The following is a checklist of what needs to be completed before we can process and disburse financial aid at SUNY Brockport:

• Completed the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA)
• Submitted any requested documentation to the Financial Aid Office
• Packaged by the Financial Aid Office
• Registered for the appropriate number of courses
• Accept or decline any offered financial aid in BrockPortal
• Signed promissory note(s) and completed entrance interview session, if receiving loans

Once the above is completed:

• The University then applies aid to the student bill
• The credit balance refund process may start (check or direct deposit*) as early as 5 days before the fall or spring semester begins.
• Federal Pell grant will be disbursed after the semester or term financial aid credit census date
• TAP will be certified and approved by New York State

SUNY Brockport offers a direct deposit option to students that enables the Office of Student Accounts and Accounting to distribute the financial aid refund directly into your checking or savings account. One of the main advantages of enrolling in the direct deposit program will be the decreased amount of time to receive funds due to mailing delays.

Initial credit balance refunds will be based on the amount of deferrable aid the student has received. First aid in will be refunded to the student as long as there is enough other deferrable aid to cover the student bill. Students may then use this refund to purchase books and supplies from the University bookstore or by other means of their choosing or use the refund for other educational related expenses as needed.