When does my money arrive?
Your award letter will include a Financial Aid Disbursement Date. This is the date, typically the first day of the quarter, when your financial aid
funds are "disbursed," which means they are deposited into your student account at
De Anza.
This money will be applied first to any outstanding charges that you owe to the college. The remaining money will then be “refunded” to you. Our school delivers your refund with BankMobile Disbursements, a technology solution, powered by BMTX, Inc.
- For more information, visit the Bank Mobile disbursements webpage.
- View our third-party servicer contract for refund management.
Upcoming Refund Dates
The major Pell grant refund dates for Fall 2024 are listed below. Funds will be available via BankMobile Disbursements.
Fall 2024 Quarter
- Friday, September 27th, 2024
- Friday, November 8th, 2024
Direct Loan first time borrowers will see a 30-day delay in the release of their first loan disbursement. The refund
will be issued the week after that 30-day period. Students with a 30-day delay can visit the Bank Mobile disbursements webpage for information on when you will receive your refund.
Direct Loans for continuing students will be disbursed the Monday after the add/drop (census date) period ends, which will be October 7th, 2024. The refund will be available on October 11, 2024. For information on when you will receive your refund through BankMobile Disbursements, visit the Bank Mobile disbursements webpage.
Cal Grants and Student Success Grant disbursement information.
Cal Grant and Student Success Grants are typically disbursed after census date. Unfortunately we are experiencing technical issues that are causing a delay in awarding and disbursing these funds. We appreciate your patience as we work with our IT staff and our vendor.
Some things to remember:
Funds are generally “disbursed” to your student account on a Monday and “refunded” the following Friday. In order for this to occur
- You must be approved for and awarded Financial Aid.
- You must be enrolled in the required number of units at least one week before the quarter starts.
- You must be in good standing, warning or probation status for Satisfactory Academic Progress. (You should not be disqualified.)
If you have not received your refund on the scheduled date, please check your Satisfactory Academic Progress status on MyPortal, under the Financial Aid tab.
Adjustments or reverse disbursements may occur if you increase or reduce the number of units in which you are enrolled, or if you are subject to a “Return of Title IV” repayment.
If all courses enrolled in are considered late start, or mid-quarter starts, the 30 day delay is in effect from the start of courses. The late start courses also have a census date, at which time we will evaluate Pell grant eligibility.
If you are getting a grant: The amount of grant money you receive will be determined by your Expected Family Contribution and your enrollment status – either full-time (12 or more units), three-quarter time (nine to 11.5 units), half-time (six to 8.5 units) or less than half-time (less than six units).
If you are getting a loan: You must be enrolled in at least six units to receive loan funds.
For more information: Visit the Federal Student Aid website.
