It also gives you time to apply for Spring and Summer courses if you didn't apply for the Fall academic period.
Most states also have deadlines for submitting applications for state financial aid.
These deadlines may coincide with the federal deadline or may be up to 1 year before it. You can usually find these dates in the school's brochures or by calling the Financial Aid Office. To get the best financial aid award possible, be sure to submit all the required applications before the earliest due date of the schools you are considering. Inc. All rights reserved.