2027-28 FAFSA deadlines by state
The 2027-28 FAFSA opens October 1, 2026, and the federal deadline is June 30, 2028. Your state deadline is usually much earlier, and in several states the aid runs out before any date arrives. Every deadline below says where it came from.
Filing for the 2026-27 year instead? That cycle stays open to late filers until June 30, 2027. The FAFSA checklist covers both cycles, along with the documents and filing steps.
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We'll show your state's 2027-28 deadlines and how they compare with the federal FAFSA deadline.
Every state and territory
All 59 entries for the 2027-28 cycle, grouped by program the way each state publishes them.
Alabama FAFSA deadline
Your school sets the deadline
Check with the financial aid office at the college or career school you plan to attend for information on available state aid and deadlines.
From the federal FAFSA deadline table, read September 2026
Alaska FAFSA deadlines
Alaska Education Grant
Awarded until funds run out
Aid is awarded until all funds run out.
From the federal FAFSA deadline table, read September 2026
Alaska Performance Scholarship
June 30, 2027
For priority consideration, submit your FAFSA form by June 30, 2027.
From the federal FAFSA deadline table, read September 2026
Arizona FAFSA deadline
Arizona Promise Program
April 1, 2027
For priority consideration, submit your FAFSA form by April 1, 2027.
From the federal FAFSA deadline table, read September 2026
Arkansas FAFSA deadlines
Governor’s Scholars Program–Distinguished
March 1, 2027
Submit your FAFSA form by March 1, 2027.
From the federal FAFSA deadline table, read September 2026
Academic Challenge and Governor’s Scholars Program–Non-Distinguished
July 1, 2027
Submit your FAFSA form by July 1, 2027.
From the federal FAFSA deadline table, read September 2026
Grants are available for the fall and spring terms:
July 1, 2027
For the fall term, submit your FAFSA form by July 1, 2027.
From the federal FAFSA deadline table, read September 2026
January 10, 2028
For the spring term, submit your FAFSA form by Jan. 10, 2028.
From the federal FAFSA deadline table, read September 2026
California FAFSA deadlines
State Financial Aid Programs
March 2, 2027
For most state financial aid programs, submit your FAFSA form no later than March 2, 2027 (date postmarked).
Confirmed with the California Student Aid Commission, September 2026
Cal Grant
March 2, 2027
Cal Grant requires submission of a school-certified GPA by March 2, 2027.
Confirmed with the California Student Aid Commission, September 2026
September 2, 2027
For additional community college Cal Grants, submit your FAFSA form by Sept. 2, 2027 (date postmarked).
Confirmed with the California Student Aid Commission, September 2026
Colorado FAFSA deadline
Your school sets the deadline
Check with the financial aid office at the college or career school you plan to attend for information on available state aid and deadlines.
From the federal FAFSA deadline table, read September 2026
Connecticut FAFSA deadline
February 15, 2027
For priority consideration, submit your FAFSA form by Feb. 15, 2027, midnight Central time.
From the federal FAFSA deadline table, read September 2026
Delaware FAFSA deadline
May 15, 2027
Submit your FAFSA form by May 15, 2027, by midnight Central time.
From the federal FAFSA deadline table, read September 2026
District of Columbia FAFSA deadlines
June 25, 2027
For priority consideration, submit your FAFSA form by June 25, 2027.
From the federal FAFSA deadline table, read September 2026
DC Tuition Assistance Grant
July 1, 2027
To receive priority consideration, complete the DC OneApp and submit supporting documents by July 1, 2027.
From the federal FAFSA deadline table, read September 2026
Florida FAFSA deadline
May 15, 2027
Submit your FAFSA form by May 15, 2027 (date processed).
From the federal FAFSA deadline table, read September 2026
Georgia FAFSA deadline
File as soon as the FAFSA opens
Submit your FAFSA form as soon as possible after Oct. 1, 2026.
From the federal FAFSA deadline table, read September 2026
Hawaii FAFSA deadline
Your school sets the deadline
Check with the financial aid office at the college or career school you plan to attend for information on available state aid and deadlines.
