The Financial Aid Office will begin to disburse financial aid onto student’s accounts for the fall and spring semester on or around the first day of the semester. Due to the large number of accounts and funds being distributed, the Financial Aid Office requires up to three business days to complete their process. The Cashier’s Office will begin to process refunds on August 28 and we anticipate that direct deposit refunds will be available on Friday, August 30. Students that do not sign up for e-refunds/direct deposit, we anticipate that refund checks will be available for pick up on Tuesday, September 3. These are anticipated dates and subject to change.

To expedite your refund, please go online to set up your account for an e-refund (direct deposit):

• Go to bannerweb.wcsu.edu and click on the “Secure Login” button;
• Enter your WCSU Windows username and password and click on the “Login” button;
• Select the “CONNect Cash and EZpay” option under the Student Services Tab;
• On the right hand side of the student view home page, find the “My Profile Setup” box and select “Electronic Refunds“;
• Select “Set up Account” and enter your checking account or savings account information.Please have your routing number and account number available when entering this information to ensure your account information is entered correctly. These account numbers can be found on your check or banking statements. Entering invalid or incorrect account information will delay your refund.

Financial aid recipients please note: Financial aid is based on the expectation that students will initiate enrollment for the fall or spring academic semester. Three weeks after the start of the semester, students actual enrollment will be captured and any necessary financial aid adjustments, based on your enrollment, will take place. Such necessary adjustments may result in a balance due.  

Please be advised that any changes in your enrollment status may affect your financial aid eligibility including:

• Adding/Dropping a course(s)
• Enrolling in less than 12 credit hours
• Stop Attending or Never Attending course(s)
• Officially withdrawing or being Administratively withdrawn
• Academic Progress

Checks Issued in Error: In the event that the Bursar’s Office issues you a refund check or via direct deposit in error, the University reserves the right to reclaim such funds. Any changes to your financial aid award may result in a balance due to the university.