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How to Cancel Open University

Withdraw from your Open University module online through StudentHome. Your refund depends on the fee liability date - withdraw before it (typically 15 days in) for a full refund, or after for no refund.

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Quick Facts

Monthly cost
£250.00/mo
£3000.00/year
Cancel online?
Yes
Pause option?
No
Refund policy
Full refund if you withdraw before your fee liability date (typically 15 days in). No refund after this date.
After cancellation
Your academic record and transcript are permanently retained. Withdrawn modules appear as 'withdrawn'. Personal data retained per GDPR requirements.

Cancellation Steps

Go directly to Open University cancellation page

  1. Sign in to StudentHome

    Go to studenthome.open.ac.uk and log in with your Open University username and password.

  2. Go to 'My Modules' or 'My Study'

    Find your active modules and click on the one you wish to withdraw from to view its details page.

  3. Click 'Withdraw from this module'

    Select the withdraw button on your module details page to start the withdrawal process.

  4. Confirm withdrawal and check fee implications

    Review your fee liability date, confirm your refund status, then click 'Confirm Withdrawal' to complete.

Tips & Things to Know

  • Check your fee liability date before withdrawing - withdraw before this date for a full refund, after for the full fee.
  • If funded by Student Finance England, notify them before withdrawing as it may affect your funding agreement.
  • Consider deferring to a later presentation instead of fully withdrawing to keep your place at no cost.

Your Consumer Rights

  • Consumer Contracts Regulations 2000: Distance learning qualifies as a distance contract with 14-day cooling-off rights from course start.
  • Consumer Rights Act 2015: You have the right to clear information about cancellation terms before enrolling.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I get a refund if I withdraw from Open University?
Yes, but only if you withdraw before your fee liability date (typically 15 days into the module). After this date, you forfeit the entire module fee with no refund.
What happens to my completed modules after withdrawal?
Completed modules remain on your transcript and count toward your qualification. Withdrawn modules are marked as 'withdrawn' on your record.
How do I find my fee liability date?
Your fee liability date is shown when you click 'Withdraw' on your module details page in StudentHome.
Will withdrawing affect my Student Finance England funding?
Possibly. Contact Student Finance England before withdrawing, as they may adjust funding or require repayment based on your withdrawal.
Can I defer instead of withdrawing?
Yes. Deferring to a later presentation is typically free and keeps your place reserved without the 'withdrawn' mark on your transcript.

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