From the federal FAFSA deadline table, read September 2026
Idaho FAFSA deadline
Opportunity Scholarship
March 1, 2027
Submit your FAFSA form by March 1, 2027, midnight Mountain time.
From the federal FAFSA deadline table, read September 2026
Illinois FAFSA deadline
Awarded until funds run out
Aid is awarded until all funds run out.
From the federal FAFSA deadline table, read September 2026
Indiana FAFSA deadline
April 15, 2027
Submit your FAFSA form by April 15, 2027, for the following state aid programs:
From the federal FAFSA deadline table, read September 2026
Iowa FAFSA deadline
July 1, 2027
Submit your FAFSA form by July 1, 2027, midnight Central time.
From the federal FAFSA deadline table, read September 2026
Kansas FAFSA deadline
April 1, 2027
For priority consideration, submit your FAFSA form by April 1, 2027, midnight Central time.
From the federal FAFSA deadline table, read September 2026
Kentucky FAFSA deadline
Awarded until funds run out
Aid is awarded until all funds run out.
From the federal FAFSA deadline table, read September 2026
Louisiana FAFSA deadlines
June 30, 2028
Submit your FAFSA form by June 30, 2028.
From the federal FAFSA deadline table, read September 2026
February 1, 2027
It is recommended that you submit your FAFSA form by Feb. 1, 2027.
From the federal FAFSA deadline table, read September 2026
Maine FAFSA deadline
May 1, 2027
Submit your FAFSA form by May 1, 2027 (date received).
From the federal FAFSA deadline table, read September 2026
Maryland FAFSA deadline
March 1, 2027
Submit your FAFSA form by March 1, 2027 (date received) for the Howard P.
From the federal FAFSA deadline table, read September 2026
Massachusetts FAFSA deadline
May 1, 2027
For priority consideration, submit your FAFSA form by May 1, 2027, midnight Central time.
From the federal FAFSA deadline table, read September 2026
Michigan FAFSA deadline
July 1, 2027
For the Michigan Competitive Scholarship and Michigan Tuition Grant, submit your FAFSA form by July 1, 2027, midnight Central time for priority consideration.
From the federal FAFSA deadline table, read September 2026
Minnesota FAFSA deadline
North Star Promise
June 1, 2027
Submit your FAFSA form by June 1, 2027, to meet the priority deadline.
From the federal FAFSA deadline table, read September 2026
Mississippi FAFSA deadlines
HELP Grant
April 30, 2027
Submit your FAFSA form no later than April 30, 2027, by midnight Central time (CT).
From the federal FAFSA deadline table, read September 2026
MTAG and MESG Grants
October 15, 2027
Submit your FAFSA form by Oct. 15, 2027, by midnight CT.
From the federal FAFSA deadline table, read September 2026
Missouri FAFSA deadlines
February 1, 2027
For priority consideration, submit your FAFSA form by Feb. 1, 2027.
From the federal FAFSA deadline table, read September 2026
April 1, 2027
Applications are accepted through April 1, 2027, by midnight Central time.
From the federal FAFSA deadline table, read September 2026
Montana FAFSA deadline
File as soon as the FAFSA opens
For priority consideration, submit your FAFSA form as soon as possible after Oct. 1, 2026.
From the federal FAFSA deadline table, read September 2026
Nebraska FAFSA deadline
Your school sets the deadline
Check with the financial aid office at the college or career school you plan to attend for information on available state aid and deadlines.
From the federal FAFSA deadline table, read September 2026
Nevada FAFSA deadlines
Silver State Opportunity Grant
Awarded until funds run out
Grants are made until all funds run out.
From the federal FAFSA deadline table, read September 2026
Nevada Promise Scholarship
April 1, 2027
Submit your FAFSA form by April 1, 2027.
From the federal FAFSA deadline table, read September 2026
Awarded until funds run out
Aid is awarded until all funds run out.
