Loan Deadlines and Requirements

Requirements

Loans are a type of financial aid that requires repayment after graduation. Most loan programs offer low interest rates and long-term repayment plans. Some loan programs base their funding on financial need while others are determined regardless of financial need. In order to qualify for Direct Stafford Loans borrowers must meet the following eligibility criteria:

Loans are packaged to all eligible students' award letters at an offered status. Students meeting the above criteria must accept the loans through their BearPass login.

Deadlines

Direct Subsidized, Unsubsidized, Parent PLUS, and Graduate PLUS loan eligibility must be established and the loans must be accepted and processed prior to the end of the loan period for which they are requested. Loans cannot be processed after these deadlines for any reason. 

Term of Loan(s) Loan Period Begin Date Loan Period End Date Last Date Student May Accept Loan Funds
Fall 2022 August 22, 2022 December 15, 2022 December 12, 2022
Spring 2023 January 23, 2023 May 18, 2023 May 15, 2023
Fall/Spring 22/23 August 22, 2022 May 18, 2023 May 15, 2023
Summer 2023 June 12, 2023 August 4, 2023 August 1, 2023
Fall 2023 August 21, 2023 December 14, 2023 December 11, 2023
Spring 2024 January 16, 2024 May 9, 2024 May 6, 2024
Fall/Spring 23/24 August 21, 2023 May 9, 2024 May 6, 2024
Summer 2024 June 3, 2024 July 26, 2024 July 23, 2024