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Important Financial Aid Deadlines

In general, you must have completed your FAFSA before the last day you attend classes in order to receive aid for a particular semester. To receive a loan, you need to have completed the FAFSA one month to six weeks before you cease attending in order to have a chance. However, the earlier you apply the better! Also be familiar the Fee Payment deadlines and the Payment Options at the Registrar's office (see "Calendars" for details).

Fall Semester 2013 (2013-14 FAFSA) - under construction

Students should consider filing their 2013-14 FAFSA by July 1 to have a good chance at meeting fall tuition deadlines. Students should file the 2013-14 FAFSA by Nov 1 to have a good chance at meeting other deadlines for fall term if they are not attending spring 2013. Students must have a complete file to be offered financial aid.

Wed, Aug 14: Tuition and Fee payment deadline: Any difference between accepted financial aid and fall charges must be paid by this date.
Mon, Aug 26: USU Eastern Tuition and Fee payment deadline: Any difference between accepted financial aid and fall charges must be paid by this date.
Fri, Sept 6: Tuition and Fee payment deadline: Any difference between accepted financial aid and fall charges must be paid by this date.
Mon, Sep 16: Last day to be enrolled in fall classes to receive grants.
Grants and Perkins Loan will also adjust through Sep 16.
Fri, Dec 6: Last day for an appeal to be received in the financial aid office.
Fri, Dec 6: Last day to process a Parent PLUS loan. (You must have been awarded before this date!)
Fri, Dec 6: Last day to accept Direct loans for students only attending fall semester. (You must have been awarded before this date!)
Fri, Dec 13: Last day to have your 2013-14 FAFSA processed if you are only attending fall semester and you only want a Pell grant.
If you are selected for verification, verification forms must be submitted within one week of your last date of attendance for the term.

Summer Semester 2013 (2012-13 FAFSA) - under construction

Students should file the 2012-13 FAFSA by April 1 to have a good chance at meeting summer tuition deadlines. Students should file the 2012-13 FAFSA by June 1 to have a good chance at meeting other deadlines for summer term. Students must have a complete file to be offered summer aid. Grants for summer terms will increase or decrease based on enrollment throughout the term.

Mon, April 8: Summer course registration begins.
Wed, April 24: Tuition and Fee payment deadline: Any difference between accepted financial aid and summer charges must be paid by this date.
Sun, June 30: Last day to have your 2012-13 FAFSA processed (midnight Central Daylight time)
Fri, July 12: Last day for an appeal to be received in the financial aid office.
Fri, August 2: Last day to accept Direct loans. (You must have been awarded before this date!)
Fri, August 2: Last day to process Parent PLUS loans. (You must have been awarded before this date!)
If you are selected for verification, verification forms must be submitted within one week of your last date of attendance for the term.
Grants for summer terms will increase or decrease based on enrollment throughout the term.

Spring Semester 2013 (2012-13 FAFSA)

Students should file the 2012-13 FAFSA by Nov 1 to have a good chance at meeting spring tuition deadlines. Students should file their 2012-13 FAFSA by April 1 to have a good chance at meeting other deadlines for spring term. Students must have a complete file to be offered spring aid.

Wed, Dec 12: Tuition and Fee payment deadline: Any difference between accepted financial aid and spring charges must be paid by this date.
Mon, Jan 7: First Day of Classes
Mon, Jan 7: USU Eastern Tuition and Fee payment deadline: Any difference between accepted financial aid and fall charges must be paid by this date.
Fri, Jan 18: Tuition and Fee payment deadline: Any difference between accepted financial aid and spring charges must be paid by this date.
Mon, Jan 28: Last day to be enrolled in spring classes to receive grants. Grants and Perkins Loan will also adjust through Jan 30.
Fri, Apr 26: Last day to accept Direct loans for spring-only loans. (You must have been awarded before this date!)
Fri, Apr 26: Last day to process Parent PLUS loans for spring-only loans. (You must have been awarded before this date!)
Fri, Apr 26 : Last day for an appeal to be received in the financial aid office.
Fri, May 03: Last day to have your 2012-13 FAFSA processed if you are only attending spring semester and you only want a Pell grant.
If you are selected for verification, verification forms must be submitted within one week of your last date of attendance for the term.
Mon, Sep 16, 2013 - Last day to verify academic participation in withdrawn or failed courses.

