Important Dates and Deadlines
Explore 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.
| 2027-28 AID YEAR (fall 2027) | DATE | 2027-28 AID YEAR (spring 2028) | DATE |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2027-28 Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) Available: Apply early, Federal Supplemental Grant and Federal Work Study funds are limited | October 1 2026 to June 30, 2028 | 2027-28 Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) Available: Apply early, Federal Supplemental Grant and Federal Work Study funds are limited | October 1 2026 to June 30, 2028 |
| 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, 2028 | 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, 2028 |
| 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, 2027 | 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, 2027 |
| Fall 2027 Financial Aid Disbursed (for most students): Financial aid is posted to students accounts. | August 13, 2027 | Spring 2026 Financial Aid Disbursed (for most students): Financial aid is posted to students accounts. | January 5, 2028 |
| Fall 2027 Second Disbursement: Students who have a fall only loan will receive their second disbursement on this date. | October 20, 2027 | Spring 2026 Second Disbursement: Students who have a fall only loan will receive their second disbursement on this date. | March 8, 2028 |
| Fall 2027 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 22, 2027 | Spring 2028 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 9, 2028 |
| Fall 2027 Classes Begin: | August 23, 2027 | Spring 2028 Classes Begin: | January 10, 2028 |
| Fall 2027 Consortium Agreement Deadline: Last day to drop a fall 2027 class | November dd, 2027 (to be determined) | Spring 2028 Consortium Agreement Deadline: Last day to drop a spring 2028 class | April dd, 2028 (to be determined) |
| Fall 2027 Financial Aid Census Date: The date financial aid hours are frozen. Enrollment changes may affect your Grants and other financial aid. | September 7, 2027 (end of day) | Spring 2028 Financial Aid Census Date: The date financial aid hours are frozen. Enrollment changes may affect your Grants and other financial aid. | January 25, 2028 (end of day) |
| Fall 2027 State Aid Census Date: The date state financial aid hours are frozen. Enrollment changes may affect your eligibility for state financial aid. | September 21, 2027 (subject to change) | Spring 2028 State Aid Census Date: The date state financial aid hours are frozen. Enrollment changes may affect your eligibility for state financial aid. | February 8, 2028 (subject to change) |
| 2026-27 AID YEAR (Fall 2026) | DATE | 2026-27 AID YEAR (Spring 2027) | DATE |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-27 Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) Available: Apply early, Federal Supplemental Grant and Federal Work Study funds are limited | October 1, 2025 to June 30, 2027 | 2026-27 Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) Available: Apply early, Federal Supplemental Grant and Federal Work Study funds are limited | October 1, 2025 to June 30, 2027 |
| 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, 2026 | 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, 2026 |
| 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, 2026 | 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, 2026 |
| Fall 2026 Financial Aid Disbursed (for most students): Financial aid is posted to students accounts. | August 14, 2026 | Spring 2027 Financial Aid Disbursed (for most students): Financial aid is posted to students accounts. | January 15, 2027 |
| Fall 2026 Second Disbursement: Students who have a fall only loan will receive their second disbursement on this date. | October 21, 2026 | Spring 2027 Second Disbursement: Students who have a fall only loan will receive their second disbursement on this date. | March 10, 2027 |
| Fall 2026 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, 2026 | Spring 2027 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 10, 2027 |
| Fall 2026 Classes Begin: | August 24, 2026 | Spring 2027 Classes Begin: | January 11, 2027 |
| Fall 2026 Consortium Agreement Deadline: Last day to drop a fall 2026 class | November 13, 2026 | Spring 2027 Consortium Agreement Deadline: Last day to drop a spring 2027 class | April 9, 2027 |
| Fall 2026 Financial Aid Census Date: The date financial aid hours are frozen. Enrollment changes may affect your Grants and other financial aid. | September 8, 2026 (end of day) | Spring 2027 Financial Aid Census Date: The date financial aid hours are frozen. Enrollment changes may affect your Grants and other financial aid. | January 26, 2027 (end of day) |
| Fall 2026 State Aid Census Date: The date state financial aid hours are frozen. Enrollment changes may affect your eligibility for state financial aid. | September 22, 2026 | Spring 2027 State Aid Census Date: The date state financial aid hours are frozen. Enrollment changes may affect your eligibility for state financial aid. | February 9, 2027 |
Financial Aid Census Dates
Eligibility for certain financial aid is based on the number of credit hours you are enrolled and attending/participating in. Financial aid may be adjusted if your enrollment on the census dates differs from the enrollment initially used to determine your financial aid eligibility. Contact our office prior to making enrollment changes to determine how such changes may impact your financial aid.
Financial Aid Refunds
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.