Timelines & Deadlines

To be considered for financial aid it is important that you learn the steps you must take to successfully apply for financial aid. Stay organized! Make a folder to keep all financial aid related information in one place.  Use these timelines as a guide for completing all of the steps in the financial aid process. If you have any questions please email us at [email protected], give us a call at (616) 331-3234, or stop by our office.


Incoming Student Timeline

Time Frame

Items to Complete

October 

Apply to GVSU

Apply for housing

November

Apply for scholarships

December

Complete the FAFSA

January

Register for New Student Orientation

February 15 - March 1

Majority of scholarship deadlines for GVSU opportunities in myScholarships (Note: The 2024-2025 acamdemic year is unique in timing, so some scholarship deadlines have been extended.  Please continue to login to myScholarships to review opportunities.)

March

GVSU expecting to receive FAFSA data from the Department of Education

Once you've filed your FAFSA, log back in to myScholarships to view additional opportunities

April

Apply for external scholarship opportunities

Review tuition and housing rates to determine estimated costs (available after Board of Trustees Meeting)

GVSU expecting to be able to send out financial aid offers to new students

May - June

Attend New Student Orientation

If you plan to borrow student loans, complete direct loan requirements

Explore additional options to cover your balance:

    - If a parent plans to borrow the Federal Parent PLUS loan, complete application and MPN

    - If you plan to borrow a private loan, start that process now

    - If you plan to pay out pocket, visit Student Accounts website to familiarize yourself with the details

July

Bills will be available in mid-July in myBanner

August 16, 2024

Fall semester payment deadline


Returning Student Timeline

Time Frame

Items to Complete

November

Apply for Scholarships

December

Complete the FAFSA

March 1

Majority of scholarship deadlines for GVSU opportunities in myScholarships (Note: The 2024-2025 acamdemic year is unique in timing, so some scholarship deadlines have been extended.  Please continue to login to myScholarships to review opportunities.)

March - April

Apply for external scholarship opportunities

Review tuition and housing rates to determine estimated costs (available after Board of Trustees Meeting)

GVSU expecting to receive FAFSA data from the Department of Education

Once you've filed your FAFSA, log back in to myScholarships to view additional opportunities

May

GVSU expecting to be able to send out financial aid offers to returning students

June

If you plan to borrow student loans, complete direct loan requirements

Explore additional options to cover your balance

    - If a parent plans to borrow the Federal Parent PLUS loan, complete application and MPN

    - If you plan to borrow a private loan, start that process now

    - If you plan to pay out pocket, visit Student Accounts website to familiarize yourself with the details

July

Bills will be available in mid-July in myBanner

August 16, 2024

Fall semester payment deadline



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