Fall 2025 Fafsa Disbursement Dates. For the spring term, submit application by march 1, 2026, midnight central time. The federal fafsa deadline is june 30 each year, but states and colleges often have earlier deadlines.

All disbursements are based on your enrollment status and units are checked 4 weeks before the disbursement date. Financial aid disbursements occur monday through saturday, beginning 10 days before the first day of each semester or summer session.