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For Students starting the traditional Academic Cycle with Fall Semester:

  • The FAFSA is available on October 1st in the prior fall*
  • Priority for FAFSA application date April 15th
  • Priority file completion date June 1st
  • Fall tuition payments due (or authorized aid) August
  • Fall Bookstore authorizations allowed 10 days prior to the first day of the fall term
  • Fall Financial Aid disbursements to student accounts September
  • Spring tuition payments due (or authorized aid) January
  • Spring Bookstore authorizations allowed 10 days prior to the first day of the spring term
  • Spring Financial Aid disbursements to student accounts February

*the 2024-2025 FAFSA application will be available December 2023

For Students starting in January:

  • Priority FAFSA application date October 15th with the current FAFSA
  • Financial Aid documents due Third Wednesday of November
  • Spring tuition payments due (or authorized aid) January
  • Spring Bookstore authorizations allowed 10 days prior to the first day of the spring term
  • Spring Financial Aid disbursements to student accounts February
  • Important! Re-apply for the upcoming aid year starting October 1st in the prior fall

Note: You must apply for financial aid each year at Studentaid.gov.
Students must apply for financial aid no later than: On or before their last day of attendance for the academic year, or June 30th of the academic year, whichever is earlier.

 

Important Dates by Month

January

  • Spring bookstore charges to anticipated aid begin. Check myMPTC Student for specific dates.
  • Spring classes begin. Check the academic calendar or your student schedule for the specific date.
  • Satisfactory academic progress will be monitored. Students with grade and/or completion problems will be mailed progress notices each term after grades have been entered.
  • Spring registration fees are due. If you have not received your financial aid offer, and fees are due, you will need to make other arrangements to pay your fees.

February

  • Spring Date of Record is always 15 calendar days into the semester. Check myMPTC Student for the specific date.
  • Explore the Scholarships page for scholarship information and deadlines.
  • Apply for Moraine Park Foundation Scholarships.

April

  • Summer registration – select your classes carefully. Work closely with your advisor to select classes needed for graduation.
  • Fall registration – select your classes carefully. Work closely with your advisor to select classes needed for graduation.
  • Complete the summer financial aid application after you have registered for summer classes. Check myMPTC Student for more information.
  • April 15th is the priority filing date for next academic year’s FAFSA.

May

  • Summer tuition and fees are due.
  • Spring classes end. Check academic calendar or your student schedule for last day of classes.

June

  • While applications for aid are accepted at any time, those that are accurate, complete and received before June 1st will be given prior consideration for the next school year.
  • Students who complete the application for financial aid after June 1st and who plan to attend in the fall semester may not receive a financial aid offer before registration fees are due.
  • Summer Semester classes start. Check academic calendar or your student schedule for the specific date.

August

  • Fall registration fees are due. If you have not received your financial aid offer, and fees are due, you will need to make other arrangements to pay your fees.
  • Fall bookstore charges to anticipated aid begin. Check myMPTC Student for specific dates.
  • Fall classes begin. Check academic calendar or your student schedule for the specific date.

September

  • Fall Date of Record is always 15 calendar days into the semester. Check myMPTC Student for the specific date.
  • Explore the Scholarships page for scholarship information and deadlines.

October

  • Complete your Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) for the next year.
  • Gather the tax and financial records you will need to complete the FAFSA.
  • Submit your application online at Studentaid.gov.

November

  • Spring registration – select your classes carefully. Work closely with your advisor to select classes needed for graduation.

December

  • Fall classes end. Check academic calendar or your student schedule for last day of classes.
  • Moraine Park closed for the holidays. Check academic calendar for dates.