Withdrawal from the Institute
For a variety of reasons some students do not complete their programme. Please bear the following in mind if you are contemplating leaving the Institute:
Talk to your Programme Chair/Student Counsellor/Students’ Union Officer, or other members of staff for advice. If you decide to leave the Institute, you must complete a Withdrawal Form . It is in your best interests to let us know as soon as possible that you intend to withdraw. You must also return your ID card.
Financial consequences of Leaving a Programme Prematurely
This is a complex area with lots of rules; it is important that you formally withdraw or it could cost you money.
Key dates
On return to Higher Education, eligible undergraduate students who formally withdraw before the dates below may be entitled to a reduction in student contribution as follows:
- Withdraw by 31 October – Refund of student contribution for this stage (year)
- Withdraw by 31 January -Refund of half student contribution for this stage (year)
Formal withdrawal after 31 January or failure to withdraw formally will mean that you will have no entitlement to free student contribution fees for this stage (year).
Refund of Fees Paid
Students who pay Student Contribution and/or Tuition to IADT and subsequently withdraw will be refunded fees as outlined below. Refunds will only be payable if payments received exceed amounts due.
| Withdrawal Date | Up to 31 Oct | 1 Nov to 31 Jan | After 31 Jan |
| Undergraduate Degree Programmes | Full Refund | Refund Half | No Refund |
| Postgraduate Degree Programmes | Full Refund | No Refund | No Refund |
* Please note that after commencement of the programme, fees paid for all Springboard+ , HCI and Certificate programmes are strictly non-refundable.*
Note: The information supplied is subject to change. You are advised to check with appropriate government agencies. Further information is available on www.studentfinance.ie
For any queries on Fees/Grants in IADT, please refer to the Fees Page here.