Student Refunds

The Office of Student Accounts processes refunds for students with credit balances upon request.

2026–2027 Refund Schedule

SemesterSemester BeginsFinancial Aid PostsRequest DeadlineRefunds Released
Fall 2026August 26, 2026September 1, 2026September 1, 2026September 10, 2026
Spring 2027January 11, 2027January 15, 2027January 15, 2027January 26, 2027
Summer 2027May 10, 2027May 10, 2027May 10, 2027May 14, 2027

Weekly Processing Schedule

If you miss the initial term deadline, refund requests are processed weekly while classes are in session:

  • Submit by: Tuesday evening
  • Funds released: Friday of the same week
  • Requirement: Your account must show a valid credit balance at the time of review.

Important Note

An “Approved” status in the portal confirms your request was successfully submitted—it does not guarantee a refund will be issued.

All requests are subject to final review, and refunds will only be processed after the account review is complete and approved.

Refund Requests

How to Submit a Refund Request

  1. Log in to my.butler.edu.
  2. Select the PS Campus Solutions tile.
  3. Select the Refund Request: Current Student tile.
  4. Select Fill out a new form (top left).
  5. Select the current term from drop-down menu.
  6. Complete Mailing Address (even if enrolled in direct deposit option) and Amount Requested.
  7. If you want the full amount of the credit on your account, leave the Amount Requested blank.
  8. Select Save, then Submit.

Note: “Approved” under the “Approval Status” indicates the refund request has been submitted and does not indicate a refund will be processed. Refunds are subject to approval after the account has been reviewed and the account cleared to refund.

Direct deposit is available for student refunds.

How to Enroll in Direct Deposit

  1. Log in to my.butler.edu.
  2. Select the PS Campus Solutions tile.
  3. Select Student Center.
  4. Select the Student Refund Direct Deposit tile.
  5. Select Enroll in Direct Deposit.
  6. Enter your routing number and checking or savings account number.
  7. Agree to the terms and conditions of the agreement.
  8. Submit!

Direct deposit is easy, convenient, safe, and saves valuable time. Don’t delay—enroll today!

Please note: Enrollment in direct deposit for student refunds is completely separate from enrollment in direct deposit for payroll checks.

​Important Information

  • Refund checks are mailed to students’ campus or local address during the academic year if direct deposit isn’t utilized.
  • Students: Please make sure your personal information (including your home and local address) is correct in your my.butler.edu account. Please check the steps to view or edit your information. Do you need to verify your local address?
  • The account must be cleared to process a refund and a credit balance must be on the account at the time of review.
  • Two refunds are permitted per term. Some exceptions apply (federal Title IV funds).
  • A refund request isn’t necessary if the credit balance on the account is created due to federal (Title IV) funds. However, to ensure the full amount of the credit balance on the account is processed, a refund request is recommended.
  • Refunds are processed weekly while classes are in session. In most instances, requests submitted by end of day Tuesday will be processed and mailed or directly deposited Friday of the same week provided the account is cleared to refund at the time of review. Exceptions to our weekly process at the beginning of the fall and spring terms apply.
  • Tuition is set regardless of the method of instruction and will not be refunded in the event that instruction occurs remotely for any part of the academic year.