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Looking for your state’s specific deadline? Don’t worry! We’ve got you covered with a complete list of financial aid deadlines, state-by-state, for the 2018 – 2019 academic year. Even though the FAFSA has an 18-month application cycle, state deadlines occur a lot sooner. In order to be eligible for state aid, you must submit your FAFSA before the state’s deadline.
Before you check out the list and look for your state, it’s important to review the information below. It can help you understand all of the relayed information and ensure you note the correct deadlines for your state!
— The Federal Aid Deadline for the 2018 - 2019 academic year is June 30, 2019 – no matter what state you live in.
— Online applications must be submitted by midnight Central Time, June 30, 2019.
— FAFSA on the Web applications must be submitted before or by midnight, 12:00 a.m. Central Standard Time on June 30, 2019.
State deadlines may be earlier than the federal deadline and do not replace filling out the FAFSA. You must fill out the FAFSA to receive federal student aid. In all cases, it’s best to apply early before funds run out. Note: Your school must have your complete and correct information by your last day of enrollment in the 2018 - 2019 school year. Many states do operate on a first-come, first-served basis until funds run out, so it’s always in your best interest to submit the FAFSA as soon it’s available on October 1 of each year! Also, be sure to check your state’s specific listing for notes so that you can make sure you know if any specific criterion applies (see below criteria)! In some states, the following criteria applies:
— Additional form may be required. Contact your financial aid administrator or your state agency.
— Applicants encouraged to obtain proof of mailing.
— For priority consideration, submit application by date specified.
— Deadline by midnight, Central Daylight Time.
— Deadline by midnight, Central Standard Time.
— Deadline may be by date received, date postmarked or date form was processed.
To find out more information regarding financial aid deadlines, visit the FAFSA website. Information compiled from http://www.fafsa.ed.gov. To complete the FAFSA, go to http://www.fafsa.ed.gov/index.htm.
Looking for 2019-2020 financial aid deadlines? Find current financial aid deadlines.
Financial aid can be a confusing topic but the most important thing to remember is to keep track of your deadlines. Deadlines can change depending on whether they are federal or state applications, so it’s important to be able to decipher between the two. Not sure when your financial aid applications are due? It’s important to be aware that, while deadlines can vary by state, it’s easy to remember the federal financial aid application deadline, because it is the same for everyone: June 30, 2019.FAFSA Deadline
The FAFSA becomes available on October 1 and has an 18-month application cycle. It asks for financial and tax information from the prior prior year in order to determine aid eligibility. The FAFSA deadline for the 2018-2019 FAFSA is midnight, Central Time, June 30, 2019. In addition to complying with the federal deadline above, students must adhere to state financial aid deadlines as well in order to qualify.Important Things to Remember:
— This information is for the 2018 - 2019 school year.— Online applications must be submitted by midnight Central Time, June 30, 2019.
— FAFSA on the Web applications must be submitted before or by midnight, 12:00 a.m. Central Standard Time on June 30, 2019.
State deadlines may be earlier than the federal deadline and do not replace filling out the FAFSA. You must fill out the FAFSA to receive federal student aid. In all cases, it’s best to apply early before funds run out. Note: Your school must have your complete and correct information by your last day of enrollment in the 2018 - 2019 school year. Many states do operate on a first-come, first-served basis until funds run out, so it’s always in your best interest to submit the FAFSA as soon it’s available on October 1 of each year! Also, be sure to check your state’s specific listing for notes so that you can make sure you know if any specific criterion applies (see below criteria)! In some states, the following criteria applies:
— Additional form may be required. Contact your financial aid administrator or your state agency.
— Applicants encouraged to obtain proof of mailing.
— For priority consideration, submit application by date specified.
— Deadline by midnight, Central Daylight Time.
— Deadline by midnight, Central Standard Time.
— Deadline may be by date received, date postmarked or date form was processed.
Student Financial Aid Deadlines by State:
States from A-D
- Alabama — Check with your financial aid administrator.
- Alaska — AK Education Grant – ASAP after October 1, 2017.
AK Performance Scholarship - due June 30, 2018.
Notes: Why ASAP? Awards made until funds are depleted.
- Arizona — Check with your financial aid administrator.
- Arkansas — Academic Challenge – June 1, 2018 by midnight, CST, (date received).
Workforce Grant - check with your financial aid administrator.
Higher Education Opportunity Grant - June 1, 2018 by midnight, CST, (date received).
- California — For many state financial aid programs, date postmarked must be March 2, 2018.
Additional community college Cal grants must be postmarked by September 2, 2018.
Notes: You’re also encouraged to obtain proof of mailing and additional forms may apply.
If you are a non-citizen holding a Social Security card issued through Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) or for some other work authorization, you should fill out the California Dream Act Application found at www.caldreamact.org, NOT a FAFSA form.
- Colorado — Check with your financial aid administrator.
- Connecticut — February 15, 2018 (date received)
Notes: For priority consideration, submit application by the specified date. You’re also encouraged to obtain proof of mailing and additional forms may apply. Contact your financial aid administrator or state agency for additional information.
- Delaware — April 15, 2018 by midnight, CST (date received).
- District of Columbia — FAFSA completed by May 1, 2018 (date received).
For DCTAG, complete the DC OneApp and submit supporting documents by May 31, 2018.
