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How and When You Will Receive Your Refund
Disbursement Process
Before a refund is issued, your financial aid must go through the disbursement process.
Refund Processing
After disbursement:
- Any excess funds will be refunded to you
- Refunds are processed by the Business Office, sent to BankMobile, who then disburses your refund to your selected refund preference.
- To avoid delays, set up your refund preference as early as possible
- Note: Any changes to your refund preference will apply to future refunds only.
Important Dates
- If your classes begin August 17th, 2026, your financial aid refund may begin processing on September 23rd, 2026.
- If your classes begin September 14th, 2026, your financial aid refund may begin processing on October 21st, 2026.
- If your classes begin October 14th, 2026, your financial aid refund may begin processing on November 4th, 2026.
Ongoing Refund Schedule
After the initial refund:
- Refunds are processed weekly
- Funds awarded before Wednesday are sent to BankMobile every Thursday morning
Delivery by Refund Preference
- BankMobile Vibe Card:
- Funds available Thursday after 4:00 PM
- ACH (Direct Deposit):
- Funds available Friday after 4:00 PM (timing may vary by bank)
Additional Information
- Students who paid using a payment plan will receive refunds through their BankMobile refund preference
- Students who do not select a refund preference will receive a mailed check after 5 business days
Tracking Your Refund and Managing Your Account
- BankMobile will send an email notification to the address you provided during preference activation when your refund has been processed
- You can access, monitor, and view refund details by logging into the BankMobile website
- You may also sign up for Mobile Alerts to receive text message updates directly to your cell phone
(Student Accounts > Refunds)