Keeping up with deadlines and any items on the Financial Aid “To Do” list in Connect Carolina is an important part of the financial aid application process.

You can begin applying for financial aid on October 1 for the upcoming academic year.

**For 2024-2025 there were changes to the FAFSA application. The FAFSA was not available until the soft launch in late December, learn more about FAFSA simplification and the impacts on timing of aid information here**

Important Undergraduate Dates

Deadlines* for University aid consideration are for University need-based grants and scholarships.  To meet the deadline you must have completed all requested items (applications, and additional paperwork) by the deadline listed.

You may still be eligible for other types of aid such as loans, work-study, federal Pell Grants and scholarships from outside agencies after the deadline. If you are having trouble gathering the requested documents, please contact us.

*Please note: Due to the delayed 24-25 FAFSA and aid information we are waiving the Fall 2024 institutional aid deadline. Keep an eye on your email for updates and requests for additional information to have your aid in place for fall. Although there is no fall 2024 on-time deadline, you will still need to complete all items to get your bill paid on time.