The percentages and dates listed in the three charts below cover the tuition adjustment schedules for the three most common sessions offered within the Fall term. Please contact the Tuition and Fees Office at 515-294-1840 or email tuition@iastate.edu for tuition adjustment information for course dates that differ from those listed below.
*Please note, drop dates that fall on a weekend or university holiday may apply to the prior days adjustment rule.
Spring 2025 Course Drop or Course Withdrawal Below Full-Time
January 20 - May 15, 2026 |
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Chart for a FULL Semester Course* |
| Course Drop or Course Withdrawal Dates | Student Pays: Tuition | Student Pays: Activity, Technology, & Health Facility Fee | Student Pays: Health Fee, Records Fee, Study Abroad Admin Fee, & Course Fee |
| Through January 26 | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Jan. 27 - Feb. 2 | 10% | 10% | 0% |
| Feb. 3 - Feb. 9 | 50% | 50% | 100% |
| Feb. 10 - Feb. 16 | 75% | 75% | 100% |
| After February 16 | 100% | 100% | 100% |
Spring 2026 Course Drop or Course Withdrawal Below Full-Time
January 20 - March 13, 2026 |
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Chart for a FIRST-HALF Semester Course* |
| Course Drop or Course Withdrawal Dates | Student Pays: Tuition | Course Drop or Course Withdrawal Dates | Student Pays: Activity, Technology, & Health Facility Fee | Course Drop or Course Withdrawal Dates | Student Pays: Health Fee, Records Fee | Course Drop or Course Withdrawal Dates | Student Pays: Study Abroad Admin Fee & Course Fee |
| Through January 22 | 0% | Through January 26 | 0% | Through February 2 | 0% | Through January 26 | 0% |
| Jan. 23 - Jan. 26 | 10% | Jan. 27 - Feb. 2 | 10% | After February 2 | 100% | After January 26 | 100% |
| Jan. 27 - Jan. 29 | 50% | Feb. 3 - Feb. 9 | 50% | | | | |
| Jan. 30 - Feb. 2 | 75% | Feb. 10 - Feb. 16 | 75% | | | | |
| After February 2 | 100% | After February 16 | 100% | | | | |
Spring 2026 Course Drop or Course Withdrawal Below Full-Time
March 23 - May 15, 2026 |
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Chart for a SECOND-HALF Semester Course* |
| Course Drop or Course Withdrawal Dates | Student Pays: Tuition | Course Drop or Course Withdrawal Dates | Student Pays: Activity, Technology, & Health Facility Fee | Course Drop or Course Withdrawal Dates | Student Pays: Health Fee, Records Fee | Course Drop or Course Withdrawal Dates | Student Pays: Study Abroad Admin Fee & Course Fee |
| Through March 25 | 0% | Through January 26 | 0% | Through February 2 | 0% | Through March 29 | 0% |
| March 26 - March 29 | 10% | Jan. 27 - Feb. 2 | 10% | After February 2 | 100% | After March 29 | 100% |
| March 30 - April 1 | 50% | Feb. 3 - Feb. 9 | 50% | | | | |
| April 2 - April 5 | 75% | Feb. 10 - Feb. 16 | 75% | | | | |
| After April 5 | 100% | After February 16 | 100% | | | | |
Reduced Credits
Students who remain enrolled full-time after reducing credits will not have their tuition adjusted. For example, suppose you are an undergraduate student enrolled in 15 credit hours and drop a 3-credit hour course by the deadline for a full-term course, you will not receive a refund as you are now at 12 credit hours (12 credit hours is the cap for full-time undergraduate tuition). However, if you are enrolled in 12 credit hours as an undergraduate student and drop a 2-credit hour course by the deadline for a full-term course, you will receive a refund for 2 credit hours of tuition (and fees if applicable), however financial aid may be adjusted. The tuition cap for a graduate student full-time is 9 credit hours. The tuition cap for a professional student full-time is 12 credit hours.
Course Session Dates That Are NOT Full Semester
Enrollment in multiple sessions (e.g. summer sessions, first-half or second-half semester courses) may impact tuition adjustments.
Adjustments for courses with different start and end dates are calculated based on individual session deadlines. Contact the Tuition and Fees Office at 515-294-1840 or email tuition@iastate.edu for more information.