From the federal FAFSA deadline table, read September 2026
New Hampshire FAFSA deadline
Your school sets the deadline
Check with the financial aid office at the college or career school you plan to attend for information on available state aid and deadlines.
From the federal FAFSA deadline table, read September 2026
New Jersey FAFSA deadlines
2026–27 Tuition Aid Grant Recipients
April 15, 2027
Submit your FAFSA form by April 15, 2027, 11 p.m. Central time (CT).
From the federal FAFSA deadline table, read September 2026
Other Tuition Aid Grant Applicants
September 15, 2027
If you’re applying for both the fall and spring terms, submit your FAFSA form by Sept. 15, 2027, 11 p.m. CT.
From the federal FAFSA deadline table, read September 2026
February 15, 2028
If you’re applying for spring term only, submit your FAFSA form by Feb. 15, 2028, 11 p.m. CT.
From the federal FAFSA deadline table, read September 2026
New Mexico FAFSA deadline
Your school sets the deadline
Check with the financial aid office at the college or career school you plan to attend for information on available state aid and deadlines.
From the federal FAFSA deadline table, read September 2026
New York FAFSA deadline
June 30, 2028
Submit your FAFSA form by June 30, 2028, midnight Central time.
From the federal FAFSA deadline table, read September 2026
North Carolina FAFSA deadlines
October 1, 2026
UNC System Institutions and Community Colleges: June 1, 2027
From the federal FAFSA deadline table, read September 2026
Awarded until funds run out
Aid is awarded until all funds run out.
From the federal FAFSA deadline table, read September 2026
North Dakota FAFSA deadline
Awarded until funds run out
Aid is awarded until all funds run out.
From the federal FAFSA deadline table, read September 2026
Ohio FAFSA deadline
October 1, 2027
Submit your FAFSA form by Oct. 1, 2027, by midnight Central times.
From the federal FAFSA deadline table, read September 2026
Oklahoma FAFSA deadline
Your school sets the deadline
Check with the financial aid office at the college or career school you plan to attend for information on available state aid and deadlines.
From the federal FAFSA deadline table, read September 2026
Oregon FAFSA deadlines
Oregon Grants
Awarded until funds run out
Grants are awarded until all funds run out.
From the federal FAFSA deadline table, read September 2026
OSAC Private Scholarships
March 1, 2027
Submit your FAFSA form by March 1, 2027.
From the federal FAFSA deadline table, read September 2026
Pennsylvania FAFSA deadlines
May 1, 2027
Most students must apply using the FAFSA form by May 1, 2027.
From the federal FAFSA deadline table, read September 2026
August 1, 2027
The FAFSA form must be submitted by Aug. 1, 2027, for all first-time applicants enrolled in a community college, business school, trade or technical school, hospital school of nursing, designated Pennsylvania open-admission institution, or nontransferable two-year program.
From the federal FAFSA deadline table, read September 2026
Rhode Island FAFSA deadline
Your school sets the deadline
Check with the financial aid office at the college or career school you plan to attend for information on available state aid and deadlines.
From the federal FAFSA deadline table, read September 2026
South Carolina FAFSA deadlines
SC Commission on Higher Education Need-Based Grants
Awarded until funds run out
Grants are first come, first served.
From the federal FAFSA deadline table, read September 2026
SC Tuition Grants
August 1, 2027
Submit your FAFSA form by Aug. 1, 2027, midnight Central time for independent institutions only in the state of South Carolina.
From the federal FAFSA deadline table, read September 2026
South Dakota FAFSA deadline
Your school sets the deadline
Check with the financial aid office at the college or career school you plan to attend for information on available state aid and deadlines.
From the federal FAFSA deadline table, read September 2026
Tennessee FAFSA deadlines
State Grant
April 1, 2027
If you received the state grant during the 2026–27 school year, submit your FAFSA form by April 1, 2027.
From the federal FAFSA deadline table, read September 2026
Awarded until funds run out
All other awards are made on a first come, first served basis.
From the federal FAFSA deadline table, read September 2026
Tennessee Promise
April 1, 2027
Submit your FAFSA form by April 1, 2027.
