The most important financial aid dates revolve around the FAFSA application. The FAFSA for the 2025-2026 academic year is available starting October 1, 2025.
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) |
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.
2025 -2026 Disbursement Dates |
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| Summer 2025 | Fall 2025 | Spring 2026 | Disbursements/Refunds |
| June 2, 2025 | July 2, 2025 | December 18, 2025 | Estimated/Authorized Financial Aid post to Student Accounts |
| June 10, 2025 | September 2, 2025 | January 26, 2026 | Spring 2025 Financial Aid Disbursements |
| June 16, 2025 | September 12, 2025 | February 6, 2026 | Spring 2025 Refunds Processed by Student Accounts |
Other Resources
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| Student Account Center |
| Cares Act |
| FAFSA |
| Student Employment Databases |
| Private Loans Only |
In order to provide the best customer service to students, we offer our services in a variety of virtual, online formats. Email is the best way to connect with our staff. Utilizing emails helps us better serve you, giving our staff an opportunity to research your question before responding. Contact your financial aid advisor.