Deadline Dates
- Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA):
- Cal Grant Entitlement deadline: March 2
- Cal Grant Competitive deadline: September 2
- June 9 (Federal Pell Grant only)
- June 29 (Fee Waiver only)
- California Dream Act Application:
- March 2 (Entitlement Cal Grant)
- June 29 (Fee Waiver only)
Disbursement Dates
All financial aid disbursements are handled by BankMobile Disbursements, through the students selected refund preference. Students must select a refund preference at RefundSelection.com to let BankMobile know how they want their funds disbursed. Checks are no longer disbursed by Ohlone College.
Financial Aid is 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
- FSEOG Grant
The Pell Grant will be disbursed to students twice a semester. The FSEOG award will be included with the first Pell disbursement.
Fall 2018, Spring 2019, Summer 2019
| File Completion Date | Disbursement Date | Disbursement Type |
|---|---|---|
| May 31 | June 21 | Pell Grant / Make-up Disbursement |
| File Completion Date | Disbursement Date | Disbursement Type |
|---|---|---|
| August 9 | August 30 | 1st Pell Grant/Direct Loan |
| August 23 | September 13 | Make-up / Direct Loan |
| September 13 | September 27 | Cal Grants/ 30 day new Direct Loans / Make-up |
| September 27 | October 11 | 2nd Pell Grant / Direct Loan |
| October 25 | November 8 | Make-up Disbursement |
| November 15 | December 6 | Make-up Disbursement |
| File Completion Date | Disbursement Date | Disbursement Type |
|---|---|---|
| January 10 | January 31 | 1st Pell Grant / Direct Loan |
| January 24 | February 14 | Make-up Disbursement / Cal Grant |
| February 7 | February 28 | 30 day new Direct Loans |
| Deadline for Submitting 2018-2019 Direct Loan Applications: March 8, 2019 | ||
| February 28 | March 14 | 2nd Pell Grant |
| March 28 | April 11 | Make-up Disbursement |
| April 18 | May 2 | Make-up Disbursement |
June 28, 2019 is the last date to submit 2018-2019 documents.
Financial Aid Disbursement Policy
Ohlone College no longer disburses financial aid award via check. The College has contracted with BankMobile, using the BankMobile VIBE.
Pell Grant and Cal Grant are disbursed using the BankMobile VIBE. If the student has an outstanding balance with the College, the amount owed will be deducted from the disbursement and the balance then issued to the student.
For your disbursement 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)
- Make Satisfactory Academic Progress
Learn more about the BankMobile VIBE.
WARNING: To accept Federal financial aid at more than one institution, for the same enrollment period, is illegal. You will be required to repay the funds.
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.
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