Below is the Federal Pell Grant eligibility chart to determine what percentage of the Pell grant you are eligible for based on your enrollment status. In addition, the Pell Grant scheduled disbursement dates for the Summer and Fall 2023.
*Units Enrolled = You will only be paid for classes you are actively attending. Late starting classes must start 4 weeks prior to disbursement date. | ||
Enrollment Status | Units Enrolled | % of Pell Eligibility |
Full Time | 12 units or more | 100% |
Three Quarter Time | 9.0 - 11.5 units | 75% |
Half Time | 6.0 - 8.5 units | 50% |
Less than Half Time | 5.5 units or less | Eligibility to be determined |
Student File Completion Deadline* | Eligibility Notification Sent to COD Email |
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08/09/2023 | Early September |
09/07/2023 | Early October |
10/03/2023 | Early November |
11/07/2023 | Early December |
12/13/2023 | Early January |
Student File Completion Deadline* | Eligibility Notification Sent to COD Email |
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01/16/2024 | Early February |
02/02/2024 | Early March |
03/08/2024 | Early April |
04/11/2024 | Early May |
Below are the Federal Direct Loan scheduled disbursement dates for the Fall 2023 and Spring 2024 terms. Direct loans are NOT offered during the Summer terms.
Note, typically a student will receive ONE (1) loan disbursement each term, unless the student has remaining eligibility.
Loan Request Form received by: | Disbursement Date: |
September 18th, 2023 | October 18th, 2023 |
October 16th, 2023 | November 15th, 2023 |
November 13th, 2023 | December 18th, 2023 |
Loan Request Form received by: | Disbursement Date: |
February 20th, 2024 | March 21st, 2024 |
March 18th, 2024 | April 17th, 2024 |
April 22nd, 2024 | May 22nd, 2024 |
*Financial Aid File Completion Date means FAFSA application must be received by COD, all required documents must be submitted to the Financial Aid office, AND file must be determined to be complete by the Financial Aid office by this date. Please note that turning in required documents does not guarantee a financial aid award or disbursement, as documents may be incomplete.
You will only be paid for classes you are actively attending. Remaining in all of your classes is critical to avoid repayment of funds received. If you receive payment for a class and drop, you may be required to repay a portion or the entire grant you received. Please see our drops, withdrawals and repayment of funds policy.
Disbursements are based on your enrollment status and units will be checked approximately 4 weeks before each disbursement date (this includes late-start classes). Disbursements will be applied towards your outstanding balance first (within the award year).
If you are not a California resident or are not eligible for the California College Promise Grant you will need to set up a payment plan with the Bursar’s office to avoid drop for non-payment until your Pell Grant disburses.