied. This fee does not apply when using a bank account. Additionally, payments can be made by calling the Office of Student Accounts or mailing a check or money order. All checks received are deposited the same day. We do not accept post dated checks.

If payment-in-full or financial arrangements are not made by the payment due date, a student's courses may be cancelled for non‑payment. Students who enroll after the semester payment due date require no formal statement to settle their account and must pay all charges at the time of registration.

Delinquent Accounts
Students who are not financially cleared will have a financial hold placed on their account. While on hold, students are unable to register for classes, view grades, obtain transcripts, participate in Commencement, or receive a diploma. Harcum College reserves the right to transfer delinquent accounts to a contracted collection agency, attorney, and/or credit bureau. At which time the student is responsible for all costs and fees associated with collection and litigation at a maximum of 33 1/3% in addition to the principal balance.

Late Fees
All charges must be paid in full, when due, to complete the registration process and avoid late payment fees. Students who enroll after the semester billing due date require no formal statement to settle their account and must pay all charges at the time of registration.

Refund Policy for Fall & Spring
A student who withdraws receives a tuition refund based on the following attendance schedule during the semester:

• First day of semester to end of drop/add period: 100%
• First week after drop/add period: 80%
• Second week after drop/add period: 40%
• After second week of drop/add period: No Refund

Calendar days for the refund period begin on the first day classes are scheduled, not the first day the actual class is held. The amount of a refund is based on the official date of withdrawal from a course and not the date the student stops attending a class. Students must officially withdraw for the refund policy to be honored. Refunds are not issued to students who register for but fail to attend a course or courses.

Registration, lab, and course fees are not refundable if the student withdraws from the course after the one-week add/drop period. A resident student who withdraws from housing receives a refund of room and board charges based on the above attendance schedule.

The amount of the refund is based on the official date of withdrawal from the College or from resident housing. Withdrawals from housing must be done in writing to the director of residence life. The student must vacate the residence hall on the official date of withdrawal, or charges will continue to incur.

Refund Policy for Summer

• First day of semester to end of drop/add period: 100%
• After drop/add period: No Refund

Exit Counseling
All students who withdraw from all of their classes for the Fall, Spring, or Summer can receive Exit Counseling from the Financial Aid Office. The purpose of this Exit Counseling is to understand information related to repayment of Federal Loans. Here is a link to helpful information:

• Exit Counseling Checklist
• Exit Counseling Information
  

If you would like to make an individual appointment, we are happy to meet with you in person, over zoom, or over the phone. Please call us at 610-526-6098 or send an email to finaid@harcum.edu.

Helpful websites as you plan for your future:

• Federal Student Loan Exit Counseling
• Helpful Repayment Tips