* Your institution's refund policy: Each college and university has its own specific refund policy. These policies vary widely and often depend on when you withdraw. Some schools have deadlines for withdrawing and receiving a full or partial refund. After those deadlines, refunds may be significantly reduced or nonexistent. You MUST check your school's specific policy, usually found in the student handbook or on the registrar's website.
* When you withdraw: Generally, the earlier you withdraw, the more likely you are to receive a refund. Withdrawals later in the semester usually result in smaller refunds or no refund at all.
* The type of funding you used: Federal financial aid (grants and loans) often has different refund rules than institutional aid or your personal funds. If you received federal aid, the school will likely recalculate your aid eligibility based on the portion of the term you completed. Any overpayment of aid will be returned, but this might be less than your tuition cost.
* The reason for withdrawal: In most cases, the reason for withdrawal doesn't directly impact the refund amount, although some exceptional circumstances *might* be considered on a case-by-case basis. However, don't expect this to significantly alter your refund.
In short: There's no single answer. You absolutely must contact your college's registrar's office, financial aid office, or bursar's office to determine your refund eligibility and amount based on your specific situation and their specific policies. Don't rely on general assumptions; get official information from your institution.