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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

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.

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.

Page last modified August 10, 2026