Early Aid Estimate
Use FAFSA4caster to get a free early estimate of your eligibility for federal student aid.
After the FAFSA® Form
Find out what to expect after you fill out the FAFSA form, including when and how your aid will be paid out.
Student Aid Deadlines
Select your state of legal residence and the school year for which you’re applying for federal student aid.
VIEW DEADLINES
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STATE DEADLINE
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ASAP After Oct. 1, 2018
Alaska Education Grant: As soon as possible after Oct. 1, 2018. Awards are made until funds are depleted.
June 30, 2019
Alaska Performance Scholarship: For priority consideration, submit your application by June 30, 2019. Awards are made until funds are depleted.
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There is no state deadline for Alberta.
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June 1, 2019
Academic Challenge: June 1, 2019, by midnight CT.
Higher Education Opportunity Grant: June 1, 2019, by midnight CT.
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Workforce Grant: Check with your financial aid administrator.
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There is no state deadline for British Columbia.
March 2, 2019
For many state financial aid programs: March 2, 2019 (date postmarked).
Cal Grant also requires submission of a school-certified GPA by March 2, 2019.
Applicants are encouraged to obtain proof of mailing their GPA and to retain a copy of their GPA form.
For additional community college Cal Grants: Sept. 2, 2019 (date postmarked)
If you’re a noncitizen without a Social Security card or had one issued through the federal Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals program, you should fill out the California Dream Act Application found at caldreamact.org. You do not need to fill out a FAFSA form to be eligible for California student financial aid. Contact the California Student Aid Commission (csac.ca.gov) or your financial aid administrator for more information. Additional forms may be required. Applicants are encouraged to keep a record of their submission by printing out their online FAFSA confirmation page or obtaining proof of mailing the FAFSA form.
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There is no state deadline for Canada.
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Check with your financial aid administrator.
Feb. 15, 2019
For priority consideration, submit your application by midnight CT, Feb. 15, 2019. Additional forms may be required. Contact your financial aid administrator or your state agency.
April 15, 2019
April 15, 2019, by midnight CT
May 1, 2019
For priority consideration, your FAFSA form should be completed by May 1, 2019.
May 31, 2019
For DCTAG, complete the DC OneApp and submit supporting documents by May 31, 2019, to be given priority consideration.
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Check with your financial aid administrator. Additional forms may be required.
May 15, 2019
May 15, 2019 (date processed)
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There is no state deadline for Foreign Country.
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March 1, 2019
Opportunity Grant: For priority consideration, submit your application by midnight CT, March 1, 2019. Additional forms may be required. Contact your financial aid administrator or your state agency.
ASAP After Oct. 1, 2018
As soon as possible after Oct. 1, 2018. Awards are made until funds are depleted.
ASAP After Oct. 1, 2018
Adult Student Grant: As soon as possible after Oct. 1, 2018. Awards are made until funds are depleted. New applicants must submit additional forms at ScholarTrack.IN.gov.
Workforce Ready Grant: As soon as possible after Oct. 1, 2018.
April 15, 2019
Frank O'Bannon Grant: April 15, 2019, by midnight CT
21st Century Scholarship: April 15, 2019, by midnight CT
July 1, 2019
July 1, 2019, by midnight CT. Earlier priority deadlines may exist for certain programs. Additional forms may be required.
April 1, 2019
For priority consideration, submit your application by midnight CT, April 1, 2019. Additional forms may be required. Contact your financial aid administrator or your state agency.
ASAP After Oct. 1, 2018
As soon as possible after Oct. 1, 2018. Awards are made until funds are depleted.
July 1, 2020
July 1, 2020 (July 1, 2019 recommended)
May 1, 2019
May 1, 2019, by midnight CT
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There is no state deadline for Manitoba.
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Check with your financial aid administrator. Additional forms may be required.
March 1, 2019
March 1, 2019, by midnight CT
May 1, 2019
For priority consideration, submit your application by midnight CT, May 1, 2019.
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There is no state deadline for Mexico.
March 1, 2019
March 1, 2019, by midnight CT
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30 days after term starts, by midnight CT.
