Question about how financial aid works...?

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Hi :)
I'm a full time freshman at my local community college & I have a question about how financial aid works. Basically I submitted FAFSA online -after- the deadline.. & I am now enrolled in college. In order to register I had to pay 1/3 of tuition upfront (before I received any fin aid)
Ok so I'm wondering, I've since received only information about how much will be covered & FAFSA + TAP [Tuition Assistance Program (NYS)] will completely cover my tuition with some extra.

Since I have already paid 1/3 of my tuition to the college & my fin aid is still in the process of well being precessed...
1) Will I get back the money I already paid? If so from who & how & when?
2) What do I do about books? I think I am supossed to get book vouchers but I haven't gotten anything yet.. if I pay for the books now will I be reimbursed?
3) Will I get to keep the extra money that I was awarded, even though it is more than tuition? How does that work?

Thank you very much if you can help me, I'm a bit confused about how fin aid works.
 
If your FAFSA has been processed and the school has submitted to you a financial aid statement that shows that you will be completely covered you will receive a refund either by check or direct deposit.
Not all schools do book vouchers. If your school does then you need to call your financial aid office and ask about them. If you are unsure you need to call your financial aid office and ask them.
Yes, the refund will be yours to keep and do with as you like.
 
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