Financial Aid Refund FAQs
We know you’re working hard — and managing your finances is part of staying on track. This page explains how refunds of your federal, state and institutional aid work at TCC: when you’re eligible and how to monitor your account.
Spring 2026 Important Dates
| Session | Class Start Date | Census Date | Financial Aid Refund Timeframe |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1st 8-Week | January 20, 2026 | January 27, 2026 | February 5–13, 2026 |
| 16-Week | January 20, 2026 | February 4, 2026 | February 5–13, 2026 |
| 15-Week Weekend | January 23, 2026 | February 6, 2026 | February 5–13, 2026 |
| 1st 7-Week Weekend | January 30, 2026 | February 5, 2026 | February 5–13, 2026 |
| 14-Week Weekend | January 30, 2026 | February 12, 2026 | February 5–13, 2026 |
| 12-Week | February 16, 2026 | February 26, 2026 | February 27–March 6, 2026 |
| 2nd 8-Week | March 23, 2026 | March 30, 2026 | April 6–10, 2026 |
| 2nd 7-Week Weekend | March 27, 2026 | April 2, 2026 | April 6–10, 2026 |
Notes: Dates are an estimated timeframe based on financial aid eligibility.
Frequently Asked Questions
Refer to Financial Aid Terms to Know for important terminologies and definitions.
What is a Financial Aid Refund?
A financial aid refund is the credit balance issued to a student of any remaining amount after your term balance is fully funded.
You can expect to receive financial aid refunds within a few days after your class census date, if you have attended your class(es).
The census date, also known as the official day of record, is the deadline for TCC to certify your enrollment to the state to determine funding for our college.
Why isn't my financial aid disbursing before the term begins?
We disburse funds after the census date to ensure accuracy, confirm attendance, and reduce risk.
How do I know how much financial aid I'll receive?
You can view your award letter and other financial aid information in MyTCCTrack.
Where do I view my anticipated financial aid?
To view your anticipated financial aid:
- Log in to MyTCCTrack
- Select your current/upcoming term
- Select Expand All
- Scroll down to Financial Aid; view the amount(s) in the Anticipated column
How does my anticipated financial amount differ from my financial refund amount?
Your anticipated financial aid determines the balance on your bookstore credit.
Once your financial aid has been disbursed onto your student account, and if it creates a credit balance, this will be the amount of your financial aid refund which will be issued to you after census date.
Will I be dropped from my classes if I lose aid eligibility after the term starts?
Yes, you could be at risk of being dropped if your financial aid does not pay out and you have not registered for a payment plan. If you are not planning to take a class, you are still responsible for dropping the class yourself to avoid any non-refundable tuition charges.
Why am I ineligible for part of my aid?
Contact the Financial Aid Office with any questions about your eligibility for aid.
How do I dispute my attendance records that resulted in financial aid ineligibility?
First, you will need to work with your instructor(s) to verify your attendance. Your instructor can correct attendance records (if necessary) with the Financial Aid Office.
If you have any questions, contact the Financial Aid Office for clarification.
Updated January 09, 2026