Important Dates - Financial Aid Office
Deadline Dates for 2012-2013
- Cal Grant entitlement deadline: March 2
- Cal Grant competitive deadline: September 2
- Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA): April 15
Disbursement Dates
All financial aid disbursements are handled by Higher One, thorugh the My Ohlone Card debit card. Students must activate the card and let Higher One know how they want their funds disbursed. Checks are no longer disbursed by Ohlone College.
Financial Aid checks are disbursed two times each semester for students awarded the federal Pell Grant, otherwise the following aid is disbursed once a semester:
- Cal Grant B and C
- EOPS Grant
- FSEOG Grant
The Pell Grant will be disbursed to students twice a semester. The FSEOG award will be included with the first Pell disbursement.
| File Completion Date | Disbursement Mailing Date | Disbursement Type |
|---|---|---|
| January 14, 2013 | January 31, 2013 | 1st Pell Disbursement / Direct Loan / Cal Grant |
| February 4, 2013 | February 14, 2013 | Make-up/ Direct Loan |
| February 19, 2013 | February 28, 2013 | 30 day new loan Direct Loan / Make-up |
| Deadline for 2012-2013 Loan Applications: March 15, 2013 [corrected date] | ||
| March 11, 2013 | March 21, 2013 | 2nd Pell Grant |
| April 1, 2013 | April 11, 2013 | Make-up Disbursement / Loan Disbursement |
| April 22, 2013 | May 2, 2013 | Make-up Disbursement |
| File Completion Date | Disbursement Mailing Date | Disbursement Type |
|---|---|---|
June 3, 2013 |
June 27, 2013 |
Pell Grant / Direct Loan - Summer only |
Financial Aid Check Disbursement Policy
The Financial Aid Office does not release checks.
All checks, including scholarships, Short-Term Emergency Loan, and Direct Loans, are disbursed at the Cashier’s Office.
Pell Grant and Cal Grant checks will be mailed. If the student has an outstanding balance with the College, the amount owed will be deducted from the grant check and the balance then mailed to the student. If a student wishes to pick up the grant check in person, Financial Aid must be notified, in writing, three weeks before the next disbursement. The pick-up request will continue for the remainder of the academic year. Grant checks to be picked up will be available the Monday following the disbursement date.
For your check to be released, you must do the following:
- Be enrolled in a minimum of 6.0 units to receive the Cal Grant, FSEOG, Direct Loan (EOPS students must be enrolled in 12.0 or more units)
- Have a current State-issued ID and an Ohlone College student ID number
- Sign a warrant release form
Checks are to be picked up at the Cashier’s Office in Room 1211, Building 1, second floor, Fremont campus during the regular hours the Cashier’s Office is open. If you know you were to receive a grant check and you do not receive your check in the mail two weeks after the disbursement date, please contact the Cashier’s Office. Checks to be picked up will be held for 10 working days from the date of the disbursement. If you have not picked up your check within 10 working days, it will be canceled.
WARNING: To accept a financial aid check at more than one institution, for the same enrollment period, is illegal.
Application for Appeal Deadlines
To be considered for financial aid, the Application for Appeal must be submitted by the deadline date for the term. There are no exceptions. The deadline dates for the 2012-2013 academic year are as follows:
- Fall 2011: November 2, 2012
- Spring 2012: April 5, 2013
- Summer 2012: June 14, 2013
Fraud Policy
A student who attempts to obtain federal financial aid by fraudulent means will be reported to federal, state, and campus officials for prosecution. Such actions are, therefore, subject to Student Disciplinary actions and suspension of receiving financial aid for unsatisfactory conduct.
Direct Loan Borrower
Student loan borrowers will receive a Direct Loan Disbursement Information sheet from when the federal government disburses the check to Ohlone College. The College will then notify the borrower, by mail, when the check is available to be picked up at the Cashier’s Office. Loan checks are disbursed twice a semester based on the student’s status and loan certification date.
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