At Long Beach City College, we disburse financial aid twice per semester. Normally the first one is made to you the week before classes start so that you have money for books. It is for 50% of your full time award. To receive that money on time and in time to pay for books, you must have been awarded financial aid and you must register on time-during Web & Telephone registration (ends December 21st). If you register during Walk-In registration you’ll still receive the money that you are eligible for but you won’t have it to buy books before classes start. You also must be enrolled for at least 6 units to receive that first disbursement. If you will be taking less than 6 units, see a financial aid specialist so we can help you pay for books. The second disbursement is made at midterm to those enrolled in 9 or more units. It is for the remainder of your award for the semester. The exception would be if you are awarded late, after the start of the semester. In that case your first check would be for 50% of your award and the second check would also be for 50% regardless of how many classes you take.