Fall Semester 2012 (2012-13 FAFSA)

Students should consider filing their 2012-13 FAFSA by July 1 to have a good chance at meeting fall tuition deadlines. Students should file the 2012-13 FAFSA by Nov 1 to have a good chance at meeting other deadlines for fall term if they are not attending spring 2013. Students must have a complete file to be offered financial aid.

Wed, Aug 15: Tuition and Fee payment deadline: Any difference between accepted financial aid and fall charges must be paid by this date.
Mon, Aug 27: USU Eastern Tuition and Fee payment deadline: Any difference between accepted financial aid and fall charges must be paid by this date.
Fri, Sept 7: Tuition and Fee payment deadline: Any difference between accepted financial aid and fall charges must be paid by this date.
Mon, Sep 17: Last day to be enrolled in fall classes to receive grants.
Grants and Perkins Loan will also adjust through Sep 17.
Fri, Dec 7: Last day for an appeal to be received in the financial aid office.
Fri, Dec 7: Last day to process a Parent PLUS loan. (You must have been awarded before this date!)
Fri, Dec 7: Last day to accept Direct loans for students only attending fall semester. (You must have been awarded before this date!)
Fri, Dec 14: Last day to have your 2012-13 FAFSA processed if you are only attending fall semester and you only want a Pell grant.
If you are selected for verification, verification forms must be submitted within one week of your last date of attendance for the term.
Mon, Sep 16, 2013 - Last day to verify academic participation in withdrawn or failed courses.

Scholarship application deadline

New and transfer students apply on their application for admission. If you have questions, contact the Admissions Office at 435-797-1129. Most campus departments have a February deadline. Check with your department for further details. Go to the scholarships page for more infomation.

Student loan disbursement schedule

Assuming your loan is approved in time, your funds should be electronically transferred to USU 2-3 days prior to the beginning of the semester. Remainder checks are mailed the day before the beginning of the semester. Directly deposited funds are deposited the first day of class. Aid is not available to students before classes begin.

Previous Financial Aid Deadlines

Summer Semester 2012 (2011-12 FAFSA)

Students should file the 2011-12 FAFSA by April 1 to have a good chance at meeting summer tuition deadlines. Students should file the 2011-12 FAFSA by June 1 to have a good chance at meeting other deadlines for summer term. Students must have a complete file to be offered summer aid. Grants for summer terms will increase or decrease based on enrollment throughout the term.

Mon, April 9: Summer course registration begins.
Wed, April 25: Tuition and Fee payment deadline: Any difference between accepted financial aid and summer charges must be paid by this date.
Sat, June 30: Last day to have your 2011-12 FAFSA processed (midnight Central Daylight time)
Fri, July 13: Last day for an appeal to be received in the financial aid office.
Fri, August 3: Last day to accept Direct loans. (You must have been awarded before this date!)
Fri, August 3: Last day to process Parent PLUS loans. (You must have been awarded before this date!)
If you are selected for verification, verification forms must be submitted within one week of your last date of attendance for the term.
Grants for summer terms will increase or decrease based on enrollment throughout the term.

Spring Semester 2012 (2011-12 FAFSA)

Students should file the 2011-12 FAFSA by Nov 1 to have a good chance at meeting spring tuition deadlines. Students should file their 2011-12 FAFSA by April 1 to have a good chance at meeting other deadlines for spring term. Students must have a complete file to be offered spring aid.

Fri, Dec 16: Tuition and Fee payment deadline: Any difference between accepted financial aid and spring charges must be paid by this date.
Fri, Jan 13: Tuition and Fee payment deadline: Any difference between accepted financial aid and spring charges must be paid by this date.
Fri, Jan 20: Tuition and Fee payment deadline: Any difference between accepted financial aid and spring charges must be paid by this date.
Mon, Jan 30: Last day to be enrolled in spring classes to receive grants. Grants and Perkins Loan will also adjust through Jan 30.
Fri, Apr 27: Last day to accept Direct loans for spring-only loans. (You must have been awarded before this date!)
Fri, Apr 27: Last day to process Parent PLUS loans for spring-only loans. (You must have been awarded before this date!)
Fri, Apr 27: Last day for an appeal to be received in the financial aid office.
Fri, May 4: Last day to have your 2011-12 FAFSA processed if you are only attending spring semester and you only want a Pell grant.
If you are selected for verification, verification forms must be submitted within one week of your last date of attendance for the term.

