Deadlines
Many financial aid programs have limited funding, so meeting deadlines is an important part
of the process.
Submit the FAFSA
and appropriate scholarship application (entering freshman or
continuing & tranfer
student) by their respective deadlines to be considered for various types of financial aid and
scholarships.
Though some loans and grants are available regardless of when you apply, your chances for
receiving the most favorable financial aid package are greater when you meet the deadlines.
Important Deadlines
| FAFSA Priority Funding Date for Summer/Fall/Spring | March 15 |
| State FAFSA Filing Deadline for Top 10% Scholarship Consideration | March 15* |
| ApplyTexas Application Deadline (Entering Freshman Scholarships) | December 1 (the year before!) |
| Continuing & Transfer Student Scholarship Application Deadline | April 1 |
*Texas resident undergraduate students who graduate in the top 10%
of their high school classes in 2009 and after must submit their FAFSAs by this date in order
to be considered for the state's Top 10%
Scholarship. This date is set by the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board and is
subject to change at the discretion of the Coordinating Board.
Other Important University Deadlines
Deadlines vary depending on your status (i.e. entering freshman, transfer student, etc).
Visit Be a Longhorn
for your specific deadline.
Once registered, visit My Tuition Bill
for your payment deadline and payment options. Students with adequate financial aid can click
the "Pay With Financial Aid" button as a means of meeting this deadline. Note: This option must
be selected each semester.
Check My Housing to meet important
on-campus housing application and payment deadlines.
Check Financial Aid Calendars and University
Calendars often to make sure that you do not miss any important deadlines!