Refund Deadline Dates Fall 2026
Tennessee College of Applied Technology (TCAT) Students
TCAT – Full Term Session (Part of Term 1) – August 17 to December 9 – 300–450 Clock Hours
| Refund / Adjustment Period |
Dates |
| Last Day for 100% Refund |
August 16, 2026 |
| 75% Fee Adjustment Period |
August 17 – August 30 (student will owe 25% of original clock hours) |
| 50% Fee Adjustment Period |
August 31 – September 13 (student will owe 50% of original clock hours) |
TCAT (Part of Term TJ) – August 17 to December 9 – 108–225 Clock Hours
| Refund / Adjustment Period |
Dates |
| Last Day for 100% Refund |
August 16, 2026 |
| 75% Fee Adjustment Period |
August 17 – August 30 (student will owe 25% of original clock hours) |
| 50% Fee Adjustment Period |
August 31 – September 13 (student will owe 50% of original clock hours) |
TCAT – Apprenticeship, Special Industry Sessions (Part of Term TSI) – August 17 to December 9 – 100 Clock Hours
| Refund / Adjustment Period |
Dates |
| Last Day for 100% Refund |
August 16, 2026 |
| 75% Fee Adjustment Period |
August 17 – August 30 (student will owe 25% of original clock hours) |
| 50% Fee Adjustment Period |
August 31 – September 13 (student will owe 50% of original clock hours) |
TCAT Apprenticeship (Part of Term TS2) – August 17 to December 9 – 120 Clock Hours
| Refund / Adjustment Period |
Dates |
| Last Day for 100% Refund |
August 16, 2026 |
| 75% Fee Adjustment Period |
August 17 – August 30 (student will owe 25% of original clock hours) |
| 50% Fee Adjustment Period |
August 31 – September 13 (student will owe 50% of original clock hours) |
TCAT – Truck Driving / 1st Half Session (Part of Term T7) – August 17 to October 6 – 222 Clock Hours
| Refund / Adjustment Period |
Dates |
| Last Day for 100% Refund |
August 16, 2026 |
| 75% Fee Adjustment Period |
August 17 – August 23 (student will owe 25% of original clock hours) |
| 50% Fee Adjustment Period |
August 24 – August 29 (student will owe 50% of original clock hours) |
TCAT – Truck Driving / 2nd Half Session (Part of Term T9) – October 14 to December 9 – 222 Clock Hours
| Refund / Adjustment Period |
Dates |
| Last Day for 100% Refund |
October 13, 2026 |
| 75% Fee Adjustment Period |
October 14 – October 20 (student will owe 25% of original clock hours) |
| 50% Fee Adjustment Period |
October 21 – October 27 (student will owe 50% of original clock hours) |
Tennessee College of Applied Technology (TCAT) Students – Refunds: Additional Information
Note: The dates for refunds listed are subject to change at any time prior to or during an academic term due to emergencies or causes beyond the reasonable control of the institution, including severe weather, loss of utility services, or by order of federal or state agencies.
Fee adjustments will be processed beginning approximately two weeks after the end of each refund period. It takes several weeks to process all the fee adjustments. The college will deduct from proposed refunds any amount owed by the student to the college.
The result of the fee adjustment for students who receive financial aid may be returned to the financial aid program and/or applied to the balances owed to the college. Students must withdraw from all classes on or before the dates given above to be eligible for a fee adjustment. Fee adjustments for sessions other than Full Term will be prorated per TBR policy.
All refunds, including financial aid, will be mailed or issued via eRefund. Please notify Admissions or the Registrar of any address/mailing changes.
