Withdrawals and Deferrals

Withdrawal or Deferral of Study

Why is it important to apply for a deferral or withdrawal correctly?

It is important to complete your Withdrawal/Deferral Form correctly, especially the dates of withdrawing or deferring.
Failure to do so may cost you money – in fees and loss of grants.
It may affect any refund of fees you paid.
It may also result in you being liable for tuition fees if you return to study later.
SUSI and Social Welfare often request letters from the college with student Withdrawal/ Deferral dates.
It is not enough to tell or email a Lecturer or Head of Department that you are leaving.
You must complete the Official Process and fill the relevant Official Form.

Important dates for refunds when deferring or withdrawing from study:

Where full fees have been paid a 100% refund may apply if withdrawal/deferral occurs before 31 October.
Where full fees have been paid a 50% refund may be awarded if a withdrawal/deferral occurs between 31 October and 31 January.
No refund is applicable after 31 January.
In those cases, where a €250 deposit is required, the deposit is non-refundable.

Where a student only commences a programme in January they are entitled to a full refund (less the deposit where applicable) if full fees have been paid for the semester and if they formally withdraw before the end of February.

To request a withdrawal or deferral form please contact:

Withdrawal or Deferral forms for Registered Students can found at the Student Hub here.

What is my fee liability when I withdraw or defer my programme?

Programmes starting in Semester One

Students are liable for fees for the period of registration up to the date they officially withdraw. To officially withdraw, a student must complete the withdrawal process by completing the online withdrawal form. Students who officially withdraw will be liable for the following fees:

Withdraw/Defer before 31^st October – Zero Liability

Withdraw/Defer between 1^st November and 31^st January: 50% Liability

Withdraw/Defer after 31^st January – Full Liability

Withdrawal or Deferral forms for Registered Students can found at the Student Hub here

Programmes starting in Semester Two

Students who are registered on programmes with non-standard start dates, e.g. Part time/Online students -January start date, who officially withdraw will be liable for the following fees:

Withdraw/Defer before 28th February: Zero Liability

Withdraw/Defer after 28th February: Full Liability