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 obligation 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, but no later than February 1 of your incoming year.

 

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

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

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Sign up for our Outside Scholarships
baylor.edu/sfs/outsideschps

 

It is important to maintain ongoing communication with the Student Financial Aid Office as we are committed to providing innovative options to make a Baylor education possible.