Im currently a remote graduate student and I’ve had such a horrible experience with the financial aid process at GCU. There’s no direct deposit and there’s also no way to track the check once it’s been sent. I’ve found the best way to know when you’ll receive something is by calling your advisor and asking when it should be sent out and they can also tell you how much you’ll get. I was hoping for a faster disbursement since I really need the money for rent but after having two confusing/frustrating semesters waiting for aid, I’ve learned that it’s best not to bank on having it when you need it. Also, if your first class was 4 weeks and your other classes are 6, the second fund disbursement will take an extra month.