Financial Aid Timeline
Planning ahead is essential when it comes to Financial Aid. Many students don't realize that there are several actions you need to take before you can receive your financial aid award. Look below for the term you plan to start and complete all of the steps within the recommended timeline.
Fall term start
Recommended timeline
October to July
- Complete FAFSA®
- Attend a FAFSA®/ORSAA workshop
April thru July
August
September
Winter term start
Recommended timeline
January to October
- Complete FAFSA®
- Attend a FAFSA®/ORSAA workshop
October and November
- Submit requested documents
- Check student accounts weekly
- Priority deadline is December 1
- Review and act on your award
December
Spring term start
Recommended timeline
October
- Complete FAFSA®
- Attend a FAFSA®/ORSAA workshop
January and February
- Submit requested documents
- Check student accounts weekly
- Priority deadline is March 1
- Review and act on your award
March
Summer term start
Recommended timeline
October to March
- Complete FAFSA®
- Attend a FAFSA®/ORSAA workshop
April and May
- Submit requested documents
- Check student accounts weekly
- Priority deadline is June 1
- Review and act on your award
June