Sept. 15, 2019
MTAG and MESG Grants: Sept. 15, 2019, by midnight CT. Additional forms may be required.
March 31, 2019
HELP Scholarship: March 31, 2019, by midnight CT. Additional forms may be required.
Feb. 1, 2019
For priority consideration, submit your application by Feb. 1, 2019. Applications are accepted through April 1, 2019, at midnight CT.
April 30, 2019
For priority consideration, submit your application by midnight CT, April 30, 2019. Additional forms may be required.
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Check with your financial aid administrator. Additional forms may be required.
Contact Your Financial Aid Office
Check with your financial aid administrator.
ASAP After Oct. 1, 2018
Silver State Opportunity Grant: As soon as possible after Oct. 1, 2018. Awards are made until funds are depleted.
April 1, 2019
Nevada Promise Scholarship: April 1, 2019. Additional forms may be required. Awards are made until funds are depleted.
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All other aid: Check with your financial aid administrator. Additional forms may be required.
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There is no state deadline for New Brunswick.
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Check with your financial aid administrator. Additional forms may be required.
April 15, 2019
2018–19 Tuition Aid Grant recipients: April 15, 2019, by midnight CT
Sept. 15, 2019
All other applicants: Fall and spring terms: Sept. 15, 2019, by midnight CT
Feb. 15, 2020
All other applicants: Spring term only: Feb. 15, 2020, by midnight CT
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Check with your financial aid administrator.
June 30, 2020
June 30, 2020, by midnight CT. Additional forms may be required.
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There is no state deadline for Newfoundland.
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There is no state deadline for Newfoundland/Labrador.
ASAP After Oct. 1, 2018
As soon as possible after Oct. 1, 2018. Awards are made until funds are depleted.
ASAP After Oct. 1, 2018
As soon as possible after Oct. 1, 2018. Awards are made until funds are depleted.
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There is no state deadline for Northwest Territories.
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There is no state deadline for Nova Scotia.
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There is no state deadline for Nunavut.
Oct. 1, 2019
Oct. 1, 2019, by midnight CT
ASAP After Oct. 1, 2018
As soon as possible after Oct. 1, 2018. Awards are made until funds are depleted.
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There is no state deadline for Ontario.
ASAP After Oct. 1, 2018
Oregon Opportunity Grant: As soon as possible after Oct. 1, 2018. Awards are made until funds are depleted.
March 1, 2019
OSAC Private Scholarships: March 1, 2019. Additional forms may be required.
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Oregon Promise Grant: Contact your state agency. Additional forms may be required.
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Check with your financial aid administrator. Additional forms may be required.
May 1, 2019
All other applicants: May 1, 2019, by midnight CT. Additional forms may be required.
Aug. 1, 2019
All first-time applicants enrolled in a community college, business, trade, or technical school, hospital school of nursing, designated Pennsylvania Open-Admission institution, or nontransferable two-year program: Aug. 1, 2019, by midnight CT
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There is no state deadline for Prince Edward Island.
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Check with your financial aid administrator.
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There is no state deadline for Quebec (PQ).
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There is no state deadline for Quebec (QC).
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Check with your financial aid administrator. Additional forms may be required.
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There is no state deadline for Saskatchewan.
ASAP After Oct. 1, 2018
SC Commission on Higher Education Need-based Grants: As soon as possible after Oct. 1, 2018. Awards are made until funds are depleted.
June 30, 2019
Tuition Grants: June 30, 2019, by midnight CT
Contact Your Financial Aid Office
Check with your financial aid administrator. Additional forms may be required.
Feb. 1, 2019
State Grant: Prior-year recipients receive award if eligible and apply by Feb. 1, 2019. All other awards made to neediest applicants. Awards are made until funds are depleted.
Tennessee Promise: Feb. 1, 2019 (date received)
Sept. 1, 2019
State Lottery: Fall term: Sept. 1, 2019 (date received)
Feb. 1, 2020
State Lottery: Spring and summer terms: Feb. 1, 2020 (date received)
ASAP After Oct. 1, 2018
As soon as possible after Oct. 1, 2018.
