Financial Aid checks are printed by the District’s main computer system according to a set disbursement calendar. The amount of money paid in each check is directly related to the number of units you are enrolled in according to the Admissions computer database at the time the payment is created.
The Financial Aid Office will not authorize early disbursement of checks.
PAYMENT DISTRIBUTION
DIRECT DEPOSIT - This is the primary and fastest way to receive financial aid funds. Complete our “Direct Deposit Authorization” form. With this form, you must provide proof of your bank account number and a transit/routing number. This can be verified by a voided check (which must have your name printed on the check) OR provide a print out to our office at least two weeks before payment is to be made. The estimated amount of time involved to credit your bank account is two to four working days from the date of disbursement to your CCSF student account.
On a limited basis, you may request to pick up checks. The request takes two weeks to process. This is intended as a short term option until an active bank account has been established so future payments can be made via direct deposit. The estimated amount of time involved to produce these manual payments is up to fourteen days from the date of disbursement to your CCSF student account. Checks Will Be Available in Conlan Hall Room E104 at the Student Accounting Office no earlier than Thursdays at 1:30 P.M. on the week the check has been produced. Office hours are Monday-Thursday from 8:00 A.M. to 4:30 P.M., Friday - 9:00 A.M. to 4:00 P.M. You must show both your student ID and a picture ID with your signature in order for your check(s) to be released. Checks not picked up as scheduled will be mailed to your address twenty one days after the check availability date. It is your responsibility to notify the Financial Aid Office of any unusual circumstances which may affect your ability to pick up your check(s).