Calendar & Deadlines

Upcoming Deadlines, Events, and Closures

Do not miss out on your opportunities for financial aid! Complete your applications on time. Please visit CCC Apply for more information.

 

Financial Aid Census Day (Freeze Day)

Your Pell Grant & Cal Grant payments are based on your class enrollment schedule as of the Census date, or your enrollment date if the freeze date has passed. Your payment will not be adjusted if your class schedule increases after your freeze date or post-census enrollment date. In order to be paid for late-starting, short-term classes, you must be registered before the enrollment freeze date.

 

2026-27 Academic Year

• Fall 2026 Semester: September 9th, 2026
• Spring 2027 Semester: February 17th, 2027
• Summer 2027 Semester: June 30th, 2027

 

2024-25 Academic Year

• Fall 2024 Semester: September 5th, 2024
• Spring 2025 Semester: February 19th, 2025
• Summer 2025 Semester: July 2nd, 2025

Federal Deadlines

Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) - Before each year of college, apply for federal grants, work-study, and loans with the FAFSA form. Your college uses your FAFSA data to determine your federal aid eligibility. Many states and colleges use FAFSA data to award their own aid. After submission, you will receive your Student Aid Report.

• 2026-27 Academic Year - FAFSA forms have to be submitted by 11:59 p.m. CT on June 30, 2027.
• 2025-26 Academic Year - FAFSA forms have to be submitted by 11:59 p.m. CT on June 30, 2026.

 

State Deadlines

Cal Grant Programs - A Cal Grant is money funded by the state of California you do not have to pay back. To be considered for eligibility, you must; apply for the FAFSA or California Dream Act Application (CADAA) by the deadline, meet the financial requirements, be in good academic standing, and meet GPA requirements.

• Application deadline for May 2nd and/or Sept 2nd (deadlines subject to change)
• Note: The Sept. 2nd Deadline is only applicable to Continuing Community College Students.

California Chafee Grant - If you are or were in foster care for at least one day, between the ages of 16 and 18 as a dependent or ward of the court and have financial need, you may qualify for up to $5,000 a year for career and technical training or college. You do not have to pay this money back. You may also be able to use your grant to help pay for childcare, transportation and rent while you are in school. You can use your Chafee Grant at any eligible California college or university or career or technical school, as well as schools in other states.

 

CA Dream Act Application - AB540 students can complete and submit the 2026-27 CADAA to be considered for other state aid. Once downloaded, we will contact you to let you know what other information may be needed to complete your file and disperse potential awards. For more information, please visit CA Student Aid Commission.

• Application opens October 1, 2025 and is due 11:59 p.m. March 2, 2027

California College Promise Grant (formerly Board of Governors Fee Waiver - BOG)

College Deadlines

San Diego Promise - The San Diego Promise is a two-year completion program for recent high school graduates enrolled full-time (12 units per semester). The program provides up to two years of free tuition to eligible students. Participation in the Promise program comes with a variety of benefits: an assigned peer mentor/success coach, specialized counseling and guidance support, and additional campus engagement opportunities.

Important Deadline Dates

FAFSA 

2026/2027 FAFSA final deadline date: June 30, 2027

The Department of Education opens the filing window for the 2027/2028 FAFSA as of October 1, 2026, to give students and families a chance to apply as early as possible.

2026/2027 Appeal Forms

Appeals are time-sensitive. They must be received by the Financial Aid office at San Diego City College by noon on the student's last day of classes or by noon on the following dates, whichever comes first:

• Fall 2026 Semester Appeal Submission Window: 7/22/26 thru 11/29/26
• Spring 2027 Semester Appeal Submission Window: 11/11/26 thru 5/16/27
• Summer 2027 Session Appeal Submission Window: 5/12/27 thru 7/25/27

Completed appeal forms (including all documentation) are due no later than noon on the end date posted above or your last day of classes for the semester - whichever comes first. Incomplete appeal forms will not be considered. Please note: If you are appealing only for Loan Eligibility, please see the Loan Deadlines below.

 

2026/2027 Dependency Petitions

Must be received by the Financial Aid office at San Diego City College by noon on the student's last day of classes OR by noon on the following dates, whichever comes first:

• Enrolled for Fall 2025 Semester only – 12/01/26
• Enrolled for Spring 2026 Semester only – 05/10/27
• Enrolled for Summer 2026 Session only – 07/26/27

 

2026/2027 Income Reduction Request

Must be received by the Financial Aid office at San Diego City College by Noon on the student’s last day of classes, OR by Noon on the following dates, whichever comes first.

• Fall 2025: 12/01/2026
  
  
• Spring 2026: 5/10/2027
  
  
• Summer 2026: 7/26/2027
  
  

2026/2027 Federal Direct Loans (Direct Subsidized, Unsubsidized, & Plus and/or Alternatives)

All steps must be complete and received by the Financial Aid office at San Diego City College by Noon on the student’s last day of classes or by noon on the following dates, whichever comes first. For more information regarding the steps and Loans, please visit our Loans and Rates page.

• Fall 2025: 12/06/26
• Spring 2026: 5/23/2027
• Summer 2026: 7/25/2027

 

 

FAFSA 

2025/2026 FAFSA final deadline date: June 30, 2026

The Department of Education opens the filing window for the 2025/2026 FAFSA as of October 1, 2024, to give students and families a chance to apply as early as possible.

2025/2026 Appeal Forms

Appeals are time-sensitive. They must be received by the Financial Aid office at San Diego City College by noon on the student's last day of classes or by noon on the following dates, whichever comes first:

• Fall 2025 Semester Appeal Submission Window: 7/22/25 thru 11/29/25
• Spring 2026 Semester Appeal Submission Window: 11/11/25 thru 5/16/26
• Summer 2026 Session Appeal Submission Window: 5/12/26 thru 7/25/26

Completed appeal forms (including all documentation) are due no later than noon on the end date posted above or your last day of classes for the semester - whichever comes first. Incomplete appeal forms will not be considered. Please note: If you are appealing only for Loan Eligibility, please see the Loan Deadlines below.

2025/2026 Dependency Petitions

Must be received by the Financial Aid office at San Diego City College by noon on the student's last day of classes OR by noon on the following dates, whichever comes first:

• Enrolled for Fall 2025 Semester only – 12/01/25
• Enrolled for Spring 2026 Semester only – 05/10/26
• Enrolled for Summer 2026 Session only – 07/26/26

 

2025/2026 Income Reduction Request

Must be received by the Financial Aid office at San Diego City College by Noon on the student’s last day of classes, OR by Noon on the following dates, whichever comes first.

• Fall 2025: 12/01/2025
  
  
• Spring 2026: 5/10/2026
  
  
• Summer 2026: 7/26/2026
  
  

2025/2026 Federal Direct Loans (Direct Subsidized, Unsubsidized, & Plus and/or Alternatives)

All steps must be complete and received by the Financial Aid office at San Diego City College by Noon on the student’s last day of classes or by noon on the following dates, whichever comes first. For more information regarding the steps and Loans, please visit our Loans and Rates page.

• Fall 2025: 12/06/25
• Spring 2026: 5/23/2026
• Summer 2026: 7/25/2026

 

The San Diego Community College District is committed to a safe and equitable learning environment for all students and employees. It does not discriminate on the basis of sex or gender in its educational programs and employment. Please refer to the SDCCD Board Policy 3410: NONDISCRIMINATION at the link below.
For details and contact information: F-18_Title-IX-SDCCD.pdf

SDCCD Board Policy 3410