Spring 2026 Financial Aid Disbursements Begin!
Wednesday, January 21, 2026
Event Time 12:00 a.m. - 11:59 p.m.
PT
Cost
Varies
Location
Student Center
Contact Email
finaid@sfsu.edu
Overview
DISBURSEMENT - The payment of a student's accepted financial aid awards towards their current charges all at once.
| Date | Event |
| January 21 - Wednesday | First disbursement for Spring financial aid |
| May 13 - Wednesday | Last disbursement for Spring financial aid |
Our first disbursement date for the Spring 2026 semester will be on Wednesday - January 21!
If a student does not receive their aid on our first disbursement date, please do not worry! Our office disburses any unreleased accepted financial aid every Wednesday for the rest of the semester as long as there are no financial aid related items or issues on a student’s To Do List or Notifications sections of their SF State Gateway.
For more information regarding how regarding how to view a disbursement, please click on the link provided down below.
| Office | Phone Number | Inquiry | |
| Bursar’s Office | 415-338-1281 | ONLINE INQUIRY | Tuition fees, payments, refunds, or direct deposit |
| Housing Office | 415-405-2200 | housingfinancials@sfsu.edu | On-campus housing fees and payments |
Upcoming Events
Friday, January 23, 2026