Advanced Refund Requests

Financial aid is typically disbursed after the add/drop period each semester, as the Office of Financial Aid must verify your enrollment before releasing funds. For the fall semester, aid is scheduled to be disbursed on September 3, 2025, and for the spring semester on February 4, 2026. An Advanced Refund Request allows you to receive a portion of your scheduled refund early; it is not additional financial assistance.

Why Request an Advanced Refund?

If your financial aid exceeds your charges and you expect to receive a refund, you may request an advance of these funds to cover essential expenses like books, rent, or other immediate needs before your full financial aid is disbursed.

Advanced Refund Request Overview

The  When  &  How
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When Can You Request an Advance? Requests are accepted starting the Wednesday before classes begin and remain open through the end of the add/drop period each semester.
How Much Can You Request?

You may request up to $500 using the Advanced Refund Request Form from the Office of Financial Aid.
Am I Eligible to Apply?

You must:

  • Be enrolled for the current semester at Millersville University
  • Have a pending refund due
  • Have no past payment defaults
How Do I Fill Out the Form? Download and print the form, then complete all required fields on the application.
Where Do I Submit the Form? Submit the completed form to the Office of Financial Aid in person on the second floor of Lyle Hall or via email.
When Do I Submit the Form? You can submit an advanced refund request once your semester bill has been generated and your financial aid has been finalized. However, we recommend waiting to submit the form no earlier than two weeks before the semester begins for the most accurate processing.

Important Information About Advanced Refund Requests

What  You  Need  to  Know 
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Approval Processing Timeline:

Regardless of when you submit the form, the review and processing of requests will begin on the Wednesday before classes start. 

  • Requests are processed in the order they are received.
  • Requests submitted by 12 p.m. will be processed the same day.
  • Requests submitted after 12 p.m. will be processed on the next business day.
Timeline for Receiving Funds:

Direct Deposit: Funds will be deposited within 2-3 business days if you enrolled in Direct Deposit through your Student Account Manager (SAM).

  • Sign up for Direct Deposit with the Office of Student Accounts to expedite your refund. 

Check: If you are not enrolled in direct deposit, a check will be mailed to the address on file with the Office of Student Accounts, which takes 2-3 weeks.
Account Changes:

If there are changes to your account, such as adjustments to charges or financial aid, you may owe a balance to the University if you have already received an advance of your refund. The Office of Student Accounts will follow standard collection procedures to resolve outstanding balances.
Enrollment Changes: If your actual enrollment differs from what was listed on your aid offer, please complete a Change of Enrollment form so we can review your account before disbursement and ensure your advanced refund is accurate.
Summer & Winter Requests: There are no Advanced Refund Requests for the summer or winter sessions. 

FALL 2025 ADVANCED REFUND REQUEST AVAILABLE 08/20/25