Financial Aid (Bookstore) Release

You Must decide, NOW!

The Jefferson Student’s Guide to the Financial Aid Bookstore Release Form

What is it?

• ALL STUDENTS will find a task in their Self-Service called “Financial Aid (Bookstore) Release.” To make sure your financial aid funds are used appropriately according to federal regulations, you must complete this form by clicking “ACCEPT” or “DECLINE.”
• Forms Completed Before October 1 are not valid.

What Happens If I Don’t Complete the Task?

• Your financial aid (scholarships, KEES, Pell, CAP, SEOG, and/or loans) WILL NOT DISBURSE until the task is completed.
• Your balance WILL NOT be paid.
• You CANNOT receive a refund even if you’re eligible for one.
• You CANNOT charge against your financial aid in the bookstore.

What Happens If I “ACCEPT”?

• Financial aid will pay ANY balance on your account.
• If there is money left over after your balance is paid in full, you WILL receive a refund.
• You CAN charge against your financial aid in the bookstore.
• You CAN use aid to pay a prior balance of up to $200.

What Happens If I “DECLINE”?

• Financial aid CANNOT be used to automatically pay for any courses that are not eligible. Courses that are not eligible are those not needed to complete your program of study.
• If you have aid left over after eligible courses are paid for, you will receive a refund. However, YOU ARE RESPONSIBLE for paying any remaining balance.
• You CANNOT charge books against your financial aid in the bookstore.
• You CANNOT use aid to pay a prior balance.

How Do I Do This?

• Go to MyPath
• Click “…” and make your selection.
• It only takes a couple of minutes!