<p>I am going up to UF on July 8-9 for my Preview. My parents, however, are not coming with me. I want to purchase my laptop when I go up there through the UF Bookstore but I would need to use my financial aid. When can we start to use the money we were given in financial aid? Even if I do not buy it in July, could I still purchase it before school starts in August?</p>
<p>For books and supplies you can buy them at the bookstore and defer them until financial aid dispersement. For laptop, I think you’ll have to wait till it disperses, which will generally be around the start of september. But they might be able to work with you to defer that, you’d have to ask.</p>
<p>why in the world would you get it through the bookstore?</p>
<p>I thought it would be easier to use my financial aid through the bookstore, that’s why. Especially since I want to use it before financial aid is dispersed.</p>
<p>once they’ve taken your obligations off, its direct deposited or given as a check. in my opinion, its easier to use that way. you’ll get better deals and better selection elsewhere anyways.</p>