FAU Financial Aid Timeline
Here is a chronological guide of important dates within the financial aid process at FAU. Use this as a checklist and guide to understanding what actions you should be taking throughout the Academic Year!
Financial Aid Timeline
Important Dates & Deadlines
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NOTICE REGARDING DISBURSEMENT OF FINANCIAL AID: DISBURSEMENT OF AID TAKES A FEW WEEKS.
Students need to set aside funds for personal needs during the first few weeks of the semester. Unless you have authorized direct deposit of your aid, you will be required to pick up your refund check from the Controller's Office on the Boca Raton campus, regardless of which campus you attend. For more information on how to set up direct deposit view this direct deposit instructions.
*Dates are subject to change without notice
| Description | Fall 2025* | Spring 2026* | Summer 2026* |
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First day to apply for Short Term Advance for purchasing textbooks and other unanticipated expenses.
Available exclusively online in MyFAU. Must be degree seeking and registered half-time or more at FAU for consideration. |
July 21, 2025 | December 1, 2026 | April 27, 2026 |
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FAU Bookstore Line of Credit Program is available to eligible students.
Students may receive a Line of Credit up to $600 for purchasing textbooks online or in the Bookstore. Bookstore authorizations will be emailed to students confirming eligibility and the timeframe in which to place an order. |
August 8, 2025 | December 19, 2025 | May 15, 2026 (Terms 1 & 2) June 19, 2026 (Term 3) |
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Disbursement of Short Term Advance Begins.
(If all criteria is met). |
August 5, 2025 (Early Fall) August 12, 2025 (Fall POTS[1,2,4]) September 16, 2025 (Fall POT[5]) October 7, 2025 (Fall POT[3]) October 21, 2025 (Fall POT[6]) |
December 9, 2025 (Early Spring) January 6, 2026 (Spring POTS[1,2,4]) February 10, 2026 (Spring POT[5]) March 10, 2026 (Spring POT[3]) March 22, 2026 (Spring POT[6]) |
May 5, 2026 (Early Summer) May 12, 2026 (Terms 1 & 2) June 23, 2026 (Term 3 Only) |
| Semester Begins | August 9, 2025 (Early Fall) August 16, 2025 (Fall POTS[1,2,4]) September 20, 2025 (Fall POT[5]) October 11, 2025 (Fall POT[3]) October 25, 2025 (Fall POT[6]) |
December 13, 2025 (Early Spring) January 10, 2026 (Spring POTS[1,2,4]) February 14, 2026 (Spring POT[5]) March 14, 2026 (Spring POT[3]) March 28, 2026 (Spring POT[6]) |
May 9, 2026 (Early Summer) May 16, 2026 (Terms 1 & 2) June 27, 2026 (Term 3) |
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Submit the Mandatory Course Entry Quiz
Students must submit the Mandatory Course Entry Quiz during the designated drop/add period for each course. Students will receive an email each semester via Canvas to confirm their attendance in each course they are enrolled during the first week of classes. Additional emails may be sent from the Office of Student Financial Aid reminding students to complete the course entry quiz by the drop/add deadline. NOTE: For students in fast track courses or other special courses that do NOT begin on the semesters start date, you will receive an email to complete the course entry quiz when your course actually begins. |
August 9, 2025 (Early Fall) August 16, 2025 (Fall POTS[1,2,4]) September 20, 2025 (Fall POT[5]) October 11, 2025 (Fall POT[3]) October 25, 2025 (Fall POT[6]) |
December 13, 2025 (Early Spring) January 10, 2026 (Spring POTS[1,2,4]) February 14, 2026 (Spring POT[5]) March 14, 2026 (Spring POT[3]) March 28, 2026 (Spring POT[6]) |
May 9, 2026 (Early Summer) May 16, 2026 (Terms 1 & 2) June 27, 2026 (Term 3) |
| Last day to drop/add courses without consequences (by 5 p.m.). | August 10, 2025 (Early Fall) August 22, 2025 (Fall POT[1,2,4,5]) October 17, 2025 (Fall POT[3.6]) |
December 15, 2025 (Early Spring) January 16, 2026 (Spring POT[1,2,4,5]) March 20, 2026 (Spring POT[3,6]) |
May 10, 2026 (Early Summer) May 22, 2026 (Terms 1 & 2) July 6, 2026 (Term 3) |
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Last day to pay fees for the current term, unless deferred.*
Late fees are applied after 5pm. Financial aid disbursements begin AFTER this date |
August 13, 2025 (Early Fall) August 25, 2025 (Fall POT[1,2,4,5]) October 20, 2025 (Fall POT[3.6]) |
December 16, 2025(Early Spring January 20, 2026 (Spring POT[1,2,4,5]) March 23, 2026 (Spring POT[3,6]) |
May 13, 2026 (Early Summer) May 26, 2026 (Terms 1 & 2) July 7, 2026 (Term 3) |
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Last day to pay fees for the current term *.
*For FINANCIAL AID/VA/PREPAID/STATE MANDATED/DEPARTMENTAL WAIVER |
October 20, 2025 | TBA | TBA |
| Last day to apply for Short Term Advance online for the semester | November 5, 2025 | April 12, 2026 | July 8, 2026 |
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Semester Ends
(see Academic Calendar for end of classes for each Part Of Term) |
December 10, 2025 | May 6, 2026 | August 7, 2026 |
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The Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) is open for the 2025-2026 academic year.
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Now Available (Use for |
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2026-2027 FAFSA
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Available October 1, 2025 |
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Financial Aid Priority Deadline for Award Year 2026-27
All REQUIRED forms must be received for priority consideration of all need-based sources of aid. Completed applications submitted after this date will be considered in order received. |
January 15, 2026 | ||
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Financial Aid Secondary Priority Deadline- for Award Year 2026-27
All REQUIRED forms must be received for priority consideration of all need-based sources of aid. Completed applications submitted after this date will be considered in order received. |
TBA |