Refund Information

Refund Methods

Direct Deposit

Direct deposit is the fastest and most secure way to receive a refund. Students can enroll through the Student Information System (SIS):

1. Select the Student Accounts tile.
2. Choose Go to My Account.
3. Select Sign up for Direct Deposit Refunds and follow the enrollment instructions.

For additional information, visit the Direct Deposit Refund Program webpage.

Check

Students who are not enrolled in direct deposit will receive a refund check by mail. Checks are mailed to the student's current mailing address on file with the university. Students are responsible for ensuring their mailing address is accurate and up to date.

Parent PLUS Loan Refunds

When a credit balance is created by a Parent PLUS Loan, the refund is issued according to the preference selected during the loan application process.

• If the refund is designated for the student, it will be issued by direct deposit (if enrolled) or by check.
• If the refund is designated for the parent borrower, it will be issued by check only.

Refund Schedule

Initial refund dates are established in coordination with the Office of Financial Aid, the financial aid disbursement schedule, and the academic calendar. Refund timing for students enrolled in professional schools may vary due to different academic calendars. Please note that refund processing dates represent when refunds are initiated by Student Accounts. The time required for funds to be received may vary depending on the refund method and financial institution.

• Fall and Spring Semesters

  Refunds generally begin processing during the week before classes start.

• Summer Semester

  For full-session and first-session summer classes, refunds generally begin processing during the week before classes start. For all other summer sessions, refunds generally begin processing approximately five days before the first day of class.

• Ongoing Refund Processing

  During the first two weeks of a semester, refunds are generally processed twice each week. After that period, refunds are generally processed weekly.

Additional Refund Information

• Financial aid credited to one semester cannot be applied to charges from a different semester.
• Federal financial aid cannot be used to pay certain charges, including late fees and Spartan Cash.
• An eligible credit balance may be refunded even if a balance remains for a different semester or on charges that financial aid cannot cover. Students who receive a refund and still have an outstanding balance on their account will be notified by email.
• Changes to enrollment, financial aid eligibility, or account activity may affect refund amounts and timing.