Loan Calendar and Refunds
2026-2027
Washington and Lee University
Office of Financial Aid
Types of Aid
Loan Information
Loan Calendar and Refunds
| Undergraduates | Law Students | |
|---|---|---|
| Annual Loan Period | 9/3/26 – 5/22/27 | 8/24/26 – 5/13/27 |
| Fall Loan Period | 9/3/26 – 12/11/26 | 8/24/26 – 12/14/26 |
| Winter/Spring Loan Period | 1/7/27 – 5/22/27 | 1/11/27 – 4/30/27 (1L & 3L) 1/11/27 – 5/13/27 (2L) |
| 1st Disbursement | 9/7/2026 | 8/17/2026 |
| 2nd Disbursement | 1/4/2027 | 1/4/2027 |
| Credit Balance Checks | ||
|---|---|---|
| Fall | 9/18/2026 | 8/28/2026 |
| Winter/Spring | 1/16/2027 | 1/15/2027 |
Refunds for Undergraduate Students
Undergraduate students must request credit balance checks from the Business Office.
Refunds for Law Students
Credit balance checks will be issued automatically on August 28, 2026 for the Fall term and on January 15, 2027 for the Spring term beginning at 8:30 am; if direct deposit, credit posted to bank account on that date. After the above dates, students must request credit balance checks from the Business Office.
Office of Financial Aid
Please do not hesitate to contact the Office of Financial Aid if you have questions or concerns.
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Washington and Lee University
Office of Financial Aid
204 West Washington Street
Lexington, VA 24450
Office Hours
Monday - Friday, 8:30 am - 4:30 pm ET
The Office of Financial Aid does not accept application materials via fax or email. Please use the mailing address above or our document upload webpage.