Ok so i got into school and got fin aid now what?

Question

I got into college, just got "awarded" 5,000 in fin aid, now how do i collect it?

do they send you a check?

Ive got less then two weeks to ready myself and buy the 1,800 dollars worth of stuff i will need for the classes ill be taking.

We were told at orientation for the class that we needed to order the kit we need with our credit cards, and have it shipped to us.

So my question is, how do i get the money i was awarded?

Answer 1

I got all my financial aid applied to tuition without ever actually seeing it.  It was just a reduction on my bill.  Call the financial aid office and find out what type of aid it is.

Answer 2

The way it has worked for me in the past it that the financial aide is used to pay for the classes and if there is a balance left after that then you are issued a check.  Some colleges give vouchers so you can purchases needed books and supplies and your financial aide office puts it on your account.  Check with your school financial aide department, be honest and tell them you need help.

Answer 3

im not sure how all colleges work but i just talked to financial aid about my daughter..she's been approved and her money is in her account...they will take out the tuition and she can "charge" books against that money...once she starts classes she has to have her teachers sign a form stating she is actually attending classes..once she does that she will get the money left over..im not sure if its in one check or spread out

Answer 4

Usually the school has a schedule of when the money is going to be distribute, but they first deduct all the fees. If there is any money left over, they will either mail you a check or if you set up a direct deposit thing with the fin aid office, it will be deposited into your account.