DISBURSEMENT - The payment of a student's accepted financial aid awards towards their current charges all at once.
If there are no financial aid related issues or items on a student's To Do List, they should receive their financial aid disbursement on Wednesday (January 21, 2026) - Our first disbursement date for the Spring semester. We will always disburse their aid towards tuition charges first and any additional University fees after that (Ex. On-campus housing fees, etc.).
Spring 2025 Important Financial Aid Related Dates
| Date | Event |
| January 21 - Wednesday | First disbursement for Spring financial aid |
| May 13 - Wednesday | Last disbursement for Spring financial aid |
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 issues or items 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.
No student will be dropped from their classes for non-payment after tuition payment deadline date.
| Date | Event |
| February 20 - Friday | Spring tuition payment deadline |
For any students who still have an outstanding balance after the deadline, a one-time $20 late fee will be applied to their accounts by the Bursar's Office.
For more information regarding Spring 2026 tuition fees, please click on the link provided down below.
On-campus housing fees are due every month. Unlike the tuition payment deadline, these fees cannot be deferred.
A student's accepted Loans are usually what pays for a portion (If not all) of their on-campus housing fees. These funds will usually disburse on a Wednesday as long as there are no financial aid related issues or pending items with a student’s account.
If a student/parent decides to pay the on-campus housing fees out of pocket, then they must work with Housing Office directly regarding that process. Please click on the link provided down below regarding how to contact their office.
Financial Aid Disbursement Process
