Student Refunds

Student Refunds

Mississippi State University offers direct deposit as a convenient and secure way to receive student account refunds. Direct deposit is the University's preferred refund method and allows funds to be deposited directly into your checking or savings account.

Students are strongly encouraged to enroll in direct deposit to receive refunds more quickly and avoid delays associated with paper checks.

How Refunds Are Issued

e-Refund (Direct Deposit)

How to Enroll in Direct Deposit:

  1. Log in to the myState portal.
  2. Select the myState navigation menu in the upper-left corner, then select Banner.
  3. Under Personal Information, select MSU Direct Deposit Bank Information.
  4. Under Student Account / Travel / Accounts Payable, select Add New.
  5. Select Create New.
Check example
  1. Enter your bank routing and account information. 
  2. Select your account type: Checking or Savings.
  3. Read the authorization statement, then check the box to confirm your authorization. 
  4. Click Save New Deposit.

Important: If your banking information changes or your account is closed, update your direct deposit information in Banner before your refund being processed. Outdated or incorrect banking information may delay your refund.

You will receive a confirmation email at your netid@msstate.edu email address when an e-Refund is processed.

Paper Check Refunds

Students who are not enrolled in direct deposit will receive their student account refund by paper check. Paper checks are mailed via U.S. Postal Service to the student's home address on file with the University.

Once you receive your refund check, please deposit or cash it promptly. Do not hold your refund check for future use.