Financial Aid Important Dates
Students should apply for financial aid as early as possible before the academic period for which they are requesting assistance. Student aid funds are limited, and the demand is usually greater than funds available. Financial Aid awards are made by the academic year (Fall and Spring). It is necessary that students reapply each academic year.
Priority Dates and Deadline for Registration
Students wishing to use their financial aid to pay for registration must have their files completed by the following dates. Priority is given to students who have submitted to the Financial Aid Office all requested and required documentation prior to these dates:
- July 20...............................................................Fall/Spring semester
- December 14 ....................................................Spring semester only
- April 15.............................................................Summer semesters*
* Note that Ranger College does not process aid for transient students.
2026-2027 Financial Aid Important Dates
| Task | Date |
|---|---|
| 2026-2027 FAFSA Opens | October 1, 2025 |
| 2026-2027 TASFA Opens | October 1, 2025 |
| Institutional Need-Based Financial Aid Priority Deadline | January 15, 2026 |
| Financial Aid State Priority Deadline | January 15, 2026 |
| Merit-Based Scholarship Priority Deadline | February 15, 2026 |
| Freshman and Transfer Award Offer Notification | January 2026 |
| Continuing and Graduate Students Award Offer Notification | March 2026 |
| Submit Outstanding Requirements to Receive Fall Aid Offer by Payment Deadline | July 1, 2026 |