The following dates are set to ensure that the student’s federal financial aid funds will be available by the university’s Fee Payment Deadline. Students must be prepared to pay for tuition, fees, room, board and books if their expected financial aid is not ready to disburse by the published Fee Payment Deadline.
Our official means of communication is through the student’s UCA email account. Students should check their email account regularly for notices from the Office of Student Financial Aid. The student should also check the status of their financial aid by accessing the self-service tab in myUCA.
| Fall | Spring | Summer | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Considered Priority You are more likely to receive limited funds such as the Federal Supplemental Educational Opportunity Grant (SEOG) | December 15 | October 15 | April 1 |
| Considered Early You will know the amount you are eligible to receive before the end of the spring term | April 15 | November 15 | April 15 |
| Considered Late It is not too late to apply for federal aid but it makes it difficult for you to make a financial plan in a timely manner | July 1 | December 1 | May 1 |
| Final Deadline There is a point at which it is too late to complete your file to receive federal aid for the term for which you are applying. | No later than two weeks prior to the end of the term for which the student is applying. This assumes the student will remain enrolled and attending at least half time for the entire term. | ||