Dates & Deadlines

2024-25 Key Dates

Below are key dates as they relate to financial aid. Please also reference Student Account's Important Dates and the Registrar Office's Academic Calendar.

June - August 

Financial aid notification released on MyCampus2 Portal (returning students only)

June 26

Last day to submit financial aid documents in order for aid to appear on first bill for fall (returning students only)

July 26

Last day to submit Self-Help Agreement in order for loans to appear on first bill for fall

July 31

Last day to submit financial aid documents in order to qualify for work-study (returning students only)

August 1

First bill for fall 2024 semester released through CASHNet - visit Student Accounts for details

August 12

Last day to reduce your Meal Plan for fall 2024 - visit Meal Plans for details

August 15

Last day to submit all documents to ensure aid is disbursed (paid) to your student account by the first day of classes

August 19 - September 13

Financial aid disbursed (paid) to Student Accounts for fall semester– not all aid may be disbursed if documents are missing

September 9

Last day to add/drop a class for tuition or financial aid adjustment

September 15

  • Last day to submit financial aid documents to qualify for aid for 2024-25 (returning students only)
  • Last day to submit a financial aid appeal for circumstances that occurred prior to September 15 (returning students only)
  • Last day to submit outside scholarship checks before 'estimated' aid for outside scholarships is removed from student account/bill
  • Last day to submit Self-Help Agreement before work-study and/or loans are canceled
  • College Enrollment Verification for sibling(s) due OR reach out to request an extension

December 20

Pitzer Aid disbursed (paid) to Student Accounts for spring semester– not all aid may be disbursed if documents are missing

January 21

Federal and State aid disbursed (paid) to Student Accounts for spring semester

February 3

Last day to add/drop a class for tuition or financial aid adjustment

February 15

  • Last day to submit financial aid documents to qualify for spring semester aid for students returning from a leave of absence
  • Last day to submit a financial aid appeal for circumstances that occurred prior to February 15 for students returning from a leave of absence
  • Last day to submit outside scholarship checks before 'estimated' aid for outside scholarships is removed from student account/bill

Application Deadlines

Need to check the status of your documents? Returning students can log-in to their MyCampus Portal to view their financial aid documents and keep track of all requirements. Visit Apply for complete application details & helpful tips.

March 2

Submit financial aid documents (FAFSA, CSS Profile, taxes) to receive aid package prior to billing

July 31

Last day to submit financial aid documents to qualify for work-study

September 15

Last day to submit financial aid materials to qualify for financial aid for the 2024-25 academic year

September 15

Last day to submit a financial aid appeal for circumstances that have occurred/passed

March 2

PRIORITY DEADLINE: Submit all requirements by our priority deadline to ensure timely processing of your aid eligibility.

All financial aid documents are due by the following priority deadlines. Visit Apply for complete application details & helpful tips.

  • Early Decision I: November 15
  • Early Decision II: January 6
  • Regular Decision: January 6
  • Fall Transfer: April 1
  • New Resources: April 1
  • Spring Transfer: October 10

Answer this Question!

On the Common Application, make sure to answer “yes” to the question “do you intend to pursue need-based financial aid?” Students who answer “no” to this question are not considered for financial aid and cannot change their response once admitted.