Below is a handy checklist for all student financial events and deadlines that occur throughout the year!
Please note, if you are arriving to campus before the tuition bill deadline, tuition bills are due before your arrival.
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| October 2024 | File 2025/2026 FAFSA using 2023 tax information |
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| January - April 2025 | Receive Financial Aid Offer via mail and electronically |
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| March 1 - June 1 2025 | Apply for housing and select a meal plan |
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| May 1 2025 | Deadline to confirm enrollment with a tuition deposit |
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| May 2025 | Pennsylvania Residents – complete Pennsylvania State Grant Paperwork |
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| June 2025 | Complete Federal Loan Requirements (Master Promissory Note and Loan Entrance Counseling) |
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| June 2025 | Prepare for Private Loans and Parent PLUS Loan (dependent students only) |
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| June 2025 | Webinar from Financial Aid Undergraduate Director, Christy Snedeker | ||
| June 30, July 7 or 9, 2025 | Orientation and Registration. Once registered, Fall bills will become available |
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| July 2025 | Give authorized user access to tuition and billing |
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| July 2025 | Give parent access to financials, academic and medical information with your FERPA | ||
| July 2025 | Fall Payment Plan Opens |
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| July 2025 | Apply for Private Loans and Parent PLUS Loan (dependent students only |
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| July 2025 | Enroll in eRefund |
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| July 2025 | Submit third party documents | ||
| End of July 2025 | Receive room assignments | ||
| July 2025 (30 days prior to class) | Students receive Colonels Are Covered emails – must take action to confirm materials | ||
| August 1 | Deadline for meal plan change requests | ||
| August 11 2025 | Fall Financial Clearance and Tuition Bill Deadline | ||
| August 21 – 24 2025 | Welcome Weekend; Pick up textbooks/materials at Colonel Corner |
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| August 21 | Fall meal plans are active as of breakfast | ||
| August 25 2025 | Fall classes begin | ||
| October 2025 | File 2026/2027 FAFSA using 2024 tax information |
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| October 1 – November 15 | Meal plan change request period for Spring plans | ||
| November 2025 | Tax Time is coming! Sign up for electronic 1098Ts (tuition statements) |
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| December 2025 | Spring Bills Released |
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| December 2025 | Apply for Spring Private Loans and/or Parent PLUS Loans (dependent students only) |
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| December 2025 | Spring Payment Plan Opens |
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| December 29 2025 | Spring Financial Clearance and Tuition Bill Deadline | ||
| January 12 2026 | Spring classes begin |