Financial Aid Balance Refunds
Students will receive any remaining aid balance after tuition, fees, and bookstore purchases are paid, either as a check or direct deposit each semester, depending on the chosen refund option. Before processing refunds, the College ensures students have started classes and adjusts aid for part-time students. Disbursements usually occur mid-October for Fall, mid-March for Spring, and late June for Summer, with new disbursements processed monthly. Refunds for students in later starting classes are held until after the add/drop period. Ensure your address in the Student Information System (SIS) is correct to avoid delays.
Information and Resources
- Financial Aid Home
- Apply for Financial Aid
- Secure Document Uploads
- What to Know About Your Aid Award
- Types of Aid
- Summer Financial Aid
- Career Training/Non-Credit Financial Assistance
- Satisfactory Academic Progress
- Using Financial Aid in the Bookstore
- Financial Aid Forms
- Cost of Attendance
- Special & Unusual Circumstances
- Net Price Calculator
- Policies & Conditions
- Student Consumer Information
Contact Us
finaid@virginiawestern.edu
Chapman Hall C106
855-874-6690
Fax: 540-857-6208
Mailing address:
3094 Colonial Ave. SW
Roanoke, VA 24015
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Fri: 8:00 AM-5:00 PM
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