When will my loans be disbursed on my student account?
Government Regulations will not allow GVSU to disburse funds to the student account until 10 days before classes begin.

What do I do if my financial aid hasn't arrived and I need to pay my rent?
The Financial Aid Office can give you a letter of verification that your financial aid is forthcoming. Most landlords will accept this letter and allow you to pay when your aid arrives.

If you have any other questions involving your financial aid, please contact the GVSU Financial Aid Office by calling 331-3234 or toll free (800) 748-0246. You may also email questions to them at [email protected].

How can I purchase my books without having my financial aid money?
If you have excess monies available, you will be allowed to charge your books to your student account at the University Bookstore.

How do I change my Title IV Authorization that allows my title iv aid to pay or not pay non-institutional charges such as parking permits and library fines and/or previous aid year charges?

You may notify us by email at [email protected] or call our office at (616) 331-2209.  We are open to answer phone calls Monday through Friday, 8:00 am to 5:00 p.m.  Please indicate that you agree or disagree to each of the following:

Agree/Disagree to allow GVSU to use Title IV Federal aid funds (i.e. Pell Grant, Direct Loan) to pay all charges incurred for educationally related activities as a student. This includes tuition, fees, room and board (if contracted with the institution) as well as bookstore, parking, and other charges on my student account.

Agree/Disagree to allow GVSU to use Federal Title IV financial aid funds (i.e. Pell Grant, Direct Loan) to pay any prior aid year charges on my student account for educationally related activities.



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