Direct Deposit Service at the Connecticut Community Colleges

The Connecticut Community Colleges are offering the electronic Direct Deposit service to all our students.  Direct Deposit enrollment allows your net financial aid and student refunds to be electronically deposited into your personal checking account.  No more waiting for your checks to arrive in the mail!  No more special trips to the bank!  Enrolling in Direct Deposit is as easy as 1-2-3!  Enrollment is available only over the Internet through your student account on our secure self-service web site, ONLINE. 

What is Direct Deposit and how does it work?

• Direct Deposit is a safe, secure, confidential method of receiving a payment.  Money is electronically transferred from the college into your checking account. 

What are the benefits?

• Mailing address problems are eliminated
• No more standing in line at your bank
• No more delays because of lost checks
• No more worries if you are out of town when your check arrives
• There is no waiting for a check to clear as Direct Deposit gives you earlier access to your payments

What do I need to enroll in Direct Deposit?

• A valid e-mail address where we can send you confirmation of your enrollment and deposit advice.
• A checking account at a financial institution that participates in the Automated Clearing House (ACH).  Most banks and credit unions participate in ACH.
• Contact your bank if you have any questions about its ability to accept Direct Deposit transactions.

How do I sign up?

• To enroll in Direct Deposit merely login to ONLINE and click on the Enrollment in Direct Deposit link on the My Financial Services menu located in the Financial Aid area.