Refunds
Preparing to Receive a Refund
The safest, quickest, and most efficient way of receiving a refund is by opting in to the direct deposit option on ACORN. Click to learn how.
Please note that in response to the COVID-19 pandemic:
- Direct deposit refunds are processed within 1-2 business days.
- Cheques will be processed once a week and are mailed by Canada Post.
- Cheques with international addresses are not mailed, and students who do not opt for direct deposit should contact Student Accounts at Info.studentaccount@utoronto.ca.
Automatic Refunds
The University will automatically determine if you are eligible for a refund and will issue refunds to eligible students during the year on the following schedule:
OSAP Students
- last two weeks of October
- last week of February
- first week of March
- last two weeks of June
All Other Students:
- late October to early November
- late February to early March
- late June
Requesting an Refund
If you are requesting a refund outside of the scheduled dates (listed above), follow the steps below:
OSAP Students |
Who to Contact: U of T's Enrolment Services Office
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Tuition Refunds for All Other Students (Non-OSAP) |
Who to Contact: U of T's Student Accounts Office
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Refund Assessments for Students Receiving OSAP
U of T's Enrolment Services office will determine whether you are eligible for a refund.
Enrolment Services will re-assess your OSAP application to determine whether some or all of the credit balance should be refunded to a U of T award/scholarship program (if applicable), refunded to the National Student Loans Service Centre to reduce your outstanding loans, and/or refunded to you.