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Financial Aid Deadlines: Incoming Applicants

Application Deadlines

Semester
and Class
CSS PROFILE
Deadline
FAFSA
Deadline
Decision
Mail Date
January
Freshmen
November 1 November 1 Beginning
December 1
September
Freshmen
February 15 February 15 March 27—April 15
Early
Decision
November 1 February 15 By December 15
January
Transfers
November 1 November 1 Beginning
December 1
September
Transfers
April 1 April 1 June 1—June 30

Appeal Deadlines

Incoming September freshmen wishing to appeal their financial aid decisions should do so by May 15 to ensure full consideration. For incoming September transfers, the deadline is June 15.

Semester II Application Deadline

Families who experience changes in financial circumstances after the appeal deadline may submit a Spring Semester Application for Undergraduate Financial Aid, which is due by the first Monday in November.

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