Keep an eye on the calendar

There are many dates during the semester that require attention for Financial Aid recipients. These are just a few of the up-coming important items.

Also, check the Academic/Registration Calendar for additional dates and information.

Winter 2025 (W24/25)

Bookstore Purchases with Financial Aid

Financial aid is available to use for purchases in the bookstore 3 times during the semester. The first open window/time is for all students. The 2nd & 3rd windows/times are for students registering after the semester starts. (You can see your financial aid fund availability in the anticipated aid column under the Account Activity section of Student Finance in MyBackpack.)

For more information about using financial aid for bookstore purchases view, "Bookstore Purchases Using Financial Aid"
Timeframe Date(s)
Mini-Mester 12/16/2024 - 12/23/2024
15 Weeks / 1st half courses 12/26/2024 - 01/21/2025
Late start courses 02/04/2025 - 02/19/2025
2nd half courses 02/27/2025 - 03/21/2025

Date of Record:

You must notify Financial Aid of any classes registered on or after this date in order to see if you're eligible to have your funds to pay out.
Timeframe Date(s)
15 Weeks 01/22/2025
1st half 01/22/2025
Late start 02/20/2025
2nd half 03/22/2025

Financial Aid Change and New Loan Request can be made at MyBackpack
Date(s)
TBA

Last Day to submit TIP Paperwork
Date(s)
TBA