States from F-L
- Florida — May 15, 2018 (date processed)
Notes: This is the date the form must be processed by, not received or postmarked so make sure to leave a little leeway!
- Georgia — Check with your financial aid administrator.
- Hawaii — Check with you financial aid administrator.
Notes: You may need to fill out an additional form.
- Idaho — Opportunity Grant - March 1, 2018 (date received) by midnight, CST.
Notes: For priority consideration, submit application by the specified date. Also, an additional form may be required. Contact your financial aid administrator or state agency for additional information.
- Illinois — ASAP after October 1, 2017.
Notes: Why ASAP? Awards made until funds are depleted.
- Indiana — March 10, 2018 by midnight, CST (date received).
- Iowa — July 1, 2018 by midnight, CST.
Notes: Earlier priority deadlines may apply for certain programs and an additional form may be required.
- Kansas — April 1, 2018 by midnight, CST (date received).
Notes: For priority consideration, submit application by the specified date. Also, an additional form may be required. Contact your financial aid administrator or state agency for additional information.
- Kentucky — ASAP after October 1, 2017.
Notes: Why ASAP? Awards made until funds are depleted.
- Louisiana — July 1, 2019
Notes: Turning it in by July 1, 2018 is highly recommended.
States from M-O
- Maine — May 1, 2018 by midnight, CST (date received).
- Maryland — March 1, 2018 by midnight, CST (date received).
- Massachusetts — May 1, 2018 by midnight, CST (date received).
Notes: For priority consideration, submit application by the specified date.
- Michigan — March 1, 2018 by midnight, CST (date received).
- Minnesota — 30 days after term starts (by midnight CST) (date received).
- Mississippi — MTAG and MESG Grants - September 14, 2018 by midnight, CST (date received).
HELP Scholarship - March 31, 2018 by midnight, CST (date received).
- Missouri — February 1, 2018 by midnight, CST (date received).
- Montana — Check with your financial aid administrator.
- Nebraska — Check with your financial aid administrator.
- Nevada — Silver State Opportunity Grant -- As soon as possible after October 1, 2017.
Check with your financial aid administrator.
Notes: An additional form may be required.
- New Hampshire — Check with your financial aid administrator.
Notes: An additional form may be required.
- New Jersey — 2017-2018 Tuition Aid Grant recipients – April 15, 2018 by midnight, CST (date received).
All other applications – September 15, 2018 by midnight, CST for fall and spring terms (date received).
February 15, 2019 by midnight, CST for spring term only (date received).
- New Mexico — Check with your financial aid administrator.
- New York — June 30, 2019 by midnight, CST (date received).
Notes: An additional form may be required.
- North Carolina — ASAP after October 1, 2017.
Notes: Why ASAP? Awards made until funds are depleted.
- North Dakota — ASAP after October 1, 2017.
Notes: Why ASAP? Awards made until funds are depleted.
- Ohio — October 1, 2018 by midnight, CST (date received)
Notes: An additional form may be required.
- Oklahoma — ASAP after October 1, 2017 by midnight, CST (date received).
Notes: For priority consideration, submit application by the specified date.
- Oregon — OSAC Private Scholarships - March 1, 2018.
Oregon Opportunity Grant – ASAP after October 1, 2017.
Notes: Why ASAP? Awards made until funds are depleted.
States from P-T
- Pennsylvania — All first-time applicants at a community college; a business/trade/technical school; a hospital school of nursing; or enrolled in a non-transferable two-year program – August 1, 2018 by midnight, CST (date received).
All other applicants – May 1, 2018 by midnight, CST (date received).
- Rhode Island — Check with your financial aid administrator. Additional forms may be required.
- South Carolina — Tuition Grants - June 30, 2018 (date received)
SC Commission on Higher Education Need-based Grants - ASAP after October 1, 2017.
Notes: Why ASAP? Awards made until funds are depleted.
- South Dakota — Check with your financial aid administrator.
An additional form may be required. - Tennessee — For State Grant – January 16, 2018 (see notes for details)
For State Lottery – fall term, September 1, 2018 by midnight CST (date received); spring & summer terms, February 1, 2019 by midnight, CST (date received).
Notes: Prior-year recipients of State Grant will receive an award, if eligible. All other awards are given to neediest applicants who have met the January 16, 2018 deadline until funds are depleted.
- Texas — ASAP after October 1, 2017.
States from U-W
- Utah — Check with your financial aid administrator.
- Vermont — ASAP after October 1, 2017.
Notes: Why ASAP? Awards made until funds are depleted. An additional form may be required.
- Virginia— Check with your financial aid administrator.
Notes: An additional form may be required.
- Washington— ASAP after October 1, 2017.
Notes: Why ASAP? Awards made until funds are depleted.
- West Virginia — PROMISE Scholarship – March 1, 2018. New applicants must submit an additional application, available at CFWV.com. Contact your financial aid administrator or state agency for additional information.
WV Higher Education Grant Program - April 15, 2018
- Wisconsin — Check with your financial aid administrator.
- Wyoming — Check with your financial aid administrator.
Notes: An additional form may be required.
- All Other U.S. Territories — Check with your financial aid administrator or state agency for details.
To find out more information regarding financial aid deadlines, visit the FAFSA website. Information compiled from http://www.fafsa.ed.gov. To complete the FAFSA, go to http://www.fafsa.ed.gov/index.htm.
