Advanced Refund Requests
Financial aid is typically disbursed after the add/drop period each semester, as the Office of Financial Aid must verify your enrollment before releasing funds. For the fall semester, aid is scheduled to be disbursed on September 4, 2024; and February 3, 2025, for the spring semester. An Advanced Refund Request allows you to receive a portion of your scheduled refund early; it is not additional financial assistance.
Why Request an Advanced Refund?
If your financial aid exceeds your charges and you expect to receive a refund, you may request an advance of these funds to cover essential expenses like books, rent, or other immediate needs before your full aid is disbursed.
If you are a PA State Grant recipient expecting a refund, please note that funding is delayed and not expected to be paid to Millersville until October. If you need funds before October, you can consider requesting an advanced refund. However, please be mindful of the following:
- Current awards are estimates and will be finalized in September.
- Actual awards depend on completing requirements in GrantUs and meeting PHEAA eligibility.
- If your estimated award is reduced or canceled, it could result in a balance owed to the university.
Amount You Can Request
Students can request up to $500 as an advanced refund by completing the Advanced Refund Request Form from the Office of Financial Aid (OFA).
Eligibility Criteria
- You must be enrolled for the current semester at Millersville University.
- You must have a pending refund due for the semester.
- Students with past payment defaults or no refund due may be denied.
Approval Process
- You may submit a request form after your semester bill is generated and financial aid is finalized.
- The review/processing of requests will not begin until the Wednesday before classes start.
- Requests submitted by 1 pm will be processed the same day; otherwise, they will be processed the next business day.
Timeline for Receiving Funds
- Direct Deposit: If enrolled, funds will be deposited within 2-3 business days.
- Check: If not enrolled in direct deposit, a check will be mailed to your address on file, taking 2-3 weeks.
Changes to Your Account
If there are changes to your account, such as adjustments to charges or financial aid, after receiving an advanced refund, you may owe a balance to the University. The Office of Student Accounts will follow standard collection procedures to resolve any outstanding balances.
Additional Information
- Enrollment: If your actual enrollment differs from what was listed on your aid offer, please complete a Change of Enrollment form so we can review your account before disbursement and ensure your advanced refund is accurate.
- Additional Funding: If you have an expected refund greater than $500, you may request up to an additional $500 to be added to your Marauder Gold Card through the Office of Student Accounts (OSA). Please note, that the total amount requested between both offices cannot exceed $1,000.
Downloadable Form
Please download and return the completed form to the Office of Financial Aid.