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Deadlines and Timeline

Deadlines and Processing Time
Program	Deadline
Clemson Scholarships	Apply for admissions by December 1, with the admissions process completed by December 31. (Need-Based Scholarships require the FAFSA submitted by January 2.) Scholarships will be added to 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.
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 bill after verification is complete (3 to 4 weeks processing time). Students will also need to accept Terms and Conditions on iROAR.
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 bill after verification is complete (3 to 4 weeks processing time). Students will also need to accept Terms and Conditions on iROAR. Students will be notified to set up profile and apply for jobs in early July.
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 bill after verification is complete (3 to 4 weeks processing time). Students will also need to accept Terms and Conditions and the State Aid Affidavit on iROAR.
Federal Pell Grant	Recommended Deadline: FAFSA submitted by June 1. If selected for verification, federal grants will be added to bill after verification is complete (3 to 4 weeks processing time). Students will also need to accept Terms and Conditions on iROAR.
Federal Student Loans	Recommended Deadline: FAFSA submitted by June 1. If selected for verification, federal loans will be added to 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.
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 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.
Private Loans	Recommended Deadline: Loan application submitted by June 15. If selected for verification, private loans will be added to 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.
SC Teacher Loan	Priority Deadline - April 15: Application is typically available February 1 — funding is limited, so apply early. 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. Office of Student Financial Aid receives loan approvals in July.

Timeline
August	FRESHMEN - Apply for admission. FRESHMEN - Review application and deposit deadlines for housing, financial aid, orientation, etc. ALL STUDENTS - Start and maintain a good system of record keeping. ALL STUDENTS - Satisfy University fees by paying balance on the iROAR portal. STUDENTS WITH STATE SCHOLARSHIPS - If you are seeking to regain a scholarship for an upcoming academic year, you must submit the Request for Academic Forgiveness form to 104 Sikes Hall before the first day of class of the fall semester. STUDENTS WITH PERKINS LOAN - Sign Perkins Promissory Note (if awarded) when notified.
September	ALL STUDENTS - Be sure you are meeting the credit hour enrollment requirement for each of your financial aid awards as of midnight on the last day to drop classes without a W based on the academic calendar. For more information, please see the Enrollment Requirements section of the Terms and Conditions.
October	ALL STUDENTS - Complete and submit the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) using the IRS Data Retrieval Tool with appropriate year's tax information.
November	ALL STUDENTS - Complete FREE online scholarship searches. FRESHMEN - Research local scholarships with high school, parents' employers, place of worship and community sources. FRESHMEN - Check with high school to apply for Palmetto Fellows if a South Carolina resident (More information on eligibility requirements.)
December	FRESHMEN - Make sure to apply for admission by the priority deadline of December 1 and finish the Admissions process by December 31.
January	ALL UNDERGRADUATE STUDENTS - Monitor credit hours and grades needed for scholarship renewal(s). ALL STUDENTS - Plan for summer school if needed.
February	FRESHMEN - Make sure the FAFSA has been completed before the January 2 deadline for freshmen.
March	UPPERCLASSMEN - Make sure the FAFSA has been completed before the April 1 deadline for upperclassmen. ALL STUDENTS - Respond promptly to all email requests from financial aid office (verification forms, copies of IRS Tax Return Transcripts, etc.).
April	FRESHMEN - Accept your financial aid via the iROAR portal when notified. FRESHMEN - Analyze and compare award letters from all schools if undecided.
May	FRESHMEN - Commit to Clemson University by May 1. NEW STUDENTS WITH FEDERAL LOANS - Complete entrance loan counseling and sign Master Promissory Note at www.studentloans.gov.
June	UPPERCLASSMEN - Accept your financial aid via iROAR portal when notified. ALL STUDENTS - Determine remaining out-of-pocket expenses and apply for Parent PLUS loan or private loan if needed. More information.
July	STUDENTS WITH FEDERAL WORK STUDY - Obtain Federal Work-Study job (if awarded) through secure website when notified.

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