INFORMATION FOR PARENTS

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Meal Plan Information

Contract Cancellation Policies

A written request to cancel this academic term contract will be approved until the day housing facilities open. Signed notice of intent to cancel must be submitted to the Office of Residential Life. After move-in, requests to cancel must be made at the Office of Residential Life in Cherry Hall. After facilities open, contract cancellation requests will not be approved for students who remain enrolled but wish to move to fraternity or sorority houses or other off-campus locations, including UMKC Real Estate units.

Cancellation charges are typically approved for the following reasons: assignment to a UMKC-sponsored internship, research project or other UMKC program which requires living away from Kansas City; completition of graduation requirements during the term of the contract; marriage -- proof of marriage will be required; compulsory military duty. Otherwise, students may request contract cancellation for: loss of student status; withdrawal from UMKC; failure to enroll; or, unusual and compelling circumstances which justify special consideration. Documentation must be provided. Students must vacate facilities and cease use of dining centers upon withdrawal from UMKC.

If the cancellation request is approved, the student will be charged according to the schedule printed below. Note flex dollars will be billed based on usage.

Academic Year Contracts

Start End Cost
From contracting date July 15

$200
July 16 Move-in

$300
After move-in Aug 31 10% of total room and meal charge
Sept. 1 Sept. 15 20% of total room and meal charge
Sept. 16 Oct. 15 30% of total room and meal charge
Oct. 16 Nov. 15 40% of total room and meal charge
Nov. 16 Nov. 30 50% of total room and meal charge
Dec. 1 Jan. 15 65% of total room and meal charge
Jan. 16 Feb. 15 75% of total room and meal charge
Feb. 16 March 15 85% of total room and meal charge
After March 15   no refund

Spring Semester Only Contracts

Start End Cost
From contracting date Dec. 31 $100
Jan. 1 Opening $150
Feb. 16 March 15 70%
After March 15   no refund

After move-in, the student must officially vacate by obtaining check-out materials from the Office of Residential Life and contacting residential staff to complete official check-out procedures. Any amount paid in excess of the total due will be refunded or credited. Students who have not met their financial obligations will be billed. Students must move from the facility within 24 hours of contract cancellation or withdrawal from UMKC. All components of this contract are cancelled when the contract cancellation is effective, including dining access, meal plans and flex points. Questions concerning cancellation procedures and charges should be directed to: UMKC Office of Residential Life, Oak Street Residence Hall, Room 2004, 5051 Oak Street, Kansas City, MO 64112

 

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