New students are encouraged to apply for financial aid as early as possible, after January 1 preceding the term in which you will start. Although there is no set deadline for new students, funds are limited and students that wait too long to apply risk losing out on state grants, institutional awards, and student employment opportunities.

Continuing students are required to complete the financial aid application process (this includes filing an accurate FAFSA and submitting any additionally required documentation) by April 1 of each year for the subsequent aid year. If you miss that deadline you will not be eligible for institutional support, risk losing state grant support, and are not guaranteed that your application will be processed by the start of the Fall term.