Tuition Refunds & Financial Aid Disbursements
Whether you are waiting for an overpayment refund from a dropped class or tracking your financial aid grant and loan disbursements, College of the Mainland handles all student refunds through a secure, centralized system. Use this page to understand how you get paid, review refund schedules, and check state-regulated drop timelines.
Select Your Refund Preference
College of the Mainland delivers all student refunds using BankMobile Disbursements, a technology solution powered by BMTX, Inc. To prevent delays in receiving your funds, every student must select a refund delivery preference as soon as they enroll.
- Visit the BankMobile Disbursements Refund Choices Portal.
- Enter your unique personal code or look up your student profile.
- Select one of the following secure delivery methods:
- Electronic Deposit to Your Existing Account: Funds are securely transferred directly to your personal checking or savings account (typically takes 1–2 business days from the release date).
- Electronic Deposit to a BankMobile Vibe Account: A digital checking account where funds are accessible the same day COM releases them.
Late Financial Aid Applications: If your financial aid application is processed after the start of the semester, your specific disbursement date will depend on the exact date your award is finalized and online acceptance is completed.
Financial Aid Disbursement
Financial aid is applied directly to your student ledger to pay off tuition and fees first. If your total financial aid package exceeds your total balance, the remaining overpayment is refunded to you.
Dropping Classes & Tuition Refunds
If you drop a course or officially withdraw from the college entirely, refunds are calculated strictly based on the number of semester days, as directed by Texas state law.
Standard Refund Scale (16-Week Semesters)
| Refund Amount | Drop Day |
|---|---|
| 100% Refund | Dropped before the 1st official class day of the semester. |
| 70% Refund | Dropped within the first 15 class days. |
| 25% Refund | Dropped within the first 20 class days. |
| 0% Refund | Dropped any time after the 20th class day. |
Short Sessions & Mini-Mesters (3 to 8-Week Classes)
| Refund Amount | Drop Day |
|---|---|
| 100% Refund | Dropped before the 1st official class day. |
| 70% Refund | Dropped within the first 2 to 5 class days (varies by exact session length). |
| 25% Refund | Dropped immediately following the 70% window cutoff. |
| 0% Refund | No refunds are issued after the first week of an accelerated session. |
Please Note: Before dropping any class, consult the Financial Aid office. Dropping courses can drop your enrollment status below the minimum threshold required for certain loans, or trigger a "Return to Title IV" calculation, meaning you might have to pay money back immediately.
Questions? We're here to help.
If you have questions about financial aid or need any assistance applying, please connect with our campus team:
Hours:
- Monday–Tuesday: 8 a.m. – 7 p.m.
- Wednesday–Friday: 8 a.m. – 5 p.m.
