Refunds

Federal regulations prohibit Roger Williams University from holding Federal Loan proceeds in excess of 14 days from the first day of classes, if the loan(s) creates a refund. Stafford loans received after the semester begins will be refunded within 14 days of their receipt, unless specified by the student to hold the funds.

If you adjust your course schedule after you receive this refund check, you must make proper arrangements to cover your balance. Financial Aid refunds will not be processed until after the last day to drop a course without a grade of "w". Refunds for payments made by check, money order, or credit card(s) will be processed after the add/drop period ends.

First day of classes:

• Spring Semester 2012
  January 25, 2012
• Fall Semester 2012
  August 29, 2012

Last day to drop a course without a "w" grade

• Spring Semester 2012
  February 13, 2012
• Fall Semester 2012
  September 15, 2012

Overpayment on Bursar Account

In the event your bursar student account is overpaid, you may submit a refund request form in person at the Bursar Office, via the web (below), or via fax (below).

Please take note! You may not request a refund due to pending financial aid. Your financial aid must be actual and posted to your account. To determine whether your aid is pending or actual, logon to your myRWU account. Select the Services tab and My Statements. If your financial aid is listed on the bottom of your statement under "Estimated Pending Credits," the aid is still pending and may not be requested. Once your aid is actual and posted to your account, you will see a posting date next to the entry.

• Web Refund Request Form
• Printed Refund Request Form may be submitted. Printed forms must be signed by student. Forms may be faxed to the Bursar's office at 401-254-3674. All faxed refund requests with special instructions to change payee or mailing address will be confirmed by email to your RWU email address and will require a reply before refund will be processed.
• If financial aid is contributing towards the credit on your account, the refund process will involve certification.