The College recognizes that a student may be receiving several different types of financial aid and that these resources typically do not arrive at the College at the same time. A student may need anticipated aid that exceeds their charges to help meet other educational expenses such as books and supplies, rent, or utilities. When a student has met the obligations of filing for financial aid in a timely fashion and has provided all the required documents and forms to receive aid for which they are eligible, the College provides an opportunity for a small advance against anticipated financial aid once the semester has begun. This is not a loan, and no interest is charged for this service. Students have the ability to request refunds online through the Office of Student Financial Service website.