Fall Semester 2011 (2011-12 FAFSA)

Fri, Aug 19: Tuition and Fee payment deadline: Any difference between accepted financial aid and fall charges must be paid by this date.
Fri, Sept 02: Tuition and Fee payment deadline: Any difference between accepted financial aid and fall charges must be paid by this date.
Fri, Sept 09: Tuition and Fee payment deadline: Any difference between accepted financial aid and fall charges must be paid by this date.
Mon, Sep 19: Last day to be enrolled in fall classes to receive grants. Grants and Perkins Loan will also adjust through Sep 19.
Fri, Dec 9: Last day for an appeal to be received in the financial aid office.
Fri, Dec 9: Last day to accept Direct loans for students not attending at least half-time summer semester. (You must have been awarded before this date!)
Fri, Dec 9: Last day to process Parent PLUS loans for for students not attending at least half-time summer semester. (You must have been awarded before this date!)
Fri, Dec 16: Last day to have your 2011-12 FAFSA processed if you are only attending fall semester and you only want a Pell grant.
If you are selected for verification, verification forms must be submitted within one week of your last date of attendance for the term.

Summer Semester 2011 (2010-2011 & 2011-12 FAFSA)

Students should file the 2010-11 FAFSA by April 1 to have a good chance at meeting summer tuition deadlines. Students should file the 2010-11 FAFSA by June 1 have a good chance at meeting final aid deadlines for summer term. Students must have a complete file to be offered summer aid. Grants for summer terms will increase or decrease based on enrollment through July 15.

Mon, April 11: Summer course registration begins.
Fri, May 6: Tuition and Fee payment deadline: Any difference between accepted financial aid and summer charges must be paid by this date.
Wed, June 30: Last day to have your 2010-11 FAFSA processed (midnight Central Daylight time)
Fri, July 15: Last day to enroll in summer classes in order to receive grants. Grants will also adjust through July 15.
Thurs, July 21: Last day for an appeal to be received in the financial aid office.
Fri, July 29: Last day to accept award for Direct/Stafford or PLUS loans for summer semester loans. (You must have been awarded before this date!)
If you are selected for verification, verification forms must be submitted within one week of your last date of attendance for the term.
Please note: grants for summer terms will increase or decrease based on enrollment through July 15.

Spring Semester 2011 (2010-11 FAFSA)

Fri, Dec 17: Tuition and Fee payment deadline: Any difference between accepted financial aid and spring charges must be paid by this date.
Fri, Jan 14: Tuition and Fee payment deadline: Any difference between accepted financial aid and spring charges must be paid by this date.
Fri, Jan 21: Tuition and Fee payment deadline: Any difference between accepted financial aid and spring charges must be paid by this date.
Mon, Jan 31: Last day to be enrolled in spring classes to receive grants. Grants and Perkins Loan will also adjust through Jan 31.
Fri, Apr 29: Last day to accept award for Stafford or PLUS loans for spring-only loans. (You must have been awarded before this date!)
Fri, Apr 29: Last day for an appeal to be received in the financial aid office.
Fri, May 6: Last day to have your 2010-11 FAFSA processed if you are only attending spring semester and you only want a Pell grant.
If you are selected for verification, verification forms must be submitted within one week of your last date of attendance for the term.

Fall Semester 2010 (2010-11 FAFSA)

Students should file the 2010-11 FAFSA by July 1 to have a good chance at meeting fall tuition deadlines. Students must have a complete file to be offered fall aid.

Fri, Aug: 20: Tuition and Fee payment deadline: Any difference between accepted financial aid and fall charges must be paid by this date.
Fri, Sep 3: Tuition and Fee payment deadline: Any difference between accepted financial aid and fall charges must be paid by this date.
Fri, Sep 10: Tuition and Fee payment deadline: Any difference between accepted financial aid and fall charges must be paid by this date.
Mon, Sep 20: Last day to be enrolled in fall classes to receive grants. Grants and Perkins Loan will also adjust through Sep 20.
Fri, Dec 10: Last day to accept award for Stafford or PLUS loans for fall-only loans. (You must have been awarded before this date!)
Fri, Dec 10: Last day for an appeal to be received in the financial aid office.
Fri, Dec 17: Last day to have your 2010-11 FAFSA processed if you are only attending fall semester and you only want a Pell grant.
If you are selected for verification, verification forms must be submitted within one week of your last date of attendance for the term.

