Other Needed Papers Students may be required to submit other documents to complete their financial aid file. Riverland will mail a request for needed papers. Approximately 3 weeks after your financial aid file is complete, Riverland will mail an award letter to you. Grants will be credited automatically. Workstudy needs to be applied for separately.
Loans require a separate application.
The college requries that you attend a loan counseling workshop before applying. Riverland will notify you of the scheduled loan workshops. Aid Disbursement Financial Aid is disbursed on the eleventh class day or thereafter. First-time student loan borrowers receive loan checks on the 30th day after they start school. Some students think they won't have a chance so they choose not to act on the opportunity.