Applications for Federal Financial Aid (FAFSA) may be completed at any time.
Students are encouraged to apply as soon as they have completed their current Federal Income Tax Return.
The priority deadline is listed below for each semester; we process applications on a first-come, first served basis. However, to be considered for early funding, we recommend that you apply in October, and have your file complete by mid-February. You will then be considered for aid for the following academic year.
General Financial Aid Disbursement
Note: All financial aid students are encouraged to enroll in a payment plan.
Fall 2023
- July 1, 2023: priority deadline for completion of financial aid file, to ensure eligible students will receive aid in time for Fall. Students completing their files after this date will be expected to pay their own fees and will be reimbursed after they are eligible.
- Aug. 16, 2023: first day that financial aid can be applied to students accounts. Students with incomplete files or who have not met Satisfactory Academic Progress (SAP) will be responsible to make a payment on their account. Refunds to students begin within 10 to 14 days after being posted to student accounts.
- Aug. 18, 2023: Fall financial aid residual checks will begin being refunded to students. Students who have a problem obtaining satisfactory progress will experience a delay receiving their funds.
Spring 2024
- Dec. 1, 2023: priority deadline for completion of financial aid file, to ensure eligible students will receive aid in time for Spring. Students completing their files after this date will be expected to pay their own fees and will be reimbursed after they are eligible.
- Jan. 17, 2024: first day that financial aid can be applied to students accounts. Students with incomplete files or who have not met Satisfactory Academic Progress (SAP) will be responsible to make a payment on their account. Refunds to students begin within 10 to 14 days after being posted to student accounts.
- Jan. 19, 2024: Spring financial aid residual checks will begin being refunded to students. Students who have a problem obtaining satisfactory progress will experience a delay receiving their funds.
Loan Disbursement
All loans are released in two disbursements. Loans for the entire academic year (including Fall and Spring Semesters) will be disbursed in two equal payments, one in the Fall and one in the Spring. Loans for only one semester (Fall or Spring Semester) will also be disbursed in two payments.
Fall 2023
- Aug. 18, 2023: Fall loan residual checks will begin being refunded to student.
- Sept. 22, 2023: loan checks for freshmen first-time borrowers begin to be mailed.
- Oct. 20, 2023: second disbursement checks for Fall Semester-only loans begin to be mailed.
Spring 2024
- Jan. 15, 2024: Spring loan residual checks will begin being refunded to students.
- Feb. 23, 2024: loan checks for freshmen first-time borrowers begin to be mailed.
- March 15, 2024: second disbursement checks for Spring Semester-only loans begin to be mailed.
The loan disbursement dates listed above are for students attending the traditional standard terms with Fall Semester beginning on Aug. 21, 2023, and Spring Semester beginning on Jan. 22, 2024.
If you are enrolled in a program that does not begin on the traditional standard dates, then you must check with the Financial Aid Office for specific disbursement dates. For more information, please contact us.
Academic Progress Appeal Submission Deadlines
Deadlines to submit an academic progress appeal to regain financial aid eligibility for that semester are as follows:
- Fall Semester: Dec. 1
- Spring Semester: May 1
- Summer Semester: Jul. 15