The Aid Process
We want to make sure you are as familiar with the process as possible so you know what order things will happen. Please make sure you pay attention to when bills are due and when financial aid will be disbursed.
- Complete the FAFSA
- Complete the financial aid process
- Receive financial aid award package
- Accept financial aid award package
- Sign Master Promissory Note (MPN) for loans
- Complete Entrance Counseling for loans
- Attend the first day of class/orientation
- Aid is processed by university
- Loan funds (minus the loan origination fee) disburse to university
- Aid pays bill at university
- Aid overage, if applicable, is processed for a refund
- Refund is sent to your bank (sign up for direct deposit)
- Receive a refund, if applicable
Loan Disbursement / Refunds
All aid and loans will disburse on the first day of class. After your aid pays your bill at the university, any overage on your account will be processed for a refund. In order to receive your refund quickly and efficiently, please sign up for direct deposit (see instructions below). Within 7 to 10 days from the disbursement, your refund, if applicable, will be in your bank account. If you choose not to sign up for direct deposit, you will be mailed a paper check to the permanent address on file.
Disbursement Dates
Please see the Student Financial Services website for more information.
| Class and Semester | Disbursement Date | Refund By |
|---|---|---|
| PA Summer 2019 | July 1 | July 10 |
| PA Fall 2019 | Aug. 26 | Aug. 30 |
| PA Spring 2020 | Jan. 6 | Jan. 15 |
| M1 Fall 2019 | July 8 | July 16 |
| M1 Spring 2020 | Jan .6 | Jan .15 |
| M2 Fall 2019 | Aug 5 | Aug 10 |
| M2 Spring 2020 | Jan. 6 | Jan. 15 |
| M3-M4 Fall 2019 | July 1 | July 10 |
| M3-M4 Spring 2020 | Jan. 6 | Jan. 15 |
Billing Dates
Please see the Student Financial Services website for more information.
| Class and Semester | Billing Date | Due By |
|---|---|---|
| PA Summer 2019 | June 11 | July 15 |
| PA Fall 2019 | July 23 | Sept. 6 |
| PA Spring 2020 | Dec. 17 | Jan. 24 |
| MD Fall 2019 | July 23 | Sept. 6 |
| MD Spring 2020 | Dec. 17 | Jan. 24 |