Financial aid disbursements at Río Hondo College are scheduled throughout the semester to ensure students have access to financial resources to cover tuition, fees, and educational expenses.
Financial aid disbursements will first be applied to any outstanding balances for the term, and any credit balance will be refunded directly to students via Bank Mobile disbursements.
Bank Mobile offers the following refund methods for eligible students:
- Direct deposit via ACH to your current savings or checking – Preferred and quickest refund method
- Paper check mailed to the address on file at Rio Hondo College – May take up to 10 business days to receive
- Direct deposit into a Bank Mobile Vibe Checking account – Requires account opening through Bank Mobile and fees may apply
NOTE: Disbursement dates below are subject to change, without notice.
Disbursement Dates
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Fall Semester
The dates listed below are the earliest possible disbursement dates for each type of financial aid fund listed. Disbursements are scheduled bi-weekly (with some exceptions) on Fridays. Disbursements are delayed beyond the “Date Disbursements Begins” date listed below if any of the following apply to you:
- You have outstanding financial aid tasks that are incomplete
- You are on a SAP Warning or Probation status
Date Disbursements Begin Funds Included August 14, 2026 1st half of Pell Grant September 11, 2026 State Grants, including Cal Grant, SSCG, Chaffee October 9, 2026 Second 25% of Pell Grant and Direct Loans November 20, 2026 Last 25% of Pell Grant -
Spring Semester
The dates listed below are the earliest possible disbursement dates for each type of financial aid fund listed. Disbursements are scheduled bi-weekly (with some exceptions) on Fridays. Disbursements are delayed beyond the “Date Disbursements Begins” date listed below if any of the following apply to you:
- You have outstanding financial aid tasks that are incomplete
- You are on a SAP Warning or Probation status
Date Disbursements Begin Funds Included January 22, 2027 1st half of Pell Grant February 19, 2027 State Grants, including Cal Grant, SSCG, Chaffee March 19, 2027 Second 25% of Pell Grant and Direct Loans May 7, 2027 Last 25% of Pell Grant and -
Summer Term
The dates listed below are the earliest possible disbursement dates for each type of financial aid fund listed. Disbursements are scheduled bi-weekly (with some exceptions) on Fridays. Disbursements are delayed beyond the “Date Disbursements Begins” date listed below if any of the following apply to you:
- You have outstanding financial aid tasks that are incomplete
- You are on a SAP Warning or Probation status
Please note: only Federal Pell Grants are paid during the Summer semester
Date Disbursements Begin Funds Included May 28, 2027 Pell Grants
Enrollment Status and Eligibility
Initial award amounts are based on full-time enrollment. If enrolled in less than 12-units for a semester, disbursements are prorated based on your level of enrollment.
If students drop units after receiving financial aid, future disbursement amounts may be affected.
Students on Satisfactory Academic Progress (SAP) Warning or Probation status
Disbursement will be delayed for students with a SAP status of Warning or Probation as grades from the previous semester must be posted and academic standing calculated prior to determining continued eligibility.
For more information, visit Financial Aid Polices.
Drops and Withdrawals
Students withdrawing from all their classes for a semester, without re-enrolling in courses for the same semester, may owe federal aid funds back to the U.S. Department of Education. Students will be notified via email if a balance is due.
For more information, contact the Rio Hondo College Financial Aid Office.
Expired Refund Checks
Electronic Checks will expire after 90 days. Students must notify the financial aid office to request reissue of funds. Direct deposit is strongly encouraged. Funds will be returned to the appropriate source after the expiration date.