Financial Aid Dates and Deadlines

For all students planning to enroll at Roanoke, the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) is available on October 1 and is based upon prior, prior year tax information.  All applicants should complete this form within two weeks of their application to Roanoke College for maximum award consideration.  Students applying early decision MUST complete the FAFSA no later than November 15.  For all other applicants, the FAFSA should be completed as soon as possible after October 1 but no later than March 1.

International applicants should complete the international student financial aid application.

Prospective and Transfer Students

July - December Apply for admission to Roanoke.
October Complete the FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid) in order to be eligible for federal funds or need based funds.
May Deadline to deposit for fall term. Your deposit is your confirmation you will be attending Roanoke College.
June Complete Direct Student Loan Entrance Counseling online if you have been awarded these loans. Loan funds will not be applied to student's account until counseling is completed.

July

 Fall billing available in MyRoanoke student portal & Person Proxy for parents.
July 31 STRICT DEADLINE - ALL STUDENTS AWARDED TUITION ASSISTANCE GRANT MUST HAVE THE APPLICATION IN THE ROANOKE COLLEGE FINANCIAL AID OFFICE BY JULY 31.
August Payment of the student's Fall tuition balance is due in the Business Office.
October Complete the FAFSA for renewal of financial aid as a returning student.
November Spring billing available in MyRoanoke student portal & Person Proxy for parents.
December Payment for spring term due to the Business Office.