Financial aid processed by the Office of Student Financial Planning & Services (OSFP&S) will be applied directly to the student's account in the Bursar's Office. If a credit balance exists after all charges have been posted, a check will be forwarded by the Bursar to the student's campus post office box. Checks will be mailed the first week of classes to the student's P.O. Box. Many financial aid programs (including the Hope Scholarship, Federal Pell Grant, and Stafford Loan) do not require that the student be enrolled full-time in order for disbursement to occur. However, because some scholarships and grants do require full-time study, and some aid programs require at least 6 hours for disbursement, the student who is planning to enroll for less than 12 hours, and who is unsure of the requirements, is advised to seek clarification from the OSFP&S.

Students must formally withdraw according to procedures established by the Office of the Registrar in order to receive a refund. Withdrawal Procedures.The refund policy is set by the Board of Regents, of the State of Georgia. For refund dates and percentages, review the Registration Refund Calendar. If you are a financial aid recipient, please review all information below before adjusting your registration schedule.

Credit balances on your invoice that are not related to financial aid will result in a refund check from the Bursar's Office. If you prefer these credits be applied to future terms, please contact the Bursar's Office and we will process your request.