Dates & Deadlines
Overview
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 2027-2028 academic year. If you still need to apply for 2026-2027 financial aid, please do so as soon as possible using the 2026-2027 CSS Profile and FAFSA or CADAA.
First-Year Students
October 1, 2026: CSS Application available
The College Scholarship Service (CSS) Profile application is available beginning October 1, 2026.
October 1, 2026: FAFSA and CADAA available
The Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) and California Dream Act application (CADAA) will be available beginning October 1, 2026. Students should only complete one of the applications based on their eligibility (not both).
The California Dream Act Application (CADAA) allows undocumented students who meet certain criteria to apply for state grants. California students who meet the eligibility requirements should complete the CADAA if they are undocumented, if they have Temporary Protected Status (TPS), or if they are U Visa holders.
Note: Deadlines are accurate as of June 2026.
November 1, 2026: Early Decision financial aid deadline
November 15, 2026: Early Action financial aid deadline
February 3, 2027: Regular Decision financial aid deadline
- Submit the CSS Profile application to determine your eligibility for university-based aid.
- Submit the FAFSA or CADAA application to determine your eligibility for federal and/or state aid.
March 2, 2027: Cal Grant deadline
California residents: Apply for Cal Grants by this date.
Transfer Students
October 1, 2026: CSS Application available
The College Scholarship Service (CSS) Profile application is available beginning October 1, 2025.
October 1, 2026: FAFSA and CADAA available
The Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) and California Dream Act application (CADAA) will be available beginning October 1, 2026. Students should only complete one of the applications based on their eligibility (not both).
The California Dream Act Application (CADAA) allows undocumented students who meet certain criteria to apply for state grants. California students who meet the eligibility requirements should complete the CADAA if they are undocumented, if they have Temporary Protected Status (TPS), or if they are U Visa holders.
March 2, 2027: Transfer Student deadline
Submit the CSS Profile and FAFSA or CADAA by this date.
March 2, 2027: Cal Grant deadline
California residents: Submit the FAFSA or CADAA application and complete the necessary steps by this date to be considered for a Cal Grant.