Financial Aid Disbursement Schedule
2026-2027 Academic Year
This page explains when financial aid is scheduled to disburse during the 2026-2027 academic year. Financial aid disbursements are based on active enrollment, eligibility, satisfactory academic progress (SAP), and completion of all required financial aid requirements.
Fall 2026 Enrollment Freeze Date
October 25, 2026 (11:59 p.m.)
You may add or drop classes through 11:59 p.m. on October 25, 2026. After this date, we complete a final review of your Fall 2026 enrollment for financial aid.
After the freeze date
• Your Fall 2026 enrollment used for financial aid review is finalized
• Financial aid can only pay for units you are officially enrolled in and actively attending
• Classes added after the freeze date are typically not included in the Fall 2026 financial aid calculations
• If your enrollment changes, your aid may be adjusted based on your official enrollment record and eligibility
Late-start classes
If you are enrolled in late-start classes, your initial disbursement may be lower. Eligible funds for late-start units are typically released on the second Monday after the class’s published start date, once your enrollment is active and eligibility is confirmed.
When Will I Receive My Financial Aid for Fall 2026?
Federal Pell Grant (Scheduled)
Classes beginning August 22, 2026| Disbursement | Date | Amount |
| First | 8/17/ 2026 | 25% |
| Second | 9/14/2026 | 25% |
| Third | 10/26/2026 | 25% |
| Fourth | 11/9/2026 | 25% |
Direct Loan (Schedule)
Disbursement |
Date |
Amount |
| First | 10/26/2026 | 50% |
| Second | 11/09/2026 | 50% |
Other Aid Disbursement (Schedule)
Classes beginning August 22, 2026
Grant Type |
Date |
Amount |
| Cal Grant | 9/14/2026 | 100% |
| FSEOG | 9/14/2026 | 100% |
| Chafee | 9/14/2026 | 100% |
| Scholarship | 9/28/2026 | 100% |
| Student Success Completion Grant | 11/09/2026 | 100% |
Late-start classes: Portions of your Grants or Loans may be delayed until attendance is verified in all enrolled courses.
Pell Grant Ongoing Disbursements
Every Monday after August 17, 2026 for eligible students as files are completed and enrollment updates are processed.Processing and deposit timing
Disbursements are processed on Mondays, please allow 7-10 Business Days to reflect on your BankMobile account. If you receive funds by direct deposit, it may take an additional 1–2 business days for the funds to appear in your bank account outside of BankMobile, depending on your bank.*If you do not select a disbursement preference, a check will be mailed 21 days after BankMobile receives the disbursement
If your file is completed after the dates listed above, you can typically expect your first disbursement about 2–3 weeks after your file is complete (as long as you remain eligible and actively enrolled).
Important Reminders
Financial aid will not disburse until
• Your enrollment is active• Your financial aid file is complete (all required documents and steps are submitted)
• You meet eligibility and Satisfactory Academic Progress (SAP) requirements
• You are enrolled in eligible units for the term
What Happens If I Withdraw from My Classes?
If you withdraw from all classes, stop attending, or fail to complete your courses, federal regulations require the college to recalculate your financial aid eligibility based on your last date of attendance.As a result:
• You may earn only a portion of the financial aid you received
• Any unearned funds must be returned to the U.S. Department of Education
• This may create a balance owed to the college and/or a federal overpayment that you are required to repay
• The amount you are responsible for depends on when you stop attending and federal Return of Title IV (R2T4) rules.
Withdrawing can also affect your Satisfactory Academic Progress (SAP) and future eligibility. If you are considering withdrawing, contact the Financial Aid Office first so we can explain how it may impact your aid.
You must have a completed file and meet SAP requirements (Good Standing or Warning status) to receive financial aid. For more information, visit our SAP Policy page:
https://www.compton.edu/admissions-aid/financial-aid/sap.aspx
Course Repeats
Repeating a course may affect your financial aid eligibility. In general, federal financial aid has limits on paying for repeated coursework, especially after you have already passed the course.
If you are repeating a class and are unsure whether it will be covered, contact the Financial Aid Office so we can review your specific situation.
California College Promise Grant (CCPG)
The California College Promise Grant (CCPG) is a fee waiver. It does not disburse cash to students. It stays on your account to waive eligible enrollment fees as you register for classes.
Federal Pell Grant Enrollment Intensity Per Semester
| Number of Units Enrolled | Percentage of Disbursed Amount | Enrollment Status Equivalent |
|---|---|---|
| 12 (or more) | 100% | Full-Time |
| 11 | 92% | Three-Quarter Time |
| 10 | 83% | Three-Quarter Time |
| 9 | 75% | Three-Quarter Time |
| 8 | 67% | Half-Time |
| 7 | 58% | Half-Time |
| 6 | 50% | Half-Time |
| 5 | 42% | Less-than-Half-Time |
| 4 | 33% | Less-than-Half-Time |
| 3 | 25% | Less-than-Half-Time |
| 2 | 17% | Less-than-Half-Time |
| 1 | 8% | Less-than-Half-Time |
