January 1: First date to complete the FAFSA or Renewal FAFSA. Do not sign or submit prior to this date. This is also the first date to submit the online state grant application (such as the MTAG/MESG application) with the State of Mississippi.

February 1: Priority date for Entering Freshman Competitive Scholarship application. This is also a common date for the competitive University of Mississippi Scholarships such as Carrier, Newman, Honors College, Croft, Luckyday, Lott and Business Scholarships.

February 15: Priority date for submission of a FAFSA.

March 15: Priority deadline for a completed FAFSA application. This means that the FAFSA has been filed and received by the University of Mississippi Office of Financial Aid and verified if necessary.

March 15:  Financial Aid Summer School application is available on the web. All students who desire financial aid of any type for summer school must complete a summer application.

March 31: Deadline for submitting William Winter Teacher Applications and Critical Needs Teacher Applications.

April 1: Final deadline for submission of the general scholarship application.

April 15: Priority deadline for submission of summer applications. This is also income tax day, so don’t forget to file! Remember to keep copies of all returns and W2s in case your FAFSA is selected for verification by the Federal Processor

May 1: Make sure that your admissions application is finalized and that all requested documentation has been turned in to all offices. If your application for federal aid is not complete by this date, you may not be awarded before fall invoices are mailed.

June 15: Priority deadline for submission of Parent Loan applications

June 30: Last date to file a FAFSA for the proceeding academic year. If you intend to take classes in the summer and have not filed the FAFSA, you may have an earlier date depending upon your summer schedule. Even if you are planning on attending second term summer school, you still must file by this date.

July 31: First possible billing date for fall charges. Aid will credit to the student account beginning 5 days before class. The charges on the student account will not accrue interest until the September billing date. If you have been fully awarded and your financial aid package has been completed, you can subtract your fall aid from your bill to determine how much you will need to pay. If you have not been fully awarded or you are expecting additional aid, be sure to stay in touch with the Office of Financial Aid in case there are requirements needed.

September 15: Final deadline for MTAG/MESG application with the State of Mississippi.  Remember that continuing students must also file a renewal application each year.