Correct FAFSA Year

When a student applies for financial aid online, there may be two different school years a student can select. Be sure to complete the correct school year FAFSA.

The financial aid calendar for awarding aid begins with fall semester, then spring semester, and ends with the summer semester.

Example:
Need Funds For: Complete FAFSA Application For: Cover Expenses For:
Summer 2009 2008-2009 Fall 2008
Spring 2009
Summer 2009
Fall 2009 2009-2010 Fall 2009
Spring 2010
Summer 2010