2025-26 FAFSA Delay
Due to the expected delayed release of the 2025-26 FAFSA, the dates on this page related to the FAFSA and financial aid offer release dates are not accurate. Please refer to our FAFSA Simplification page for updated information.
October
October 1 FAFSA available online
November
November 15 FAFSA Deadline for Early Decision (ED) and Early Action (EA) candidates to receive a Kalamazoo College financial aid offer in January
November 27 Early Decision (ED) students who filed by the Priority Filing Deadline (November 15) will receive financial aid offers
January
Winter term invoices are due in full on the first day of classes
January 15 Early Action (EA) students who filed by the Priority Filing Deadline (November 15) will begin receiving financial aid offers. Awards will be mailed through late March.
January 15 FAFSA Priority deadline for Regular Decision (RD) candidates to receive a Kalamazoo College financial aid offer
March
Spring term invoices are due in full on the first day of classes
March 1 FAFSA filing deadline for current students.
April
April 1 Regular Decision (RD) students who filed by the Priority Filing Deadline (February 15) will receive financial aid offers
May
May 1 Enrollment Deposit Deadline and FAFSA filing deadline for Michigan residents
August
Fall term invoices generated and viewable on the student portal, Hornet HQ.
Student Accounts arranges payment plans for interested families
September
Fall term invoices are due in full on the first day of classes