Withdrawal & Dismissal

How do I withdraw my child from Oakwood?

When you enroll your child at Oakwood, you are committing to have your child attend the full year of school and that you will pay all tuition and fees associated with a full-year enrollment. If, however, circumstances arise that require you to withdraw your child after he or she is enrolled for the current (or upcoming) school year, you must notify the school in writing to the attention of the Enrollment Office (enrollment@oakwoodway.org), which handles all enrollment issues. They will inform you of the process for withdrawal. If the school receives a “Request for Records” from another school, your child is withdrawn from the school and the records are sent to the school requesting them.

Once withdrawn (or dismissed), your child forfeits their place at Oakwood and all benefits associated with enrollment, including attending school functions, receiving school information, curriculum, or yearbooks that are distributed subsequent to your child’s withdrawal.

Am I still responsible for all unpaid tuition and fees after withdrawal?

Yes. Students enrolled at a private school, including Oakwood, may be withdrawn by parents or dismissed by the school administration at any time and for any reason. Regardless of circumstances, families remain responsible for the student’s full annual tuition and fees. Scholarships, financial aid, and other discounts are only available to students enrolled the entire school year and will not be considered in calculating the remaining tuition balance for withdrawn or dismissed students. Any unpaid tuition and fees must be paid in full within 15 days of withdrawal or dismissal.

May I request an exception to this tuition & fee policy?

If there are unexpected circumstances that create an undue hardship, an exception to this tuition & fee policy may be requested in writing within 15 days of withdrawal. This request generally will be processed within 30 days of the Enrollment Office’s confirmation that you have completed all requirements for withdrawal, including returning school materials, removing personal belongings from campus, etc. These requests are rare, and only considered on a case-by-case basis at the school’s sole discretion.