Refund Schedule
Refund Schedule for Term-Based Courses
The following refund schedules will be used to calculate refunds for all students who withdraw from class(es). Note: Refunds are based upon the official start of the term/course (usually a Monday) and not the first day of class.
5-Week Session |
Refund% |
Prior to start of term |
100% |
1st week of term |
100% |
2nd week of term |
80% |
3rd week of term |
60% |
4th through 5th week of term |
0% |
10-Week Session |
Refund% |
Prior to start of term |
100% |
1st week of term |
100% |
2nd week of term |
80% |
3rd week of term |
70% |
4th week of term |
60% |
5th week of term |
50% |
6th week of term |
40% |
7th through 10th week of term |
0% |
11-Week Session |
Refund% |
Prior to start of term |
100% |
1st week of term |
100% |
2nd week of term |
80% |
3rd week of term |
70% |
4th week of term |
60% |
5th week of term |
50% |
6th week of term |
50% |
7th week of term |
40% |
8th through 12th week of term |
0% |
12-Week Session |
Refund% |
Prior to start of term |
100% |
1st week of term |
100% |
2nd week of term |
80% |
3rd week of term |
70% |
4th week of term |
60% |
5th week of term |
50% |
6th week of term |
50% |
7th week of term |
40% |
8th through 12th week of term |
0% |
Refund Schedule for Cohort-Based Programs
100% refund if withdrawn before or during the first week of class start within the program.
Refund Appeal Process
If you believe you have circumstances that may warrant an exception from Bellevue University's published refund policy you should send your appeal, including all necessary documentation to
Cathey Hanson, Director of Student Accounts Bellevue University 1000 Galvin Road South Bellevue, NE 68005 – 3098 cathey.hanson@bellevue.edu
Refund Policy
Refunds are based upon the official start of the session/program (usually a Monday) and not the first day of class. If you are eligible to receive a refund based on excess financial aid (for living expenses), corporate or military tuition assistance, or withdrawal from class, you will be issued a refund. If you receive your financial aid disbursement prior to tuition assistance, all tuition, fees, and books will be deducted out of the financial aid refund first. If Bellevue University refunds more money than you are eligible to receive, you are responsible for payment back to Bellevue University.
Credit Balance Policy
If you have a credit balance on your account you will automatically be refunded on a daily basis. If you wish to leave the credit balance on your account, you may do so by completing and turning in a Student Authorization Statement Form to Student Accounts via fax at 402-557-5410 or email to stuacct@bellevue.edu. This Authorization Statement is good for the academic year it is signed; any credit balance will be refunded at the end of the authorized academic year unless a new Student Authorization Statement Form is submitted.
Wire Transfer
Students that require a refund through a wire transfer will need to fill out an Outgoing Wire Transfer Form
When will I receive my refund?
If you have a credit balance on your account you will automatically be refunded on a daily basis. If you wish to leave the credit balance on your account, you may do so by completing and turning in a Student Authorization Statement Form to Student Accounts via fax at 402-557-5410 or email to stuacct@bellevue.edu. This Authorization Statement is good for the academic year it is signed; any credit balance will be refunded at the end of the authorized academic year unless a new Authorization Statement is submitted.
Where is my refund?
In partner with Sallie Mae, Bellevue University offers three refund options. You may choose to receive Refunds in the form of a debit card, direct deposit or check. If no preference is indicated, a check will be mailed. Even if you are not expecting a refund today, signing up now will ensure receiving future funds quickly. Sign up for your refund option at www.SallieMaeBank.com/BellevueU
Where do I go to set up my refund payment method with Sallie Mae?
Sign up for your refund option at www.SallieMaeBank.com/BellevueU. Please visit Student Refunds for more information.
In partner with Sallie Mae, Bellevue University offers three refund options. You may choose to receive refunds in the form of a debit card, direct deposit or check. If no preference is indicated, a check will be mailed. Even if you are not expecting a refund today, signing up now will ensure receiving future funds quickly. Sign up for your refund option at www.SallieMaeBank.com/BellevueU
Debit Card
This option takes approximately three days after the funds are received by Sallie Mae.
The benefits of this option include:
- You won't have to wait for a check to arrive in the mail
- A trip to the bank to deposit a check will not be necessary.
- You can view the status of your disbursement through Sallie Mae's online platform
- Make purchases anywhere that MasterCard is accepted
- Withdraw money surcharge-free at any Allpoint ATM machine (a full listing of included ATM's is available at www.allpointnetwork.com)
Direct Deposit
This option takes approximately three days after the funds are received by Sallie Mae. Direct deposit can be used at any United States financial institution with electronic funds transfer capabilities as most banks participate in the electronic funds transfer network.
The benefits of this option include:
- You won't have to wait for a check to arrive in the mail
- The funds will be immediately available in the account of your choice- no trip to the bank is necessary
- You can view the status of your disbursement through Sallie Mae's online platform.
Check
If you choose check as your refund option, it will be mailed to you in approximately 5-7 days after the funds are received by Sallie Mae.
It is important that you keep your address up to date. You can update your address in Self Service in BRUIN.
Refund checks should be cashed promptly. Refunds checks dated over 180 days (6 months) will be stale dated.
Federal guidelines for Federal Title IV funds require Bellevue University to return stale dated refund checks to the federal program which generated the refund. Bellevue University may not be able to request the return of Federal Title IV funds.
Refund checks from other sources other than Federal Title IV funds that are stale dated can be re-issued upon request. Contact Student Accounts at (402-557-7094) or via email at stuacct@bellevue.edu.
Stop Payment Charge
Bellevue University is not responsible for refund checks lost in the mail. In the event you do not receive your refund check and wish Sallie Mae to issue a new check, a stop payment fee (currently $25.00) will be deducted from your student account prior to issuing a new check. Stop payment requests on refund checks will only be processed once the check has been missing for 10 business days from date of mailing.