Direct Deposit for Your Student Financial Account

Direct deposit allows money from your student financial account to be transferred or refunded directly into your personal checking or savings account. USU students with a U.S. checking or savings account are eligible to set up direct deposit. This is a free, secure, and convenient way to receive your funds without needing to visit a physical bank or taking any additional steps.

Note: The steps outlined below are to set up direct deposit solely for student account transfers or refunds. To set up direct deposit to receive your job wages (paycheck money) please contact your supervisor or employer for assistance.

Step-by-Step Guide to Set Up Direct Deposit

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Determine which checking or savings account you want to use and gather the following information:


You wil need your (1) bank account number and (2) bank routing number. Here are the most common ways to find this information:

  • Bank mobile app — Open the app → tap the account → look for Account details, Account information, or a small “i” / gear icon. Many apps show Account number and Routing (ACH) number directly or have a “Share” / “Copy” button for each.

  • Bank website (online banking) — Log in, go to the checking/savings account page, then Account Details or Account Information. Routing and account numbers are often listed there or in a PDF of your statements.

  • Monthly statement (paper or PDF) — The full account number and routing number are usually printed on bank statements (PDFs found in online banking).

  • Visit a branch in person — Bring a photo ID and ask the teller to print or tell you the routing and account numbers for your account.

  • Call customer service — Use the phone number on the bank’s official website (not one from an email/text). Verify your identity (name, DOB, last 4 of SSN, etc.) and ask: “What is the ACH/routing number and the account number I should give for direct deposit?”

 
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Go to your MyUSU Portal

MyUSU
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Log in with your A-Number and strong password

Set up your strong password
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Select ‘Finances’ under the Tools section on the left

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Select ‘Direct Deposit Update’

You will then be directed to a USU Banner page
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Select ‘Add New’ on the top right

A box will appear and prompt you to:
  1. Enter your Bank Routing Number and Account Number
  2. Select the Account Type
  3. Check the box to authorize the institution to initiate direct credits or debits on your behalf
  4. Select ‘SAVE NEW DEPOSIT’

A green ‘Saved Successfully’ box will appear on the top right and your account will be listed under ‘Accounts Payable Deposit.’ You are now set up to receive funds from your student financial account directly into your personal checking or saving account.
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Update Mailing Address

  • Go to MyUSU (hyperlink to usu.edu/myusu)
  • Login
  • Access Personal Information
  • Update Address (View/update Director Address and Phone Numbers)
  • Submit Changes