Financial Aid Timeline


Use this timeline as your guide throughout the financial aid process at MTSU. Take the time to note events as they occur so that you have a record of when you complete them. Also, look ahead to plan for upcoming events. Planning is a very important key in your financial success while in college.

Date
Event
Mid-Junior year in high school
Begin the scholarship search process. Collect information from university scholarship offices, the Internet and your high school guidance counselor. Be sure to note deadlines and criteria!
Mid-Senior year in high school
Submit your admission application along with ACT scores, 6th semester high school transcripts, GPA and class rank to the Admissions Office by December 1 to determine eligibility for scholarships.
January 1
FAFSA available for the upcoming academic year. Complete the application as soon as possible after this date and after your and your parent's tax returns are complete.
February 1
Scholarship Application deadline for Transfers.

February 15

Scholarship application deadline for most Foundation Scholarships; Deadlines vary by department and may range from December 1 to April 15.

April

Scholarship and Financial Aid awards are posted on the student's RaiderNet account when the student's information is complete. Awards are posted continually as FAFSA data is received and completed. Completion is often dependent on the student turning in requested information and documents. Students should accept any desired aid on their RaiderNet account

Summer

Students should be returning required documentation to the Financial Aid Office. (Title IV authorization form, Lottery statement of understanding, any other requested information). Direct depositinformation should be submitted to the Business Office via RaiderNet.

July 15
Any private scholarship award letters and checks should be sent to the Scholarship Department in time to appear on the student's bill.
Late July
Fall billing statements are emailed to MTSU email addresses.
Mid October
Scholarship applications for current students available on-line. Students can generally begin applying for MTSU Foundation Scholarships approximately one month later.
Late November
Spring billing statements are emailed to MTSU email addresses.
December 1 Scholarship deadline for Incoming Freshman and Currently Enrolled Students.
January
Begin timeline again for next year's aid.
Mid Spring
Submit Summer Loan Request sheet and Request for Funds to the Financial Aid Office.
Late April
Summer billing statements are emailed to MTSU email addresses.