National Chiayi University

Students who take leave of absence or withdraw before the semester begins are exempt from paying tuition and fees; those who have already paid will receive a full refund. Newly admitted students must complete registration and obtain student status before applying for leave of absence. If such students apply for leave before the semester begins, they will receive a full refund.

Students who withdraw within one-third of the semester (calculated according to the University calendar and the date when withdrawal procedures are completed; the same applies hereafter) shall receive a refund of two-thirds of tuition and miscellaneous fees as well as other related fees. Graduate students (Master’s and Doctoral programs) shall receive a refund of two-thirds of credit fees, tuition/miscellaneous fee base, and other related fees.

Students who withdraw after one-third but before two-thirds of the semester shall receive a refund of one-third of tuition and miscellaneous fees and other related fees. Graduate students shall receive a refund of one-third of credit fees, tuition/miscellaneous fee base, and other related fees.

Students who withdraw after two-thirds of the semester shall not receive any refund of fees paid.

First-year students and transfer students admitted under the replacement system who withdraw before the final replacement admission deadline shall receive a full refund.

Students who have taken leave of absence in the previous semester and apply for leave of absence again in the following semester are exempt from paying fees.

Refundable items include tuition, miscellaneous fees, tuition/miscellaneous fee base, credit fees, dormitory fees, individual instruction fees, and computer usage fees.

Students who withdraw before the add/drop deadline are exempt from paying credit fees. Those who withdraw after the add/drop deadline must pay the required credit fees before completing withdrawal procedures.

Students who are severely affected by major disasters, as confirmed by the competent educational authority, may apply for refunds with relevant documentation. The University may grant flexible refunds of tuition and related fees on a case-by-case basis, without being subject to the restrictions in Articles 2, 3, 4, 5, and 9.

Matters not covered by these Guidelines shall be handled in accordance with the “Guidelines for Refunds of Students Taking Leave or Withdrawing from Colleges and Universities.”

These Guidelines shall be implemented upon approval by the Administrative Meeting and ratification by the President.