MSU provides clear deadlines each semester for when tuition is due, along with late fee dates and refund windows.
Spring 2026 Important Financial Dates
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November 12, 2025 Payment Plan Option
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Online enrollment begins on e-services for all spring semester payment plan options through Nelnet/FACTS.
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December 2, 2025 Payment Plan Option
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Last day for online enrollment in "zero-down, five monthly installments beginning December 5th" payment plan option through Nelnet/FACTS.
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December 17, 2025 Textbook/Course Materials
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Textbooks and supplies ordered online and in-store from Maverick Shop Bookstore may be charged by eligible students beginning 12/17/25. Confirm eligibility in the Financial Aid Portal.
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December 23, 2025 Payment Plan Option
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Last day for online enrollment in "15% or $300 down, four monthly installments beginning January 5th" payment plan option through Nelnet/FACTS.
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January 9, 2026 Aviation Payment Plan
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Last day to establish financial arrangements for full-semester flight labs and receive financial approval required to register.
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January 13, 2026 Textbook and Course Materials
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Last day for online textbook orders. In-store purchases from the Maverick Shop may be charged by eligible students through 1/15/26. Confirm eligibility in the Financial Aid Portal.
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January 15, 2026 Textbook and Course Materials
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Last date for eligible students to charge spring semester textbook/supply purchases at the Maverick Shop.
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January 16, 2026 Withdrawal Date/Tuition
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Last day for official withdrawal with 100% refund/credit of tuition and fee charges.
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January 16, 2026 Tuition
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Last day to change spring semester registrations before being held liable for tuition and fees charged.
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January 17, 2026 Financial Aid
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Spring semester financial aid funds process to begin. Available grant, scholarship and loan funds posted to student accounts and applied to charges. Excess financial aid funds after account balances paid in full are designated for scheduled disbursement (payment) to student on 1/23/26.
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January 23, 2026 Payment Plan Options
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Last day for online enrollment in "15% or $300 down, three monthly installments beginning February 5th" payment plan option through Nelnet/FACTS.
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January 26, 2026 Withdrawal Date/Tuition
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Last day for official withdrawal with 75% refund or credit of tuition and fee charges.
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February 2, 2026 Withdrawal Date/Tuition
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Last day for official withdrawal with 50% refund or credit of tuition and fee charges.
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February 4, 2026 Financial Aid Appeals
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Last day to submit spring semester appeals to reinstate financial aid suspended for failure to meet Satisfactory Academic Progress (SAP) Standards.
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February 9, 2026 Withdrawal Date/Tuition
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Last day for official withdrawal with 25% refund/credit of tuition/fee charges. No refund or credit of tuition abd fee charges for official withdrawal after this date.
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February 16, 2026 Semester Due Date
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All student account charges to be paid in full or covered by the Nelnet/FACTS payment plan.
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February 16, 2026 Payment Plan Options
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Last day for online enrollment in "30% down, two monthly installments beginning March 5th" payment plan option through Nelnet/FACTS.
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February 16, 2026 Payment Plan Options
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Last day for immediate full payment Nelnet payment plan option.
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March 6, 2026 Aviation Payment Plan
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Last day to establish financial arrangements for mid-semester flight labs and receive financial approval required to register.
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March 9, 2026 Past Due Date
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Past due accounts now subject to the Unpaid Balance hold and $50 late fee. Unpaid accounts remaining at the close of the semester are subject to referral to Minnesota Department of Revenue.
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May 1, 2026 Loan Acceptance
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Last day to complete acceptance steps for a loan for the academic year (both fall and spring semesters) or spring semester only. Loans must be certified prior to the close of term.
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Summer 2026 Important Financial Dates
Summer 2026 Important Dates
Online enrollment begins on E-services for all summer term payment plan options through Nelnet/FACTS. Non-refundable $34 fee charged upon enrollment.
Last day for online enrollment in "zero-down, three monthly installments beginning May 5th" payment plan option through Nelnet/FACTS. Non-refundable $34 fee charged upon enrollment.
Textbooks and supplies purchased from Maverick Shop at MSU may be charged by eligible students beginning Monday, April 27 through Friday, May 29. Online orders available through Sunday, May 31.
Last day for online enrollment in "15% or $300 down, two monthly installments beginning June 5th" payment plan option through Nelnet/FACTS. Non-refundable $34 fee charged upon enrollment.
Last day to establish financial arrangements for summer flight labs and receive financial approval required to register.
Last date for eligible students to charge summer term textbook/supplies purchased in-store at Maverick Shop at MSU.
Charge option for online textbook orders ends today. In-store purchases from Maverick Shop at MSU may be charged by eligible students through Friday, May 29. Confirm eligibility in the Financial Aid Portal.
Last day to change summer term registrations before being held liable for tuition and fees charged.
Processing of summer term financial aid funds begins. Available grant, scholarship and loan funds are posted to student accounts and applied to charges. Excess financial aid funds after account balances paid in full are designated for scheduled disbursement (payment) to students on June 8, 2026.
First scheduled summer term direct deposit disbursement (payment) date to student bank accounts of excess financial aid funds identified from June 2, 2026, processing of summer term financial aid.
Last day to submit summer term appeals to reinstate financial aid suspended for failure to meet Satisfactory Academic Progress (SAP) Standards.
Last day to submit FAFSA and be considered for Summer 2026 Minnesota State Grant.
Last day for online enrollment in "50% down, balance paid July 5" payment plan option through Nelnet/FACTS. Non-refundable $34 fee charged upon enrollment.
Last day for online immediate full payment through Nelnet/FACTS. There is a $2 charged for this option.
All student account charges to be paid in full or covered by a summer term Nelnet/FACTS payment plan by this date. Past due account status will be determined by a review of unpaid balances on July 13, 2026; past due accounts are subject to the Unpaid Balance hold and $50 late fee.
2025-2026 FAFSA must be received by the Federal Processor by this date.
Past due accounts now subject to the Unpaid Balance hold and $50 late fee. Unpaid accounts remaining at the close of the term are subject to referral to Minnesota Department of Revenue.
Last day to complete acceptance steps for a loan for summer term. Loans for an academic term must be certified prior to the close of term.
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. Withdrawl 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. Withdrawl from courses in E-services.
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Septermber 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. Withdrawl 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 50% refund or credit of tuition and fee charges. Withdrawl 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. Withdrawl 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. Withdrawl 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. Withdrawl 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. Withdrawl 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 15, 2027 Payment Plan 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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