June Follow up on financial aid application. August Stafford loan awards released on first class day for most eligible students. November Early registration for Spring semester. TIPS Applications are processed year around but for the best awards possible, apply between January 1 and March 1 for the next year. Make sure that everything on the application is correct.
Errors can delay or reduce award amounts.
Read instructions carefully and ask questions. Keep copies of everything submitted. Know the satisfactory progress requirements. Make sure the Registrar's Office and Student Financial Services have your correct address on file. Respond quickly to requests for more information.