FAFSA Deadlines

The U.S. Department of Education publishes general deadlines that apply to the processing of a FAFSA online. A processed FAFSA, however, does not guarantee that an eligible student will receive financial aid. In addition, since funding is limited, grants and scholarships are awarded on a first-come, first-serve basis to students who qualify. Priority deadlines are available on the Academic Calendar.

Completed applications received by the priority date will receive priority consideration of all available funds, subject to each student’s eligibility. Students who submit a completed application (including all required documents) by the Processing Guarantee Date will receive information regarding an approved or denied aid award by the first-class day. Completed applications received after the guaranteed date will be processed according to date of completion, but will most likely not be processed by the payment deadline. Students in this situation should be prepared to make payment arrangements with the TSC Cashier’s Office regarding their tuition balance before the deadline.