The Business Office of the college cannot disburse financial aid awards until the student is enrolled in an eligible program of study as required by the guideline of each applicable aid program. Some programs require attendance in all enrolled classes before aid may be released.

In general, aid may be applied to applicable tuition and fees no earlier than ten days prior to the start of classes each semester. Any excess amount of awards, up to $500, remaining after tuition and fees are paid that can be allowed to pay for textbooks and supplies will be released to eligible students no earlier that ten days prior to the start of classes, also.

The remainder of unpaid awards that are eligible to be released to the student for the semester will be disbursed by the Business Office within fourteen days after the certification date of the semester. Disbursement will be made by a deposit to a student check card or by paper check issued to the student.

Continuing students should file a FAFSA as soon as possible after January 1 of each year if they want to receive aid the next academic year.