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Answers to Frequently Asked Questions

Are tuition bills mailed?
Effective Spring 2006, all students will receive eBill notifications for tuition/fees, emergency cash loans, and tuition loans. No paper bills will be mailed.

How can I find out about payments the university has issued me?
The Where's My Check page shows detailed information about past, current and pending checks issued to you.

Can I access my Financial Aid information online?
Check the status of your financial aid at the CA$H Web site. If you have other questions you should contact The Office of Student Financial Services.

When and how will I receive my refund?
All refunds are mailed to the student’s local address, or deposited into the account indicated on the Electronic Funds Transfer Authorization.

  • Refunds for dropped courses are issued after the 12th class (the 4th class day of summer).
  • Refunds for overpayments are issued 14 days from receipt.

What is Tuition Remission?
Tuition provided by your department in exchange for services is subject to Federal Income Tax and Social Security withholdings. View an example of how Tuition Remission is applied to a tuition bill, an Earning Statement, and more information regarding your annual withholdings taxes.


  Updated 2008 December 18
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