For timely receipt of funds, you will need to sign-up for Electronic Direct Deposit (EDD). EDD permits delivery of your aid (after deduction of University charges) directly to your checking account. For those who do not participate in the EDD Program, your checks will be MAILED to your permanent address on file. We will mail checks within fourteen business days of the disbursement date.

Sign up through PAWS

To Receive Your Aid Through Electronic Direct Deposit:

1. Establish a checking account, via the bank of your choice or the University of South Alabama Credit Union.
2. Submit a completed EDD Authorization Form and a voided check and return to the Office of Student Accounting or
   
   Sign up through PAWS. Completed form and voided check are not needed when enrolling via PAWS.
   
   Deadline Spring 2012: Submitting to Student Accounting - January 18, 2012 Submitting via PAWS - January 18, 2012
   
   PAWS: Sign on to "Enter Secure Area" Student Services and Financial Aid Student Records Direct Deposit Information (Enter Banking Information)
3. Complete all Federal Financial Aid Eligibility Requirements as specified by the Financial Aid Office, including pre-loan counseling and loan promissory notes.
4. Ensure that you are enrolled in the appropriate number of credit hours and that you have personal information on PAWS.
5. Ensure that the University always has your current permanent address.  You can update your personal information on PAWS.
6. View your EDD information and make changes at any time through PAWS.