BRUIN DIRECT most frequently asked questions ...

Which disbursements are eligible?

All Billing and Receivable (BAR) system refunds, which include scholarships, grants, fellowships, stipends, loans and any non-payroll payments to students and post doctoral scholars.

How soon will my direct deposit start?

Your direct deposit will be activated approximately thirty (30) days after your Authorization Form is received in the Administrative Main Cashier Office. If for any reason your authorization process is delayed, you will be notified and you will receive a check in the mail.

How long will my direct deposit last?

You will remain on Bruin Direct until you cancel your authorization. If you are a continuing student, you are not required to re-authorize every year, however, you must complete a new form if you change banking institutions.

How do I cancel Bruin Direct?

You must submit a letter to the Administrative Main Cashier Office to cancel your Bruin Direct.

How will I know when my money has been deposited to my bank account?

You will receive an electronic message (email) before every deposit made to your bank account. Your Billing and Receivable (BAR) statement will include a message (for students who anticipate receiving financial aid) which gives the disbursement start date for the term. You may check URSA Online any time after that date to confirm that your aid has been posted to BAR. You must call your bank to verify deposit of funds into your account. The month following disbursement, your BAR statement will provide detail of all activity.

What happens if I receive a direct deposit for which I an ineligible?

If you receive funds you are not entitled to you will be billed for repayment.

Is Bruin Direct a debit process where the payment is deducted from my bank account?

UCLA currently does not have an Automated Clearing House (ACH) debit process. Bruin Direct is a direct deposit process where any credit balance from the Billing and Receivable system is automatically deposited into your bank account.

What else do I need to know?

• The bank you designate for direct deposit must be in the United States.
• You must submit a written notification to cancel Bruin Direct when you leave the University.
• Incomplete forms will be returned, which will delay activation.
• In order to avoid refund delays you must inform the Administrative Main Cashier Office immediately if you close or change your bank account.
• It is extremely important that you keep your email address current in order to receive timely deposit notifications.
• Every bank differs when it comes to posting electronic payments. Verify with your bank when your funds will be made available.