Important dates for submitting the FAFSA, CADAA, Cal Grant, CCPG, and loan applications. Applying early can help maximize your eligibility for available financial aid programs and ensure timely processing. All information on this page is tentative and subject to change at the discretion of the Financial Aid Office.

Award Year Application Available Priority Deadline Final Submission Deadline Last Day to Make Corrections
2025-2026 November 14, 2024 March 2, 2025 June 30, 2026 August 21, 2026
2026-2027 September 24, 2025 March 2, 2026 June 30, 2027 August 21, 2027

Award Year Application Available Priority Deadline Final Submission Deadline Last Day to Make Corrections
2025-2026 December 1, 2024 March 2, 2025 June 30, 2026 August 21, 2026
2026-2027 October 1, 2025 March 2, 2026 June 30, 2027 August 21, 2027

Award Year Application Available Recommended Deadline Final Deadline
2025-2026 Ongoing Submit before the start of the term End of the award year*
2026-2027 Ongoing Submit before the start of the term End of the award year*

* Students are encouraged to apply as early as possible. Eligibility may be determined through the CCPG Application, FAFSA, or CADAA.

Award Year Application Required Priority Deadline
2025-2026 FAFSA or CADAA + GPA Verification Form Due March 2, 2025
2026-2027 FAFSA or CADAA + GPA Verification Form Due March 2, 2026

2025-2026 

Term Application Deadline*
Fall 2025 Friday, November 21, 2025
Spring 2026 Friday, May 15, 2026
Summer 2026 Friday, July 24, 2026

* Loan applications must be submitted by the Financial Aid Office business-day deadline (currently 3:30 p.m.).

** 2026-2027 Federal Direct Loan deadlines will be posted when available.

*** Important Update: Glendale Community College will not participate in the Federal Direct PLUS Loan Program for the 2026–2027 Award Year.