MSU provides clear deadlines each semester for when tuition is due, along with late fee dates and refund windows.
Fall 2026 Important Financial Dates
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March 23, 2026 Payment Plans
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Online enrollment begins for Nelnet/FACTS automatic monthly payment plans.
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July 1, 2026 Payment Plans
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Last day for zero-down, five monthly installment Nelnet/FACTS payment plan option.
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July 24, 2026 Payment Plans
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Last day for 15% or $300 down, four monthly installment Nelnet/FACTS payment plan option.
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July 24, 2026 International Student Health Insurance
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Last day to make payment for 2026-2027 International Student Health Insurance.
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July 29, 2026 Textbook Charges
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First day of bookstore charge period for eligible students.
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August 21, 2026 Payment Plans
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Last day for 15% or $300 down, three monthly installment Nelnet/FACTS payment plan option.
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August 21, 2026 Aviation Deadline
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Last day for financial approval for full-semester flight labs.
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August 25, 2026 Textbook Charges
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Last day for online textbook orders to be charged by eligible students.
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August 27, 2026 Textbook Charges
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Last day of bookstore charge period for eligible students.
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August 28, 2026 Withdrawal Date (100% Tuition Fees)
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Last day to request full official withdrawal for 100% refund or credit of tuition and fee charges. Withdrawal from courses in E-services.
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August 28, 2026 Fall Registration Change Date (Tuition Fees)
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Tuition Obligation Date. Last day to change your spring schedule before tuition charges apply.
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August 29, 2026 Financial Aid
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Financial aid funds processing begins
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September 4, 2026 First Financial Aid Payment Date
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First financial aid disbursement (payment) date.
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September 4, 2026 Withdrawal Date (75% Tuition Fees)
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Last day to request official withdrawal for 75% refund or credit of tuition and fee charges. Withdrawal from courses in E-services.
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September 14, 2026 Withdrawal Date (50% Tuition Fees)
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Last day to request official withdrawal for 50% refund or credit of tuition and fee charges. Withdrawal from courses in E-services.
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September 16, 2026 Financial Aid
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Deadline to submit financial aid Satisfactory Academic Progress (SAP) suspension appeals.
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September 21, 2026 Withdrawal Date (25% Tuition Fees)
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Last day to request official withdrawal for 25% refund or credit of tuition and fee charges. Withdrawal from courses in E-services.
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September 22, 2026 Financial Aid (FAFSA and MN State Grant)
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Last day to submit FAFSA and be considered for Fall 2026 Minnesota State Grant.
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September 24, 2026 Payment Plans
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Last day for 30% down, two monthly installment Nelnet/FACTS payment plan option.
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September 28, 2026 Payment Plans
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Last day for immediate full payment through Nelnet/FACTS payment plan option.
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September 28, 2026 Payment Due Date
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Semester tuition and fees due date.
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October 1, 2026 Financial Aid (FAFSA)
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First day to submit Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) for the 2027-2028 academic year.
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October 16, 2026 Aviation Deadline
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Last day for financial approval for mid-semester flight labs.
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October 19, 2026 Past Due Date
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Semester tuition and fees past due date.
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December 4, 2026 Financial Aid
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Last day to complete acceptance steps for a loan for fall semester only. Loans must be certified prior to the close of term.
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Spring 2027 Important Financial Dates
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November 12, 2026 Payment Plans
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Online enrollment begins for Nelnet/FACTS automatic monthly payment plans.
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December 2, 2026 Payment Plans
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Last day for zero-down, five monthly installment Nelnet/FACTS payment plan option.
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December 16, 2026 Textbook Charges
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First day of bookstore charge period for eligible students.
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December 23, 2026 Payment Plans
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Last day for 15% or $300 down, four monthly installment Nelnet/FACTS payment plan option.
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January 8, 2027 Aviation Deadline
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Last day for financial approval for full-semester flight lab enrollment.
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January 12, 2027 Textbook Charges
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Last day for online textbook orders to be charged by eligilbe students.
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January 14, 2027 Textbook Charges
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Last day of bookstore charge period for eligilbe students.
