Federal Student Aid Update — Week of August 3, 2026
Due to federally mandated updates and related system upgrades for the 2026–2027 academic year, some financial aid offers remain delayed, and federal student and parent loan acceptance is not yet available for all students.
Our team is working diligently on getting these processes updated and open to you as soon as possible. Students will be notified by email as soon as their financial aid offer or loan acceptance is ready.
Thank you for your continued patience and understanding.
Office of Scholarships and Financial Aid
Your education is one of the smartest investments you will make in your lifetime, and your University of Arizona degree will pay you back many times over. We do our best to make paying for college easy. And when it comes to navigating financial wellness, we’re always here to help.
Find the Information You Need
- Find payment plan options, due dates, billing details, tuition cost estimates and more through the Bursar's Office website.
- Find answers to the top questions Wildcats are asking on our Know Before You Go page.
- Questions about scholarship reinstatement or renewal requirements? Find terms and conditions, deferment, and appeal information.
- Learn about Arizona Native Scholars Grant.
- Looking for additional funding? Scholarship Universe connects Wildcats with millions of dollars in scholarships each year.
- If you experienced certain circumstances, such as loss of income, you may qualify to request a Family Contribution Appeal.
Mark Your Calendar
| Summer 2026 Satisfactory Academic Progress Appeal Submission Deadline | August 3, 2026 |
| Fall 2026 Consortium Agreement Submission Deadline | August 7, 2026 |
| Fall 2026 - Spring 2027 Federal Loans Available to be Accepted | Currently delayed* |
| 2026-2027 Financial Aid Offers: Continuing Students, Graduate & Professional Students | Currently delayed* |
| Accepted Fall 2026 Financial Aid Begins To Release to Bursar Student Accounts (for students enrolled full-time) | Week of August 17th |
| Accepted Fall 2026 Financial Aid Begins To Release to Bursar Student Accounts (for students enrolled less than full-time) | End of the week of August 17th |
| Fall 2026 Pell Recalculation Date #1 | September 7, 2026 |
*Due to federally mandated updates to the 2026-2027 FAFSA and related system upgrades, some financial aid offers, appeals, and other aid-related processes are currently delayed. Processing times may be longer than normal. We appreciate your patience as we work to process requests as quickly as possible.
You can do this. We can help.
Join us for a workshop to explore topics like completing your financial aid verification requirements, perfecting your scholarship search, planning for loan repayment, and more.
How Do I Find Financial Aid? (Hint: We'll Make it Easy)
Select from the options below, and learn more about the financial aid application process, funding options, and more.
Incoming First-Year
I'm a first time college student.
Incoming Transfer
I'm applying from another college or university.
Graduate
I'm pursuing an advanced degree in a specific field.
Current Undergraduate
I'm currently pursuing an undergraduate degree at Arizona.
Arizona Online
I attend or want to attend Arizona from anywhere.
International Students
I'm not a U.S. citizen or permanent resident.
DACA or Dreamer Students
I hold a Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) work permit.
Veteran or Military Students
I'm a veteran or military-affiliated student.
Non-Degree Seeking
I'm taking classes separate from a major.
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