Financial Aid Disbursement Information
Spring 2012
Financial Aid Disbursement- Disbursement Procedures
Disbursement Schedule: Financial Aid check processing occurs one week prior to the first day of the semester. Due to Federal Regulations, financial aid funds cannot be released until ten (10) days before the first day of the semester. If unit requirements are fulfilled to receive a particular aid type and there are no Financial Aid holds on record, Financial Aid recipients should receive their checks within ten (10) business days of the disbursement date.
Since the Financial Aid check processing occurs prior to the first disbursement/release date of the semester (approximately ten days prior to the first day of the semester), students who wish to change their address and/or direct deposit information need to do so at least one month prior to the beginning of the Financial Aid disbursement period.
Students may review and update their address by going to their MySFSU account.
To update your direct deposit information go to Sign Up and Manage Direct Deposit. You will need your SF State ID and password to log on. You will need to have your checking/savings account number and the ABA (routing and transit) number.
To view Financial Aid activity: To view Financial Aid activity on-line, go to View Past Financial Aid Statements or to MySFSU and select “Go Financial Statement.”
Distribution: Financial Aid checks are mailed to the address listed with the Registrar's Office or electronically transferred into your bank account. The Bursar’s Office is not responsible for any delayed or misdirected mail by the U. S. Postal Service. It may take a minimum of five (5) business days for your funds to appear in your bank account from the date of disbursement. To sign up for Direct Deposit on-line go to Financial Aid Direct Deposit.
Adding Units: During the first two weeks of the semester, students can only add additional units with permit numbers issued by the instructors. When unit requirements are fulfilled, Financial Aid recipients will receive their checks within two weeks.
Late Disbursement: Students who are also entitled to receive Financial Aid from the previous semester may receive both awards combined in one check.
Check Disbursement Older Than 180 Days (6 Months): University Financial Aid checks are only negotiable for 180 days after the date of issuance. If you want the Financial Aid disbursement, you must cash the check within the 180 days period. If not, the Financial Aid disbursement will be cancelled as unused aid and returned to the funding source. Cancelled aid may be reclaimed only if the Office of Financial Aid is still disbursing that year’s Financial Aid funds.
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- General Semester Fee Information
- Schedule of Tuition and Registraton Fees/Registration Process
- Fee Payment Deadlines
- Refund Guidelines
- Financial Aid Recipient Deadlines
- Miscellaneous Fees
- Payment Methods
- Installment Plans
- Special Circumstances
- Important Dates
