It's the question of the day/week/month: When will my refund check be ready? Well, our best guess right now is probably Thursday the 23rd. Don't forget to submit a Refund Request!

PLEASE KEEP IN MIND:

• Refunds will not be issued without a credit balance.
• Once a refund has been posted to your account, they should be printed and available for pick up after 1pm the following day.
• As the popularity of mobile banking apps rises, please be aware of your bank's deposit limit for checks. Some banks will not accept mobile deposits in large amounts. If you have a large credit, you may need to request two checks or make your deposit in person.
• If you're wanting to cash your check instead of depositing it, be aware that funds may not be available for immediate withdrawal.
• If you change your mind and want to cancel a refund check once it has been printed, there will be a $35 Stop Payment Fee.

For more information, contact our office or check out our REFUNDS page!

The FAFSA for 2020-21 opened on October 1 using 2018 tax information. We encourage all students who plan to take federal & state financial aid next year to apply early. Applying now has several benefits:

• Some aid money, usually grants, are offered on a first-come, first-served basis. Filing early gets you first in line!
• The sooner you file, the sooner you can get your financial aid offer and begin planning for next fall.
• If you have questions or need help filing, you have more time to get help. Our offices are not busy right now. Your financial advisor is free to sit down and explain the process to you without the worry of class cancellation or registration delays.
• Filing now when you have more time to react to filing requirements or verification requests can cut down on mistakes that could cost you time and money later.

Before you file, read this Wall Street Journal article on 10 of the Biggest Financial-Aid Mistakes. Do any of these sound familiar?

Andrews University takes great pride in the diversity of our students. Off-campus or on, international students make up a great percentage of our student population.

Student Financial Services wants to help you find the fastest, easiest, and most secure way to pay on your account. Since not all students are the same, we've taken great care to offer several payment options for students paying in local currency or USD.

• USD Payments through TouchNet®
  • credit cards (2.85% convenience fee)
  • login & password required, authorised user access required for anyone paying on account
• International Payments (local currency) through Flywire
  • wire transfers from bank (favourable exchange rates)
  • international credit cards (convenience fee varies with currency)
  • local payment apps such as eWallet, UnionPay, Trustly, Paypal Wallet, Alipay.com
  • payers can create a flywire account or log on as a guest

If you need help deciding which payment option would work best for you, you can contact the SFS Cashier at 269.471.3326 or at sfs@andrews.edu.

Payment Plans, Payment Options & Authorized Users: Visit our Paying page for answers! If you need a walk through for paying online or setting up an authorized user, visit Tutorials for helpful videos.