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When is Aid Disbursed?

Aid disbursements begin one week before the first day of classes in an effort to distribute refunds directly in your bank account by the first day of classes. Further crediting of aid and subsequent refunds are generally processed twice weekly throughout the semester.

Loans cannot be disbursed until all required documents are received and processed by OSFA. A valid Promissory Note (agreement to repay the loan) for the specific loan program must be on file. In addition, students borrowing a Federal Direct Loan and/or a Federal Perkins Loan for the first time at this campus must complete an online Entrance Counseling session.