Deadlines and Priority Dates

Fall 2023 (2023-2024 Aid Year)

May 1, 2023 (Priority Deadline)

  • The 2023-2024 FAFSA must be submitted to the U.S. Department of Education by May 1, 2023, to receive priority consideration for financial assistance (SEOG, College Work-Study, and Alabama State Grant) for the Fall 2023 semester or academic year.

August 11, 2023

  • Appeals – Financial aid appeal forms must be submitted to the Financial Aid Office by August 11, 2023. The appeal forms must be complete with all documentation attached.
  • The 2023-2024 FAFSA along with all transcripts and requested documentation must be submitted to the Financial Aid Office by August 11, 2023. Students not meeting this requirement will be required to pay tuition and fees upfront. Once the student’s financial aid requirements are complete and if the student qualifies for federal aid, they will be reimbursed. No federal aid is guaranteed until the student’s file has been processed and it is determined the student is eligible to receive financial aid.

Spring 2024 (2023-2024 Aid Year)

December 29, 2023

  • Appeals – Financial aid appeal forms must be submitted to the Financial Aid Office by December 29, 2023. The appeal forms must be complete with all documentation attached.
  • The 2023-2024 FAFSA along with all transcripts and requested documentation must be submitted to the Financial Aid Office by December 29, 2023. Students not meeting this requirement will be required to pay tuition and fees upfront. Once the student’s financial aid requirements are complete and if the student qualifies for federal aid, they will be reimbursed. No federal aid is guaranteed until the student’s file has been processed and it is determined the student is eligible to receive financial aid.

Summer 2024 (2023-2024 Aid Year)

May 17, 2024

  • Appeals – Financial aid appeal forms must be submitted to the Financial Aid Office by May 17, 2024. The appeal forms must be complete with all documentation attached.
  • The 2023-2024 FAFSA along with all transcripts and requested documentation must be submitted to the Financial Aid Office by May 17, 2024. Students not meeting this requirement will be required to pay tuition and fees upfront. Once the student’s financial aid requirements are complete and if the student qualifies for federal aid, they will be reimbursed. No federal aid is guaranteed until the student’s file has been processed and it is determined the student is eligible to receive financial aid.