OneCard Tips –Refund Options
The Fall 2003 launch of the Bearkat OneCard has created more
flexibility for SHSU students receiving various types of refunds
from SHSU. This OneCard Tip examines the refund options currently
available.
OneAccount Deposit – This option places
the refund into the OneAccount, the optional checking account
which can be attached to the OneCard. Funds received in this
manner are available to the cardholder usually the day that
SHSU makes the refund payment.
Direct Deposit – This option places
the refund into any bank account designated by the card holder
(Chase, BankAmerica, First National Bank of Huntsville, etc.).
An authorization form, which provides bank account and routing
information, is required. This form can be completed at the
Bearkat OneCard Services office. Funds received in this manner
are usually available two business days after SHSU makes the
refund payment.
Check by Mail – This option authorizes
Higher One (not SHSU) to cut a refund check in the cardholder
name. Higher One then mails this check to the primary address
listed on the www.bearkatone.com
profile for this cardholder. Funds received in this manner
are available seven to ten days after SHSU makes the refund
payment.
In any event, the two electronic deposit options (OneAccount
or Direct Deposit) provide fast access to funds and allow
cardholders to receive refunds without having to wait in lines
at the Coliseum or the Cashier’s office or go to the
bank to make a deposit. As an example: students with their
Direct Deposit refund options setup can apply for their financial
aid online, register for classes online, apply their financial
aid to their tuition online, and receive their financial refund
electronically into their existing bank accounts.
Cardholders can view their current financial refund selection
by logging into their www.bearkatone.com
profile, selecting profile, and then selecting financial refunds.
The Bearkat OneCard Services office is available to assist
every cardholder in selecting the refund option that works
best for that cardholder.
For questions, contact the Bearkat OneCard office online,
call 936.294.CARD (2273) or stop by the OneCard office in
room 217 of Academic Building 3.
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SHSU Media Contact: Frank Krystyniak
Sept. 30, 2003
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