Students receiving financial aid can expect to receive their aid in any of the following methods:

1. When the student accepts his/her award, the award will be credited to the student's account to pay for any educational expenses.
2. Stafford Loan checks will initially be disbursed approximately one week before the first class day for students who have been successfully guaranteed. If the student is a first time borrower, the disbursement of Stafford Loan funds will not occur until 30-calendar days after the first class day.
3. Early disbursements: A Student may receive an early disbursement of their aid to assist them in purchasing books and supplies. This early disbursement check will be mailed to the student approximately one week before the first class day. Note: Early disbursements are only issued under certain financial aid programs. Therefore, depending on the type of financial aid that the student receives, not all students will receive an early disbursement.
4. Financial aid disbursement checks: Once payment of all tuition and fees due and/or any other educational expenses due by the student have been paid, any remaining funds in the student's account will be disbursed within 14 days after the first class day of the semester in which the student is enrolled.