Your Financial Aid Award contains one DISBURSEMENT
or more of the following types of aid: NEWS
GRANTS
Grants are awards that you do not
have to repay. The amount listed on
your student account for each
semester will be disbursed in that
semester if you are enrolled full-
time. See the information about
awards when you are enrolled less
than full-time.
CA COLLEGE PROMISE GRANT
This is not a cash award. The
CCPG waives enrollment fees for
eligible CA/AB540 residents and
a portion of the student’s parking
permit fee for fall and spring.
CAL GRANT
Gift aid awarded by the
California Student Aid
Commission for CA residents.
You must be enrolled at least
half-time (6 units) to receive this
award. Cal Grant funding is
limited up to 4 academic years.
In order to graduate in 4 years,
you must complete 15 units or
more per semester. Create a
plan with your academic
counselor to ensure you will
graduate in four years.
STUDENT SUCCESS COMPLETION
GRANT (SSCG)
Gift aid for eligible students to
use for pursuing an associate or
certificate program. The student
must be enrolled in full time and
have received a Cal Grant B or C
payment. The maximum award
amount is based on number of
units enrolled.
FEDERAL PELL GRANT
Gift aid for students who
demonstrate exceptional need.
Award amounts are based on
your level of need. If you are
enrolled less than full-time, your
award will be prorated each
semester as follows:
9-11.5 units - multiply your award by .75;
6-8.5 units - multiply your award by .50;
1-5.5 units - calculation depends on your
EFC.
CHAFEE GRANT
Gift aid for students who were in
foster care for at least one day
between the ages of 16 and 18.
Award can be up to $5,000 per
year. First time applicants cannot
reach their 26th birthday as of
July 1st of the award year.
FEDERAL SUPPLEMENTAL
EDUCATIONAL OPPORTUNITY
GRANT (FSEOG)
Gift aid for students who
demonstrate exceptional need.
You must be enrolled at least
half-time (6 units) to receive this
award.
WORK
FEDERAL WORK STUDY
PROGRAM (FWS)
Students awarded FWS have the
opportunity to earn up to the
amount offered on the award
letter. You must be enrolled at
least half-time (6 units) to
receive this award.
➢ After you receive your Financial Aid
Notification, your financial aid grants
for 2020-2021 will be disbursed
according to the https://
www.msjc.edu/financialaid/
disbursement.html
➢ Each disbursement is based on your
enrollment as of the previous week. If
you have a late start class it will not be
counted in your enrollment until the
first day of the class.
If you make changes to your
enrollment during the week prior to
disbursement, this will not be
reflected in your check. You will have
to wait until the next major
disbursement for the adjustment.
➢ Refer to your student FA Checklist for
the types of aid you have been
awarded and plan your budget
accordingly.
➢ Mt. San Jacinto College has partnered
with BankMobile Disbursements to
deliver financial aid funds to
students. Please visit
refundselections.com to choose your
refund preference:
▪ Electronic Deposit to Personal
Account
▪ Electronic Deposit to New
BankMobile Vibe Account
▪ Paper Check By USPS
➢ If you’re a new or returning student, a
hold will be placed on your financial
aid record for a 7-day period until we
receive verification that you have not
received financial aid from another
school prior to any disbursements.
➢ If you drop classes after you receive
your Pell Grant, you may have to pay
back some of your Pell Grant.
➢ If you completely withdraw (to 0 units)
before the term has ended, you may
have to pay back a percentage of
Federal grants.
Note: The disbursed amount will be
adjusted based on registration changes
(adds or drops) during the semester.
Based on the pro-ration example
below, your award may increase or
decrease. A decrease in eligibility may
result in you repaying aid received.
Note: CCPG eligibility is tied to student
academic standings in the same way as
priority registration. For more
information on academic standing;
probation and dismissal policy, please
see the MSJC Catalog 2020-2021.