The University of New Mexico

Tuition Appeals

Tuition refund dates are published in the UNM schedule of classes. Tuition refund requests that occur after the published deadlines are reviewed by the Dean of Students Office and Bursar's Office.  Where you submit your tuition refund depends upon the reason you are requesting the refund.  The Dean of Students Office will review appeals in the following circumstances:

Medical Condition of Student or Immediate Family Member

 If a student is unable to continue their course(s) due to a serious medical or mental health condition, this may constitute grounds for a refund. A medical or mental health emergency of an immediate family member (spouse, UNM registered domestic partner, children, parents, mother-in-law, father-in-law, grandparents, brothers, or sisters) may also be considered. Medical or mental health problems that the student was aware of before the published refund deadlines might be considered if the appeal includes reasons for not dropping the courses in a timely manner. Refunds normally do not exceed 50% of the tuition amount. Submit your Refund Appeals Request Form to the Dean of Students Office with documentation supporting your appeal request.

Death of a Family Member

A student may be eligible for a refund as a result of a death in the immediate family (spouse, UNM registered domestic partner, children, parents, mother-in-law, father-in-law, grandparents, brothers, or sisters) that necessitates leaving the University.  Appeals should include specifics (depression, handling of the estate, assuming family responsibilities that resulted because of the loss of a loved one). Refunds normally do not exceed 50% of the tuition amount.

To submit your appeal, you will need to follow these guidelines:

  • Prior to requesting a tuition refund, you will need to withdraw from your course(s).  This can be done via LoboWeb or by contacting the Dean of Students Office.  Should you fail to drop your course(s) we will be unable to process your tuition refund request.
  • Submit your Refund Appeal Request Form (military withdrawals require separate paperwork which can be found here) to the Dean of Students Office with documentation regarding the reason as to why you are requesting the appeal.  Documentation may include one or all of the following:  Letter from your physician or mental health professional, a death certificate, a funeral program, military orders or any official documentation that will verify the reason you are requesting the appeal.

Military Withdrawals

 For more information, please visit the Military Withdrawals page.

For all other tuition refund appeals, please contact the Bursar's Office (505-277-5363).