Complete FAFSA on Time

File your Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) by the following priority deadlines to ensure complete evaluation of your application for government and institutional aid. Some funding sources are limited and awarded on a first-come, first-served basis. Students admitted to the University after the priority deadlines have passed are still encouraged to complete the FAFSA; however, aid availability may be limited.

SUMMER 2013 TERM

New and Continuing Students: April 15, 2013

*Complete 2012-2013 FAFSA Application

FALL 2013 TERM

All Incoming Students (New Undergraduate, Transfer and Graduate): March 15, 2013

Continuing Undergraduates: March 31, 2013

*Complete 2013-2014 FAFSA Application

SPRING 2014 TERM

All Incoming Students: Nov. 1, 2013

*Complete 2013-2014 FAFSA Application

Pennsylvania State Grant Deadline

If you are eligible for a Pennsylvania State Grant, file for consideration at the end of the FAFSA application or complete separately by following deadline. Visit the Pennsylvania Higher Education Assistance Agency PHEAA website to learn more.

SUMMER 2013 APPLICATION - Application will be posted on the PHEAA Website in early March.                                 

*In order for eligible students to qualify for State Grant funds during Summer Sessions, you must be attending at least 6 credits that are at least 8 weeks in length.

FALL 2013 Deadline - May 1, 2013

Private Funding

Private grant and scholarship opportunities will have separate application filing deadlines. Please check directly with those agencies for details.