Financial Aid Refunds

Students who have completed all financial aid to-dos in Buff Portal will have aid applied to their bill as early as one week before the first day of class for fall, spring and each summer session. Any remaining financial aid will be returned to you in the form of a refund. Set up direct deposit for ease and to avoid delays.

Financial aid refunds will be available starting around the following dates:

Semester, Term, SessionDate
Fall 2025Aug. 22
Spring 2026Jan. 2*
Summer 2026 MaymesterApr. 27*
Summer 2026 Session A, C, DMay 18*
Summer 2026 Session BJune 22*
Summer 2026 AugmesterJuly 20*

*Tentative

Rates may be subject to change.