Dates & Deadlines 2026-2027

Here are important financial aid dates and deadlines for the 2026-2027 academic year:

September 25, 2025

• The 2026-2027 Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) is available to file using 2024 income.

November 30, 2025

• Round one of MSW Social Work Scholarship application deadline.

March 31, 2026

• Round two of MSW Social Work Scholarship application deadline.

April 15, 2026

• Returning Student Scholarship applications are due for the 2026-2027 academic year.

April 30, 2025

• Application deadline for Brace New Student Nurse Midwifery Scholarship. 

May 2026

• Bethel starts preparing/sending financial aid offers for the 2026-2027 academic year for returning students.

July 15, 2026

• Recommended priority deadline to apply for a private student loan for the 2026-2027 academic year.

August 17, 2026

• Fall semester classes begin.
• Fall bill due.

December 4, 2026

• Last day to request a federal (unsubsidized or graduate PLUS) loan for fall semester.

January 4, 2027

• Spring semester classes begin.
• Spring bill due.

April 15, 2027

• Departmental scholarship applications are due for returning students.

May 7, 2027

• Last day to request a federal (unsubsidized or graduate PLUS) loan for spring semester.
• Last day to apply for a private student loan for the 2026-2027 academic year.

May 24, 2027

• Summer semester classes begin.
• Summer bill due.

June 30, 2027

• Deadline to complete the 2026-2027 FAFSA.

August 2, 2027

• Last day to request a federal (unsubsidized or graduate PLUS) loan for summer semester.