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To maximize scholarship consideration, students are encouraged to complete the application by the appropriate priority submission date:

• Future students: Dec. 15, 2026
• Current students: April 15, 2027

If you miss the priority submission date, you may still submit or update your scholarship application. The application will remain open through Aug. 31, 2027. After Aug. 31, 2027, no new applications or changes will be accepted.

Applications and updates cannot be submitted after the application closes on Aug. 31, 2027. We encourage you to complete and review your application well before the deadline to avoid missing scholarship opportunities.

You can reopen and update your scholarship application at any time before the application closes on Aug. 31, 2027. If you make changes, you must resubmit your application for those updates to be available to the Division of Financial Aid before the deadline. Once the application period has ended, you will no longer be able to make changes.

Most scholarships do not require additional supporting documents beyond what is requested in the scholarship application. If a scholarship requires supplemental materials, those requirements will be clearly outlined within the application.

We encourage you to provide complete and detailed responses to all application questions, as scholarship committees rely on the information submitted through the application when making award decisions. To ensure a fair and consistent review process for all applicants, separate documents or additional materials submitted outside of the application will not be considered.

In most cases, no additional action is required after you submit your scholarship application. Be sure to monitor your Purdue email and myPurdue account for any updates related to your financial aid or scholarship eligibility.

If additional information is needed, Purdue or the Division of Financial Aid will contact you directly with instructions.

If you are selected to receive a Purdue scholarship, it will be included in your 2027-28 financial aid notification, which will be available through your myPurdue portal.

Financial aid notifications are expected to be available:

• Admitted students: mid-March 2027
• Current students: mid-June 2027

No. If you are selected to receive a Purdue scholarship, it will be included in your 2027-28 financial aid notification.

No. Filing the 2027-28 FAFSA is not required to be considered for all Purdue scholarships. However, we strongly encourage all students to submit the FAFSA to maximize their eligibility for scholarships and other forms of financial aid.

For priority consideration, submit your FAFSA by:

• Future students: Dec. 15, 2026
• Current students: April 15, 2027

The FAFSA is used to determine eligibility for federal, state and Purdue-funded financial aid programs. Even if you do not expect to qualify for need-based aid, submitting a FAFSA may make you eligible for additional funding opportunities. Purdue’s Federal School Code is 001825.

Important for Indiana residents: Students who submit a FAFSA by Purdue’s April 15 priority filing deadline receive the maximum consideration for available financial aid, including state-funded aid programs. While you may submit a FAFSA after April 15, some types of aid may no longer be available due to limited funding.

Students are encouraged to submit the scholarship application annually. Although many scholarships that are renewable do not require a new application each year, completing the application helps students maximize their eligibility for additional funding opportunities and ensures we have the most current information available when reviewing scholarship eligibility.

You may update your application before the application deadline on Aug. 31, 2027. After making any updates, remember to save your changes and submit your application. Keeping your information current helps ensure you are considered for all scholarships for which you may be eligible.

The Division of Financial Aid (DFA) is here to help. If you have questions about the scholarship application process, eligibility requirements, deadlines or scholarship opportunities, please don’t hesitate to contact DFA or email facontact@purdue.edu. Our team is happy to assist you and help you navigate the process.

No. A separate scholarship application is not required to be considered for Purdue’s first-year merit scholarships: Trustees, Presidential and Indy Scholars scholarships.

To be automatically considered, future students must submit a complete Purdue admissions application by the Nov. 1 Early Action deadline.

For more information about first-year merit scholarships, visit the Office of Admissions Scholarship Information. Please note: These scholarships are available only to future students.

Yes. If you are pursuing majors in more than one academic college, your scholarship application will display opportunities and questions related to all of your academic colleges, not just your primary major or primary college.

This helps ensure you are considered for the widest range of scholarship opportunities for which you may be eligible based on your academic programs.

Scholarships can be used for study abroad, provided the student is enrolled full time in the program and billed through Purdue University.

The scholarship application will be available to all future and returning students. We encourage students to complete the application each year to maximize their opportunities for scholarship consideration.

Yes, whether you are a future student who has applied or been admitted to Purdue or a current student at the undergraduate, graduate or professional level, we encourage all Purdue students to fill out the application each year to maximize scholarship opportunities.