Important Dates
Our goal is to keep you informed about important dates and information, to assist you in managing your HCU student account. See Student Accounts Holds & Fees page for more information.
Financial Settlement Deadlines
You must be financially settled the week prior to the start of your first class of the semester in order to remain registered.
Failure to meet the financial settlement deadline may result in being administratively withdrawn from courses for the semester and/or receiving a $150 late settlement fee.
Review the list below to verify when your financial settlement deadline is. See βOn-Campus Studentsβ tab for residential students and βOnline Studentsβ tab for online students.
(May 12 β 23, 2025)
(P6)
(May 12, 2025 β July 6, 2025)
(P9)
(May 12, 2025 β August 24, 2025)
(P15)
(May 27, 2025 β August 1, 2025)
(1)
(May 27, 2025 β June 27, 2025)
(P2)
(June 30, 2025 β August 24, 2025)
(P10)
(June 30, 2025 β August 1, 2025)
(P4)
(August 25, 2025 β May 8, 2026)
(202525)
(August 25, 2025 β December 12, 2025)
(1)
(August 25, 2025 β October 19, 2025)
(P9)
(October 20, 2025 β December 14, 2025)
(P10)
(January 12, 2026 β May 8, 2026)
(1)
(January 12, 2026 β March 8, 2026)
(P9)
(March 16, 2026 β May 10, 2026)
(P10)
Refund Percentages For Drops/Withdrawals By Date
Refund percentages are removed tuition charges from the student account. The last day to drop with a 100% refund on tuition and fees is prior to the first day of class. Fees are non-refundable once classes begin.
Student refunds will not be issued unless a credit is generated on your student account after the Student Accounts and Financial Aid Offices have finalized the withdrawal calculations. See Return and Repayment Policy for Title IV Funds page for more information.
Federal Aid Student Refund Dates
Academic Year Disbursements and Student Refunds by academic year:- Disbursement begins July 8, 2025
- Eligible students can expect refunds to be processed by:Β July 22, 2025
- Disbursement begins September 3, 2025
- Eligible students can expect refunds to be processed by:Β September 17, 2025
- Disbursement begins on October 24, 2025
(for students that reach halftime enrollment during the 2nd 8 week session) - Eligible students can expect refunds to be processed by:Β November 7, 2025
- Disbursement begins January 21, 2026
- Eligible students can expect refunds to be processed by:Β February 4, 2026
- Disbursement begins on March 20, 2026
(for students that reach halftime enrollment during the 2nd 8 week session) - Eligible students can expect refunds to be processed by:Β April 3, 2026
See “Direct Deposit Set-up” on the Frequently Asked Questions page for more information on how to receive your student refund as a direct deposit instead of a mailed check.
Loan Adjustment Requirements
You have the right to cancel all or a portion of this loan disbursement within 14 days after disbursement has been made. However, keep in mind any cancellation or reduction of loans may cause you to owe money to HCU. To cancel or reduce your loan, send a signed and dated request to reduce or cancel your loans to FinancialAid@HC.edu.
Learn for more information regarding financial aid disbursement.