Summer Semester 2010 (2009-10 FAFSA)

Students should file the 2009-10 FAFSA by April 1 to have a good chance at meeting summer tuition deadlines. Students should file the 2009-10 FAFSA by June 1 have a good chance at meeting final aid deadlines for summer term. Students must have a complete file to be offered summer aid.

Mon, April 12: Summer course registration begins.
Fri, May 7: Tuition and Fee payment deadline: Any difference between accepted financial aid and summer charges must be paid by this date.
Wed, June 30: Last day to have your 2009-10 FAFSA processed (midnight Central Daylight time)
Thurs, July 15: Last day to be enrolled in summer classes to receive grants. Grants and Perkins Loan will also adjust through July 15.
Mon, July 26: Last day for an appeal to be received in the financial aid office.
Fri, July 30: Last day to accept award for Direct/Stafford or PLUS loans for summer semester loans. (You must have been awarded before this date!)
Please note: dropping courses may cause you to owe Pell grant. Grants will adjust or prorate until July 15. If you add or drop classes your Pell grant will increase or decrease.
If you are selected for verification, verification forms must be submitted within one week of your last date of attendance for the term.

Spring Semester 2010 (2009-10 FAFSA)

Students should file the 2009-10 FAFSA by Nov 1 to have a good chance at meeting Spring tuition deadlines.

Fri, Dec 18: Tuition and Fee payment deadline: Any difference between accepted financial aid and spring charges must be paid by this date.
Wed, Jan 6: Second Tuition and Fee payment deadline: Any difference between accepted financial aid and spring charges must be paid by this date.
Fri, Jan 15: Third Tuition and Fee payment deadline: Any difference between accepted financial aid and spring charges must be paid by this date.
Fri, Jan 22: Fourth Tuition and Fee payment deadline: Any difference between accepted financial aid and spring charges must be paid by this date.
Mon, Feb 1: Last day to be enrolled in spring classes to receive grants. Grants and Perkins Loan will also adjust through Feb 1.
Fri, Apr 30: Last day to accept award for Stafford or PLUS loans for spring-only loans. (You must have been awarded before this date!)
Fri, Apr 30: Last day for an appeal to be received in the financial aid office.
Fri, May 7: Last day to have your 2009-10 FAFSA processed if you are only attending spring semester and you only want a Pell grant.
If you are selected for verification, verification forms must be submitted within one week of your last date of attendance for the term.

Fall Semester 2009 (2009-10 FAFSA)

Students should file the 2009-10 FAFSA by July 1 to have a good chance at meeting fall tuition deadlines.

Fri, Aug 14: Tuition and Fee payment deadline: Any difference between accepted financial aid and fall charges must be paid by this date.
Wed, Aug 19: Second Tuition and Fee payment deadline: Any difference between accepted financial aid and fall charges must be paid by this date.
Fri, Aug 28: Third Tuition and Fee payment deadline: Any difference between accepted financial aid and fall charges must be paid by this date.
Mon, Sep 4: Fourth Tuition and Fee payment deadline: Any difference between accepted financial aid and fall charges must be paid by this date.
Mon, Sep 14: Fifth Tuition and Fee payment deadline: Any difference between accepted financial aid and fall charges must be paid by this date. Late fees will be assessed.
Mon, Sep 14: Last day to be enrolled in fall classes to receive grants. Grants and Perkins Loan will also adjust through Sep 15.
Fri, Dec 4: Last day to accept award for Stafford or PLUS loans for fall-only loans. (You must have been awarded before this date!)
Fri, Dec 4: Last day for an appeal to be received in the financial aid office.
Fri, Dec 11: Last day to have your 2009-10 FAFSA processed if you are only attending fall semester and you only want a Pell grant.
If you are selected for verification, verification forms must be submitted within one week of your last date of attendance for the term.

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