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Direct Deposit


Direct deposit is a process for electronic funds transfer to your account at a financial institution you choose. ETSU does not recommend the use of any financial institution. You can use any bank where you have an existing checking account. It is a quick, easy, and safe method of receiving your financial aid refund!

Benefits of direct deposit

1. Quicker
Funds are usually available within 1-2 business days following transfer from ETSU. Always check with your bank before spending these funds to avoid non-sufficient funds charges to your account.

2. Flexible
Direct deposits can be deposited at your local bank or the bank in your hometown.

3. Convenient
Direct deposit is available to you, regardless of your schedule. You don't have to be on campus or in town to receive your financial aid refund.

4. Safe
Direct deposit eliminates the risk of a lost or stolen check. Most problems with financial aid refunds (after aid is received) are with paper checks, not direct deposits.


To set up your direct deposit account, please follow these simple steps:

1.  Go to this website – www.etsu.edu

- Click Goldlink

- Login to Goldlink using your:
- ETSU User Name ( johndoe@mail.etsu.edu)
- ETSU Password ( Used to log into ETSU computers & email ).


2.  Click My Student Info

- Click Make a Payment Online


3.  Click Create a Refund Profile
     


4.  Click Payment Profile



5.
  Click Select a Payment Type


6. Choose Electronic Check (Checking)

- Click Go

7.  Enter your account information

- Enter a check mark in the Refund Option box

- Click Save
- Check I Agree
- Check Continue


*If you choose not to enroll for direct deposit, your refund check will be mailed. Checks will no longer be distributed through the Financial Services Cashier windows in Burgin Dossett hall.

If you encounter any problems or have any other questions, contact Chris Hicks in the Bursar's office at (423)439-4212.