Application Procedures & Filing Dates
Recommended Filing Dates
Generally, new students should apply for financial aid by March 15. Returning students should apply by May 31.
NEW STUDENTS should file FAFSA and Public Health Student Aid Application by March 15
Applications for financial aid are processed on a rolling basis. However, filing by the recommended filing date enables the student to receive a notification of award prior to making an enrollment commitment. Please note that only students who have been fully accepted into an academic program can receive a financial aid award.
RETURNING STUDENTS should file the FAFSA and Public Health Student Aid Application by May 31
To access your financial aid information online, create an account or log-in.
Application Deadlines by Term
Federal regulations require that students maintain continuous eligible enrollment for the period of the award. Regulations further stipulate that aid can only be disbursed while the student is eligibly enrolled. Students applying for assistance retroactively for the current or a prior term must adhere to the deadlines below.
Term |
Start Date |
Application Deadline |
Accept Award Deadline |
Summer Institute* |
05/24/2021 |
07/30/2021 |
08/13/2021 |
Summer |
06/30/2021 |
07/30/2021 |
08/13/2021 |
1 |
08/30/2021 |
09/24/2021 |
10/08/2021 |
2 |
10/26/2021 |
11/29/2021 |
12/10/2021 |
Winter Intersession** |
01/04/2022 |
02/18/2022 |
03/04/2022 |
3 |
01/24/2022 |
02/18/2022 |
03/04/2022 |
4 |
03/28/2022 |
04/22/2022 |
05/06/2022 |
*Students must be enrolled for a combination of at least 6 credits for the Summer Institute and the regular Summer term to be eligible for a loan disbursement for a Summer Institute enrollment.
**Students must be enrolled for a combination of at least 6 credits for the Winter Intersession and Term 3 to be eligible for a loan disbursement for a Winter Intersession enrollment.
Application Procedures
Please review the eligibility requirements and appropriate filing dates before you begin the application process.