Financial Aid Calendar

Fall 2026 Important Dates
April 27	Fall Registration Begins
July 1	Recommended Financial Aid FAFSA Filing Date
July 15	Recommended Financial Aid Document Submission Date
August 6	Book Vouchers Begin
August 6 - August 19	Supply Advance Request Form Available
August 20	Fall Semester Begins
August 20 - August 26	Supply Advance Disbursements
September 7	Labor Day - College Closed
September 10	Last Book Voucher
September 22	Federal Pell Grant Census Date (more)
September 29	Grant, Scholarship, and Loan Refunds Begin*
October 25	Fall Loan Acceptance Deadline
November 26 - November 29	Thanksgiving Break - College Closed
December 14	Fall Semester Ends
*This is the earliest your refund will be available in your bank account. Depending on your financial institution, it could take 1-3 business days from the refund date for the refund to be available. Login to Banner Self Service to view your specific disbursement dates. Note: The disbursement date is the day funds are credited to your account. Refunds are processed within one week of this date and then transferred to your banking institution.

Spring 2027 Important Dates
October 12	Spring Registration Begins ( Current and Returning Students)
October 13	Spring Registration Begins ( New Students)
November 1	Recommended Financial Aid FAFSA Filing Date
November 15	Recommended Financial Aid Document Submission Date
November 26 - November 27	Thanksgiving Break - College Closed
December 21	Book Vouchers Begin
December 21 - January 10	Supply Advance Request Form Available
December 24 - January 3	Winter Break - College Closed
January 11	Spring Semester Begins
January 11 - January 19	Supply Advance Disbursements
January 18	Martin Luther King Jr. Day - College Closed
February 5	Last Book Voucher
February 9	Federal Pell Grant Census Date (more)
February 16	Grant, Scholarship, and Loan Refunds Begin*
March 8 - March 14	Spring Break - No Classes
March 25	Spring Loan Acceptance Deadline
May 10	Spring Semester Ends
*This is the earliest your refund will be available in your bank account. Depending on your financial institution, it could take 1-3 business days from the refund date for the refund to be available. Login to Banner Self Service to view your specific disbursement dates. Note: The disbursement date is the day funds are credited to your account. Refunds are processed within one week of this date and then transferred to your banking institution.

Financial Aid Recommended Processing Dates

The following are important financial aid recommended processing dates that are strongly encouraged to ensure your financial aid awards are processed in a timely manner.

Recommended FAFSA File Date: You must submit your Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) by the Recommended FAFSA File Date.
Recommended Document Submit Date: You must submit any additional documents/information that has been requested by the recommended Document Submit Date. Once LCC receives your FAFSA results from the Federal Processing Center, any additional documents/information needed will be requested through Banner Self Service.

FAFSA Year 2026-2027 (2024 Tax Information)
Semester	Recommended FAFSA File Date	Recommended Document Submit Date
Fall 2026	July 1, 2026	July 15, 2026
Spring 2027	Nov 1, 2026	Nov 15, 2026
Summer 2027	April 1, 2027	April 15, 2027

Once the FAFSA has been submitted, the Financial Aid Office will be able to determine your eligibility. To understand how it works, please visit The Process.

StarZone

The StarZone is home to many student service departments such as admissions, academic advising, financial aid, student finance, testing and more! Visit the Enrollment Support Specialists in the StarZone for help with admissions, class registration, general financial aid questions and more.