Hey guys, so the University of North Texas is one of my top options for college. I know FAFSA is important to submit, but when is the best time to do it for UNT? Is there a priority deadline? Will it affect my financial aid package?
As many colleges work on a first-come, first-served basis with financial aid, the best time to submit your FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid) is as soon as possible after it opens. For the 2024-2025 school year, FAFSA became available on October 1, 2024.
UNT's priority deadline for financial aid is January 15. This means you should make an effort to submit your FAFSA by this date. Meeting this deadline increases your chances of receiving the maximum amount of aid available, as some types of aid are limited and could get exhausted later.
Submitting the FAFSA later than this priority date won't make you ineligible for financial aid, but it could limit the aid you receive, as funds for certain types of aid might become limited.
Remember, even if the deadline has passed, it doesn't hurt to apply. There might be less aid available, but you could still be eligible for some types of aid, such as federal student loans.
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