Important Dates
Important Dates for Financial Aid
The most important financial aid dates revolve around the FAFSA application. The FAFSA for the new academic year is available starting Oct. 1.
Month |
Description |
| October 1 |
Yearly, Oct. 1 is the first date to submit the FAFSA for federal processing, FAFSA. |
| February 1 | Student's FAFSA file (Student Aid Report) is due in the Office of Financial Aid by February 1 for priority awarding. |
| March | Release of Financial Aid Offer Notices. Returning students can start applying for Spelman's Institutional Scholarships. |
| May 1 | Enrollment Deposit due to the Office of Admission (New First-Time Students) |
Disbursement Policy
Per Federal Regulations, the earliest that a school may disburse Federal Student Aid funds to the student's account is 10 days before the first day of classes for that payment period. It is the policy of Spelman College that no financial aid (Federal, State or Institution) be disbursed prior to 10 days before the first day of class. Financial Aid Disbursements will occur after drop/add period registration period.
2026 - 2027 Disbursement Dates |
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| Summer 2026 | Fall 2026 | Spring 2027 | Disbursements/Refunds |
| May 1, 2026 | July 2, 2026 | Dec. 18, 2026 | Estimated/Authorized Financial Aid post to Student Accounts |
| June 1, 2026 | Aug. 31, 2026 | Jan. 25, 2027 | Financial Aid Disbursements |
| June 12, 2026 | Sept. 11, 2026 | Feb. 5, 2027 | Refunds Processed by Student Accounts |
Spelman College does not discriminate on the basis of sex, race, color, age, religion, and sexual orientation, national or ethnic origin, or physical handicap. The information provided on these pages is intended to provide guidance and understanding about the financial aid process. It is accurate to the extent possible. This information is subject to change without notice. The most current information can be obtained from the Office of Financial Aid. Financial Aid Applications (FAFSA) Must Be Renewed Each Year.
Important Dates
- Get Financial Aid
- Apply for Financial Aid
- Explore Types of Financial Aid
- Award Procedures
- Check Status of Financial Aid
- Consortium Agreements
- Contact Financial Aid
- Cost of Attendance
- Federal Student Aid FAQs
- Federal Student Aid Updates
- Finance Your Future
- Financial Aid Forms
- Financial Aid Policies
- Financial Aid Repeat Coursework Policy
- Important Dates
- Maintain Financial Aid Eligibility
- Net Price Calculator
- Refunds and Adjustments
- Return of Title IV Funds Policy
- Satisfactory Academic Progress (SAP)
- Schedule of Reductions
- Student Consumer Information Guide
- Summer Financial Aid
- Wintermester
Contact Info
Financial Aid
350 Spelman Lane, S.W., Atlanta, GA. 30314
Packard Hall, 1st floor
404-270-5222
financialaid@spelman.edu
Mon. - Fri. | 9 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Other Resources
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| Cares Act |
| FAFSA |
| Private Loans Only |
| Student Account Center |
| Student Employment Databases |