All student aid funds (except Federal Work-Study and Student Employment Scholarship) that are disbursed into the student's account will first be applied to the amount owed to NSU by the student. If the disbursed student aid funds exceed the amount owed to NSU, then a disbursement check or direct deposit will be issued to the student.

  • Grants, Institutional scholarships, and Loans are applied to student accounts as funds arrive at the institution, after the add/drop period of each semester is over
  • TOPS and Go Grant are applied when payment is received and disbursed about 45 days after school starts
  • Third party scholarships are applied to student accounts after payment is received from billed invoice