Financial Aid Timeline

September – November:

• Collect needed documents for financial aid applications
• After October 1, fill out and submit the CSS Profile (If applicable)

December – March:

• By December 2024 Financial Aid Applications open (FAFSA & CADA)
• Fill out and submit the FAFSA before the deadline of March 3, 2025.
• Review your submission confirmation, after submitting the application.
• Create Student Portals for each college, and see if any additional financial aid information is needed.
• Complete Financial Aid Verification (if selected)

April:

• Review and compare your financial aid offers from Colleges.
• Use the Financial Aid Award Letter Comparison Tool to interpret financial aid information from different colleges.

May:

• High School Seniors: Submit your SIR (Statement of Intent to Register) to commit to attending your chosen institution

June:

• Community College Transfer Students: Submit your SIR (Statement of Intent to Register) to commit to attending your chosen institution

Summer:

• Ensure you understand what steps follow accepting a school, this may include applying for Freshman orientation or paying for the semester or quarter.

All Year Round:

• Find and Apply for scholarships