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Institution
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Priority FA Deadline
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Institution
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Priority FA Deadline
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2-15
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2-15
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2-1
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2-1
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2-15
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Christopher Newport
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3-1
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2-15
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George Mason University
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3-1
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James Madison
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3-1
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Mary Washington
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3-1
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UVA
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3-1
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Virginia Tech
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3-1
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Virginia Commonwealth
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3-1
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2-15
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2-15
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Johns Hopkins University
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3-1
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2-1
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Towson University
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3-1
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UMD
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2-15
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UMBC
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2-14
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Bowie State University
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3-1
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2-15
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You can research individual deadlines by simply going to a college or university website and entering “FAFSA” or “FAFSA deadline” in the search function. Only the most poorly constructed websites will fail to pop up a link to either an admissions or a financial aid web page that clearly states the priority deadline by which you really should file your FAFSA. Most will even give you a few good reasons why this is so important.
Many states also have FAFSA deadlines that are entirely separate from but usually after institutional dates. A list of state deadlines is included on the FAFSA website. Locally, the State of Maryland has posted March 1st as its deadline, and the District of Columbia uses the federal deadline of June 30th.
Filing the FAFSA by the priority deadlines and promptly responding to any requests for additional documentation helps to ensure you will receive your financial aid letters at about the same time you receive admissions decisions. Note that it takes the FAFSA processor 2 to 3 weeks to get information to individual colleges and universities—if the FAFSA is filed electronically. If you use the paper application, the turnaround can take from 4 to 5 weeks. And delays could be longer if your application is randomly selected for a more in depth review..jpg)
Remember you do NOT have to be admitted to a college or university before submitting your FAFSA. You CAN file using last year’s tax return to estimate income and taxes. If you have any questions or need additional assistance, contact the FAFSA on the Web Consumer Service either online or by calling 1-800-433-3243 (1-800-4-FED-AID).
For more FAFSA filing tips, read
- 10 costly FAFSA filing mistakes
- NOW is the time to complete the FAFSA
- Five easy steps from the FAFSA playbook will maximize scholarship potential
- Inconsistent financial aid deadlines can be confusing
Comments
The University of Arizona's Priority Service Date is March 1st!
Florida Tech's priority deadline is March 1. In fact, FAFSA filers who beat this deadline get a $1000/year Early Filer's Incentive award in their package!
High Point University's priority deadline is March 1, 2010!
At the University of Denver, we have two deadlines. The priority deadline for Early Action applicants is February 1 and the priority deadline for Regular Decision applicants is March 1. However, we require the CSS Profile in addition to the FAFSA. More information can be found on our website or you can contact me at nbolling@du.edu.
At Gonzaga University the priority filing deadline is Feb 1. Meeting the deadline can make a big difference in financial aid packages!
Susquehanna University (PA) has a FAFSA and PROFILE priority filing deadline of March 1. Target Super Bowl Sunday as your day to get it submitted and you'll be in great shape for SU!
Thank you so much for the information!!! I am working with the FAFSA right now. I'm now a subscriber to your topic.
Washington and Lee University's financial aid deadline for Regular Decision applicants is March 1, for both the FAFSA and CSS Profile. For all the basketball fans out there, think of the NBA All-Star game (Sunday, Feb 14...Valentine's Day!) as a last minute reminder.
State deadlines start Feb. 15. Student Financial Aid Services has a complete list on its Web site.
Thanks Marc!
A link to the list of state deadlines is provided above in the text of the article. Residents of Connecticut and Tennessee should be aware that they drew the earliest state deadline: February 15th.
Nancy
From Lone Star Ed Consulting, LLC
Since Texas does not have a universal deadline for their public schools, they are all different. See below. Thank you for listing the DC Metro area.
FAFSA Financial Aid Priority Deadlines for Texas:
SMU: February 15, 2010 (new freshmen) for fall 2010
TCU: March 15. "You also must be admitted by this date for our office to receive your FAFSA information. Students that are either granted late admission to TCU, or file the FAFSA past the priority date will be awarded based on available funds at the time the results are received. We can only guarantee late students will receive loans and a Pell Grant (if you are eligible)."
Texas A&M: March 31 (new freshmen & transfers) for fall 2010
Texas Tech: April 15th
Texas State University: March 31, 2010 (new freshmen & transfers)
University of Texas–Austin: March 31
University of Texas-Dallas: February 15
University of Texas-San Antonio: March 31 (new freshmen & transfers)
March 15 is the deadline for our FAFSA at Lawrence University.
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