Providing quality service to the campus community

The Washburn University Business Office efficiently provides student-focused business services, effectively communicates financial information to students and enthusiastically contributes to student success through the services we offer.

Fall 2024 charges applied

  • Washburn Undergrad / Grad / Law / Washburn Tech: Week of July 15
  • High School CEP Students: Beginning week of July 15
  • Housing for Washburn Undergrad / Grad / Law / Washburn Tech: Week of July 15

Financial aid refunds

  • Washburn Undergrad / Grad Students:
    • August 9 – Direct deposit refunds first available
    • August 12 – Refund checks available to pick up (photo ID required)
  • Washburn Law 1L Students:
    • August 13 – Direct deposit refunds first available
    • August 13 – Refund checks available to pick up after 10:00 a.m. (photo ID required)
  • Washburn Law 2L/3L Students:
    • August 22 – Direct deposit refunds first available
    • August 22 – Refund checks available to pick up after 10:00 a.m. (photo ID required)
  • Washburn Tech Students:
    • August 9 – Direct deposit refunds first available
    • August 12 – Refund checks available to pick up after 10:00 a.m. in Huntoon Campus Cashier Office (photo ID required)

Payment deadlines

  • August 30 – Washburn / Washburn Tech
  • September 6 – Washburn Law
  • September 30 – High School CEP Students

Last date to set up a payment plan

  • August 30 – Washburn / Washburn Tech
  • September 6 – Washburn Law
  • September 30 – High School CEP Students

Payment plan installment dates

  • 4-Payment Plan: Washburn / Washburn Tech
    • Sep 3 – Installment 1
    • Oct 1 – Installment 2
    • Nov 1 – Installment 3
    • Dec 2 - Installment 4
  • 3-Payment Plan: Washburn / Washburn Tech
    • Oct 1 – Installment 1
    • Nov 1 – Installment 2
    • Dec 2 – Installment 3
  • 4-Payment Plan: Washburn Law
    • Sep 9 – Installment 1
    • Oct 1 – Installment 2
    • Nov 1 – Installment 3
    • Dec 2 - Installment 4
  • 3-Payment Plan: Washburn Law
    • Oct 1 – Installment 1
    • Nov 1 – Installment 2
    • Dec 2 – Installment 3
  • 3-Payment Plan: High School CEP Students
    • Oct 1 – Installment 1
    • Nov 1 – Installment 2
    • Dec 2 – Installment 3
Tuition refund policies and dates

Spring 2025 charges applied

  • Washburn Undergrad / Grad / Law / Washburn Tech: Week of December 16
  • High School CEP Students: Beginning week of December 16
  • Housing for Washburn Undergrad / Grad / Law / Washburn Tech: Week of December 16

Financial aid refunds

  • Washburn Undergrad / Grad Students:
    • January 10 – Direct deposit refunds first available
    • January 13 – Refund checks available to pick up (photo ID required)
  • Washburn Law Students:
    • January 14 – Direct deposit refunds first available
    • January 14 – Refund checks available to pick up after 10:00 a.m. (photo ID required)
  • Washburn Tech Students:
    • January 10 – Direct deposit refunds first available
    • January 13 – Refund checks available to pick up after 10:00 a.m. in Huntoon Campus Cashier Office (photo ID required)

Payment deadlines

  • January 31 – Washburn / Washburn Law / Washburn Tech
  • February 28 – High School CEP Students

Last date to set up a payment plan

  • January 31 – Washburn / Washburn Law / Washburn Tech
  • February 28 – High School CEP Students

Payment plan installment dates

  • 4-Payment Plan: Washburn / Washburn Law / Washburn Tech
    • Feb 3 – Installment 1
    • Mar 3 – Installment 2
    • Apr 1 – Installment 3
    • May 1 - Installment 4
  • 3-Payment Plan: Washburn / Washburn Law / Washburn Tech
    • Mar 3 – Installment 1
    • Apr 1 – Installment 2
    • May 1 – Installment 3
  • 3-Payment Plan: High School CEP Students
    • Mar 3 – Installment 1
    • Apr 1 – Installment 2
    • May 1 – Installment 3
Tuition refund policies and dates
Two students smile as a business office employee helps them.

Services we provide

The Business Office is a part of the Washburn University Finance Office. The Business Office staff includes:

Ashley Maendele, Bursar

Colleen Thiessen, Senior Accountant

Heather Jones, Accounts Specialist - Collections

Raelyn Dutra, Administrative Specialist / Perkins Loans

Joan Anderson, Cashier

Marcia Johnson, Cashier

Cathy Miller, Cashier

Kathy Iwig, Cashier (Washburn Tech)

Feel free to visit the Business Office in Morgan Hall Room 103, contact us via email at business-office@washburn.edu, or call 785.670.1156.

A Washburn Business Office employee smiles while helping someone.

Hours of operation

Cashier Window Hours (Morgan Hall, Room 103-O):   

  • Monday - Tuesday: 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.   
  • Wednesday: 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
  • Thursday - Friday: 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.    

(During University observed summer hours, the Cashier Window closes at noon on Friday)

Secure drop box available next to the cashier window.  Please ensure items left in the drop box are contained in an envelope with instructions for handling if needed.
  
Business Office Hours (Morgan Hall, Room 103):   
  • Monday - Tuesday: 8 a.m. 5 p.m.
  • Wednesday: 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
  • Thursday - Friday: 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. 

(During University observed summer hours, the Business Office closes at noon on Friday)

GET IN TOUCH WITH Business Office

Washburn University Business Office
Morgan Hall 103
1700 SW College Ave.
Topeka, KS 66621

Phone & Email
785.670.1156
business-office@washburn.edu

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