Requesting Refunds
Students with a credit balance after financial aid is applied may request a refund using the Student Refund Request form. Refunds are processed by the Student Accounts Office and are typically issued via direct deposit. This page explains how to submit your request, outlines the refund timeline, and includes instructions for setting up or updating your banking information.
How to Request a Student Refund
If a credit exists on a student account after all financial aid credits have been applied, the student may request a refund using the Student Refund Request form. Requests will be processed by the Student Accounts Office located on the first floor of Kretzmann Hall.
All student refunds will be processed via direct deposit.
Initial refunds for the fall term are available to students approximately two weeks after classes begin. After all initial refunds are processed, subsequent refunds will be processed approximately twice a week. Please contact Student Accounts at or at 219.464.5101 with any questions.
How to update your banking information for direct deposit of your student account refund from Valparaiso University:
- Log into Self-Service
- Select banking information
- Add an account
- Slide the “activate” toggle so that it shows green
- Select an effective date (today’s date) and click next
- When you click Next, you will need to complete the information about the bank, including their routing number and your account number.
If you are requesting a refund for a Parent Plus Loan, the Student Financial Services Office is required to follow the instructions stated on the Federal Direct Parent Plus Loan Instruction Form.
Financial Aid And Student Accounts
At a Glance
Estimate Your Cost
The Net Price Calculator helps prospective undergraduate first-time freshmen and their families estimate the cost of attending Valparaiso University after grants and scholarships. Based on recent student award data, it provides an estimate of financial aid and remaining costs to help families plan ahead.
These estimates are not guarantees of aid, and students must still complete all admissions and financial aid requirements by the appropriate deadlines. Families with unusual financial circumstances are encouraged to contact the Office of Financial Aid for assistance.
FAFSA: Your Key to Funding College
Each fall, the FAFSA becomes available on October 1, allowing undergraduate and graduate students to begin planning their financial aid for the next academic year. At Valpo, financial aid awards are reviewed and processed on a rolling basis once your admission application and FAFSA are received, giving you earlier insight into your college costs. Indiana-based undergraduates who wish to be considered for state grant funding must complete the FAFSA no later than April 15.
Choose Your Pathway
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Supporting Your Valpo Journey
At Valpo, our Student Financial Services team is here to help you navigate aid and student accounts with personalized support. Student Financial Services consists of the Office of Financial Aid and the Office of Student Accounts:
Office of Financial Aid
Kretzmann Hall, Suite 103
1700 Chapel Drive,
Valparaiso, IN 46383
The Office of Financial Aid helps students and families find the best path to funding a Valpo education. From completing the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) and exploring scholarships, to reviewing your aid offer and understanding loan options, our team is with you every step of the way. We’re committed to making a Valpo education attainable for every student we serve.
Office of Student Accounts
Kretzmann Hall, Room 137
1700 Chapel Drive,
Valparaiso, IN 46383
The Office of Student Accounts is your resource for the financial details that come with being a Valpo student. That includes tuition and fee billing, payment plans, refunds, and e-bill access for students, and authorized payers. Whether you need to make a payment, set up a payment plan, or check on your account, we are happy to help.