Offer Letter & Disbursement Details

Learn how to view your offer, understand disbursements, and take action to receive your funds.

View Offer Letter
Set Refund Preference

What is an Offer Letter?

Key points:

  • Find your offer letter in the Self Service Financial Aid.
  • Understand how grants, loans, and work-study are calculated.
  • Check for holds and verify your enrollment.

Quick Steps to Receive Funds

  1. Confirm your enrollment and program eligibility.
  2. Set your refund preference through BankMobile.
  3. Clear any financial aid holds on your student record.


Federal Pell Grant Disbursement Timeline*

Milestone When Notes
Initial Disbursement First Friday of semester Usually half of your semester amount – based on your enrolled units at the time of payment
Second Disbursement Semester mid-point Second half of you semester amount – adjusted for enrollmen changes through the adjustment date (see payment schedule on Financial Aid Home page)

Tip: Confirm your enrollment and refund preference early to avoid disbursement delays.
*Note: Not all financial aid awards disburse twice per semester – check the payment schedule for all financial aid disbursements and know when your financial aid file needs to be complete to qualify.

Frequently Asked Questions

    • What is a disbursement?
      When financial aid funds are released to your account or refunded to you.
    • When will I get my first disbursement?
      Funds are disbursed after the semester begins and according to the payment schedule linked on the Financial Aid Home page.
    • What if I change my enrollment status?
      Changes may affect your offer amounts as well as timing of disbursements. Most financial aid awards are adjusted for enrollment changes and you could have to pay back funds – check with the Financial Aid Office.
    • What is an overpayment?
      When you receive aid for which you no longer qualify to keep. The Financial Aid Office will make adjustments required by regulation and notify you if this occurs.
    • What is an overaward?
      When your total aid exceeds your cost of attendance. The Financial Aid Office will notify you if this occurs.
Comparison: Overaward vs Overpayment
Term Meaning Do you owe money back?
Overpayment Aid already received that you weren’t entitled to Yes—must be repaid to WCC or the Department of Ed
Overaward Aid offered or disbursed exceeds eligibility Not always—WCC may be able to fix it through adjustments

  • How are offers are estimated? Based on FAFSA/CADAA and enrollment information.
  • What if my offer changes? You’ll receive a revised offer letter in Self Service and an email alerting you of the update.

Need Help?
Contact the WCC Financial Aid Office
Phone: (530) 661-5725
Email: WCCFinancialAid@yccd.edu