Keys to Disbursement
Pell Grant and Loans will be divided into two disbursements per semester.
Your disbursement may be delayed if you take late start classes.
| Semester | Disbursement Dates | Important Dates | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1st Major Fall Disbursement | August 22, 2025 | May include 1st Fall payment if enrolled by August 19, 2025 and file was completed by August 19, 2025 Payments will be disbursed every two weeks for newly completed files |
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| Alternate Disbursement | September 5, 2025 | For Newly Completed Files | |
| 1st Cal Grant Disbursement | September 12, 2025 | ||
| Alternate Disbursement | September 26, 2025 | For Newly Completed Files | |
| Alternate Disbursement | October 10, 2025 | For Newly Completed Files | |
| 2nd Major Fall Disbursement | October 24, 2025 | May include Fall payment for late start classes if enrolled by October 21, 2025 and starts by October 31, 2025 Fall priority loan requests due by November 14, 2025 |
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| Alternate Disbursement | October 24, 2025 | For Newly Completed Files | |
| Alternate Disbursement | November 7, 2025 | For Newly Completed Files | |
| Alternate Disbursement | November 21, 2025 | For Newly Completed Files | |
| Alternate Disbursement | December 12, 2025 | For Newly Completed Files | |
| 1st Major Spring Disbursement | January 23, 2026 | Fall Financial Aid Appeals due by November 14, 2025 Spring Financial Aid Appeals due by April 17, 2026 |
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| Alternate Disbursement | February 6, 2026 | For Newly Completed Files | |
| 2nd Cal Grant Disbursement | February 12, 2026 | ||
| Alternate Disbursement | February 20, 2026 | For Newly Completed Files | |
| Alternate Disbursement | March 6, 2026 | For Newly Completed Files | |
| Alternate Disbursement | March 27, 2026 | For Newly Completed Files | |
| 2nd Major Spring Disbursement | April 5, 2026 | May include Spring payment for late start classes if enrolled by March 27, 2026 and starts by April 4, 2026 | |
| Alternate Disbursement | April 10, 2026 | For Newly Completed Files | |
| Alternate Disbursement | April 24, 2026 | For Newly Completed Files | |
| Spring priority loan requests due by May 1, 2026 | |||
| Alternate Disbursement | May 8, 2026 | For Newly Completed Files | |
| Alternate Disbursement | May 22, 2026 | For Newly Completed Files | |
| Summer Disbursement | June 12, 2026 | ||
| Alternate Summer Disbursement | July 10, 2026 | For Newly Completed Files | |
| California College Promise Grant applications due by May 22, 2026 Summer Financial Aid Appeals due by July 31, 2026 |
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| Alternate Summer Disbursement | August 7, 2026 | For Newly Completed Files |
Disbursement Details
- Disbursements are issued to students with a completed Financial Aid file, enrolled and will be confirmed with an "Official Award Notification" email.
- The Financial Aid office will request disbursements every two weeks for students who completed a Financial Aid file between the disbursement dates.
- Students receiving Loans, Work Study, and Cal grant must be enrolled in at least 6 units to receive the disbursement.
- Students on Financial Aid Disqualification are not eligible for disbursement unless a Financial Aid Appeal has been submitted and approved.
- West Valley Mission Community College District delivers your refund with , a technology solution, powered by BMTX, Inc.
- View our institution's .
- Please notify our office if you have not received instructions on how to select your refund preference from BMTX, Inc.
- Notice of Fraudulent Activity: Promptly report an suspicious activity to the Financial Aid office. Do not log in to unauthorized websites or disclose your SSN,date of birth or bank account information. Be vigilant.
Starting FAFSA 2024-2025, Pell paid per credit.
| Credit Hours | Enrollment Category (Old) | Enrollment Intensity (New) |
|---|---|---|
| 12 (or more) | Full-Time | 100% |
| 11 | Three-Quarter Time | 92% |
| 10 | 83% | |
| 9 | 75% | |
| 8 | Half-Time | 67% |
| 7 | 58% | |
| 6 | 50% | |
| 5 | Less-than-Half Time | 42% |
| 4 | 33% | |
| 3 | 25% | |
| 2 | 17% | |
| 1 | 8% |
BankMobile Disbursements Refund and Disbursement Process
The West Valley Mission District delivers your refund with , a technology solution, powered by BMTX, Inc.
To receive your financial aid award disbursement, you must make your refund selection with BankMobile Disbursements:
- Sign in to the using your campus email address.
- Click on Finances and Parking then select the Refund Selection link.
- Follow the instructions provided by .
- View our institution's .
- Need help making your refund selection? Please contact the Financial Aid Office at wvfaFREEWEST_VALLEY with any questions.