Palomar announces financial aid direct deposit

The days of opening the mailbox and hoping for a check are over.

Cyndi Cunningham, Editor-in-Chief

February 26, 2025

An illustration of a phone recieving a direct deposit notification, created in Canva.

SAN MARCOS—Palomar College students can now register to receive their financial aid payments directly to their bank accounts.

A screenshot of the "Financials" menu from the MyPalomar website, highlighted on the screenshot is the "Payments and Payment Plan" selection. — Students will find the “Payments and Payment Plan” option under the “Financials” menu on their MyPalomar account. (Cyndi Cunningham)

“We are pleased to inform you that direct deposit services are available for financial aid awards,” Palomar College said in a company-wide email.

Students looking to register for direct deposit can find the option under “Payments and Payment Plans” on their MyPalomar account. Direct deposit refunds are only available for select grants. For more information about direct deposit, visit Palomar’s Financial Aid website.

For assistance with direct deposit, contact the Cashier’s Office:

Phone: 760-744-1150, Ext. 2144
Email: cashiers@palomar.edu

For questions regarding financial aid and disbursement, contact the Financial Aid Office:

Phone: 760-744-1150, Ext. 2366
Email: finaid@palomar.edu

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Cyndi Cunningham, Editor-in-Chief

Cynthia “Cyndi” Cunningham is a journalism student at Palomar. She was accepted to transfer to Cal State San Marcos and plans to major in ethnic studies and become a high school teacher. In her spare time, she enjoys watching anime and playing video games.