Texas public colleges: For priority consideration, submit your application by Jan. 15, 2019. Additional forms may be required.
Texas private colleges: Check with your financial aid administrator. Additional forms may be required.
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Check with your financial aid administrator. Additional forms may be required.
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Consulte con su administrador de ayuda económica. Las concesiones se otorgarán hasta que se agoten los fondos. Es posible que se necesiten otros formularios.
ASAP After Oct. 1, 2018
As soon as possible after Oct. 1, 2018. Awards are made until funds are depleted. Additional forms may be required.
Contact Your Financial Aid Office
Check with your financial aid administrator. Additional forms may be required.
ASAP After Oct. 1, 2018
As soon as possible after Oct. 1, 2018. Awards are made until funds are depleted.
March 1, 2019
PROMISE Scholarship: March 1, 2019. New applicants must submit additional forms at cfwv.com. Contact your financial aid administrator or your state agency.
April 15, 2019
WV Higher Education Grant Program: April 15, 2019
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Check with your financial aid administrator.
Contact Your Financial Aid Office
Check with your financial aid administrator. Additional forms may be required.
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There is no state deadline for Yukon.
Contact Your Financial Aid Office
Check with your financial aid administrator.
ASAP After Oct. 1, 2017
Alaska Education Grant: As soon as possible after after Oct. 1, 2017. Awards made until funds are depleted.
June 30, 2018
Alaska Performance Scholarship: For priority consideration, submit application by June 30, 2018. Awards made until funds are depleted.
Contact Your Financial Aid Office
There is no state deadline for Alberta.
Contact Your Financial Aid Office
Check with your financial aid administrator. Additional forms may be required..
Contact Your Financial Aid Office
Check with your financial aid administrator.
June 1, 2018
Academic Challenge: June 1, 2018, by midnight CT.
Higher Education Opportunity Grant: June 1, 2018, by midnight CT.
Contact Your Financial Aid Office
Workforce Grant: Check with your financial aid administrator.
Contact Your Financial Aid Office
There is no state deadline for British Columbia.
March 2, 2018
California - For many state financial aid programs - March 2, 2018 (date postmarked).
Cal Grant also requires submission of a school-certified GPA by March 2, 2018.
Applicants are encouraged to obtain proof of mailing their GPA and to retain a copy of their GPA form. For additional community college Cal Grants – Sept. 2, 2018 (date postmarked).
If you are a non-citizen without a Social Security card or had one issued through the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) program, you should fill out the California Dream Act Application found at www.caldreamact.org. You do not need to fill out a FAFSA to be eligible for California student financial aid.
Contact the California Student Aid Commission (www.csac.ca.gov) or your financial aid administrator for more information.
Additional forms may be required. Applicants encouraged to keep a record of their submission by printing out their online FAFSA confirmation page or obtaining proof of mailing the FAFSA.
March 2, 2018
For many state financial aid programs: March 2, 2018 (date postmarked).
Cal Grant also requires submission of a school-certified GPA by March 2, 2018.
Applicants are encouraged to obtain proof of mailing their GPA and to retain a copy of their GPA form.
For additional community college Cal Grants: Sept. 2, 2018 (date postmarked)
If you are a non-citizen without a Social Security card or had one issued through the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) program, you should fill out the California Dream Act Application found at www.caldreamact.org. You do not need to fill out a FAFSA to be eligible for California student financial aid. Contact the California Student Aid Commission (www.csac.ca.gov) or your financial aid administrator for more information. Additional forms may be required. Applicants encouraged to keep a record of their submission by printing out their online FAFSA confirmation page or obtaining proof of mailing the FAFSA.
Contact Your Financial Aid Office
There is no state deadline for Canada.
Contact Your Financial Aid Office
Check with your financial aid administrator.
Feb. 15, 2018
For priority consideration, submit your application by midnight CT, Feb. 15, 2018. Additional forms may be required. Contact your financial aid administrator or your state agency.
