Santa Clara University

Refunds - How to

Bursars Office

How to get a Refund

Refunds will only be granted for student account balances reflecting a credit balance.  Financial aid must be disbursed into a student's account before a refund is processed.  No refunds will be granted based on aid that is still anticipated.  To ensure that your aid is disbursed in a timely fashion, make sure all necessary documentation is completed and turned in to the Financial Aid Office.  It is the student's responsibility to make sure their financial aid file is complete so their aid can disburse.  You must be enrolled at least half-time to be eligible to receive financial aid.

The Bursar's Office personnel will process refunds based on a report that reflects accounts with credit balances in accordance to enrollment.*  Refunds will be processed daily during the first two weeks of each term and each Friday thereafter.  Checks will only be processed in the name of the student unless the credit showing on the student account is solely due to a parent PLUS loan disbursement.  Only then, can a refund check be issued to the parent.

Financial Aid/Loan Refunds - Students expecting refunds from excess financial aid and/or loans need to meet the following criteria:

  •          Student meets the minimum enrollment required by the aid program
  •          Funds are not being issued in excess of tuition and related educational expenses
  •          Student is in good academic standing
  •          Student is admitted into a qualified certificate, diploma, or degree program
  •          Funds are not being disbursed prior to the start of the intended academic term

If at any point, you are no longer eligible to receive financial aid or student loans, your account will be adjusted accordingly and the aid returned to the appropriate program. If you have received a refund for these funds, you must reimburse Santa Clara University immediately. For more information on financial aid forfeiture, please visit the Financial Aid website.

* Students enrolled in fewer than 10 units will not be issued a refund until the add/drop period is over.