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
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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. |
December 2, 2024 | April 21, 2025 | July 21, 2025 |
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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. |
December 20, 2024 | May 9, 2025 (Terms 1 & 2) June 13, 2025 (Term 3) |
August 8, 2025 |
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Disbursement of Short Term Advance Begins.
(If all criteria is met). |
December 10, 2024 (Early Spring) January 3, 2025 (Spring POTS[1,2,4]) February 4, 2025 (Spring POT[5]) March 4, 2025 (Spring POT[3]) March 18, 2025 (Spring POT[6]) |
April 29, 2025 (Early Summer) May 6, 2025 (Terms 1 & 2) June 17, 2025 (Term 3 Only) |
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]) |
| Semester Begins | December 14, 2024 (Early Spring) January 4, 2025 (Spring POTS[1,2,4]) February 8, 2025 (Spring POT[5]) March 8, 2025 (Spring POT[3]) March 22, 2025 (Spring POT[6]) |
May 3, 2025 (Early Summer) May 10, 2025 (Terms 1 & 2) June 21, 2025 (Term 3) |
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]) |
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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. |
December 14, 2024 (Early Spring) January 4, 2025 (Spring POTS[1,2,4]) February 8, 2025 (Spring POT[5]) March 8, 2025 (Spring POT[3]) March 22, 2025 (Spring POT[6]) |
May 3, 2025 (Early Summer) May 10, 2025 (Terms 1 & 2) June 21, 2025 (Term 3) |
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]) |
| Last day to drop/add courses without consequences (by 5 p.m.). | December 16, 2024 (Early Spring) January 10, 2025 (Spring POT[1,2,4,5]) March 14, 2025 (Spring POT[3,6]) |
May 4, 2025 (Early Summer) May 16, 2025 (Terms 1 & 2) June 27, 2025 (Term 3) |
August 10, 2025 (Early Fall) August 22, 2025 (Fall POT[1,2,4,5]) October 17, 2025 (Fall POT[3.6]) |
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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 |
December 17, 2024(Early Spring January 13, 2025 (Spring POT[1,2,4,5]) March 17, 2025 (Spring POT[3,6]) |
May 7, 2025 (Early Summer) May 19, 2025 (Terms 1 & 2) June 30, 2025 (Term 3) |
August 13, 2025 (Early Fall) August 25, 2025 (Fall POT[1,2,4,5]) October 20, 2025 (Fall POT[3.6]) |
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Last day to pay fees for the current term *.
*For FINANCIAL AID/VA/PREPAID/STATE MANDATED/DEPARTMENTAL WAIVER |
March 18, 2025 | July 21, 2025 | October 20, 2025 |
| Last day to apply for Short Term Advance online for the semester | April 2, 2025 | July 2, 2025 | November 5, 2025 |
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Semester Ends
(see Academic Calendar for end of classes for each Part Of Term) |
April 30, 2025 | August 1, 2025 | December 10, 2025 |
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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 Fall 2025 Spring 2026 Summer 2026) |
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2024-2025 FAFSA
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Now Available (Use for Fall 2024/Spring 2025/Summer 2025) |
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Financial Aid Priority Deadline for Award Year 2025-26
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, 2025 | ||
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Financial Aid Secondary Priority Deadline- for Award Year 2025-26
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. |
March 14, 2025 |