We strongly encourage financial aid eligible students to sign up for direct deposit.  To sign up for direct deposit Log into Self-Service, under Financial Information menu select Banking Information.  Instructions on how to sign up for Direct Deposit (PDF).

If you do not sign up for direct deposit, your checks will be mailed.  Checks will be mailed to the address on file with the Admissions and Records Office. Direct deposit sign-ups and address changes can be made in Self Service.

You will be notified by e-mail approximately one week before your financial aid payment is disbursed. The email will include your financial aid payment amount and the date of disbursement.
It is mandatory that you activate your e-mail account. All financial aid reminders, changes, deadlines, and special event notices will be sent to your district assigned e-mail address. Instructions on how to use your email.

Supplemental Educational Opportunity Grants (SEOG)

SEOG funds are disbursed once a semester according to the disbursement schedule. You must be actively enrolled in at least 6 units.

Cal Grant

Cal Grant funds are disbursed once a semester according to the disbursement schedule. You must be actively enrolled in at least 6 units. The Cal Grant disbursement dates are estimated based on the date we expect to receive Cal Grant funds from the State.

Federal Direct Student Loans

Loan funds are generally disbursed once a semester according to the disbursement schedule. You must be actively enrolled in at least 6 units. Loan funds for new borrowers may be held for disbursement until 30 days into the semester. If you are requesting a loan for only one semester, your loan may have to be paid in two disbursements. If you are requesting a loan for the final semester of your academic program, your approved loan amount may be prorated.

Financial Aid disbursement dates for 2023-2024

The dates above are provided for informational purposes only. Check processing begins 15 days prior to the Disbursement Date. If you miss a scheduled disbursement date based on the date you completed your file or added classes, you will be paid on the next scheduled Disbursement Date. Please remember that disbursement date information will not be given out over the phone. An e-mail confirming the date and amount of your disbursement will be sent to your district issued e-mail account approximately one-week prior to the Disbursement Date.

Pell Grants

Pell Grants are normally disbursed in two payments each semester, according to the disbursement schedule. The amount of your disbursement is based on the number of units you are actively enrolled in 15 days prior to the disbursement date.

• If you drop units, your second disbursement will be adjusted/reduced/cancelled
• If you drop units, you may be in overpayment. You will be notified of the overpayment by e-mail
• If you are not enrolled full-time, your Pell Grant will be prorated according to the proration chart below
• If your annual Pell Grant Award is less than $945, you may not qualify if you are attending less than full-time (12 units)
• If your annual Pell Grant Award is less than $2845, you may not qualify if you are attending less than half-time (6 units)

Promise Grants

If your award letter includes a “Promise Grant”, you are eligible to have your enrollment fees waived for the Summer 2023, Fall 2023, and Spring 2024 semesters. This waiver will automatically show up when you register and be reflected on your registration statement. It is not a cash award. The Promise Grant does NOT cover the mandatory Health Fee or any class material fees. If you paid your enrollment fees, and then were awarded a fee waiver, apply for a refund at the Business Office or online. Apply for a refund of your enrollment fees.

Overpayments

By accepting funds, you agree to the all terms and policies. It is your responsibility to review all Financial Aid Policies.  If you withdraw from all classes, drop below half-time, or fail all of your classes, you may be required to repay all or part of the financial aid you received.