Return of Unearned Military Tuition Assistance (TA) Funds Policy

In accordance with regulations issued by the Department of Defense [DOD], Wilmington University will return any unearned TA funds through at least 60% of the semester on a prorated basis. The amount of unearned TA that is returned is based on the date of withdrawal from the course.

After 60% of the semester has passed, TA will not be evaluated for a return to the DOD.

Schedule for Return of TA Funds

Week

Return of Funds to Military Service Branch Who Issued TA

Student liability owed to

Wilmington University

Before or during week 1-2

100%

0%

During week 3

60%

60%

During weeks 4

50%

50%

During week 5

40%

40%

During weeks 6-8 (more than 60% of course is completed)

0%

0%

 

 

15-week Course Term Withdrawal

Week

Return of Funds to Military Service Branch Who Issued TA

Student liability owed to Wilmington University

Before or during week 1 -2

100%

0%

During week 3-4

75%

75%

During weeks 5-7

50%

50%

During week 8-9

40%

40%

During weeks 10-15 (more than 60% of course is completed)

0%

0%

 

For courses that have durations differing from those listed above:

Unearned TA funds will be returned on a prorated basis, depending on the length of the course. To determine the amount of TA that needs to be returned, Wilmington University will determine the date the withdrawal was submitted, and then divide that by the number of days in the term to determine the percentage of TA that was earned by the student.

 

The return of TA funds may result in a balance due on the student account. However, in instances where a Service member stops attending due to a verifiable military service obligation, Wilmington University will work with the affected Service member to identify solutions that will not result in student debt for the returned portion.