In general, financial aid, whether it be loans, grants or scholarships, is first applied to unpaid tuition and fees. Checks are mailed ten days prior to the first day of classes if the student is pre-registered for the required number of hours, is not on academic probation, and has no flags with Business Services. Checks are not requested until the student is registered for classes. See Aid Disbursement Procedures and Calendar of Key Dates for further details. Full time enrollment is generally required for grants and scholarships.
Loans require at least half time enrollment.
The 'Dear Student' letter sent to you by the Office of Student Financial Aid outlines the hours requirements for each type of Financial Aid. Please refer to this document for specifics. Remember that 'audit' hours and 'non-required academic assistance' courses are not considered in calculating your enrollment for Financial Aid Disbursement Purposes. If the postmaster cannot forward your check, it may be returned to the Student Loans, Grants and Scholarships Department. Click here for instructions.