IMPORTANT UPDATE: Peak Season
From August 18 – September 12, the Office of Student Financial Aid is experiencing an extremely high volume of calls, emails, and in-person/Zoom visits.
Processing times for private loan certifications and required loan counseling may take longer than usual. To help us assist you more efficiently, please select the option that applies to you:
- Returning Borrowers: Review Drop-In Options
- New Borrowers: Schedule Loan Counseling in MyUI
- Even if the earliest appointment is a couple of weeks out, please schedule now to secure your spot. If you have concerns in the meantime, email our office so we can discuss them with you.
Thank you for your patience as we work to assist all students during this peak time.
At the University of Iowa, we pride ourselves on offering an affordable, top-tier education. The Office of Student Financial Aid is dedicated to supporting you throughout your educational journey. Our team collaborates closely with you, providing essential information about available financial aid options and guiding you through the application process. We’re committed to helping you invest wisely in your future.
Important Financial Aid Dates and Deadlines
Fall 2025
August 29 – SAP Appeal Deadline
August 29 – Scholarship Appeal Deadline (for returning students who did not meet scholarship renewal criteria for Spring 2025 or before)
September 8 – Census Date
September 8 – Consortium Agreement Submission Deadline
October 1 – 2026–27 FAFSA available
November 1 – Verification Deadline
Mid-November – Spring 2026 Consortium Agreement Form Made Available
December 1 – 2026–27 FAFSA Submission Deadline for Maximum Aid Consideration (Note: You can still file your FAFSA after this date, but submitting by December 1 ensures the best chance for maximum aid consideration.)
Spring 2026
January 9 – Winter Financial Aid Application Deadline
January 23 – SAP Appeal Deadline
January 23 – Scholarship Appeal Deadline (for returning students who did not meet scholarship renewal criteria for Fall 2025 or before)
February 2 – Census Date
February 2 – Consortium Agreement Submission Deadline for Spring 2026 enrollment
Mid-March – Summer 2026 Consortium Agreement Form Made Available
April 1 – Verification Deadline
Summer 2025
June 15 - SAP Appeal Deadline for Summer 2026 enrollment
June 30 – FAFSA Submission Deadline for the 2025–26 award year
July 2 – Summer Financial Aid Application Deadline for Summer 2026 enrollment
July 2 – Consortium Agreement Submission Deadline for Summer 2026 enrollment
Mid-July – Fall 2026 Consortium Agreement Form Made Available
August 1 – Verification Deadline for Summer 2026 enrollment