Financial Aid Processing Timelines
The Department of Education plans to distribute 2024-2025 FAFSA data to institutions in staggered releases starting from mid to late March. You will receive an email notification from our office once your 2024-2025 FAFSA data is received.
The Office of Financial Aid is working hard to review your documents and respond to your inquiries. The processing timeline below shows our normal processing and response time. Processing time is subject to change throughout the year due to peak times. Processing time begins when our office receives your completed file. Incomplete or missing documentations will extend processing time. Please read the instructions on the form carefully to prevent delays.
| Processing timeline | |
|---|---|
| Appeals (Special Circumstances, Unusual Circumstances, and Cost of Attendance) | 2-3 weeks |
| Cal Grant Award Posting | 2-3 weeks |
| California Golden State Teacher Grant (GSTG) Application Review | 1-2 weeks |
| Financial Aid and Loan Adjustment Request | 3-5 business days |
| Graduate and Parent PLUS Loans | 1-3 business days |
| Outside Scholarship Posting | 1-3 business days |
| Private Loans | 3-5 business days |
| Return of Financial Aid (Title IV) | 1-2 weeks from date of determination |
| SAP Appeal | 1-2 weeks |
| TEACH Grant | 1-2 weeks |
| Verification | 2-3 weeks |
| Response Timeline | |
|---|---|
| 1-3 business days | |
| Voicemail Return | 1-2 business days |