Dates & Deadlines

Make sure you receive your funds in time to pay your semester tuition and fees—submit your financial aid applications by the appropriate deadlines!

Note: These dates and deadlines are for new students applying for the 2025-2026 academic year. If you still need to apply for 2024-2025 financial aid, please do so as soon as possible using the 2024-2025 CSS Profile and FAFSA.

October 1, 2024: CSS Application available

The College Scholarship Service (CSS) Profile applications is available beginning October 1, 2024.

Fall 2024: FAFSA available

The Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) will be available in the fall. Check back for specific dates.

December 13, 2024: Early Action financial aid deadline

February 5, 2025: Regular Decision financial aid deadline

• Submit the CSS Profile application to determine your eligibility for university-based aid.
• Submit the FAFSA application to determine your eligibility for federal aid, including Pell Grants and Direct Loans.

March 3, 2025: Cal Grant deadline

California residents: Apply for Cal Grants by this date.

October 1, 2024: CSS Application available

The College Scholarship Service (CSS) Profile application is available beginning October 1, 2024.

Fall 2024: FAFSA available

The Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) will be available in the fall. Check back for specific dates.

March 3, 2025: Transfer Student deadline

Submit the FAFSA and CSS Profile by this date.

March 3, 2025: Cal Grant deadline

California residents: Apply for Cal Grants by this date.