Did you know that Hudson Valley issued over $10 million of financial aid refunds to approximately 5,800 students in the Fall 2012 semester? And most of those checks were picked up in person at the Cashier’s Office!
I am pleased to announce that Hudson Valley has partnered with Higher One, Inc., a leader in refund management services, to offer our matriculated students more refund options.
Beginning in the summer 2013 semester, students will have the option of having their refunds deposited directly into their personal bank accounts, and/or the opportunity to open an account with Higher One and have their funds credited there. Students also will continue to have the option of receiving their refund by check, which will be mailed to them by Higher One.
Students can choose the refund method that works best for them!
This change applies to all matriculated students, including those who are not receiving financial aid but who might be receiving a refund, i.e. if they overpaid or their charges were reduced due to schedule changes or course cancellations.
Matriculated students will receive an HVCC Refund Choice Card in the mail after they pay their tuition bill. They will use the card to authenticate themselves and identify their refund preference. Once they’ve identified their preference, they’re done. They will receive any and all refunds in accordance with that choice, as long as they are enrolled at Hudson Valley or until they change their preference (which they can do at any time). Specific instructions will accompany the card.
Students will begin receiving information regarding our new refund process this month and the Cashier’s Office has a Web page with additional information: Higher One.
Anyone with any questions regarding this new refund process, can contact me or anyone in the Cashier’s Office.
We look forward to expanding refund services for our students.
Deb Story
Comptroller
Published: Wed, 03 Apr 2013 11:55:07 +0000 by d.story