Timelines & Deadlines
To be considered for financial aid it is important that you learn the steps you must take to successfully apply for financial aid. Stay organized! Make a folder to keep all financial aid related information in one place. Use these timelines as a guide for completing all of the steps in the financial aid process. If you have any questions please email us at [email protected], give us a call at (616) 331-3234, or stop by our office.
Incoming Student Timeline
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October |
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November |
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December |
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January |
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February 15 - March 1 |
Majority of scholarship deadlines for GVSU opportunities in myScholarships (Note: The 2024-2025 acamdemic year is unique in timing, so some scholarship deadlines have been extended. Please continue to login to myScholarships to review opportunities.) |
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April |
Apply for external scholarship opportunities GVSU expecting to receive FAFSA data from the Department of Education Once GVSU has received your FAFSA, log back in to myScholarships to view additional opportunities Review tuition and housing rates to determine estimated costs (available after Board of Trustees Meeting) GVSU expecting to be able to send out financial aid offers to new students |
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May - June |
Attend New Student Orientation If you plan to borrow student loans, complete direct loan requirements Explore additional options to cover your balance: - If a parent plans to borrow the Federal Parent PLUS loan, complete application and MPN - If you plan to borrow a private loan, start that process now - If you plan to pay out pocket, visit Student Accounts website to familiarize yourself with the details |
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July |
Bills will be available in mid-July in myBanner |
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August 16, 2024 |
Returning Student Timeline
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Time Frame |
Items to Complete |
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November |
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December |
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March 1 |
Majority of scholarship deadlines for GVSU opportunities in myScholarships (Note: The 2024-2025 acamdemic year is unique in timing, so some scholarship deadlines have been extended. Please continue to login to myScholarships to review opportunities.) |
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March - April |
Apply for external scholarship opportunities Review tuition and housing rates to determine estimated costs (available after Board of Trustees Meeting) GVSU expecting to receive FAFSA data from the Department of Education Once you've filed your FAFSA, log back in to myScholarships to view additional opportunities |
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May |
GVSU expecting to be able to send out financial aid offers to returning students |
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June |
If you plan to borrow student loans, complete direct loan requirements Explore additional options to cover your balance - If a parent plans to borrow the Federal Parent PLUS loan, complete application and MPN - If you plan to borrow a private loan, start that process now - If you plan to pay out pocket, visit Student Accounts website to familiarize yourself with the details |
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July |
Bills will be available in mid-July in myBanner |
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August 16, 2024 |