First payment?

<p>I'm pretty lost when it comes to financial aid and stuff, can somebody help me out or direct me to a good link?</p>

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<li><p>My bill suddenly says $160 for orientation. I thought I was excused from this due to financial need because I didn't have to pay it when I signed up. Any ideas?</p></li>
<li><p>I signed up for direct deposit, but it still remains unchecked! </p></li>
<li><p>When do we get our financial aid money? Will we get it before our payments are due?</p></li>
<li><p>Finally, how do they give our financial aid to us? A whole years worth at once or quarter by quarter? If we have leftover money, can we spend it on whatever?</p></li>
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<p>Thanks! Sorry if these questions have been asked a lot. I tried searching but I'm not getting exactly what I want.</p>