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Can I drop out of all my classes within the first week of my freshman year in college?

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Yes, you can. Go to the registrar's office, admissions office and financial aid office (if you received financial aid money). If you owe money, they will bill you.

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I really want to drop out of college, but I can't find my adviser. What do I do?

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If you want to withdraw from college, you use a form you can get in the registrar's office. Make sure you finish any classes you have started, or you could have to return title 4 funds to the school. Usually, your adviser is the coordinator for whatever degree program you are enrolled in.

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How long will the paperwork take to get approved?

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It depends on when you submit the paperwork. The best option would be to ask your advisor.

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Can I take a semester off without having to reapply again?

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It is 100% dependent on the university/college. At a lot of colleges, they are okay with taking a hiatus, but at my school, you have to unenroll and "reapply," but they keep all of your academic/financial aid information and usually don't cut your financial aid unless it is a specific scholarship or something.

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What do I do if I just don't go back to college anymore without filing any paperwork?

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If you want to stop attending college for good without filling paperwork, be prepared to pay off all the financial aid or loans you owe.

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Can I drop out within that first week as freshman as an international student? What will happen if I do that?

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You'll lose a great deal of money if you do.

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If I'm finished with my first semester, and I'm deciding to drop out. Will I have any debts to pay to the college?

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You will still have to pay back any loans you took out to pay for college. It is less likely that you would have to pay back the scholarship money but check with the college for details.

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I am fully paid on this semester. Will i get a refund? I'm backing out because i have to find work for my daily expenses, but I'll be back when I have enough money for everything.

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Yes, if you formally withdraw by the deadline, you should receive a refund for the fully paid semester.

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