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October 16, 2008, 02:15 PM ET
Computer Glitch Sends Refunds to U. of Kansas Students
When university information-technology departments make mistakes involving students, it often means releasing their Social Security numbers to the world. But at the University of Kansas, it meant dropping extra cash in student bank accounts.
At the university’s Edwards campus, in Overland Park, 421 students got checks or direct deposits of several hundred dollars each after an accounting program malfunctioned, The Kansas City Star reported today. The university’s Enroll & Pay system miscalculated tuition figures, and an automated check-writing program sent checks or direct deposits to the students. One lucky person received more than $700.
He had to give it back, though. A few students called the bursar’s office, wondering where the extra money came from. The university then discovered the mistake and asked for refunds on the refunds. Students, said the newspaper, complied. Graciously, in fact. —Josh Fischman
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