Withdrawal Procedure

Students who wish to withdraw from school after attending classes must have an exit interview with the Registrar in order to fill out a Notification of Withdrawal form.

Withdrawal is complete when all forms have been processed and all financial obligations have been met. Transcripts of credits earned are issued only after withdrawal conditions are satisfied.

If a student withdraws from the Academy in good standing, the student will not be required to repeat the interview process upon returning to the Academy. However, if the degree requirements change during the student’s absence, all new requirements, as listed in the current catalog, must be met.

Insofar as refunds apply, termination will be as of the last date of attendance. All refunds are based on the student’s time in attendance, tuition costs for the semester, and the Academy’s Cancellation and Refund Policy.

Any monies due the student shallbe refunded within 30 days of notification.

For a student who begins classes, the following refund policy will apply. Since the American Academy of Art charges tuition and fees on a per semester basis, in all cases, the reference to tuition refers to the charges for the semester.

1. First Week Withdrawal: For a student withdrawing after entering school and attending class but within the first week of the semester, the school shall retain 10% of the tuition, the locker fee, the $25.00 application fee and a $125.00 administration fee.
2. After First Week Withdrawal: For a student withdrawing after one week, but within the first four weeks of the semester, the school shall retain 45% of the tuition. The application fee, the locker fee and the administrative fees are also retained.
3. After the Fourth Week of the Semester, but Before the Eighth Week: the school shall retain 70% of the tuition. The application fee, the locker fee and the administrative fees are also retained.
4. For a Student Withdrawing After the Eighth Week of the Semester, the school shall retain 100% of the tuition. The application fee, the locker fee, and the administrative fees are also retained.

Please note: Lab fees are refunded at the same percentage and on the same schedule as tuition charges.