Students should adhere to the following deadlines when applying for financial aid at Santa Fe College.
Important Financial Aid Dates
| Date | Description |
| October 1 | FAFSA Application opens for the following academic year – Using your tax information, complete your Free Application for Federal Student Aid early to receive the most amount of funds you are eligible for. Submit Financial Aid Related Documents. |
| July 1 | Best Results Date for fall start – A completed FAFSA should be received by Santa Fe College, along with any needed documents listed in eSantaFe. The Financial Aid office highly recommends this deadline for stress-free, on-time awarding. |
| August 1 | Financial Aid Priority Date* for fall term – Submit a completed FAFSA and all financial aid related documents needed to complete your file. If done by this date, you are likely to be awarded in time for a deferment. |
| December 1 | Financial Aid Priority Date* for spring term – Submit a completed FAFSA and all financial aid related documents needed to complete your file. If done by this date, you are likely to be awarded in time for a deferment. |
| April 1 | Financial Aid Priority Date* for summer term – Submit a completed FAFSA and all financial aid related documents needed to complete your file. If done by this date, you are likely to be awarded in time for a deferment. |