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
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Time Frame |
Items to Complete |
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October |
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November |
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December |
Once GVSU has received your FAFSA, log back in to myScholarships to view additional opportunities |
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January |
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February |
Financial aid offers will be sent to new students |
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February 15 - March 1 |
Majority of scholarship deadlines for GVSU opportunities in myScholarships |
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March 1 |
Priority deadline to file your FAFSA |
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April |
Apply for external scholarship opportunities Review tuition and housing rates to determine estimated costs (available after Board of Trustees Meeting) |
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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 |
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July |
Bills will be available in mid-July in myBanner |
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August 15, 2025 |
Returning Student Timeline
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Time Frame |
Items to Complete |
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November |
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December |
Once you've filed your FAFSA, log back in to myScholarships to view additional opportunities |
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March 1 |
Majority of scholarship deadlines for GVSU opportunities in myScholarships Priority deadline to file your FAFSA |
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March - April |
Apply for external scholarship opportunities Review tuition and housing rates to determine estimated costs (available after Board of Trustees Meeting) |
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May |
Financial aid offers will be sent to returning students |
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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 |
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July |
Bills will be available in mid-July in myBanner |
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August 15, 2025 |