Your education is an investment in your future. We are here to help you navigate and get the help you need paying for college.
The Financial Aid Office staff is committed to helping you identify your options for paying for college as well as guiding you through the process.
Use our helpful checklist to get you started in the financial aid application process.
Check the important Financial Aid dates and deadlines for upcoming semesters.
NOTE: Dates are subject to change at any time. Dates apply to students with a completed financial aid file. Delays in documentation submission can impact disbursement dates. Funds are applied to direct costs up until the refund dates indicated. Any eligible refund applied after the initial refund dates will be processed on the Thursday of the following week.
| Event | Date |
| MAP, Pell, FSEOG and Student Loans applied to accounts for returning students. | Sunday, Aug. 11 |
| Funds available for Kish Store. | Monday, Aug. 12 |
| Title IV refund date. | Thursday, Sept. 19 |
| Loans applied for first-time borrowers. | Sunday, Sept. 22 Eligible refunds issued on Thursday, Sept. 26. |
| 2025-2026 FAFSA available. | Tuesday, Oct. 1 |
| Deadline for Foundation scholarships. | Sunday, Oct. 20 |
| Late-start aid applied. | Tuesday, Oct. 22 |
| Late-start refunds sent. | Thursday, Oct. 24 |
| MAP priority deadline. | Sunday, Dec. 1 |
| Fall loan request deadline. | Thursday, Dec. 5 |
| End of semester. | Friday, Dec. 13 |
| Event | Date |
| Pell, FSEOG and Student Loans applied to accounts for returning students. | Sunday, Jan. 5 |
| Funds available for Kish Store. | Monday, Jan. 6 |
| Title IV refund date. | Thursday, Feb. 13 |
| Loans applied for first-time borrowers. | Sunday, Feb. 16 Eligible refunds issued on Thursday, Feb. 20 |
| Deadline for Foundation scholarships. | Saturday, March 1 |
| Late-start aid applied. | Sunday, March 23 |
| Late-start refunds sent. | Thursday, March 27 |
| Spring loan request deadline. | Thursday, May 1 |
| End of semester. | Friday, May 16 |
| Event | Date |
| Pell, FSEOG and Student Loans applied to accounts for returning students. | Sunday, May 18 |
| Funds available for Kish Store. | Monday, May 19 |
| Title IV refund date. | Thursday, June 12 |
| Late-start aid applied. | Sunday, June 29 |
| Late-start refunds sent. | Thursday, July 3 |
| Deadline for Academic Achievement and Dual Credit. | Thursday, July 31 |
Keep up-to-date with the following information. We will notify you of any new developments or requirements for each year’s financial aid.
When you have reviewed the checklist, important dates and important information, you are ready to apply for financial aid.
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