Yearly FAFSA/WASFA Timelines
2026 – 2027 Priority Processing Deadlines
Fall 2026: June 26, 2026
Winter 2027: November 13, 2026
Spring 2027: February 19, 2027
Additional deadlines can be found at https://www.cptc.edu/financial-aid.
Students must apply for financial aid once every academic year. For financial aid purposes, the year starts July 1 and ends June 30 (Summer Quarter through Spring Quarter). The FAFSA or WASFA applications are typically available starting October 1 for the following academic year. If a student starts classes in Winter or Spring Quarters, two FAFSAs or WAFSAs must be completed: one for the current school year and one for the upcoming school year.
Students who do not complete their files by the posted deadlines should plan to cover their educational costs until their file is awarded. A completed file includes a valid FAFSA or WASFA and submission of all requested forms or required documentation such as Institutional form, verification form, taxes, citizenship proof, copy of high school or GED. In order for a tuition hold to be placed on a student’s account, students must have a completed Financial Aid file by the posted deadline.