What is a Direct Deposit Refund?

Direct deposit is having your refund sent directly to your bank checking account.

Why should I use Direct Deposit?

• Credit balances on students’ accounts are refunded and deposited directly into the bank account the student designates.
  
  
• The deposit will occur two to three business days following the refund transaction’s posting on the student’s account.
  
  
• The funds will be available for use as soon as they are deposited.
  
  
• You will quickly receive excess financial aid in order to purchase textbooks.
  
  

What Creates a Credit Balance?

• Dropping a class with a course-related fee, lab fee, or physical education fee.
  
  
• An adjustment to a meal plan.
  
  
• Financial aid in excess of charges.
  
  

How Do I Sign Up For Direct Deposit?

• Log into the Portal, https://my.pitt.edu
  
  
• Click: Student Services
  
  
• Click: PittPAY
  
  
• Click: Direct Deposit
  
  
• Enter your checking account information