From the federal FAFSA deadline table, read September 2026
State Lottery Programs
September 1, 2027
For the fall term, submit your FAFSA form by Sept. 1, 2027, midnight Central time (CT).
From the federal FAFSA deadline table, read September 2026
March 1, 2028
For the spring term, submit your FAFSA form by March 1, 2028, midnight CT.
From the federal FAFSA deadline table, read September 2026
May 1, 2028
For the summer term, submit your FAFSA form by May 1, 2028, midnight CT.
From the federal FAFSA deadline table, read September 2026
Texas FAFSA deadline
January 15, 2027
For priority consideration, submit your FAFSA form by Jan. 15, 2027.
From the federal FAFSA deadline table, read September 2026
Utah FAFSA deadline
Your school sets the deadline
Check with the financial aid office at the college or career school you plan to attend for information on available state aid and deadlines.
From the federal FAFSA deadline table, read September 2026
Vermont FAFSA deadline
Awarded until funds run out
Aid is awarded until all funds run out.
From the federal FAFSA deadline table, read September 2026
Virginia FAFSA deadline
File as soon as the FAFSA opens
Submit your FAFSA form as soon as possible after Oct. 1, 2026.
From the federal FAFSA deadline table, read September 2026
Washington FAFSA deadline
File as soon as the FAFSA opens
Submit your FAFSA form as soon as possible after Oct. 1, 2026.
From the federal FAFSA deadline table, read September 2026
West Virginia FAFSA deadlines
PROMISE Scholarship
March 1, 2027
Submit your FAFSA form by March 1, 2027.
From the federal FAFSA deadline table, read September 2026
West Virginia State Grants
April 15, 2027
For the WV Higher Education Grant, submit your FAFSA form by April 15, 2027.
From the federal FAFSA deadline table, read September 2026
Wisconsin FAFSA deadline
Your school sets the deadline
Check with the financial aid office at the college or career school you plan to attend for information on available state aid and deadlines.
From the federal FAFSA deadline table, read September 2026
Wyoming FAFSA deadline
Your school sets the deadline
Check with the financial aid office at the college or career school you plan to attend for information on available state aid and deadlines.
From the federal FAFSA deadline table, read September 2026
American Samoa FAFSA deadline
Your school sets the deadline
Check with the financial aid office at the college or career school you plan to attend for information on available aid and deadlines.
From the federal FAFSA deadline table, read September 2026
Federated States of Micronesia FAFSA deadline
Your school sets the deadline
Check with the financial aid office at the college or career school you plan to attend.
From the federal FAFSA deadline table, read September 2026
Guam FAFSA deadline
Your school sets the deadline
Check with the financial aid office at the college or career school you plan to attend.
From the federal FAFSA deadline table, read September 2026
Marshall Islands FAFSA deadline
File as soon as the FAFSA opens
Submit your FAFSA form as soon as possible after Oct. 1, 2026.
From the federal FAFSA deadline table, read September 2026
Northern Mariana Islands FAFSA deadline
File as soon as the FAFSA opens
Submit your FAFSA form as soon as possible after Oct. 1, 2026.
From the federal FAFSA deadline table, read September 2026
Palau FAFSA deadline
Your school sets the deadline
Check with the financial aid office at the college or career school you plan to attend for information on available aid and deadlines.
From the federal FAFSA deadline table, read September 2026
Puerto Rico FAFSA deadline
Your school sets the deadline
Check with the financial aid office at the college or career school you plan to attend for information on available aid and deadlines.
From the federal FAFSA deadline table, read September 2026
U.S. Virgin Islands FAFSA deadline
Your school sets the deadline
Check with the financial aid office at the college or career school you plan to attend for information on available aid and deadlines.
From the federal FAFSA deadline table, read September 2026
Deadlines are for the 2027-28 FAFSA cycle and may change. Always verify at studentaid.gov. When you are ready to file, the FAFSA checklist walks through the documents and the filing steps.