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Financial Aid

Welcome to Financial Aid! We understand that paying for college can raise many questions. Use the menus above and the steps below to guide you through the financial aid application process.

The Financial Aid and Veterans Services Office is committed to helping students access a variety of funding options, including grants, loans (which must be repaid), scholarships, VA education benefits, and Federal Work-Study part-time employment opportunities.

Our goal is to support you in achieving your educational goals by helping you understand and navigate your financial aid options. Not sure where to start?

Visit the Contacts tab to connect with our office—we’re here to help! 🎓💼

IMPORTANT FINANCIAL AID DATES: 2026 - 2027

These are key Financial Aid dates and deadlines to help students stay on track and in the know about disbursements and other important financial aid milestones. Refer also to Semester Dates & Deadlines for important institutional dates and deadlines. 

September 3, 2026

25-Day Attendance Check (For students attending full 16-week session)

September 18, 2026

Fall Loan Disbursement to Student Accounts (First Disbursement for students attending full 16-week session or first 8-week session.)

September 23, 2026

Fall Satisfactory Academic Progress (SAP) Appeal Deadline

September 30, 2026

PELL Disbursement Paid to Student Accounts (For students attending full 16-week session or first 8-week session.)

October 3, 2026

Refunds Issued to Students

October 13, 2026

Fall Loan Disbursement to Student Accounts (Second disbursement for students attending full 16-week session or first 8-week session; only disbursement for students attending 8-week session.)  

October 27, 2026

PELL Disbursement Paid to Student Accounts (For students attending second 8-week session)

November 1, 2026

Fall Deadline for Student Loan Requests 

November 1, 2026

Fall Deadline for Special Circumstances Requests

February 10, 2027

Spring Loan Disbursement to Student Accounts (First Disbursement for students attending full 16-week session or first 8-week session.)

February 16, 2027

25-Day Attendance Check (For students attending full 16-week session)

February 16, 2027

Spring Satisfactory Academic Progress (SAP) Appeal Deadline

February 18, 2027

PELL Disbursement Paid to Student Accounts (For students attending full 16-week session or first 8-week session.)

February 24, 2027

Refunds Issued to Students

March 8, 2027

Spring Loan Disbursement to Student Accounts (Second disbursement for students attending full 16-week session or first 8-week session; only disbursement for students attending 8-week session.)  

March 22, 2027

PELL Disbursement Paid to Student Accounts (For students attending second 8-week session)

April 1, 2027

Spring Deadline for Student Loan Requests 

April 1, 2027

Spring Deadline for Special Circumstances Requests

June 17, 2027

Summer Satisfactory Academic Progress (SAP) Appeal Deadline

June 21, 2027

PELL Disbursement Paid to Student Accounts (For students attending 8-week session)

June 21, 2027

Summer Loan Disbursement to Student Accounts

June 25, 2027

Refunds Issued to Students

July 1, 2027

Summer Deadline for Student Loan Requests 

July 1, 2027

Summer Deadline for Special Circumstances Requests

July 5, 2027

PELL Disbursement Paid to Student Accounts (For students attending 6-week session)