Financial Aid Refund

PIC works with Student Accounts and Financial Aid to make sure students have their financial aid refund prior to departure for their study abroad program. Some students will be eligible for an early refund.

Winter Study Abroad

Via TRM Program Start Date

Financial Aid Release Date

Before January 26

December 15

After January 26

January 19

Fall and Academic Year Study Abroad

Departing Prior to August 10

Students with a program start date in the Study Abroad Application Portal (Via TRM) listed August 10 or earlier, must work directly with Financial Aid to make special arrangements.

Via TRM Program Start Date

Financial Aid Release Date

 August 10-31

August 1

September 1-15

August 18

After September 15

September 7

Spring/Summer Application for Financial Aid

Spring/summer study abroad applicants are required to submit an application for financial aid for the summer. This application is usually available to students around February 1. Go to: www.gvsu.edu/finaid for application instructions. If you do not complete this application, you will not receive a financial aid award.

Via TRM Program Start Date

Financial Aid Release Date

Before May 25

April 13

After May 25

May 18



Page last modified January 17, 2024