April 15, 2018
April 15, 2018, by midnight CT
May 1, 2018
For priority consideration, your FAFSA form should be completed by May 1, 2018.
May 31, 2018
For DCTAG, complete the DC OneApp and submit supporting documents by May 31, 2018. For priority consideration,submit application by date specified.
Contact Your Financial Aid Office
Check with your financial aid administrator. Additional forms may be required.
May 15, 2018
May 15, 2018 (date processed)
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There is no state deadline for Foreign Country.
Contact Your Financial Aid Office
Check with your financial aid administrator.
Contact Your Financial Aid Office
Check with your financial aid administrator. Additional forms may be required.
Contact Your Financial Aid Office
Check with your financial aid administrator. Additional forms may be required.
March 1, 2018
Opportunity Grant: For priority consideration, submit your application by midnight CT, March 1, 2018. Additional forms may be required. Contact your financial aid administrator or your state agency.
ASAP After Oct. 1, 2017
As soon as possible after Oct. 1, 2017. Awards are made until funds are depleted.
April 15, 2018
April 15, 2018, by midnight CT
July 1, 2018
July 1, 2018, by midnight CT. Earlier priority deadlines may exist for certain programs. Additional forms may be required.
April 1, 2018
For priority consideration, submit your application by midnight CT, April 1, 2018. Additional forms may be required. Contact your financial aid administrator or your state agency.
ASAP After Oct. 1, 2017
As soon as possible after Oct. 1, 2017. Awards are made until funds are depleted.
July 1, 2019
July 1, 2019 (July 1, 2018 recommended)
May 1, 2018
May 1, 2018, by midnight CT
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There is no state deadline for Manitoba.
Contact Your Financial Aid Office
Check with your financial aid administrator. Additional forms may be required.
March 1, 2018
March 1, 2018, by midnight CT
May 1, 2018
For priority consideration, submit your application by midnight CT, May 1, 2018.
Contact Your Financial Aid Office
There is no state deadline for Mexico.
March 1, 2018
March 1, 2018, by midnight CT
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30 days after term starts, by midnight CT.
March 31, 2018
HELP Scholarship:March 31, 2018, by midnight CT
Sept. 14, 2018
MTAG and MESG Grants: Sept. 14, 2018, by midnight CT
Feb. 1, 2018
For priority consideration, submit your application by Feb. 1, 2018. Applications are accepted through April 1, 2018, at midnight CT.
Contact Your Financial Aid Office
Check with your financial aid administrator. Additional forms may be required.
Contact Your Financial Aid Office
Check with your financial aid administrator.
ASAP After Oct. 1, 2017
Silver State Opportunity Grant: As soon as possible after Oct. 1, 2017. Awards are made until funds are depleted.
Contact Your Financial Aid Office
All other aid: Check with your financial aid administrator. Additional forms may be required.
Contact Your Financial Aid Office
There is no state deadline for New Brunswick.
Contact Your Financial Aid Office
Check with your financial aid administrator. Additional forms may be required.
April 15, 2018
2017–18 Tuition Aid Grant recipients: April 15, 2018, by midnight CT
Sept. 15, 2018
All other applicants: Fall and spring terms: Sept. 15, 2018, by midnight CT
Feb. 15, 2019
All other applicants: Spring term only: Feb. 15, 2019, by midnight CT
Contact Your Financial Aid Office
Check with your financial aid administrator.
June 30, 2019
June 30, 2020, by midnight CT. Additional forms may be required.
Contact Your Financial Aid Office
There is no state deadline for Newfoundland.
Contact Your Financial Aid Office
There is no state deadline for Newfoundland/Labrador.
ASAP After Oct. 1, 2017
As soon as possible after Oct. 1, 2017. Awards are made until funds are depleted.
ASAP After Oct. 1, 2017
As soon as possible after Oct. 1, 2017. Awards are made until funds are depleted.
April 30, 2018
For priority consideration, submit your application by midnight CT, April 30, 2018. Additional forms may be required.
Contact Your Financial Aid Office
There is no state deadline for Northwest Territories.
