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Financial aid refunds are made when a student’s financial aid for the semester exceeds the student’s charges for the semester. Refunds are sent to students usually around mid-October for the fall semester and mid-to-late March for the spring semester.

At Worcester State University, refunds are generated by the Student Accounts/Bursar’s Office by check unless the student has set up direct deposit via WebAdvisor. Direct deposit is the preferred method for students to receive their refunds in a timely and efficient manner.

Financial aid, with the exception of federal work study, is disbursed through the student’s account. A student may view their pending financial aid on their Statement of Account in WebAdvisor. Aid remains “pending” until it is disbursed.

Students may use some of their refund to purchase books via a Book Voucher issued by the Student Accounts/Bursar’s Office. Students with eligibility for a Book Voucher will be emailed by the Student Accounts/Bursar’s Office about 2 weeks prior to the beginning of each semester. Any questions about Book Vouchers should be directed to the Student Accounts/Bursar’s Office at bursar_info@worcester.edu.

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Financial Aid Office
Shaughnessy Administration Building
Academic Mall, 1st floor
Office 150

Hours
Mon - Fri: 8:15am - 5pm

Summer Office Hours
May 16 - Aug 19
Mon - Fri: 8am - 4pm

Appointments preferred
financial-aid@worcester.edu
508-929-8056
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