Financial aid can be used to help cover your bill at SCTCC, including tuition, fees, and more. Learn how aid is applied, when disbursements happen, and what to expect if you receive a refund.

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Charging Books

All students may charge up to $1500 to their SCTCC account to use on books and class materials.

Learn more about when to charge books at the BOOKStore website.

BOOKStore

Receiving a Financial Aid Refund

If your financial aid award exceeds the amount you owe for tuition, fees, and authorized charges, the remaining balance—referred to as a refund—will be returned to you. To ensure timely delivery, students are strongly encouraged to set up direct deposit in eServices at least two weeks prior to the scheduled refund date.

Students who do not set up direct deposit will receive a check mailed to their local address on file as of the date listed in the disbursement schedule.

Steps to Set up Direct Deposit

  1. Login to eServices with your StarID and password
  2. Click or tap through to "Financial Aid"
  3. Click or tap through to "Direct Deposit Setup"

Accurate banking and address information will help prevent delays in receiving your refund.

Financial Aid Disbursements

Any refund on your financial aid will be sent to you either through direct deposit if you have set it up or via a check in the mail.

Disbursement Dates

  Summer 2025 Fall 2025 Spring 2026
Aid Applied to Accounts 6/04/25 9/03/25 1/22/26
Direct Deposits Sent to Bank (Availability varies by bank) 6/06/25 9/05/25 1/23/26
Checks put in Mail 6/09/25 9/08/25 1/26/26