Deadlines and Priority Dates

May 1, 2024 (Priority Deadline)

The 2024-2025 FAFSA form must be submitted to the U.S. Department of
Education by May 1, 2024, to receive priority consideration for financial
assistance (SEOG, College Work-Study, and Alabama State Grant) for the Fall
2024 semester or 24-25 academic year.

August 9, 2024

Appeals – Financial aid appeal forms must be submitted to the Financial
Aid Office by August 9, 2024. The appeal forms must be complete with all
documentation attached.
The 2024-2025 FAFSA form along with all transcripts and requested
documentation must be submitted to the Financial Aid Office by August 9,
2024. Students not meeting this requirement will be required to pay tuition
and fees upfront. Once the student’s financial aid requirements are complete
and if the student qualifies for federal aid, they will be reimbursed. No federal
aid is guaranteed until the student’s file is processed and determined eligibility
to receive financial aid.

December 30, 2024

Appeals – Financial aid appeal forms must be submitted to the Financial
Aid Office by December 30, 2024. The appeal forms must be complete with all
documentation attached.
The 2024-2025 FAFSA form along with all transcripts and requested
documentation must be submitted to the Financial Aid Office by December
30, 2024. Students not meeting this requirement will be required to pay
tuition and fees upfront. Once the student’s financial aid requirements are
complete and if the student qualifies for federal aid, they will be reimbursed.
No federal aid is guaranteed until the student’s file has been processed and
determined eligibility to receive financial aid.

May 16, 2025

Appeals – Financial aid appeal forms must be submitted to the Financial
Aid Office by May 16, 2025. The appeal forms must be complete with all
documentation attached.
The 2024-2025 FAFSA along with all transcripts and requested
documentation must be submitted to the Financial Aid Office by May 16,
2025. Students not meeting this requirement will be required to pay tuition
and fees upfront. Once the student’s financial aid requirements are complete
and if the student qualifies for federal aid, they will be reimbursed. No federal
aid is guaranteed until the student’s file has been processed and determined
eligibility to receive financial aid.