Anticipating a refund? Follow the steps below.
Getting Your Refund
In This Section
If your financial aid award exceeds your balance due, you are entitled to receive a refund of the credit balance on your student account. Refund checks are available after the add/drop period if your account shows a credit balance. You will receive an email when your refund is available.
You have two options for getting your refund:
- Electronic Deposit: Direct deposit is the fastest, safest and most convenient way to receive your refund. It generally takes 3-5 business days for direct deposit to work after the initial setup.
- Mail: Paper refund checks will be MAILED to your permanent home address listed on your student account after last day to add/drop. If you need to change your mailing address, please visit personalinfo.rutgers.edu .
Cashing Refund Checks
Students may cash refund checks at Bank of America. Bank of America requires two forms of identification. Acceptable forms of primary photo identification include:
- State-issued driver's license or ID
- Non-U.S. driver's license
- Military ID
- Tribal ID
- Corporate employee ID
- Passport
- Permanent Resident ID or Resident Alien ID
- Student ID (from a known school)
Secondary forms of identification include:
- Major credit/debit cards
- Vehicle registration
If you do not have two forms of ID, come to Newark Business Office to get a letter from the Business Office Manager.