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Access the Credit Balance on Your Student Account

Learn about the types of credit balances possible on student accounts and how to receive a refund.

Check or cash overpayment

Check or cash credits are refunded automatically. Your credit balance will be used for future charges, or you can request a refund, or if credit is over $20 it will be refunded to you after 12 months of no activity.

To request a refund:

  • Contact Student Business Services, (858) 822-4727. Include your full name and PID with your request.
  • If you paid by personal check, University policy is to wait 21 days before issuing a refund.
    • This time period is determined by the transaction date (not the date on the check).
    • This policy does not apply to money orders, cash payments, or cashier's checks.

Receive your funds by:

  • Direct deposit
    • Funds are deposited within 3 business days.
    • You can enroll in direct deposit at any time. It takes 10 business days to establish your enrollment.
  • Mail
    • Your check will arrive at your current address in 7 to 10 business days.

Financial aid credit

Financial aid credit is automatically refunded to you.

Look for the automatic financial aid refund at the start of a quarter, after all fees are paid.

  • If your financial aid arrives mid-quarter, the refund will be generated in 2 to 3 business days.
  • If a credit has been on your account for more than 5 business days, contact Student Business Services to ask about the status of your refund.
  • If your account has changed due to part-time status or withdrawal, your refund could be delayed.

Receive your funds by:

  • Direct deposit
    • Funds are deposited within 3 business days.
    • You can enroll in direct deposit at any time. It takes 10 business days to establish your enrollment.
  • Mail
    • Your check will arrive at your current address in 7 to 10 business days.

Need more help?

Contact Student Business Services, (858) 822-4727.