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Refunds

Not attending classes for which you have registered does not entitle you to a refund. You must drop or withdraw from ALL classes.

Financial aid disbursements begin the second week of each term. Students should be aware of this, so they are prepared to use resources for anticipated expenses at the beginning of the term, such as books and supplies.

Students receive refunds for overpayments, withdrawal from classes and financial aid. Students who formally withdraw from classes according to procedures established by the Office of the Registrar (see Withdrawal from Classes) will receive a credit of tuition and fees based on a prorated schedule for the current term.  Students must withdraw from all classes to be eligible for a refund.

Spring 2008 Refund Schedule

Summer 2008 Refund Schedule

Fall 2008 Refund Schedule

Georgia State University offers the service of delivering refunds more quickly by direct deposit to a checking or savings account. Direct deposit is free. An e-mail notification is sent to the student’s GSU issued e-mail address each time a direct deposit is made to the student’s checking or savings account. To sign up for direct deposit, simply logon to GoSOLAR, go to the Student Accounts Menu and select 'Enroll\Change Direct Deposit'.

Students who do not sign up for direct deposit will receive refunds by check, mailed to the address on the student’s GoSOLAR account. Students are responsible for ensuring their address is current. Receiving a refund by check generally takes longer than direct deposit, therefore students are encouraged to use the direct deposit option.

Refunds for students who paid with VISA or MasterCard will be refunded by direct deposit (or check for those without direct deposit) upon withdrawal from classes.

Refunds for withdrawal from classes for students who received a financial aid disbursement are be audited to determine amounts to be returned to the Financial Aid Program and any balance due to the student is processed as indicated above.

Students who have paid their account balance and drop from classes during registration receive a refund after the last day of Late Registration for the term. Students who withdraw from all classes after Late Registration will receive a refund within approximately five business days, depending on the bank used for direct deposit, or ten business days if a check is mailed, depending on delivery by the US postal service.