2009-2010 Financial Aid Calendar for New Students

January 1, 2009
Filing the FAFSA
First date to file the 2009-2010 FAFSA at www.fafsa.ed.gov. Be sure to use accurate, completed 2008 tax return information on your FAFSA. Allow 7 to 10 business days for your FAFSA results to be received at Baylor.

March 1, 2009
Priority Date for FAFSA
This is the priority date we need to have received your 2009-2010 FAFSA results. FAFSAs received prior to March 1, 2009 will be given priority consideration for financial aid. FAFSAs received after this date will be considered for aid based on the availability of funds.

March 3, 2009
2009-2010 Aid Offers
New students will start receiving their 2009-2010 financial aid offers on or before this date.

May 2009
BearWeb Access Activated
New students receive their BearID to activate both their Baylor e-mail account and their access to the BearWeb system.

May 1, 2009
Receiving Your FAFSA Results
Last date for Baylor to have received new Baylor students' FAFSA results in order for the funds to be applied by the fall bill due date (July 31st). Students can submit a FAFSA after this date, but we cannot ensure that it can be reviewed and processed before the fall bill due date (July 31st).

May 1, 2009
Admission Deposit Deadline
Admitted students must pay their deposit with Admission to secure their seat in the 2009 fall class. Deposits cannot be refunded after this date; even those that were paid before May 1, 2009.

May 15, 2009 to June 15, 2009
Securing Your Stafford Loan(s)
The timeframe to complete the two step process of securing your Federal Stafford Loans to allow enough processing time for the loan funds to be available by the fall bill due date (July 31st). This process includes completing both Entrance Counseling and Loans by Web. Access www.baylor.edu/finaid/secure to complete this requirement.

June 1, 2009
Receiving Required Documents
Priority date to have received completed required documentation to allow enough processing time for funds to be available by the fall bill due date (July 31st). Students selected for the Verification process will be contacted by our office and informed regarding what documents they must submit. Students are strongly discouraged from submitting unsolicited Verification documents.

June 1, 2009
Last Day to Apply for an Alternative or PLUS Loan
If you are applying for an Alternative Loan, or your parent is applying for a PLUS Loan, this is the latest date you should make your application with the lender of your choice to allow enough processing time for the funds to be available by the fall bill due date (July 31st).

June 9 – June 26, 2009
New Student Orientation
Orientation for new students. Orientation is where new students register for classes, choose their meal plans, and receive their estimated fall bills.

June 15, 2009
Texas Core Residency Questionnaire Form
Priority date for you to submit your Texas Core Residency Questionnaire form. This form is required of students claiming Texas residency who are receiving Texas-based financial aid.

July 10, 2009
Official Fall Bills Generated
Official fall bills are generated this date. Please note that your financial aid will not reflect on your bill unless you have completed all requirements with our office. Check BearWeb for your financial aid status.

July 31, 2009
Fall Bill Due Date
You are required to either pay your fall balance in full by this date, or make the minimum payment due to set up the installment plan. Late fees will be assessed after 5pm.

Updated December 8, 2008