Disbursement of Financial Aid

Financial aid funds are typically awarded for the entire academic year; half of the funds are credited to each semester. For most degree programs, an academic year generally consists of a fall and spring semester. Aid funds are applied directly to student charges at the beginning of each term.  

Aid disbursements may be delayed due to incomplete financial aid action items, verification or insufficient enrollment status. 

Loan entrance counseling and master promissory note are required before federal loan funds can be disbursed. Check for action items in your Workday inbox or contact the Financial Aid Office with questions.

Aid from work programs are not applied to student accounts. Instead, students earn a paycheck from the University based on hours worked.

Most federal student aid requires half-time enrollment in courses that count towards your program of study. Most institutional (UT) and Florida aid programs require full-time enrollment. Institutional aid may be used only during the fall and spring semesters and is not available during summer terms or intersessions. Only coursework taken in the fall and spring semesters may be counted towards enrollment status required for institutional aid; coursework in the intersessions are not included. 

See your financial aid counselor in advance if you anticipate changes in your enrollment status or have questions.