Undergraduate Financial Aid Timeline

Please reference this timeline often as there are different deadlines for each admission plan.

October 1
- The FAFSA & CSS Profile are open. Complete your FAFSA at studentaid.gov/fafsa and CSS Profile at cssprofile.org
November 1
- Baylor's FAFSA & CSS Profile priority deadline for Early Decision 1 and Early Action applicants
January 15
- Scholarship & Financial Aid Package notification for Early Decision 1 applicants
February 1 -
- Final deadline to submit the CSS Profile for all admission plans*
- Scholarship & Financial Aid Package notification for Early Action applicants
March 15
- Scholarship & Financial Aid Package notification for Early Decision 2 applicants
April 10
- Scholarship & Financial Aid Package notification for Regular Admission applicants
May 1
- Priority date for all requested financial aid forms for the Fall semester
Mid-May
- Accept direct loan offers in BearWeb if needed
- Complete Entrance Counseling and Master Promissory Note
- studentaid.gov/understand-aid/types/loans
June 1
- Priority date to apply for alternative loans: baylor.edu/sfs/alternative
July 31
- Financial settlement deadline for fall start

*If you miss the final deadline, please submit an application as soon as possible to be considered for any remaining funds.

Monitor student email and BearWeb account; if notified, submit all requested financial aid forms

Explore and apply for Baylor incoming student scholarships
baylor.edu/sfs/scholarships