About the Financial Aid Disbursement Process
All Financial Aid Programs disburse on scheduled dates each semester. A student's enrollment and financial aid requirement status can also affect the disbursement date of financial aid funds. Due to this, be prepared to pay upfront for textbooks, supplies, and other educational fees until financial aid eligibility is finalized.
Financial Aid disbursements are issued to students who have completed all financial aid requirements, are meeting Satisfactory Academic Progress, and are actively participating in enrolled classes for the semester. Please note, late start classes will have delayed disbursements once attendance for a late start class begins.
BankMobile Disbursements
Cuesta College delivers your refund through BankMobile Disbursements, a technology solution powered by BMTX, Inc.
To learn more about BankMobile Disbursements and setting up your refund preferences, click on the following link: bankmobiledisbursements.com/refundchoices/.
To view our third-party servicer contract for refund management, click here.
General Rules of Disbursement
No funds are disbursed the weeks of Spring Break, Thanksgiving, and Christmas.
Are you having a problem with your disbursement?
- If there seems to be a problem with the amount that was disbursed, please contact the Financial Aid Office.
- If you would like to cancel or not receive a portion of your disbursement please email the Financial Aid Office.
- If you are having a problem with selecting your refund preference or receiving your funds, please contact The BankMobile Disbursements Team for help first.
Refund Request Forms:
Cancelled Class Fees Refund Request
If you no longer have access to your myCuesta Portal and need to complete one of these forms by paper, please email studentaccounts@cuesta.edu and include your name and student ID number.