FAU Financial Aid Timeline
Here is a chronological guide of important dates within the financial aid process at FAU. Use this as a checklist and guide to understanding what actions you should be taking throughout the Academic Year!
Financial Aid Timeline
Important Dates & Deadlines
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NOTICE REGARDING DISBURSEMENT OF FINANCIAL AID: DISBURSEMENT OF AID TAKES A FEW WEEKS.
Students need to set aside funds for personal needs during the first few weeks of the semester. Unless you have authorized direct deposit of your aid, you will be required to pick up your refund check from the Controller's Office on the Boca Raton campus, regardless of which campus you attend. For more information on how to set up direct deposit view this direct deposit instructions.
*Dates are subject to change without notice
| Description | Summer 2026* | Fall 2026* | Spring 2027* |
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First day to apply for Short Term Advance for purchasing textbooks and other unanticipated expenses.
Available exclusively online in MyFAU. Must be degree seeking and registered half-time or more at FAU for consideration. |
April 27, 2026 | July 27, 2026 | December 7, 2026 |
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FAU Bookstore Line of Credit Program is available to eligible students.
Students may receive a Line of Credit up to $600 for purchasing textbooks online or in the Bookstore. Bookstore authorizations will be emailed to students confirming eligibility and the timeframe in which to place an order. |
May 15, 2026 (Terms 1 & 2) June 19, 2026 (Term 3) |
August 14, 2026 | December 18, 2026 |
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Disbursement of Short Term Advance Begins.
(If all criteria is met). |
May 5, 2026 (Early Summer) May 12, 2026 (Terms 1 & 2) June 23, 2026 (Term 3 Only) |
August 11, 2026 (Early Fall) August 18, 2026 (Fall POTS[1,2,4]) September 22, 2026 (Fall POT[5]) October 13, 2026 (Fall POT[3]) October 27, 2026 (Fall POT[6]) |
December 15, 2026 (Early Spring) January 5, 2027 (Spring POTS[1,2,4]) February 9, 2027 (Spring POT[5]) March 9, 2027 (Spring POT[3]) March 23, 2027 (Spring POT[6]) |
| Semester Begins | May 9, 2026 (Early Summer) May 16, 2026 (Terms 1 & 2) June 27, 2026 (Term 3) |
August 15, 2026 (Early Fall) August 22, 2026 (Fall POTS[1,2,4]) September 26, 2026 (Fall POT[5]) October 16, 2026 (Fall POT[3]) October 31, 2026 (Fall POT[6]) |
December 19, 2026 (Early Spring) January 9, 2027 (Spring POTS[1,2,4]) February 13, 2027 (Spring POT[5]) March 13, 2027 (Spring POT[3]) March 27, 2027 (Spring POT[6]) |
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Submit the Mandatory Course Entry Quiz
Students must submit the Mandatory Course Entry Quiz during the designated drop/add period for each course. Students will receive an email each semester via Canvas to confirm their attendance in each course they are enrolled during the first week of classes. Additional emails may be sent from the Office of Student Financial Aid reminding students to complete the course entry quiz by the drop/add deadline. NOTE: For students in fast track courses or other special courses that do NOT begin on the semesters start date, you will receive an email to complete the course entry quiz when your course actually begins. |
May 9, 2026 (Early Summer) May 16, 2026 (Terms 1 & 2) June 27, 2026 (Term 3) |
August 15, 2026 (Early Fall) August 22, 2026 (Fall POTS[1,2,4]) September 26, 2026 (Fall POT[5]) October 16, 2026 (Fall POT[3]) October 31, 2026 (Fall POT[6]) |
December 19, 2026 (Early Spring) January 9, 2027 (Spring POTS[1,2,4]) February 13, 2027 (Spring POT[5]) March 13, 2027 (Spring POT[3]) March 27, 2027 (Spring POT[6]) |
| Last day to drop/add courses without consequences (by 5 p.m.). | May 10, 2026 (Early Summer) May 22, 2026 (Terms 1 & 2) July 6, 2026 (Term 3) |
August 16, 2026 (Early Fall) August 28, 2026 (Fall POT[1,2,4,5]) October 23, 2026 (Fall POT[3.6]) |
December 21, 2026 (Early Spring) January 15, 2027 (Spring POT[1,2,4,5]) March 19, 2027 (Spring POT[3,6]) |
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Last day to pay fees for the current term, unless deferred.*
Late fees are applied after 5pm. Financial aid disbursements begin AFTER this date |
May 13, 2026 (Early Summer) May 26, 2026 (Terms 1 & 2) July 7, 2026 (Term 3) |
August 19, 2026 (Early Fall) August 31, 2026 (Fall POT[1,2,4,5]) October 26, 2026 (Fall POT[3.6]) |
December 22, 2026(Early Spring January 19, 2027 (Spring POT[1,2,4,5]) March 22, 2027 (Spring POT[3,6]) |
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Last day to pay fees for the current term *.
*For FINANCIAL AID/VA/PREPAID/STATE MANDATED/DEPARTMENTAL WAIVER |
July 22, 2026 | October 26, 2026 | TBA |
| Last day to apply for Short Term Advance online for the semester | July 8, 2026 | November 11, 2026 | April 7, 2027 |
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Semester Ends
(see Academic Calendar for end of classes for each Part Of Term) |
August 7, 2026 | December 16, 2026 | May 5, 2027 |
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The Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) is open for the 2025-2026 academic year.
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Not Available (Closed June 30, 2026) |
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2026-2027 FAFSA
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Now Available |
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Financial Aid Priority Deadline for Award Year 2027-28
All REQUIRED forms must be received for priority consideration of all need-based sources of aid. Completed applications submitted after this date will be considered in order received. |
January 15, 2027 | ||
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Financial Aid Secondary Priority Deadline- for Award Year 2027-28
All REQUIRED forms must be received for priority consideration of all need-based sources of aid. Completed applications submitted after this date will be considered in order received. |
March 12, 2027 |