The priority deadline for Fall 2022 financial aid is Feb. 1, 2022. Submitting your FAFSA by this date gives you the best chance to receive the most financial aid. Email us if you have questions or schedule a Zoom appointment.
| Semester | Priority Deadline | Preferred Deadline | Final Deadline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fall 2021 | February 1, 2021 | July 1, 2021 | November 1, 2021 |
| Spring 2022 | November 1, 2021 | December 1, 2021 | April 1, 2022 |
| Summer 2022 | May 2, 2022 | May 2, 2022 | |
| Final Deadline to file the 2021-2022 FAFSA | June 30, 2022 | ||
| Final Deadline for financial aid for the Summer Term | July 15, 2022 | ||
| Semester | Priority Deadline | Preferred Deadline | Final Deadline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fall 2022 | February 1, 2022 | July 1, 2022 | November 1, 2022 |
| Spring 2023 | November 1, 2022 | December 1, 2022 | April 3, 2023 |
| Summer 2023 | May 1, 2023 | May 1, 2023 | |
| Final Deadline to file the 2022-2023 FAFSA | June 30, 2023 | ||
| Final Deadline for financial aid for the Summer Term | July 17, 2023 | ||
Financial Aid Deadline Definitions
Priority Deadline
Submitting your FAFSA results to UA Little Rock by this date will enable you to be considered for maximum Campus-Based Financial Aid such as the Supplemental Educational Opportunity Grant (SEOG) and Federal Work Study (FWS) funds.
Preferred Deadline
The following items must be complete by this date in order for your financial aid award eligibility to be determined prior to the payment deadline date(s) for the term:
- Your FAFSA results must be received at UA Little Rock; and
- UA Little Rock must have received all documents required to determine admission and financial aid eligibility; and
- You must be accepted for admission as a degree-seeking student.
If you do not meet this deadline, you will be responsible for making payment or payment arrangements by the published payment date(s).
Final Deadline
Your financial aid file must be complete by this date or you will not be eligible to receive financial aid funds for the term. Please note the June 30 deadline to file the FAFSA that applies to the summer term.
