Dates & Deadlines 2026-2027

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

September, 2025

• Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) available for 2026-2027.

April 15, 2026

• Returning Student Scholarship application deadline for the 2026-2027 academic year.

May, 2026

• Bethel begins sending out financial aid offers for the upcoming school year for returning students.

July 15, 2026

• Begin loan process by this date to ensure funds will be received in time for the beginning of fall term 2026.

August 24, 2026

• Fall classes begin.
• Bill due for fall 2026 semester.

August 25, 2026

• Open enrollment for monthly payment plan for fall 2026 deadline.

December 4, 2026

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

January 4, 2027

• Spring classes begin.
• Bill due for spring semester.

January 25, 2027

• Open enrollment for monthly payment plan for spring 2027 deadline.

April 15, 2027

• Returning Student Scholarship application are due for returning students.

May 7, 2027

• Last day to request a federal (unsubsidized or grad PLUS) loan for spring 2027.

May 24, 2027

• Summer classes begin.
• Bill due for summer semester.

June 30, 2027

• Deadline to complete the 2026-2027 Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA).

August 2, 2027

• Last day to request a federal (unsubsidized or grad PLUS) loan for summer 2027.