Withdrawal and Refund Information

If at any time you decide to decline your residence hall space, you must contact the Residential Life Office in writing in order to be eligible for refunds/reduced charges. Contacting another department at FIT does not relinquish you from charges.

Students who are graduating, part of an exchange program or withdrawing from the college must inform the Residential Life Office and complete withdrawal forms.

Withdrawal procedure:

• Complete the online withdrawal form OR send an e-mail to residentiallife@fitnyc.edu stating that you are withdrawing from housing.
• Resident must vacate the residence halls by 9:00 am the day following his/her last final exam or by 5:00 pm on posted semester end date, whichever is earlier.
• Resident should contact his/her R.A. approximately one week before departure to schedule completion of room inventory.
• Room Condition: Room must be left in move-in condition (broom swept, drawers wiped clean, floors mopped, etc.). All unwanted items and garbage must be discarded by residents. Any items remaining will be disposed of by FIT maintenance staff at the resident’s expense. In addition to the above, residents in suites are responsible for cleaning the refrigerator, stove, kitchen cabinets/sink and bath/shower/bathroom areas. Please note: Any resident who fails to leave his/her room in move-in condition (see above) will be charged a cleaning fee to be determined by the maintenance department.
• Return key(s) and Resident ID to the Residential Life Office (envelopes available at guard’s desk).
• Forwarding mail: Two weeks prior to departure, resident must contact all individuals, companies and subscriptions of new address. Resident must supply the mailroom with completed forwarding address card and enough forwarding labels (8 ½ x 11 sheet) to last for 30 days. Once labels are used, all mail will be returned to sender. Mail is forwarded for a maximum of 30 days.

All current residents withdrawing from the residence halls must return their key and ID.

Refunds cannot be made until the above withdrawal procedure has been completed.

FIT Residence Hall Refund Policy:
According to the Residential Life Contract, students will be liable for any financial penalties incurred as a result of terminating your contract. No Refunds for recess housing.

New/entering students who submit a completed withdrawal form on or before their housing payment due date will be refunded 100% minus Resident Association Fee.
FALL: $300.00 charge if withdrawal is submitted to the Residential Life Office prior to: August 1st
SPRING: $300.00 charge if withdrawal is submitted to the Residential Life Office prior to: January 1st
Subsequent withdrawals will be subject to the  refund schedule below*:

Current/Returning FIT students must reapply for housing and will be required to pay a $300.00 non-refundable fee upon submission of the application. Current/Returning students who submit a withdrawal form prior to August 1st (fall)/January 1st (spring) will receive a full refund minus the $300.00 non-refundable application fee. 
Subsequent withdrawals will be subject to the refund schedule below*:

Refund schedule:*:
* 1st week of classes: Refund 75% (charge 25%) of total room charges
*2nd week of classes: Refund of 50% (charge of 50%) of total room charges
*3rd week of classes: Refund of 25% (charge of 75%) of total room charges
* 4th week of classes: No refund
Students accepted after August 1st (fall) or January 1st (spring) are required to submit payment in full.

Room portion: Refunds reflected above are based on cost for total room charges.
Meal portion: Food service refunds are calculated on a weekly basis (week ending Wednesday 5:00pm). Declining balance dollars are non-refundable.