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.
| FALL 2020 DATES AND DEADLINES (2020-21 AID YEAR) | DATE |
|---|---|
| 2020-21 Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) Available: Apply early, Federal Supplemental Grant and Federal Work Study funds are limited (enrolled for fall 2020, spring 2021 and summer 2021) | October 1, 2019 to June 30, 2021 |
| 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 | February 1, 2020 |
| State Aid Deadline: Your FAFSA must be received by the Federal Processor by this date to be considered for most Indiana state aid. | Deadline extended to April 27, 2020 for 2020-21. |
| Financial Aid Disbursed (for most students): Financial aid is posted to students accounts. | August 14, 2020 |
| Second Disbursement: Students who have a fall only loan will receive their second disbursement on this date. | October 21, 2020 |
| 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 23, 2020 |
| Classes Begin: | August 24, 2020 |
| Consortium Agreement Deadline: End of the first week of classes | August 28, 2020 |
| Financial Aid Census Date: Financial aid eligibility is reviewed and revised as necessary after the financial aid census date. Enrollment changes may affect your Grants and other financial aid. | September 4, 2020 at 4:30 p.m. |
| State Aid Census Date: State aid eligibility is reviewed and revised as necessary prior to the state aid census date. Enrollment changes may affect your eligibility for state aid. | September 22, 2020 |
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.