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FAFSA deadlines for Arkansas
2027-28 FAFSA · opened September 23, 2026 · federal deadline June 30, 2028
File as early as you can. State and college deadlines come long before the federal one, and some state aid is awarded until the money runs out.
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