Important Dates and Deadlines
See below for important financial aid dates and deadlines. Additional important dates and deadlines may be found at: Key Registration and Payment Dates. Enrollment changes may affect your financial aid, contact us prior to dropping classes or withdrawing. Dates subject to change.
| 2023-24 AID YEAR (fall 2023) | DATE | 2023-24 AID YEAR (spring 2024) | DATE |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023-24 Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) Available: Apply early, Federal Supplemental Grant and Federal Work Study funds are limited | October 1, 2022 to June 30, 2024 | 2023-24 Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) Available: Apply early, Federal Supplemental Grant and Federal Work Study funds are limited | October 1, 2022 to June 30, 2024 |
| Purdue Northwest Scholarship Application Deadline: The deadline date for donor-funded institutional scholarships. Opens in early October, complete to be considered for most donor funded scholarships | March 1, 2023 | Purdue Northwest Scholarship Application Deadline: The deadline date for donor-funded institutional scholarships. Opens in early October, complete to be considered for most donor funded scholarships | March 1, 2023 |
| State Aid Deadline: Your FAFSA must be received by the Federal Processor by this date to be considered for most Indiana state aid. | April 15, 2023 | State Aid Deadline: Your FAFSA must be received by the Federal Processor by this date to be considered for most Indiana state aid. | April 15, 2023 |
| Fall 2023 Financial Aid Disbursed (for most students): Financial aid is posted to students accounts. | August 11, 2023 | Spring 2024 Financial Aid Disbursed (for most students): Financial aid is posted to students accounts. | January 3, 2024 (tentative) |
| Fall 2023 Second Disbursement: Students who have a fall only loan will receive their second disbursement on this date. | October 20, 2023 | Spring 2024 Second Disbursement: Students who have a fall only loan will receive their second disbursement on this date. | March 7, 2024 |
| Fall 2023 30 Day Delay Disbursement: First-time, first-year students who have never borrowed a Federal Direct Loan will receive their fall disbursement on this date. | September 20, 2023 | Spring 2024 30 Day Delay Disbursement: First-time, first-year students who have never borrowed a Federal Direct Loan will receive their spring disbursement on this date. | February 7, 2024 (tentative) |
| Fall 2023 Classes Begin: | August 21, 2023 | Spring 2024 Classes Begin: | January 8, 2024 |
| Fall 2023 Consortium Agreement Deadline: End of the first week of classes | August 25, 2023 | Spring 2024 Consortium Agreement Deadline: End of the first week of classes | January 12, 2024 |
| Fall 2023 Financial Aid Census Date: The date financial aid hours are frozen. Enrollment changes may affect your Grants and other financial aid. | September 5, 2023 (end of day) | Spring 2024 Financial Aid Census Date: The date financial aid hours are frozen. Enrollment changes may affect your Grants and other financial aid. | January 23, 2024 (end of day) |
| Fall 2023 State Aid Census Date: The date state financial aid hours are frozen. Enrollment changes may affect your eligibility for state financial aid. | September 19, 2023 | Spring 2024 State Aid Census Date: The date state financial aid hours are frozen. Enrollment changes may affect your eligibility for state financial aid. | February 6, 2024 |
Financial Aid refunds are issued to students whose refundable aid is greater than the total amount due on their bill at that time. Financial Aid refunds are based on aid eligibility at the time the refund is issued. Should there be a change in your enrollment or other eligibility factors your award will be revised which may result in a balance due. Any refund issued to you that you may not be eligible to receive must be returned to the University.
See below for important financial aid dates and deadlines. Additional important dates and deadlines may be found at: Key Registration and Payment Dates. Enrollment changes may affect your financial aid, contact us prior to dropping classes or withdrawing. Dates subject to change.
| 2024-25 AID YEAR | DESCRIPTION | DATE |
|---|---|---|
| 2024-25 Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) Available | Apply early, Federal Supplemental Grant and Federal Work Study funds are limited. | December 2023 to June 30, 2025 |
| Purdue Northwest Scholarship Application Deadline | The deadline date for donor-funded institutional scholarships. Open date to be determined, complete to be considered for most donor funded scholarships. | March 1, 2024 |
| State Aid Deadline | Your FAFSA must be received by the Federal Processor by this date to be considered for most Indiana state aid. | April 15, 2024 |
| Fall 2024 Financial Aid Disbursed (for most students) | Financial aid is posted to students accounts. | August 9, 2024 |
| Fall 2024 Classes Begin | August 19, 2024 | |
| Fall 2024 Consortium Agreement Deadline | End of the first week of classes | August 23, 2024 |
| Fall 2024 Financial Aid Census Date | The date financial aid hours are frozen. Enrollment changes may affect your Grants and other financial aid. | September 3, 2024 (end of day) |
| Fall 2024 State Aid Census Date | The date state financial aid hours are frozen. Enrollment changes may affect your eligibility for state financial aid. | September 17, 2024 |
| Fall 2024 30 Day Delay Disbursement | First-time, first-year students who have never borrowed a Federal Direct Loan will receive their fall disbursement on this date. | September 18, 2024 |
| Fall 2024 Second Disbursement | Students who have a fall only loan will receive their second disbursement on this date. | October 16, 2024 |
| Spring 2025 Financial Aid Disbursed (for most students) | Financial aid is posted to students accounts. | January 8, 2025 |
| Spring 2025 Classes Begin | January 13, 2025 | |
| Spring 2025 Consortium Agreement Deadline | End of the first week of classes | January 17, 2025 |
| Spring 2025 Financial Aid Census Date | The date financial aid hours are frozen. Enrollment changes may affect your Grants and other financial aid. | January 28, 2025 (end of day) |
| Spring 2025 State Aid Census Date | The date state financial aid hours are frozen. Enrollment changes may affect your eligibility for state financial aid. | February 11, 2025 |
| Spring 2025 30 Day Delay Disbursement | First-time, first-year students who have never borrowed a Federal Direct Loan will receive their spring disbursement on this date. | February 12, 2025 |
| Spring 2025 Second Disbursement | Students who have a spring only loan will receive their second disbursement on this date. | March 12, 2025 |
Financial Aid refunds are issued to students whose refundable aid is greater than the total amount due on their bill at that time. Financial Aid refunds are based on aid eligibility at the time the refund is issued. Should there be a change in your enrollment or other eligibility factors your award will be revised which may result in a balance due. Any refund issued to you that you may not be eligible to receive must be returned to the University.