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.
| 2022-23 AID YEAR (fall 2022 focus) | DATE | 2022-23 AID YEAR (spring 2023 focus) | DATE |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022-23 Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) Available: Apply early, Federal Supplemental Grant and Federal Work Study funds are limited | October 1, 2021 to June 30, 2023 | 2022-23 Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) Available: Apply early, Federal Supplemental Grant and Federal Work Study funds are limited | October 1, 2021 to June 30, 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 | February 1, 2022 | 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, 2022 |
| 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, 2022 | 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, 2022 |
Fall 2022 Financial Aid Disbursed (for most students): Financial aid is posted to students accounts. | August 12, 2022 (tentative) | Spring 2023 Financial Aid Disbursed (for most students): Financial aid is posted to students accounts. | January 4, 2023 (tentative) |
| Fall 2022 Second Disbursement: Students who have a fall only loan will receive their second disbursement on this date. | October 19, 2022 (tentative) | Spring 2023 Second Disbursement: Students who have a spring only loan will receive their second disbursement on this date. | March 8, 2023 (tentative) |
| Fall 2022 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 21, 2022 | Spring 2023 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 8, 2023 |
| Fall 2022 Classes Begin: | August 22, 2022 | Spring 2023 Classes Begin: | January 9, 2023 |
| Fall 2022 Consortium Agreement Deadline: End of the first week of classes | August 26, 2022 | Spring 2023 Consortium Agreement Deadline: End of the first week of classes | January 13, 2023 |
| Fall 2022 Financial Aid Census Date: 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 6, 2022 (tentative) | Spring 2023 Financial Aid Census Date: Aid eligibility is reviewed and revised as necessary after the financial aid census date. Enrollment changes may affect your Grants and other financial aid. | January 23, 2023 (tentative) |
| Fall 2022 State Aid Census Date: State aid eligibility is reviewed and revised as necessary on and/or before the state aid census date. Enrollment changes may affect your eligibility for state aid. | September 20, 2022 (tentative) | Spring 2023 State Aid Census Date: State aid eligibility is reviewed and revised as necessary on and/or before the state aid census date. Enrollment changes may affect your eligibility for state aid. | February 6, 2023 (tentative) |
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.
| 2021-22 AID YEAR (fall 2021 focus) | DATE | 2021-22 AID YEAR (spring 2022 focus) | DATE |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021-22 Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) Available: Apply early, Federal Supplemental Grant and Federal Work Study funds are limited | October 1, 2020 to June 30, 2022 | 2021-22 Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) Available: Apply early, Federal Supplemental Grant and Federal Work Study funds are limited | October 1, 2020 to June 30, 2022 |
| 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, 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, 2021 |
| State Aid Deadline: Your FAFSA must be received by the Federal Processor by this date to be considered for most Indiana state aid. | 2021-22 Deadline extended to May 15, 2021 | State Aid Deadline: Your FAFSA must be received by the Federal Processor by this date to be considered for most Indiana state aid. | 2021-22 Deadline extended to May 15, 2021 |
| Fall 2021 Financial Aid Disbursed (for most students): Financial aid is posted to students accounts. | August 13, 2021 | Spring 2022 Financial Aid Disbursed (for most students): Financial aid is posted to students accounts. | January 5, 2022 |
| Fall 2021 Second Disbursement: Students who have a fall only loan will receive their second disbursement on this date. | October 20, 2021 | Spring 2022 Second Disbursement: Students who have a fall only loan will receive their second disbursement on this date. | March 9, 2022 |
| Fall 2021 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, 2021 | Spring 2022 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. | February 9, 2022 |
| Fall 2021 Classes Begin: | August 23, 2021 | Spring 2022 Classes Begin: | January 10, 2022 |
| Fall 2021 Consortium Agreement Deadline: End of the first week of classes | August 27, 2021 | Spring 2022 Consortium Agreement Deadline: End of the first week of classes | January 14, 2022 |
| Fall 2021 Financial Aid Census Date: 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 7, 2021 (end of day) | Spring 2022 Financial Aid Census Date: Aid eligibility is reviewed and revised as necessary after the financial aid census date. Enrollment changes may affect your Grants and other financial aid. | January 24, 2022 (end of day) |
| Fall 2021 State Aid Census Date: State aid eligibility is reviewed and revised as necessary on and/or before the state aid census date. Enrollment changes may affect your eligibility for state aid. | September 21, 2021 | Spring 2022 State Aid Census Date: State aid eligibility is reviewed and revised as necessary on and/or before the state aid census date. Enrollment changes may affect your eligibility for state aid. | February 7, 2022 (Tentative Date) |
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.