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 2024-2025 academic year. If you still need to apply for 2023-2024 financial aid, please do so as soon as possible using the 2023-2024 CSS Profile and FAFSA.

First-Year Students

October 1, 2023: CSS Application Available

The College Scholarship Service (CSS) Profile applications is available beginning October 1, 2023.

December 2023: Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) Available

January 12, 2024: Early Action applicant deadline for the CSS Profile

February 7, 2024: Regular Decision applicant deadline for the CSS Profile

We understand there may be challenges completing the FAFSA and will continue to review applications received after these deadlines. If you miss the deadline, apply as soon as possible afterward.

  • 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 Grant and Direct Loans.

April 2, 2024: Cal Grant Deadline

California residents: Apply for Cal Grants by this date.

 

Transfer Students

October 1, 2023: CSS Application Available

The College Scholarship Service (CSS) Profile applications is available beginning October 1, 2023.

December 2023: Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) Available

March 4, 2024: Transfer Student Deadline

Submit FAFSA and CSS Profile by this Date.

April 2, 2024: Cal Grant Deadline

California residents: Apply for Cal Grants by this date.