Current Students
Here you will find all the important dates and deadlines to make sure you are submitting what is needed to maximize your consideration for financial aid.
October
The FAFSA opens
- Submit your 2026-27 FAFSA as early as possible to maximize your consideration for financial aid.
November – December
Watch for the Purdue Departmental Scholarship Applications
- To maximize any scholarship opportunities, we strongly encourage students to submit the 2026-27 FAFSA by Dec. 15.
- Complete Departmental Scholarship applications in Scholarship Universe as early as possible before your college’s deadline.
- College of Education — March 1
- College of Health and Human Sciences — April 1
- College of Liberal Arts — April 1
- Polytechnic Institute* — March 1
- Polytechnic Statewide* — August 1
- *Polytechnic Institute Statewide students should complete the Purdue Departmental Scholarship Application and select Purdue Polytechnic as their school.
Search for private scholarships
Apply for scholarships using Scholarship Universe.
January – February
Verify information upon request
- If you are notified, submit any requested verification information found in your myPurdue portal under the Financial tab, then Financial Aid Requirements, as soon as possible.
March–April
Submit FAFSA
Submit your FAFSA by April 15.
June
Review your financial aid notification in myPurdue
- Students can expect to see these in mid-June.