Housing Contract Cancellation
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Review the following information to determine your reason for cancellation and potential charges. To cancel your contract, fill out and submit the housing Contract Cancellation form located at the bottom of the page. Students requesting a Residency Release will only need to fill out the Residency Release Application because the contract cancellation is part of the release request.
Two-Year Residency Requirement
The Board of Governors at Southeast Missouri State University requires that all full-time students live on campus for two years (four semesters, excluding summers). Students who are continuing their education with the university and who want to live off-campus must complete a residency release. If approved, then a contract cancellation will be processed for the student if they indicate on the release request that they have one on file and want it to be canceled.
Cancellation Deadlines and Fees
New on Campus/Transfer students only canceling a Fall 25/Spring 26 housing contract are charged based on rates listed on the Contract for University Housing* if canceling before moving on to campus. Once you have moved on to campus, your status changes to Current student. Deposit refunds can take up to 60 days from cancellation.
- Thru May 1: $25 cancellation fee- $125 Deposit refund
- May 2 – June 15: $50 cancellation fee- $100 Deposit refund
- June 16- August 1: $100 cancellation fee- $50 Deposit refund
- After August: Forfeit Deposit
| REsidency RElease (Live off Campus) | before June 1 | June 1- AuGust 1 | After August 1 |
|---|---|---|---|
| No Contract | No Charge | No Charge | No Charge |
| Completed Contract / Room Assigned | No Charge | $150 | $750 |
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