Disbursements & Refunds
Disbursement
The Office of Financial Assistance begins disbursing after each term's drop and add period has concluded. If, at that time, you are enrolled in classes, and your FAFSA process is complete, we will disburse your aid electronically to your account. Student Accounts will apply your aid to all outstanding charges you have incurred, such as tuition, fees, books, housing, and meals.
Spring 2025 REFUND DATES
- January 31
- February 4, 7, 11, 14, 18, 21, 25 & 28
- March 5, 13 & 26
- April 2, 9, 16, 23 & 30
- May 7 & 14
Refunds
Refunds are processed through the Business Office. If Cameron owes you a refund after your aid has been applied to your charges, you will be refunded by BankMobile Disbursements to your selected refund preference.
Private or third-party scholarships are also refunded through your selected refund preference. The Office of Financial Assistance will disburse funds to your account after Student Accounts receives the funds from the scholarship source.
Our school delivers your refund with BankMobile Disbursements, a technology solution powered by BMTX, Inc. Visit this link for more information: https://bankmobiledisbursements.com/refundchoices/.
To view our contract, click here: https://www.vibeaccount.com/swc/doc/landing/if9nhuaay9ezmzqhwyf6
Disbursement FAQ's
Please read the following information carefully and contact our office with additional questions.
Q: Will I receive my financial aid refund before the first day of class?
A: No. Cameron University will disburse financial aid after classes begin each semester.
Q: When will the first financial aid disbursement be applied to my account?
A: Cameron University will process the first financial aid disbursement after the last date to drop with a refund (based on your enrollment).
Q: When will I receive a refund?
A: After applying your financial aid to your account, any credit balance will be processed through the system. Please review the Disbursement Schedule under the My Info tab of Aggie Access.
Q: What might delay my refund
A: If a student has not completed the financial aid application process, the disbursement process and refund will be delayed until requirements are met. Please see AggieAccess for outstanding items. If a student is a first-time loan borrower with less than 30 credit hours, the first loan disbursement will be delayed until 30 days after the first day of class. This is a federal requirement. Students enrolled less than full-time may need adjustments to aid, which can cause a delay in the refund process. Also, students who transferred into Cameron during the academic year will be put on a 7-day hold to make sure aid has not been awarded at other institutions over the annual limit.
Q: How frequently will Cameron run the disbursement process if I miss the initial disbursement/refund date?
A: Cameron University will run the disbursement and refund process weekly.
Q: What if I do not have money to purchase my books and course supplies?
A: Students can charge books and course supplies purchased at the Cameron University Bookstore to their student account during the open charge period each semester. Students are allowed up to $500 for the fall and spring semesters and $300 for the summer.
Q: Can I increase the charge account if necessary?
A: Yes. If the cost of your books and supplies exceeds the limit, we will adjust the charge account to guarantee you can purchase your books and supplies. (Please note: students may not charge items such as apparel, trinkets, etc., using the charge account).
Q: Can I use the charge account elsewhere besides the campus Bookstore?
A: No. A charge account is only available at the Cameron University Bookstore. However, if you choose to purchase off-campus, you can use any refund you receive.
