Important Dates & Deadlines
There are lots of deadlines that can impact your financial aid amounts. See below to learn about the different deadlines and how each deadline can impact your financial aid.
Fall 2024 and Spring 2025 Enrollment Deadlines
You have to be registered in all of your classes by the financial aid enrollment deadline. Your grant amounts are based on the number of units you are registered in as of the deadline. You may not receive the maximum grant amount if you register in any units after the deadlines listed below.
Late start classes and classes that you are waitlisted in also need to be registered by the deadline.
| Fall 2024 Enrollment Deadline | September 3, 2024 |
| Spring 2025 Enrollment Deadline | February 3, 2025 |
California Priority Deadlines
If you submit your FAFSA and CA Dream Act Application by the California priority deadline you will get priority to receive state grants including the Cal Grant. Depending on your eligibility, this could add up to a significant amount in grants. You can submit your application after the priority deadline but you will not have priority to receive this money.
| 2024-2025 FAFSA/CADAA Deadline | May 2, 2024 |
| 2025-2026 FAFSA/CADAA Deadline | March 3, 2025 |
The Cal Grant is given to students on a first-come, first-served basis, meaning submitting by March 3 gives you the best chance to receive more money. We strongly encourage you to submit your FAFSA or CADAA application as soon as it opens!
To learn more information about the Cal Grant, visit the Cal Grant page.
Missing financial aid deadlines can impact your ability to qualify for programs like Cal Grants, federal grants, state assistance, or other financial opportunities.
More Deadline Information
Missed the state priority deadline? It's not too late to apply! You can complete your financial aid application through the last month of the school year or before the last day you are attending for the school year.
- For the 2024-2025 school year, the last date to apply for financial aid is June 31, 2025.
- For the 2025-2026 school year, the last date to apply for financial aid is June 31, 2026.
- You must submit your application shortly before your last date of attendance in a
school year.
- For example: If you stop attending May 2025, then you will need to have your application submitted sometime in early May. Contact the financial aid office for more information on this.
- If you applied for financial aid after beginning your classes, please know you can still apply and may still receive financial aid for those classes.
- As long as your classes are still within the current school year, you can receive financial aid for classes taken in a previous semester.
- For example, if you attended Fall 2024, and are attending Spring 2025, you can submit your financial aid application during Spring 2025 and possibly receive financial aid for Fall 2024.
Need Help?
- Financial Aid Office: Contact us for questions regarding eligibility or adjustments.
- Counseling Appointments: Schedule online via the Academic Counseling website.
- Financial Aid Resources: Explore our Forms and Links for more support.
