To receive priority consideration Complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) as early as possible beginning January 1^st each year.

DON'T DELAY!

Entering in Fall?  Submit by March 1^st deadline.

Entering in Spring? Submit by October 1^st deadline.

Entering in Summer?  Submit by March 1^st deadline.

CHECK myMemphis OFTEN FOR MISSING REQUIREMENTS!

PLEASE NOTE THE FOLLOWING:

• The 2009-2010 school year includes Fall 2009, Spring 2010, and Summer 2010.
• Summer aid requires the additional Summer Update Form located on the Financial Aid Forms page (available in early April each year).
• June 30, 2010 is the deadline for the central processing agency to receive your FAFSA for the 2009-2010 school year.
• The 2010-2011 school year will include Fall 2010, Spring 2011, and Summer 2011.

Financial Aid Processing Timeline

2009-2010

Your attention to this timeline will help to ensure your aid is processed prior to your first day of class.

• January - Continuing and new students need to complete the FAFSA online for the 2009-2010 academic year (includes Fall 2009, Spring 2010 and Summer 2010).
• February and March - Watch for your 2009-2010 Student Aid Report (results of your FAFSA filing). Pay attention to any document request e-mail notices received from the Financial Aid Office. SUBMIT REQUIRED DOCUMENTS IN A TIMELY FASHION.
• April - View your Financial Aid Award for Fall 2009 on myMemphis under the Account$ tab. If necessary, change award years by choosing the Award Information by Year option. The Student Requirements section will indicate if you are missing any financial aid documents for a particular award year.
• May - Review your award information available on myMemphis. If you wish to reject any award information contact our office.
• June - Check to be sure you have done everything you are supposed to do for the Fall 2009 semester. Have you submitted all missing documents?
  

NOTE: The deadline to submit ALL required documents for the Fall term is JUNE 01!

• July - It's TOO LATE NOW! You will NOT BE AWARDED UNTIL AFTER FALL 2009 registration in mid-September. You will need to cover your own fees at this time and then be reimbursed by your financial aid later assuming you meet the eligibility criteria to receive aid.