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Financial Aid Refunds

If a student account has a credit balance due to receiving financial aid in excess of what is owed to Washburn University, a refund will be generated. The preferred method of disbursement of excess financial aid is via direct deposit to a student checking or savings account, which may be set up in IBOD. Parents will receive any excess funds for Parent PLUS loans by mail. Please note that if class(es) are added, or the financial aid award changes after the refund has been generated, the student may need to return a portion of the refund.

The first date that refunds will be available each term is as follows:

Refunds will be generated daily after the initial date, up to the payment deadline each term. After the payment deadline, refunds will be available on Tuesdays and Thursdays.

Students may request that a check be mailed, or they may pick up a check – specific dates, times and places for that process will be posted on MyWashburn, on the Business Office Web page, and via email to students and authorized users. You will be able to change your mailing address through your MyWashburn account. PLEASE make sure that your address information is correct. Checks are mailed to the last known current address for the student. The Business Office reserves the right to refund excess financial aid to a credit card used to make a prepayment.

Due to the unique nature of the various programs offered, cancellations and refunds for non-credit offerings may be different depending on the program or course. If a student is unable to attend a course, she or he should refer to the cancellation and refund policies established for each program as indicated in the program brochure, on the program web page, or contact the coordinator responsible for the program. If a policy is not specified, the Division of Continuing Education must receive the request for a refund no later than three (3) business days prior to the start of the program to receive a full refund.