Financial Aid and Scholarship Deadlines

When to Apply for Federal Financial Aid

The Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) uses income and tax information from two tax years prior. See the chart below to help you know when you can apply for federal financial aid and which tax year information you should use.

Academic Year
(Fall, Spring, Summer)
Date You Can Start Applying for Aid FAFSA Application Year Income Based on Tax Year
2024-2025 December 31, 2023 2024-2025 2022
2025-2026 December 1, 2024 2025-2026 2023