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Deadlines

There are different deadlines to consider depending on the kind of aid for which students apply and when they apply for it. Students should read this website and speak with their academic advisors so that they can coordinate all processes. Also see Completing the Application for a list of required materials.

In order to meet Financial Aid Office deadlines, students must submit their Free Applications for Federal Student Aid (FAFSAs) or Federal Renewal Applications to the FAFSA processing agency at least four weeks prior to the Financial Aid Office deadlines, or two weeks prior to the deadlines if they use the Internet. If students do not submit their FAFSA forms according to these deadlines, the necessary FAFSA data may not be received by the Financial Aid Office in time (see below). If students are completing their FAFSAs before completing their 2003 federal tax returns, they should estimate the tax figures on the FAFSA. The figures can be corrected later if necessary.

If students wish to receive aid from their states, there are additional deadlines governing submission of the FAFSA that they must follow. For the MASSGrant from the Commonwealth of Massachusetts, FAFSA must be received by the FAFSA processing agency no later than May 1, 2004. For scholarships from Rhode Island, student residents must submit their FAFSA so that their processor receives them by March 1, 2004. See the FAFSA website for other state deadlines.

If students apply for federal loans after the deadline and are determined to be eligible, they will be reimbursed during the semester.

Early Application Deadlines

To receive aid to register for fall 2004, spring 2005, or summer 2005, students should:

  1. submit FAFSA or Federal Renewal Application by April 2, 2004.
  2. complete and submit all materials to the Financial Aid Office by April 30, 2004.*
  3. be admitted to their program.

Through-Year Application Deadlines

Students applying by the dates below may have to pay for their classes with their own funds, and then be reimbursed by the Financial Aid Office during the semester.

To receive aid during the fall 2004 semester, students should:

  1. submit FAFSA or Federal Renewal Application by July 9, 2004.
  2. complete and submit all materials to the Financial Aid Office by August 6, 2004.*
  3. be admitted their program.

To receive aid during the spring 2005 semester, students should:

  1. submit FAFSA or Federal Renewal Application by October 29, 2004.
  2. complete and submit all materials to the Financial Aid Office by December 3, 2004.*
  3. be admitted to their program.

To receive aid during the summer 2005 term, students should:

  1. submit FAFSA or Federal Renewal Application by February 11, 2005.
  2. complete and submit all materials to the Financial Aid Office by March 11, 2005.*
  3. be admitted to their program.

*The Financial Aid Office deadline is one month later than the FAFSA deadline to allow time for processing. Completed financial aid applications received after this date will not be considered for Harvard Extension School scholarships for the term in question.





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