Spring Payment Deadlines and Expenses
Spring 2026 Payment Deadlines and Expenses
| If you register for Spring 2026 courses during these dates: | Your Spring 2026 bill and schedule will be emailed: | Spring 2026 Tuition due date (pay by RAIL): |
| November 10 – December 19, 2025 | November 17, 2025, and weekly thru December 19, 2025 | December 19, 2025 |
| December 20, 2025 – January 23, 2026 | You will NOT receive a bill – check charges on RAIL | Immediately – pay on RAIL |
PAYMENT COMPLETES THE REGISTRATION PROCESS AND ASSURES THAT YOUR CLASSES WILL NOT BE DROPPED. YOUR TUITION AND FEES WILL AUTOMATICALLY BE ASSESSED ON YOUR RAIL ACCOUNT AT THE TIME OF REGISTRATION. PLEASE LOG INTO YOUR RAIL ACCOUNT TO VIEW YOUR CHARGES AND MAKE A PAYMENT.
REFUND POLICY
Students who completely withdraw from all courses in accordance with university procedures may receive a refund of tuition and fees in accordance with the refund schedule. The refund calculation is based on the amount paid toward tuition and fees. Refunds are determined from the first day of the school term. The official withdrawal date is certified by the Registrar. Refund checks are issued through the State Treasury, and receipt of a refund may take up to six weeks depending on the date of withdrawal. THERE IS NO REFUND ON PARTIAL WITHDRAWALS.
REFUND SCHEDULE, SPRING SEMESTER 2026 (applies to Full Semester Withdrawal only)
| January 12 – January 16, 2026 | 100% |
| January 17 – January 22, 2026 | 90% |
| January 23 – February 6, 2026 | 75% |
| February 7 – March 5, 2026 | 50% |
| March 6, 2026, or later | No Refund |
COURSE FEES AND OTHER EXPENSES (Subject to Change)
See catalog.shepherd.edu, Expenses and Financial Assistance section for a complete list of tuition rates and special fees.