| If you register for Fall 2025 courses during these dates: | Your Fall 2025 bill and schedule will be emailed: | Fall 2025 Tuition due date (pay by RAIL): |
| April 7 – August 15, 2025 | June 20, 2025, and weekly thru August 15, 2025 | August 15, 2025 |
| August 16-29, 2025 | 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, FALL SEMESTER 2025
| August 25- August 29, 2025 | 100% |
| August 30 – September 3, 2025 | 90% |
| September 4 – September 18, 2025 | 75% |
| September 19 – October 14, 2025 | 50% |
| October 15, 2025, 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.