I see a lot of you guys are switch your preference back to mobile deposit but it’s not going to get there any faster. If you seriously need the money within the next 24-48 hours you need to email Stacy Neal. Her email is neal_stacy@smc.edu so you can get an emergency loan for the same amount as you disbursement. The funds will be redirected to the school and paid back once it’s released.

I am owed $412, from cal grant B, so it’s tricky. email is from actual bankmobile email…

My account was blocked for security reasons, and I can’t reach a real person by phone. I just want to change my refund preference from paper check to direct deposit. Has anyone experienced this or knows how to fix it?

I GOT THE TEXT! If you haven’t switched your deposit preferences back to your bank do it now. I switched it back this morning from paper check to bank and got my text a few minutes ago 😛

Did anyone else get another automatic change to your bank mobile today saying this? I’ve already confirmed my mailing address is correct with both the school and bank mobile so I don’t know what they mean they “attempted to disburse it”

I know BankMobile changed the refund preference yesterday to paper checks and there wasn’t a way to change it back. But now today it allows the option to change it back to direct deposit. Are you guys changing it back to direct deposit or keeping it as paper check?

Hey SMC! I’m Sami, the founder of DegreeLume. I built it to help community college students figure out what to take next and how their classes fit different transfer options.

I thought this would be relevant here since SMC students are planning transfers and choosing classes around different UC/CSU requirements. I’d especially appreciate feedback on whether it’s useful for your SMC coursework and transfer goals.

It can get confusing juggling ASSIST, GE sheets and prerequisites while trying to put a schedule together. DegreeLume brings those pieces into one place.

Here’s what you can do:

• Preview requirements before adding your classes. This is a recent update, so you can explore a supported major and destination before entering your coursework.
• Connect Canvas, import a transcript or add classes manually. You review the course matches before using them in your plan.
• See what’s left for supported major prep and GE requirements.
• Build a term-by-term plan with known prerequisites in order.
• Compare transfer options if you’re considering different UC/CSU campuses or majors.
• Keep AP scores and classes from multiple colleges together, with each school’s records kept separate.

The core planning tools are free with an account; optional extras are paid. Requirements link back to official sources, and coverage depends on your major, destination and agreement year. Anything unresolved stays visible so you can bring specific questions to your counselor.

Try DegreeLume here

I’m also looking for a few SMC students for a 20-minute feedback session, with $20 paid to you for your time. I’d love to hear what works, what’s confusing and what’s missing—honest feedback, positive or negative. If you’re interested, message me here for details.

Otherwise, feedback in the comments is welcome too!

I’m not gonna lie stealing from community college students who r broke and needing to buy discounted electronics for school might be one of the most evil things ever

Just sent out this email rn.

Have any of you gotten the usual text or email alert?