The University of North Texas contracted with Higher One, a financial services company focused solely on higher education to bring a new refunding choice to our students. Students are always the first priority at the University of North Texas. This new refunding process is an improvement that disburses refunds to students faster, more secure and with more choices.
Students can select one of three options to receive their refund. "Easy Refund" a co-branded Higher One/MasterCard debit account for the card; ACH, whereby the student may have the funds sent directly to their personal bank account, or paper check which will be mailed to the student's designated mailing address on their myUNT account. Students will receive their UNT Debit Card in the mail.
All options are free to the student. No student is obligated to select the UNT Debit card. The UNT Debit card is the key to accessing these refund options and we encourage students to log on to www.untdebitcard.com to activate their refund choice. We suggest that students retain the card as they may need it in the future if they choose to change their refunding preference.
Students who choose the EasyRefund option to the OneAccount will receive their refund the same day that UNT releases the funds. The OneAccount is an FDIC insured checking account with no monthly fee that allows the UNT Debit card to be used as a Debit MasterCard anywhere that Debit MasterCard is accepted. The OneAccount is meant to be used for free. There is a link at www.untdebitcard.com with information explaining how to use the OneAccount for free.
Students who choose the ACH deposit will have their refund money directly deposited into an existing bank account of their choosing. Funds will be received in 2-3 business days. Students must still log in to the secure website at www.untdebitcard.com and enter the 16 digit number from the card. After logging into the site and activating the card, students will then be prompted to make a refund choice. Students will choose the second option listed, ACH transfer (to other bank). Students must print, sign and mail the ACH activation form to Higher One. To expedite this process these forms may be dropped in the communication box on the first floor of the Eagle Student Services Center, near the Higher One ATM. There are NO fees associated with setting your refund method preference as an ACH transfer to an existing bank account.
Students may choose to receive a paper check. Depending on mailing times checks will be received in 5-7 business days to your address on file with UNT. It is critical that your correct address is on file with UNT in order to receive your refund and any other important information from UNT.
There are currently 4 ATM’s located on the Denton campus. There is one on the first floor of the Eagle Student Services Center, on the first floor of the Student Union, in Maple Hall, and in the Pohl Recreation Center. There are also ATM machines on the Dallas Campus and at Discovery Park. There is no transaction fee for using these Higher One ATMs.
Click here to download a map of the ATM locations on the UNT main campus.
If you are a new student to UNT you do not need to do anything to receive the UNT Debit card. A card will automatically be sent to your address on file with UNT. Please make sure your correct address is on file with the university. It will take approximately 5-7 days after you enroll to receive a card in the mail. Once you receive your card in the mail you can then activate a refunding preference.
If you are a continuing student at UNT and are expecting a refund, but you have not received your card please contact the Student Accounting Office at 940-565-3225 or email www.unt.edu/askunt/ . Please include your name, current address and student ID number for verification.
We encourage students or other interested individuals to visit www.untdebitcard.com or www.learnaboutone.com to learn more about this program and the many benefits to students. Helpful orientation videos can be found on Higher One's YouTube channel here.
Please contact the UNT Student Accounting Office at 940-565-3225 or the Higher One customer service line at 1-866-782-0827 for any questions or concerns.