Important Financial Aid Deadlines for Students February 11, 2025 Students returning for the 2025-26 academic year and interested in federal loans and/or work study funding, should submit their FAFSAs by the priority deadline of March 1, 2025. Although a student can submit their FAFSA at a later date, they run the risk of not having their aid in place for the fall semester bill in July. Applications for the 2025-26 Graduate Plus Loans will become available on May 1, 2025 at www.studentaid.gov. Financial Aid packaging for returning law students will begin in June, after spring grades are released.