Refunds

Students who reduce their credit hour load after the end of the drop/add period so as to qualify for billing as part-time students shall not be eligible for a refund of the amount billed which exceeds the part-time rate. After the drop/add period, refunds for tuition and general fee shall be made only for full semester withdrawals.

After the end of the drop/add period, there will be no partial refunds for full-time students who reduce their credit hour load below full-time status, or for part-time students who reduce their credit load. After the drop/add period, refunds of tuition and the general fee will only be made for students who officially withdraw from the university or, in the case of eligible undergraduates, take an official leave of absence.

The technology fee is non-refundable after the drop/add period and the refund of tuition and general fee will be based on the following schedule for the fall and spring semester. Students: please note that dropping or withdrawing from a course after the first week of class will NOT result in a refund.

Students who register are responsible for dropping any class they do not plan to attend. Failure to drop the class before the semester begins may result in charges and/or grades being posted to your records. There is no guaranteed drop for non-attendance. 

 The tables below refer to a reduction in tuition and approved fees based on an established withdrawal date. Financial aid, scholarships and withdrawal dates all play an important role in calculating your financial impact.

Spring 2026

 

Fall 2026

 

These deadlines are for standard length Fall & Spring courses only. For non-standard length course deadlines, consult the Registrar's Office DROP/ADD & WITHDRAW.

If you expect a refund, please contact our office at osa@millersville.edu.

SUMMER SESSION Refund Policy

WINTER SESSION Refund Policy

How do I receive my refund?

Refunds are delivered via direct deposit or check.

Direct Deposit is the quickest and safest way to receive your refund. Manage your preferred refunding method by logging into SAM, and selecting the 'Refunds' tab at the top of the page. In the Direct Deposit box, click "Set up a new account" and enter the requested information.

Students who are not signed up for direct deposit will receive a paper check, mailed to their home mailing address on file with the University.

When will I receive my refund?

Refunds are typically processed twice a week throughout the year. At the beginning of a semester, we will process more frequently. No refunding commences for a term until add/drop ends and financial aid has disbursed, generally two weeks after the start of classes.

No refunds are issued until payment is received at the University. If your account has payment sources linked to donors, direct billing arrangements or military benefits, your refund can be delayed.

Changes in your registration status may also delay financial aid awarding and the refund process.

Students who receive their refund via direct deposit can expect to receive their funds in 2-3 business days after the refund is issued. For mailed checks, please allow 2 weeks.

 

Mid-Semester Univeristy withdrawals may not result in a refund. The tables above refer to the percentage tuition and fees will be reduced based on the established withdrawal date. It is important to understand any financial implications when deciding to withdrawal. Financial aid, scholarships, and withdrawal dates all play an important role in calculating your financial impact.

If you require access to an anticipated refund prior to disbursement - there are two ways to receive funds:

1. To purchase textbooks and supplies via the Millersville University Bookstore - students may transfer up to $500 of their anticipated refund to Marauder Gold for use at the Millersville University Bookstore. Once the funds are transferred, a voucher is created for use at the bookstore only. At the time the voucher is created, the student selects an expiration date, at which time any unused funds are transferred back to traditional Marauder Gold for standard use.  If you have an anticipated refund and would like to utilize this option, the best way to request a transfer is by emailing our office with your student ID number and the amount you would like to transfer.
2. To receive a cash advance - students may complete an Advanced Refund Request with the Office of Financial Aid. 

 

Parent PLUS loan refunds are processed based on the preference selected by the borrower during the application process. If a PLUS loan creates an overpayment on an account, the selection the borrower made is honored - this means the refund may go to the student or the borrower. Millersville University refunds paymetn sources in descending order and cannot preselect or choose what payment source results in a refund. Having a Parent PLUS loan does not guarantee a refund will go to the borrower.

PLUS loan refunds for borrowers are delivered by check only and may take up to 3 weeks for processing. If you wish to update your preferred refunding method for a PLUS Loan, you must contact the Office of Financial Aid.

Housing charges will only be refunded for students who completely withdraw from the University and properly check out of the residence hall. The housing refund effective date will correspond with the date the student officially checks out of the residence hall. The student must coordinate the official checkout with their respective Residential Area Director (RAD). Refer to Section IX: Residence Hall in the Living On Campus Guide for more information.