University of Illinois System
University Bursar

Refunds

A refund to a student occurs when the University owes the student money. The majority of student account refunds are generated by financial aid credits. However, credit balances may also result from other over-payment transactions such as tuition, fee, library and parking credits, security deposit refunds, and duplicate payments. Students are notified by email to their official University email account when a student refund has been processed.
 
To receive your refund in a timely manner, enroll in direct deposit. If you are signed up for direct deposit, it takes approximately 3 to 4 business days for the refund to deposit in your bank account. If you are not enrolled in direct deposit, a check will be mailed to the address on file with the university. Please Note: It can take over 10 days from the date your refund transaction is posted to your student account for a check to be sent to your mailing address on file.
 
Exceptions to the schedule:
  • If the credit is a result of an overpayment via credit card, a refund will be issued back to the credit card used for payment.
  • If the credit is a result of an overpayment via an international payment source, a refund must be issued via the payment platform used (Flywire™, PayMyTuition, or CIBC International Student Pay).
  • If your financial aid is under review, a refund might not be issued until all adjustments have posted.  
  • Personal payments resulting in a credit balance may be held and applied toward future charges. 
  • Other exceptions may apply. For further information, email bursarhelp@uillinois.edu.

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