FAFSA deadlines, by state.
Federal, state, and priority deadlines for the 2026-27 FAFSA. Find your state and know exactly when to file.
June 30, 2027
Federal deadline for the 2026-27 FAFSA. However, apply as early as possible — many state and school deadlines are much earlier.
12 states award aid first-come, first-served
If your state is marked “Apply ASAP,” there is no fixed deadline — funds are distributed until they run out. Submit your FAFSA as early as possible after it opens on October 1.
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Illinois
Apply ASAPIllinois MAP Grant is awarded on a first-come, first-served basis. Funds run out quickly — submit your FAFSA as early as possible after October 1.
State aid websiteKentucky
Apply ASAPKentucky CAP Grant and KTG are awarded first-come, first-served. Apply immediately when the FAFSA opens.
State aid websiteNevada
Apply ASAPNevada state grants like the Silver State Opportunity Grant are first-come, first-served.
State aid websiteNorth Carolina
Apply ASAPNC state grants are awarded on a first-come, first-served basis. Apply immediately when FAFSA opens.
State aid websiteOklahoma
Apply ASAPOklahoma Tuition Aid Grant is first-come, first-served. Apply immediately when FAFSA opens.
State aid websiteOregon
Apply ASAPOregon Opportunity Grant is first-come, first-served. Funds are limited and run out quickly.
State aid websiteSouth Carolina
Apply ASAPSC state grants are first-come, first-served. Also complete a separate state application at che.sc.gov.
State aid websiteTennessee
Apply ASAPTennessee state grants like the TSAA are first-come, first-served. Apply immediately when FAFSA opens. TN has one of the highest FAFSA completion rates.
State aid websiteVermont
Apply ASAPVermont state grants are awarded first-come, first-served. Apply early.
State aid websiteVirginia
Apply ASAPVirginia state aid is first-come, first-served. Apply immediately when the FAFSA opens.
State aid websiteWashington
Apply ASAPWashington College Grant (formerly State Need Grant) is first-come, first-served.
State aid websiteWisconsin
Apply ASAPWisconsin Higher Education Grant is first-come, first-served. Apply early.
State aid websiteTexas
January 15, 2027For TEXAS Grant and other state programs. This is one of the EARLIEST state deadlines. Apply as soon as possible after October 1.
State aid websiteMissouri
February 1, 2027For the Access Missouri Grant. This is one of the earliest state deadlines — apply immediately.
State aid websiteConnecticut
February 15, 2027For Roberta B. Willis Need-Based scholarships and other state aid. Apply as early as possible.
State aid websiteIdaho
March 1, 2027For Idaho Opportunity Scholarship and other state grants. Apply early — funds are limited.
State aid websiteMaryland
March 1, 2027For Maryland state grants and scholarships. This is a firm deadline.
State aid websiteMichigan
March 1, 2027For the Michigan Competitive Scholarship and Tuition Grant programs.
State aid websiteMontana
March 1, 2027For Montana state aid programs including merit and need-based grants.
State aid websiteCalifornia
March 2, 2027For the Cal Grant program. This is a firm deadline — applications received after this date are not considered for Cal Grants.
State aid websiteKansas
April 1, 2027For Kansas state grant programs. Apply early as funds are limited.
State aid websiteDelaware
April 15, 2027For SEED and other state scholarships. Apply before the deadline for maximum consideration.
State aid websiteIndiana
April 15, 2027For the Frank O'Bannon Grant, 21st Century Scholars, and other state programs.
State aid websiteNew Jersey
April 15, 2027For Tuition Aid Grants (TAG) and other NJ state programs. One of the largest state grant programs in the country.
State aid websiteWest Virginia
April 15, 2027For the WV Higher Education Grant and PROMISE Scholarship.
State aid websiteMaine
May 1, 2027For Maine state grant programs. Apply early for best consideration.
State aid websitePennsylvania
May 1, 2027For the Pennsylvania State Grant. One of the more generous state grant programs.
State aid websiteFlorida
May 15, 2027For the Florida Student Assistance Grant (FSAG) and other state aid programs. Apply well before this date.
State aid websiteArkansas
June 1, 2027For the Academic Challenge Scholarship and other state grants. Earlier is better as funds are limited.
State aid websiteAlabama
No state deadlineAlabama does not have a separate state FAFSA deadline. Apply by the federal deadline, but earlier is always better.
State aid websiteAlaska
No state deadlineAlaska does not have a state FAFSA deadline. Apply by the federal deadline.
State aid websiteArizona
No state deadlineArizona does not have a state-specific FAFSA deadline. Check with your school for institutional deadlines.
State aid websiteColorado
No state deadlineColorado does not have a state FAFSA deadline, but apply as early as possible for institutional aid.
State aid websiteGeorgia
No state deadlineGeorgia does not have a state FAFSA deadline. HOPE and Zell Miller scholarships use GPA, not FAFSA. However, filing FAFSA is recommended for other aid.
State aid websiteHawaii
No state deadlineHawaii does not have a state FAFSA deadline. Check your school for institutional deadlines.
State aid websiteIowa
No state deadlineIowa does not have a state FAFSA deadline, but apply early for best consideration.
State aid websiteMinnesota
No state deadlineMinnesota State Grant applications are accepted on a rolling basis, but must be submitted within 30 days of the start of each term.
State aid websiteNebraska
No state deadlineNebraska does not have a state FAFSA deadline. Check with your school.
State aid websiteNew Hampshire
No state deadlineNew Hampshire does not have a state FAFSA deadline. Check with your school.
State aid websiteNew Mexico
No state deadlineNew Mexico Opportunity Scholarship covers tuition for qualifying students. File FAFSA early for other aid.
State aid websiteNew York
June 30, 2027For TAP (Tuition Assistance Program). Also complete the separate TAP application after filing your FAFSA at hesc.ny.gov.
State aid websiteSouth Dakota
No state deadlineSouth Dakota does not have a state FAFSA deadline. Check with your institution.
State aid websiteUtah
No state deadlineUtah does not have a state FAFSA deadline. Check with your school.
State aid websiteWyoming
No state deadlineWyoming does not have a state FAFSA deadline. Check with your institution.
State aid websiteDistrict of Columbia
June 30, 2027For the DC Tuition Assistance Grant (DCTAG). Apply early for best consideration.
State aid websiteLouisiana
July 1, 2027For TOPS scholarships and state grants. Apply before this date for consideration.
State aid websiteOhio
October 1, 2027Ohio College Opportunity Grant has a generous deadline, but apply early for best results.
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