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January 15, 2027 Withdrawal Date (100% Tuition and Fees)
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Last day to request full official withdrawal for 100% refund or credit of tuition and fee charges. Withdrawal from courses in E-services.
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January 15, 2027 Spring Registration Change Date (Tuition and Fees)
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Tuition Obligation Date. Last day to change your spring schedule before tuition charges apply.
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January 16, 2027 Finanical Aid
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Finanical aid funds processing begins.
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January 22, 2027 Finanical Aid
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First finanical aid disbursement (payment) date.
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January 25, 2027 Payment Plans
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Last day for 15% or $300 down, three monthly installment Nelnet/FACTS payment plan option.
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January 25, 2027 Withdrawal Date (75% Tuition and Fees)
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Last day to request full official withdrawal for 75% refund or credit of tuition and fee charges. Withdrawal from courses in E-services.
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February 1, 2027 Withdrawal Date (50% Tuition and Fees)
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Last day to request full official withdrawal for 50% refund or credit of tuition and fee charges. Withdrawal from courses in E-services.
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February 3, 2027 Financial Aid
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Deadline to submit financial aid Satisfactory Academic Progress (SAP) suspension appeals.
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February 8, 2027 Withdrawal Date (25% Tuition Fees)
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Last day to request full official withdrawal for 25% refund or credit of tuition and fee charges. Withdrawal from courses in E-services.
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February 9, 2027 Financial Aid (FAFSA and MN State Grant)
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Last day to submit the FAFSA to be considered for Minnesota State Grant.
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February 16, 2027 Semester Due Date
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Semester tuition and fees due date.
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February 16, 2027 Payment Plans
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Last day for 30%, two monthly installment Nelnet/FACTS payment plan option.
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February 16, 2027 Payment Plans
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Last day for immediate full payment through Nelnet/FACTS payment plan option.
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March 5, 2027 Aviation Deadline
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Last day for financial approval for mid-semester flight lab enrollment.
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March 8, 2027 Payment Past Due Date
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Semester tuition and fees past due date.
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April 30, 2027 Financial Aid
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Deadline to complete loan acceptance steps.
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Summer 2027 Important Financial Dates
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March 19, 2027 Payment Plans
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Online enrollment begins for Nelnet/FACTS automatic monthly payment plans.
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April 23, 2027 Payment Plans
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Last day for zero-down, three monthly installment Nelnet/FACTS payment plan option.
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April 21, 2027 Textbook Charges
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First day of bookstore charge period for eligible students.
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May 21, 2027 Aviation Deadline
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Last day for financial approval for summer term flight lab enrollment.
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May 25, 2027 Textbook Charges
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Last day for online textbook orders to be charged by eligilbe students.
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May 20, 2027 Payment Plans
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Last day for 15% or $300 down, two monthly installment Nelnet/FACTS payment plan option.
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May 27, 2027 Textbook Charges
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Last day of bookstore charge period for eligilbe students.
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May 28, 2027 Summer Registration Change Date (Tuition and Fees)
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Tuition Obligation Date. Last day to change your spring schedule before tuition charges apply.
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May 29, 2027 Finanical Aid
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Finanical aid funds processing begins.
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June 4, 2027 Finanical Aid
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First finanical aid disbursement (payment) date.
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June 16, 2027 Financial Aid
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Deadline to submit financial aid Satisfactory Academic Progress (SAP) suspension appeals.
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June 22, 2027 Financial Aid (FAFSA and MN State Grant)
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Last day to submit the FAFSA to be considered for Minnesota State Grant.
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June 24, 2027 Payment Plans
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Last day for 50% down, balance paid by July 5th Nelnet/FACTS payment plan option.
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June 24, 2027 Payment Plans
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Last day for immediate full payment through Nelnet/FACTS payment plan option.
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June 29, 2027 Payment Due Date
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Semester tuition and fees due date.
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June 30, 2027 Financial Aid (FAFSA Deadline)
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FAFSA Deadline for 2026-2027.
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July 19, 2027 Payment Past Due Date
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Semester tuition and fees past due date.
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July 23, 2027 Financial Aid
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Deadline to complete loan acceptance steps.
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