Where are you guys getting this information? It doesn't make any sense. They can't expect you to live on nothing for 2 weeks as a full time student.
UTHSCSA's website says that they disburse financial aid appox 10 days prior to the first day of class.
Last year:
UTHSCSA's disbursement date was July 17th and classes started July 27th.
Baylor's disbursement date was August 7th and classes started August 17th.
UTSD's disbursement date was August 3rd and classes started August 10th. (Prpbably because Aug 1st was a Saturday, it was pushed to Monday Aug 3rd.)
Anyway, I believe EasTexan was referring to the finaid award info, not the actual funds. You find out your financial aid package before disbursement. You have to approve loan amounts and sign MPNs and all that.
I still don't have an answer though, wish I did.