When will I be able to use my financial aid....?

<p>Even though my financial aid is pretty pitiful, I'd still like to use it? When and for what will I be able to use it?
Thanks!</p>

<p>if u get cal/uci grants i think they subtract it when u pay for ur classes. n whatevers left over u get sent to u the 6th week of classes or so. its in the fine print. correct me if im wrong but thats what i heard and have been told by other ucistudents that have received fin aide</p>