<p>How do we receive our financial aid? (Is it placed into our student expense accounts or sent through a check?) </p>
<p>Can we spend this money on anything? (After tuition and the other stuff)(I'm trying to use some of the money to go dorm room shopping if that is possible)</p>
<p>As I understand it, your FA will be credited directly to your student bill. Check your Connect Carolina to see when it will be credited. It will most likely be after classes start. All charges (tuition, fees, room and board, etc) will be deducted and then any funds left over will be deposited into your bank account if you have set up a linked account or a check will be issued that you will need to pick up in person. These funds can be spent as you see fit.</p>
<p>Bottom line, I doubt that will have the funds available before school starts.</p>