Contact Your Financial Aid Office
There is no state deadline for Nova Scotia.
Contact Your Financial Aid Office
There is no state deadline for Nunavut.
Oct. 1, 2018
Oct. 1, 2018, by midnight CT
ASAP After Oct. 1, 2017
As soon as possible after Oct. 1, 2017. Awards are made until funds are depleted.
Contact Your Financial Aid Office
There is no state deadline for Ontario.
Contact Your Financial Aid Office
Deadlines vary by program. Visit OregonStudentAid.gov for more information or check with your financial aid administrator.
Contact Your Financial Aid Office
Check with your financial aid administrator. Additional forms may be required.
May 1, 2018
All other applicants: May 1, 2018, by midnight CT. Additional forms may be required.
Aug. 1, 2018
All first-time applicants enrolled in a community college, business, trade, or technical school, hospital school of nursing, designated Pennsylvania Open-Admission institution, or nontransferable two-year program: Aug. 1, 2018, by midnight CT
Contact Your Financial Aid Office
There is no state deadline for Prince Edward Island.
Contact Your Financial Aid Office
Check with your financial aid administrator.
Contact Your Financial Aid Office
There is no state deadline for Quebec (PQ).
Contact Your Financial Aid Office
There is no state deadline for Quebec (QC).
Contact Your Financial Aid Office
Check with your financial aid administrator. Additional forms may be required.
Contact Your Financial Aid Office
There is no state deadline for Saskatchewan.
ASAP After Oct. 1, 2017
SC Commission on Higher Education Need-based Grants: As soon as possible after Oct. 1, 2017. Awards are made until funds are depleted.
June 30, 2018
Tuition Grants: June 30, 2018, by midnight CT
Contact Your Financial Aid Office
Check with your financial aid administrator. Additional forms may be required.
Jan. 16, 2018
State Grant: Prior-year recipients receive award if eligible and apply by Jan. 16, 2018. All other awards made to neediest applicants. Awards are made until funds are depleted.
Tennessee Promise: Jan. 16, 2018 (date received)
Sept. 1, 2018
State Lottery: Fall term: Sept. 1, 2018 (date received)
Feb. 1, 2019
State Lottery: Spring and summer terms: Feb. 1, 2019 (date received)
ASAP After Oct. 1, 2017
As soon as possible after Oct. 1, 2017.
Texas public colleges: For priority consideration, submit your application by March 15, 2018. Additional forms may be required.
Texas private colleges: Check with your financial aid administrator. Additional forms may be required.
Contact Your Financial Aid Office
Check with your financial aid administrator. Additional forms may be required.
Contact Your Financial Aid Office
Check with your financial aid administrator.
ASAP After Oct. 1, 2017
As soon as possible after Oct. 1, 2017. Awards are made until funds are depleted. Additional forms may be required.
Contact Your Financial Aid Office
Check with your financial aid administrator. Additional forms may be required.
ASAP After Oct. 1, 2017
As soon as possible after Oct. 1, 2017. Awards are made until funds are depleted.
March 1, 2018
PROMISE Scholarship: March 1, 2018. New applicants must submit additional forms at cfwv.com. Contact your financial aid administrator or your state agency.
April 15, 2018
WV Higher Education Grant Program: April 15, 2018
Contact Your Financial Aid Office
Check with your financial aid administrator.
Contact Your Financial Aid Office
Check with your financial aid administrator. Additional forms may be required.
Contact Your Financial Aid Office
There is no state deadline for Yukon.
COLLEGE DEADLINE
Check With the College
Visit the school’s website or contact its financial aid office. School deadlines are usually early in the year (often in February or March, although some are even earlier now that the FAFSA form is available in October).
FEDERAL DEADLINE
June 30, 2020
The online FAFSA form must be submitted by midnight Central time (CT) on June 30, 2020. Any corrections or updates must be submitted by midnight CT on Sept. 12, 2020.
June 30, 2019
The online FAFSA form must be submitted by midnight Central time (CT) on June 30, 2019. Any corrections or updates must be submitted by midnight CT on Sept. 14, 2019.