Deadlines and Processing Time
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Program |
Deadline |
Clemson Scholarships |
- Apply for admissions by December 1, with the admissions process, along with the submission of ACT/SAT scores, completed by December 31. (Need-Based Scholarships require the FAFSA submitted by January 2.)
- Scholarships will be added to the bill 24 hours after accepting Terms and Conditions on iROAR.
- University Scholarship Appeals are reviewed during the fall semester each academic year. The Scholarship Appeal Form and supporting documentation must be submitted by the last day to register or add a class or declare Audit.
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Federal SEOG |
- Priority Deadline: FAFSA submitted by January 2 for freshmen and April 1 for upperclassmen.
- If selected for verification, federal grants will be added to the bill after verification is complete (3 to 4 weeks processing time).
- Students must read Terms and Conditions on iROAR.
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Federal Work-Study |
- Priority Deadline: FAFSA submitted by January 2 for freshmen and April 1 for upperclassmen.
- If selected for verification, Federal Work-Study will be added to the bill after verification is complete (3 to 4 weeks processing time).
- Students must read Terms and Conditions on iROAR.
- Students will be notified to set up a profile and apply for jobs in early July.
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SC Need-Based Grant |
- Priority Deadline: FAFSA submitted by January 2 for freshmen and April 1 for upperclassmen.
- If selected for verification, state grants will be added to the bill after verification is complete (3 to 4 weeks processing time).
- Students must read Terms and Conditions and the State Aid Affidavit on iROAR.
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Federal Pell Grant |
- Recommended Deadline: FAFSA submitted by June 1.
- If selected for verification, federal grants will be added to the bill after verification is complete (3 to 4 weeks processing time).
- Students must read Terms and Conditions on iROAR.
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Federal Student Loans |
- Recommended Deadline: FAFSA submitted by June 1.
- If selected for verification, federal loans will be added to the bill after verification is complete (3 to 4 weeks processing time).
- Once loans have been accepted, it will take 2 weeks to process the loans.
- If we request you to complete entrance loan counseling and/or a Master Promissory Note at studentloans.gov, it will take 3 to 5 business days for us to receive notification from the Department of Education.
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PLUS Loans |
- Recommended Deadline: FAFSA submitted by June 1 and loan application submitted by June 15.
- If selected for verification, federal loans will be added to the bill after verification is complete (3 to 4 weeks processing time).
- Once a loan has been applied for and pre-approved, it will take 2 to 3 weeks to process the loan.
- If we request you to complete a PLUS Loan Master Promissory Note at studentloans.gov, it will take 3 to 5 business days for us to receive notification from the Department of Education.
- If you are using an endorser or have been approved after an appeal for the PLUS loan, then you must complete PLUS Counseling at studentloans.gov.
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Private Loans |
- Recommended Deadline: Loan application submitted by June 15.
- If selected for verification, private loans will be added to the bill after verification is complete (3 to 4 weeks processing time).
- Once a loan has been applied for and pre-approved, it will take 3 to 4 weeks to process the loan.
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SC Teacher Loan |
- Priority Deadline - April 15: Application is typically available February 1 — funding is limited, so apply early.
- The original application must be submitted to 309 Edwards Hall before the loan application can be processed. Make sure the application is for the correct academic year.
- The Office of Student Financial Aid receives loan approvals in July.
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