Pell grant shows up before loan??? First time receiving aid, lil confused

Paying for College
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<p>Spent a couple of hours at financial aid today, and thought I had everything taken care of. Now I'm seeing a problem, and was wondering if anyone might have an answer before I have to go wait in line again.</p>

<p>Basically I am getting $1,448 in Pell money for the Fall semester, and $1,750 in loans, as seen here.</p>

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<p>Disbursement isn't until late September, but when I go to pay for classes it has an available bank (I'm guessing the college knows the money is coming in so they just front you?). The available bank is $1,448.</p>

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<p>I assume this available amount is the Pell grant money, as it is the exact amount seen in the first pic. But if that's there shouldn't the $1,750 also be there? As it stands, the Pell money doesn't quite cover the cost. Are loans generally later than Pell money?</p>

<p>Any insight would be much appreciated, thank you.</p>

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<p>Since loans haven’t been disbursed, you technically don’t have the funds yet. However, it shouldn’t prevent you from registering/paying for classes…definitely call up your school’s financial office ASAP.</p>

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<p>Have you signed MPNs yet and completed entrance counseling?</p>

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<p>Yes, I did those during the summer.</p>

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<p>Your school most likely does not add the loan disbursement to your account at this point … not until it is actually disbursed. Grant money is different, and is often applied to your account in advance.</p>