Disbursements & Refunds
Disbursement
The Office of Financial Aid begins disbursing funds after each term's drop/add period has concluded. If you are enrolled in classes and your FAFSA is complete at that time, we will disburse your aid electronically to your account. Student Accounts will apply your aid to all outstanding charges, including tuition, fees, books, housing, and meals.
Fall 2025 REFUND DATES
- September 9, 12, 16, 19, 23 & 26
- October 2, 8, 15, 22 & 29
- November 5, 12, 19 & 25
- December 3, 10 & 17
Spring 2026 REFUND DATES
- January 29
- February 3, 6, 10, 13, 17, 20, 24 & 27
- March 4, 12 & 25
- April 2, 8, 15, 22 & 29
- May 6 & 13
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 receive a refund from BankMobile Disbursements to your selected refund preference.
Private or third-party scholarships are also refunded through your selected refund preference. The Office of Financial Aid will disburse funds to your account after Student Accounts receives the funds from the scholarship source.
Our school processes your refund through BankMobile Disbursements, a technology solution powered by BMTX, Inc. For more information, please visit this link: 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 the start of 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 in classes less than full-time may require adjustments to their aid, which can delay the refund process. Additionally, students who transfer to Cameron after the fall semester will be placed on a 7-day hold to ensure that aid has not been awarded at other institutions that would exceed 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: It depends. If your financial aid covers all your current charges plus the additional cost of your books and supplies, we can submit a request to the bookstore to increase your limit.
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.
