Graduate Financial Aid Application Priority Dates
NEW APPLICANTS: Applications for Graduate financial aid are accepted on a rolling basis throughout the academic year. However, to ensure that aid is awarded in a timely manner and is available at the beginning of each semester, students applying for need-based and non-need based assistance should adhere to the following priority application dates:
Application Dates - New Applicants
| Enrollment Begins | FAFSA Year | Priority Dates |
|---|---|---|
| Spring 2022 Term | 2021-2022 | November 1, 2021 |
| Summer 2022 Term | 2021-2022 | April 1, 2022 |
| Fall 2022 Term | 2022-2023 | April 1, 2022 |
RENEWAL APPLICANTS: You must reapply for financial aid for each new academic year. Current Graduate students seeking a renewal of their financial aid for the 2022-2023 academic year should submit a new application (FAFSA) as follows.
Application Dates - Renewal Applicants
| Academic Year | FAFSA Year | Priority Dates |
|---|---|---|
| Fall 2022 | 2022-2023 | March 1, 2022 |
| Spring 2023 | 2022-2023 | March 1, 2022 |
| Summer 2023 | 2022-2023 | March 1, 2022 |
Financial aid applications must be completed three weeks prior to the last day of the term or academic year for which you are seeking aid in order to ensure enough time is available for processing and disbursing of funds. Completing your application too late may result in the inability to process any financial aid for the academic term or year.