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 for the semester. To receive that money in time to pay for books, you must have been awarded financial aid and you must register during Web & Telephone registration (ends December 29th). If you register during Walk-In registration you’ll still receive the same amount of money 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 before school starts. If you’ll be taking less than 6 units, see an LBCC 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’s for the remainder of your award for the semester.

If you are awarded after school starts the disbursements are different. In that case your first disbursement would be for 50% of your award for the semester which is based on your units. The second disbursement at midterm would also be for 50% regardless of how many classes you take.

See a Financial Aid Specialist or view your award online if you’re not sure which applies to you.