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How College Refunds Work Plus The Benefits Of Tuition Insurance
College tuition refunds are rare. Many colleges only give a full refund if you withdraw before the first day of class, and most stop refunding anything at all within about a month of the start date. Check your own school's schedule now, because the window closes faster than most families expect. If a withdrawal is on the table, the financial impact of dropping out of college goes well beyond the lost semester.
The numbers make this worth taking seriously. For 2025-26, the College Board puts average published tuition and fees at $11,950 for in-state students at public four-year schools and…
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